There’s just one week left. So if you haven’t yet done something to honor our black brothers and sisters of Oakland, here are a slew of diverse and interesting options to choose from this weekend…

Friday – 2/21

• African American Heritage through Storytelling (2pm)

  Kirk Waller is a storyteller who utilizes his musicality, physicality, emotion and spoken word to convey a wide array of African and African American Folktales, Stories and Legends. Fun for the whole family.
  Oakland Public Library, Main Branch 125 14th St., Oakland 510-238-3134

• Blackball Universe: Black Minus Afrika (7pm – 12am)

  Black Minus Afrika is an exhibition that takes a look at modern perceptions of Africa as well as contemporary notions of ‘Blackness’. The exhibit features art by Oakland-based artist Gathinji Mbire, among many others, and runs through the end of March. This reception is FREE and open to the public and will feature refreshments and music by Fantastic Negrito.
  Blackball Universe – 230 Madison St., Oakland 94607

Saturday – 2/22

• Black History Month Walking Tour (10am – 12pm)

  FREE downtown walking tours highlighting African-American leaders who helped shape present-day Oakland. Learn how Lionel Wilson, Delilah Beasley and Marcus Foster changed the city and the Bay Area. Simply meet at AAMLO shortly before 10am to participate.
  African American Museum and Library at Oakland – 659 14th St.
  510-238-3234  www.oaklandnet.com

• The 18th Annual Art of Living Black Exhibition (12pm – 6pm)

  Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition and Self-Guided Art Tour features emerging, mid-career and established artists of African American descent from the San Francisco Bay Area. FREE and open to the public.
  American Steel Studios: 1960 Mandela Parkway, Oakland 94607

• Black Vines: A Toast to Black Wineries & Diverse Art (1pm – 4pm)

  The third annual celebration of art, culture, and wine, bringing together African American artists and vintners. Tickets presale $30; door $40 purchase tickets here
  Betti Ono Gallery – 1427 Broadway, Oakland 94612

  African American Heritage through Storytelling (2pm)

  Kirk Waller is a storyteller who utilizes his musicality, physicality, emotion and spoken word to convey a wide array of African and African American Folktales, Stories and Legends. Fun for the whole family.
  Oakland Public Library, Montclair Branch 1687 Mountain Blvd., Oakland 510-482-7810

• Blackball Universe: Black Minus Afrika (7pm – 12am)

  Black Minus Afrika is an exhibition that takes a look at modern perceptions of Africa as well as contemporary notions of ‘Blackness’. The exhibit features art by Oakland-based artist Gathinji Mbire, among many others, and runs through the end of March. This reception is FREE and open to the public and will feature refreshments and music by Fantastic Negrito.
  Blackball Universe – 230 Madison St., Oakland 94607

Sunday 2/23

• The 18th Annual Art of Living Black Exhibition (12pm – 6pm)

  Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition and Self-Guided Art Tour features emerging, mid-career and established artists of African American descent from the San Francisco Bay Area. FREE and open to the public.
  American Steel Studios: 1960 Mandela Parkway, Oakland 94607

• Freedom Songs: Valerie Troutt, Amy Lacour, Tiffany Austin & Kimiko Joy (6:30pm – 8:30pm)

  Four Bay Area vocalists in the round featuring selections from the traditions of gospel, spiritual, folk, and soul. 6pm doors, $10-15 suggested donation
  2013 Studio Grand – 3234 Grand Avenue, Oakland 94610