About this Event
The Annual Longshoremen Black & White Ball Comedy • Cuisine • Music • Dancing An extraordinary evening of elegance, laughter, exceptional cuisine, and celebration on the Oakland waterfront.
Join us for an unforgettable Black & White Ball featuring live comedy performances by Jay Rich, Speedy, and Donnivin Jordan, an upscale culinary reception, DJ entertainment, and dancing throughout the evening.
The Culinary Experience From 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, enjoy an elevated, chef-curated culinary reception featuring: Signature Proteins: Candied Deep-Fried Lamb Chops, Grilled Lamb Chops, Glazed Salmon Bites, and Platinum Baked Jerk Wings. Hors d’Oeuvres: Southern-Style Deviled Eggs and Mini Crab Cakes with Remoulade. Fresh Selections: Candied Walnut Watermelon Salad and a Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display. Southern Favorites & Sides: Five-Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese, Golden Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Potatoes, and Warm Honey-Butter Dinner Rolls.
All selections will be beautifully presented for guests to choose and enjoy at their leisure. This is an upscale reception-style dining experience rather than a plated dinner.
Tickets The Signature Ball Experience — $100 Admission for one guest, including the culinary reception, live comedy, music, and dancing. The Perfect Pair Early Bird — $175 Admission for two guests arriving together, including the complete event experience.
The Black & White VIP Experience — $750 One reserved section for up to five guests, including admission, the culinary reception, live entertainment, and one premium bottle with mixers.
Event Details Saturday, December 12, 2026 8:00 PM–1:00 AM Culinary Reception: 8:00 PM–10:00 PM REX Waterfront Social 66 Franklin Street Oakland, CA Jack London Square Dress Code: Black & White Formal / Upscale Evening Attire For VIP reservations and event inquiries: Rickie Cox — (tel:510-755-4381) Call or text. Step 4. Add the ticket selections From the event dashboard, select Add tickets → Paid, enter each ticket name, price, description, and quantity, then save. Repeat for all three ticket types.
1. The Signature Ball Experience One guest $100 Includes admission, culinary reception from 8–10 PM, live comedy, music, and dancing.
2. The Perfect Pair — Early Bird Two guests arriving together $175 Includes the complete event experience for two guests. Set a limited early-bird quantity
. 3. The Black & White VIP Experience-- One reserved section for up to five guests $750 Includes five admissions, reserved section, culinary reception, live comedy, music, dancing, and one premium bottle with mixers.
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Event venue & nearby stays
REX Waterfront Social, 66 franklin street, oakland, United States
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