UPCOMING EVENTS


The Elevate Oakland All-Star Youth Ensembles
Apr
24

The Elevate Oakland All-Star Youth Ensembles

Join Elevate Oakland for an unforgettable student showcase featuring the Oakland Eastside All-Star Ensemble, East Oakland Youth Vocal Ensemble, Elmhurst United Drum Ensemble & special guest Kev Choice. This performance is a culmination of a year’s worth of Elevate Oakland teaching artist programs held in a collective Oakland Public Schools and will feature a variety of performances from students ranging from 5th-12th grade, hailing from more than 8 schools across OUSD.

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Deep East Oakland Vocal Festival
Apr
17

Deep East Oakland Vocal Festival

  • Phil Reeder Performing Arts Center @ Castlemont High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Elevate Oakland, Town Business and the Oakland Unified School District for the first annual Deep East Oakland Vocal Festival!

This performance is a culmination of the first year of the Deep East Oakland Vocal Project, an effort to revive the once legendary choral music program in East Oakland's public schools.

Participating Schools:

  • REACH Academy

  • Elmhurst United Middle School

  • Frick Academy of Language

  • Madison Park Academy

  • Castlemont High School

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP encouraged.


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Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 6 with DJ D-Sharp
Aug
13

Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 6 with DJ D-Sharp

We return with our favorite weekly series! Join us this Thursday evening for our next installment of SOUNDS OF UNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY - a virtual celebration of community healing and togetherness through music featuring an exclusive 2-hour set by official Warriors DJ D-Sharp. All proceeds raised through this event will go directly towards music and arts programs for Oakland’s Public Schools.

WHEN: Thursday August 13th 8-10PM PST

WHERE: IG Live - @djdsharp

COST: Free // Donations Appreciated HERE

SOUNDS BY DJ D-Sharp // PROCEEDS BENEFITING Elevate Oakland

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WE STAND TOGETHER - A Virtual Benefit Show
Jul
23

WE STAND TOGETHER - A Virtual Benefit Show

YOU’RE INVITED.

JOIN SHEILA E., ELEVATE OAKLAND, AND SOME OF THE NATION’S MOST LEGENDARY ARTISTS, ACTIVISTS AND COMMUNITY FIGURES AS WE STAND TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF JUSTICE FOR BLACK LIVES.

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WE STAND TOGETHER centers on our collective belief in the power of music and art to uplift and empower marginalized communities and act as a connection point to educate viewers on the intersection of art, culture and politics. This variety special will honor Black and non-Black POC creatives in communities everywhere by featuring music performances, speaker segments, nonprofit organization highlights and more interwoven to create an unforgettable experience for viewers across the globe. All proceeds raised through viewer contributions will go directly towards several national and local initiatives that center on youth services and direct support for the movement to fight for freedom, liberation and justice for Black lives across the globe.

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Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 5 with DJ Umami
Jul
16

Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 5 with DJ Umami

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Join us this Thursday evening for our next installment of SOUNDS OF UNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY - a virtual celebration of community healing and togetherness through music.

HOSTED BY Sheila E. // SOUNDS BY DJ Umami // PROCEEDS BENEFITING Elevate Oakland

WHEN: Thursday July 16th 7-9PM PST

WHERE: IG Live - @sheilaedrummer

COST: Free // Donations Appreciated HERE

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Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 4 with DJ Shellheart
Jul
9

Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 4 with DJ Shellheart

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Join us this Thursday evening for our next installment of SOUNDS OF UNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY - a virtual celebration of community healing and togetherness through music.

HOSTED BY Sheila E. // SOUNDS BY DJ Shellheart // PROCEEDS BENEFITTING Elevate Oakland

WHEN: Thursday July 9th 7-9PM PST

WHERE: IG Live - @sheilaedrummer

COST: Free // Donations Appreciated HERE

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Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 3 with DJ Rashida
Jul
2

Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 3 with DJ Rashida

Join us this Thursday evening for our next installment of SOUNDS OF UNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY - a virtual celebration of community healing and togetherness through music.

HOSTED BY Sheila E. // SOUNDS BY DJ Rashida // PROCEEDS BENEFITTING Elevate Oakland

WHEN: Thursday July 2nd 7-9PM PST

WHERE: IG Live - @sheilaedrummer

COST: Free // Donations Appreciated HERE

ABOUT DJ RASHIDA

After getting her first pair of turntables in 1998, DJ RASHIDA has gone on to play her signature fusion of hip-hop, funk, soul, dancehall and house around the globe at music festivals ,concerts, private events & on television. In 2004 after playing what would be the first of many parties for The Artist, Prince approached her about collaborating. Soon after, (and for the next 10 years) she would tour the world with the superstar, spinning as an opener  for his shows,  as well as at his  private parties, special events and performing live with him on shows such as The Tonight Show, George Lopez and The BET Awards. In addition to her work with Prince, she is a familiar sight at the world’s most important music festivals, playing for thousands at Super Sonic in Tokyo, Good Vibrations in Sydney & the Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago to name a few.  She was the house DJ on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew as well as on The Arsenio Hall Show revival.  She is frequently called upon to spin for a bevy of corporate and celebrity clients worldwide.

Sounds of Unity is an all-ages virtual event that is free to the public with suggested donation to nonprofit organization Elevate Oakland. Donations can be made in advance of the event at www.elevateoakland.org/donate or during the event using the Instagram Donate feature on Instagram Live.

 
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Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 2 with DJ LadyRyan
Jun
25

Sounds Of Unity For The Community Vol. 2 with DJ LadyRyan

Join us this Thursday evening for our next installment of SOUNDS OF UNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY - a virtual celebration of community healing and togetherness through music.

HOSTED BY Sheila E. // SOUNDS BY DJ LadyRyan of Soulovely // PROCEEDS BENEFITTING Elevate Oakland

WHEN: Thursday June 25th 7-9PM PST

WHERE: IG Live - @sheilaedrummer

COST: Free // Donations Appreciated HERE

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Relief 4 Musicians with Sheila E & The Guitar Center Foundation
Jun
23

Relief 4 Musicians with Sheila E & The Guitar Center Foundation

Join us for the first Guitar Center Music Foundation event on June 23rd, featuring GRAMMY Award winning recording artist, producer, songwriter and philanthropist, Sheila E.! Music photographer, drummer and keynote speaker Rob Shanahan Photography will moderate the event. This event will take place on June 23rd at 5:00 pm PST on Sheila E’s Facebook page.

The The Guitar Center Music Foundation is a public charity whose mission is to provide instrument grants to music programs, impacted by economy and budget cuts and advocate the importance of music. Since its founding in 2005, they have supported over 1,200 programs giving over 300,000 people an opportunity to learn to make music who otherwise would not have had the opportunity. This fundraising event’s proceeds will support musicians and music programs impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

This event wouldn’t be possible without the Guitar Center Music Foundation’s partners: Guitar CenterDrumChannel, Authentic Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix Park FoundationUniversal Production Music USElevate OaklandGolden Heart Ranch, and 8x8#GuitarCenterMusicFoundation #SheilaE #Relief4Musicians

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Sounds Of Unity For The Community with DJ D-Sharp
Jun
18

Sounds Of Unity For The Community with DJ D-Sharp

Join us this Thursday evening for our first installment of SOUNDS OF UNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY - a virtual celebration of community healing and togetherness through music.

HOSTED BY Sheila E. // SOUNDS BY DJ D-Sharp of the Golden State Warriors // PROCEEDS BENEFITTING Elevate Oakland

WHEN: Thursday June 18th 7-9PM PST

WHERE: IG Live - @sheilaedrummer

COST: Free // Donations Appreciated HERE

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