#Oakstop

[brettesims]

ART EVENT

A 21+ First Fridays Event:🍷 ✍🏾 Join me & my art mentor for a monthly drink & draw event @Oakstop_ ! Really happy to be back to hosting IRL events! 🔗 Link below to grab tickets👇🏾:

[sistahscifi]

Join us on Tuesday, April 29 for an unforgettable evening with the trailblazing author Nnedi Okorafor, the mastermind behind Who Fears Death, Binti, and Akata Witch. 🌍✨

Hosted by Chapter 510 and @sistahscifi, this special event is more than just a conversation—it's a celebration of Okorafor’s Africanfuturist vision that has redefined speculative fiction across literature, film, and comics. From Hollywood to Marvel, her influence is undeniable, and now she’s taking a moment to connect with her fans in Oakland for a one-night-only stop on her international tour for Death of an Author. 🎤💫

The evening will feature an inspiring conversation with Nnedi Okorafor, Aida Ndiaye—a rising young author from Chapter 510—and Kemi Ashing-Giwa, a Bay Area author and scientist, as they discuss what it means to create a world as it could be. 🌱

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) ✨ VIP Reception: 6:00 PM (Meet Nnedi, enjoy drinks & refreshments)

Location: @oakstop California Ballroom

This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most groundbreaking voices in speculative fiction. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Nnedi’s work or a newcomer ready to be inspired, you don’t want to miss this! 🔥

Get your tickets now and be part of an evening that will shape the future of storytelling! 🌌

@oakstop @stanford @Chapter510 @authoraida @kemiashinggiwa @nnediokorafor

[theemperormarcusorelias]

Marcus Orelias

The Blue Madjai: Viewing - January 18, 2020

274 14th Street

Oakstop, Oakland, California

Photo by Sir Wlm Photography

[lboogieproductions]

i booked a room at Oakstop for a Skype audition i had tonight. It’s always such a powerful and inspiring place to spend time. art and artifacts line the walls reflecting the long road traveled by our ancestors and those who came before us. Reminding me to be courageous and tenacious. bless up fam, reflect ✊🏾✨💜 #ourstories #reminders #oakstop @butchesdoingbutchythings (at Oakstop)

[creativeshields]

This one is for the Black creatives in Oakland. As a visual artist, I want to have more intentional spaces for us to collaborate.  Especially in this time of gentrification it’s important that we hold space to build and interact unapologetically. I’ve partnered with @Oakstop to host a figure drawing series that brings curators, models, and visual artists together. It’s cross collaboration in an uninterrupted space of Blackness.  First session is Dec. 17. 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Oakstop Gallery, 274 14th st. Our guests curator will be @KadejahBaylor of @topfiveclothing.  Come to draw, observe, dialogue, manifests, and build. Sign up and learn more at creativeshields.com/sessions.  Tag someone who needs to be there. #creatorsgonecreate  (at Oakstop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EsM1gh0KF/?igshid=97xvhe9418r3

[diversityfw]

DIVERSITY Fashion Week - Oakstop - May 21st, 2022 | Proper Tagging & Credits when Posting on IG

Runway Show - DIVERSITY Fashion Week - Oakstop - May 21st, 2022

> VIEW / READ Below — Proper Credits on Instagram with IG Handles/profiles <

PLEASE FOLLOW Format: 

event @diversityfw

fashion designer @ ? Fill-in Name of Fashion Designer 

producer @sffama @sanfranciscofashionweek

beauty @by_rychkovakatya @cartagenamua @e.the.look @limitlessbeauty_artistry @

photography @ ? Name and Handle of Photographer 

styling @stylesquadsf

casting @friscmodels (or Ang)

creative director @owengeronimo

venue @oakstop

video @? If applicable 

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WHERE TO DOWNLOAD PHOTOS / Credit Photographers as follows:

Photographer (01) : Jay Lens @treasure_behind_jays_lens 

Download photos here : https://photos.app.goo.gl/JJ5aKnyZSyCMQBxC7

2. Sophia Elle (02) : @_ellematic_

Download photos here : https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/18WjJhh6TZJsRzvzvlfKuyhSPwlflKi7P

3. Midnight Art Party (03) : @midnightartparty

Download photos here > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YfCKy0vWe4BBXByMdZY3yyFnAFJ8q1W-?usp=sharing

4. Robert Silver (04) : @robertsilverphotography

Download photos here > https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cj9h7SzWNjmGFWqZ7

5. Diallo

Download photos here  ?

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Hashtags Below:

#SFFaMAfashion #SFFWdiversity #DiversityFW2022 #DiversityFW #DiversityFashionWeek #SFFaMAdiversity #SFFWdiversity2022

#FashionWeekDivesrsity #FashionWeek #FashionWeeks #SFFashionWeek #FashionWeekSF

[youfollowfilm]

Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture Conference 2018

Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture Conference 2018

Seventh Biennial Conference of Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture in cooperation with Adoption Initiative

Oakland Asian Culture Center and Oakstop

Formations: Thinking Kinship through Adoption

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[brettesims]

Art Talk

At my latest Drink & Draw event the whole group of us took a break and went on a little gallery tour! I got to talk about my painting ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ at my residence black owned gallery called: Oakstop in Oakland, California! It was so much fun! I love hearing the perspectives other artists have on my work! What a dreamy night!

~ B

[sistahscifi]

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 29th—this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Presented by @chapter510 and @sistahscifi, with the support of amazing community partners @locusmagazine and @oaklibrary, this powerful evening brings together literary brilliance and community storytelling.

🎤 Award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author @NnediOkorafor will be in conversation with USA Today bestselling author @KemiAshingGiwa, with moderation by the thoughtful and brilliant @authoraida.

📍Join us at the iconic California Ballroom inside @oakstop —doors open at 6:30pm and the conversation begins at 7pm. Want a more intimate experience? Come early for the VIP reception at 6pm to meet Nnedi, enjoy drinks, and connect with fellow fans.

This will be Okorafor’s first-ever event in Oakland, and it’s going to be a truly unforgettable night.

📅 Event Details: 🗓 Date: Tuesday, April 29 🕖 Time: 7 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm) 📍 Location: @oakstop California Ballroom 🍸 VIP Reception at 6 pm – Exclusive meet-and-greet with Nnedi, plus drinks & refreshments!

Get your tickets now through the link in our bio! Don’t miss out on this evening of inspiration, conversation, and community! 💫 @critical_ecology

www.sistahscifi.com

[chefsatia]

IT'S ALMOST TIME🤭😋 Remember this night?! Who was at #ForLoversOnly @oakstop?!! All White Wine & Whiskey In Black August❕❕❕ Wine & Whiskey to Sacramento, Ca August 21, 2021. Find out more info and about events up top. The night is interactive and engaging. From the music to the carefully crafted menu, Chef has curated an evening of insatiable bites to lift your palate. If you’ve been to any in the past you know exactly what the vibe is.  If you have not, it is an unforgettable experience encompassing all things Food..Art…Love…Noir!! …all i wanna do is feed…come get a taste #alliwannadoisfeedyou #allwhiteinblackaugust #WineAndWhiskey (at Sacramento, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSetGZHF8i0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[theartdontstop]

On Saturday I met with students and other artists who will be part of the Washington High School Multimedia art academy mentor program. I loved hearing from other artists @lexawalshinc @jonovelli @jasonmartian @jeffgomezdraws and @rbacreative. Thanks @kcamp7 for bringing us all together! And I got a terrific portrait of myself drawn, too 😀🤗 (at Oakstop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HW0PQhD_r/?igshid=hjobbsktmwkt

[theemperormarcusorelias]

Marcus Orelias and company

January 18, 2020

The Blue Madjai: Viewing

Oakstop - Oakland, California

[rotuworldlive]

Marcus Orelias and supporters

January 18, 2020

The Blue Madjai: Viewing

Oakstop - Oakland, California

📸 Sir Wlm Photography

[diversityfw]

DIVERSITY Fashion Week - Runway Model instructions | May 21st, 2021 Saturday

Event : DIVERSITY Fashion Week (SFFW : ETHNO Culture \ Part 02) 

Event Details:

Date: May 21st, 2022, Saturday

Call Time : 4:00pm

Venue/Location/Address: Oakstop. 1740 Telegraph Avenue, 2nd floor (Press the buzzer) 

Transportation: Bus from Transbay | BART get off 19th 

Street Parking (check parking signs)

It’s best to bring a family member or a friend to drive you there, However Guests are allowed when door opens to the public at 7pm, If they want to help out as volunteers to help out they will be allowed to come in at 4pm with you

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MAKEUP / BEAUTY LOOK

Female Models !!! If you can please put on makeup and prep your own hair, it will save us a lot of time backstage (will provide the sample pics momentarily) 

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WHAT TO BRING (Essentials): 

FEMALE MODELS:

One pair of high (close toe) heels - Black color

One pair of high (close toe) heels - Nude color

White or light colored sneakers

White or light colored shorts

Black undergarments

if you have one piece - lace undergarments (bring’em)  

Black leggings  and or black stockings

Your own makeup bag/kit (with necessary essentials)

Lipstick(s) red, and or whatever you have

Belts, a couple of colors 

Luggage w/ rollers or duffel/gym bag to put all your belongings, preferably with lock

MALE MODELS: 

Pair of Black Boots

Pair of White Sneakers (No labels or no obvious labels) 

Pair of 1) Black pants and or  2) Black jeans

A pair of shorts 1) Black 2) White or Light colored

Belts : Blacks and a couple of other colors

A Couple of Pair of Underwears: 1) Black and 2) dark colored 

A pair of joggers 1) Black 2) Dark grey

Black shades if you have one

Multiple socks : 1) White 2) Red 3) Black

Luggage w/ rollers or duffel/gym bag to put all your belongings, preferably with lock

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MARKETING: 

Circulate Eventbrite invitation: https://bit.ly/3kR6BNf

Invite your contacts & friends on Facebook : https://fb.me/e/nMWaWQ5Lp

Bring/Invite friends and family members. See separate message with Eventbrite invitation with a “promo code” to use for free entrance for your guests

Social Media: Take photos and videos with your phones before; during the events (except when you are walking) 

Hashtag for this event is : #DiversityFW2022

Uploading photos and videos after the event. Download Google Photos App on your photos, then upload photos and videos to this Album : https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZUGhgMtrQCmmvVQ29

HAIR (Low Ponytail) & MAKEUP - Female Models - TO FOLLOW 

[creativeshields]

Session #2: Jan. 21st at @oakstop. All Black figure drawing. $10 suggested donation to pay for the cost of model(s), DJ, and refreshments. RSVP at creativeshields.com/sessions #sessions #creatorsgonecreate https://www.instagram.com/p/B7QCRXjBCgX/?igshid=1pw2z1n1t3w9i

[brettesims]

A Beautiful Work Week!

Flowing through flow state all week long 🍃! As an artist I split time between my studio and my coworking space, Oakstop. I love the balance and it really works well for me, but I will always be one of those office people who have oil paint stains on their fingers lol.

~ B