Music and dancing - you really can't have one without the other.

So the merchants and residents of Oakland's Laurel District are doubling up and celebrating both art forms with a pair of free events on June 25.

Photos courtesy of Oakland Food Connection

Jason Harvey, founder of the Oakland Food Connection is aiming for a fruitful summer. In the works are three new gardens, a revamped website, community events, food parties and a booth at the Eat Real festival.