Let Freedom Ring, LEGACY: A Centennial Celebration

Sun Jun 14 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-07:00

Oakland Museum of California | Oakland

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Publisher/HostThe Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Let Freedom Ring, LEGACY: A Centennial Celebration
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Join us for museum exhibit tours, workshops, vendors, and a special screening of 100 Years of Debbie Allen!
About this Event

Debbie Allen Dance Academy, in partnership with BMO and Oakland Museum of California, proudly presents Let Freedom Ring, LEGACY: A Centennial Celebration. Join us for a vibrant day of culture, creativity, and connection as we honor the legacy of the incomparable Debbie Allen and celebrate the power of community across generations.

This free, all-ages event will feature museum exhibition tours, hands-on workshops, a special screening of 100 Years of Debbie Allen, and a live virtual Community Conversation and Q/A with Ms. Allen, moderated by acclaimed musician and cultural leader Kev Choice.

Guests can also enjoy curated vendors, local artists, community organizations, food pop-ups, live performances, a DJ, family-friendly activities, and more throughout the day. With full access to the museum's exhibits, beautiful outdoor spaces and garden, Let Freedom Ring transforms the campus into a dynamic gathering place where art, culture, history, and community come together.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for an unforgettable celebration of excellence, freedom, and legacy.

FREE ADMISSION • ALL AGES WELCOME

June 14, 2026 | 1-5PM
DOORS: 1PM
3PM 100 Years of Debbie Allen Screening Begins
3:45PM Community Conversation and Q/A live virtually with Ms. Debbie Allen, moderated by Kev Choice
Art Book Signing with Chukes
Interactive Freedom Mural with Arts of Oakland Kids
Full Vendor Lineup and Schedule TBA

This event is all ages. All attendees must reserve a space in advance. Donations encouraged to support DADA Scholarships and Outreach Programs. With more than 70% of DADA Academy students on some for financial aid, we understand the power of dance to transform lives whether giving a student an opportunity to dance in our Academy, a child their first theatrical experience, or used as a tool for building community and healing.For more information on Academy, Middle School and community outreach programs please click here https://www.debbieallendanceacademy.com/waystogive


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Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, United States

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