Name: EAST PALO OAKLAND PRESENTS “THE LAKE SHOW! "OPEN MIC" PICNIC AT THE LAKE!”
Start: 2026-05-24T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-24T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Cleveland Cascade

$EAST PALO OAKLAND PRESENTS \u201cTHE LAKE SHOW! "OPEN MIC" PICNIC AT THE LAKE!\u201d$

AFRO ENT & O2THEGBG present THE LAKE SHOW “Free Poetry for the People!” An open air platform for artists to express themselves to the public
About this Event

EAST PALO OAKLAND PRESENTS "THE LAKE SHOW OOEN MIC" FREE POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE PICNIC AT THE LAKE!!!!!

* IF IT SAYS SOLD OUT OR YOU CAN'T REGISTER FOR TICKETS YOU CAN STILL SHOW UP AND PARTICIPATE*

THE LAKE SHOW “Free Poetry for the People!” is an open air platform for artists to express themselves to the public to give the audience an opportunity to hear some talented spoken word poets in the Bay Area. This Sunday we will be hosting a FREE POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE event with artists performing LIVE at Lake Merritt! Hosted by O2 The Good Bad Buy and UpsideDownGhost! We’ll be playing all your favorite BBQ and Family Reunion jams to create a safe and welcoming environment for ALL to be welcomed to attend. Music and Open Mic sign up list starts at 12:00pm. Event will be held at Cleveland Cascade/Lakeshore Ave (across the street from the steps) with a stunning view of Lake Merritt as the back drop. No seats will be provided. Seating locations are completely open to first come first serve. This is a picnic so bring a blanket, bring your coolers, bring your drinks (BYOB!) and come enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon in a safe space with family and friends. Early arrival is HIGHLY SUGGESTED for priority seating.

If you would like to be a vendor at the event, please DM @O2THEGBG and please feel free to set up anywhere adjacent to the event space. We welcome ANY and ALL small businesses to come be a part of this event for the people of the Bay Area!

This is a FREE EVENT so RSVP for your tickets now! For more information or if you’re interested in performing, please DM our Instagram page at @acoupleofkidsfromoakland @_upsidedownghost_ or @O2TheGBG or click CONTACT ORGANIZER.