Who says that acts of solidarity and support have to be dry and somber? Oakland articulates creative giving on a regular basis. On April 2, Bakesale for Japan will offer the chance to munch on delicious foods, fold 1,000 paper cranes, and practice oneness with our world family.

Oakland filmmaker Mateen Kemet has a lovely vision of Oakland - and he plans to share it with everyone who passes by the 25-foot media wall in the Southwest Airlines baggage claim at Oakland International Airport.

Three years ago Kemet received seed money from the Port of Oakland for a short film, "Oakland B Mine."  Here's the story, and how you can help support the completion of this public art project.

The archetype of the righteous outlaw has a universal appeal. Nowhere probably identifies better with this idea than the proudly individualistic Bay Area, and no character represents it better than the legendary Zorro.

On Dec. 2, Peralta Hacienda will be transformed into the California of Zorro's day, celebrating Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park’s 25^th anniversary.

On Saturday, Oct. 16, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center will host its annual fall fundraiser, premiering the work of Dohee Lee’s PURI 5: SPORA - a piece that incorporates dance, art, music and spoken word.