Join us as we discuss the election results and create a roadmap to respond. Led by Suzanne Jones and the Democracy & Politics team. Meets every two weeks on Thursdays: Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and Feb 27, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (before choir practice). Dinner will be provided! Registration required – Register for the class here. Flag photo by…
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The Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus (OaklandGMC) invites you to “Make the Yuletide Gay!” at their annual holiday concert at Montclair Presbyterian Church on Friday, December 13th at 7:30pm. Following a milestone 25th anniversary season, OaklandGMC continues to uplift the Bay Area community with joyful performances and a renewed dedication to creating a welcoming space for all. Having grown to over 90 members, the…
On Tuesday, July 23rd at 7:00 pm, Piedmont’s own Philip Witte and his co-author Rex Hesner will be presenting their new book, Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons. The authors offer a revealing look at the creative process, describing how cartoonists come up with ideas and what their cartoons say about their often twisted view of the world. This free event will take place in…
Montclair Presbyterian Church is thrilled to host the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus on April 13th at 7:30 PM for the opening night of its upcoming concert season, “What a Wonderful World,” commemorating 25 years of melodic harmony and celebrating the timeless magic of music and unity. This enchanting evening promises soul-stirring performances, captivating original compositions, and a world premiere that will leave…
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, beginning at 6:30 pm, join us as our author talk series presents a special evening with author Susan Kiyo Ito in conversation with Lisa Marie Rollins about Susan’s memoir, I WOULD MEET YOU ANYWHERE. Growing up with adoptive nisei parents, Susan Kiyo Ito knew only that her birth mother was Japanese American and her father white. But finding…
Wednesday, September 27 at 7pm, join New York Times bestselling author Lauren Groff as she presents her novel “The Vaster Wilds”. It’s the tale of a young girl fighting to survive on her own on the American frontier: part fable, part adventure story, completely riveting. This event is free; we hope you can join us for what is sure to be a…
Tuesday, August 23rd at 7pm, join author Dashka Slater as she presents her book “Accountable”. The book tells the story of racist social media account that upended the lives of teenagers, educators, and other adults in a small northern California city. This event is free; we hope you can join us for what is sure to be a challenging and thought-provoking talk.…
Join us on Sunday, July 9th at noon for a showing of “Gratitude Revealed,” an inspiring collection of joyful moments from around the globe. This 82 minute film by Louie Schwartzberg, creator of the stunning film, “Fantastic Fungi,” will lift your spirits. Admission is free; donations of any amount are also welcome. Once out of the doldrums, which we all may sink…
Thursday, July 13th at 7pm, join as our author talk series continues with Ilana DeBare. You may know her as a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, or as one of the founders of Oakland’s Julia Morgan School for Girls. Now she’s also the author of Shaken Loose, a harrowing and challenging novel about one woman’s search for justice during her journey…
This Sunday, MPC will kick off Earth Week with a special Celebration focusing on “Kinship with All Beings.” In a kinship worldview, which has deep roots in many Indigenous cultures, all living beings are seen as persons possessing their own unique gifts and wisdom. Humans are not masters over the natural world, but are simply one species among many in the interdependent web…