"The one event not to miss out on this weekend is the annual Dia De Los Muertos festival in Fruitvale which brings live music, community-made altars, vendors, and the chance to experience how the Mexican American community honors its deceased loved ones. It is also a great opportunity to patronize the long-standing businesses in the neighborhood, most of which are immigrant owned."
"Author John Freeman, the editor at Alfred A. Knopf's publishing house, just debuted his book "California Rewritten: A Journey Through the Golden State's New Literature" (HeyDay Books). The book explores the influence of California writers on literature in recent decades. Freeman will be in conversation with recently announced MacArthur fellow and Oakland author Tommy Orange. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., limited tickets still available, Clio's Books, 353 Grand Ave."
"Author Alex Werth wears many hats as a geographer with a Phd from UC Berkeley, a DJ, and a housing advocate. Now, Werth is unveiling his book, "On Loop: Black Sonic Politics in Oakland" (UC Press). In his book, Werth argues that social science and public debate "literally overlook the ways that popular music and sound cultures animate the politics of race and space." He's currently in town for a series of events throughout the Bay until Nov. 2. Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Oakland Main Library, 125 14th St., Sunday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m., Chapter 510, 546 9th St."
Fruitvale will host an annual Día de Los Muertos festival with live music, community-made altars, vendors, and opportunities to honor deceased loved ones. The festival encourages patronage of long-standing, primarily immigrant-owned neighborhood businesses. John Freeman will present his book California Rewritten and appear in conversation with Tommy Orange on Oct. 29 at Clio's Books. Alex Werth will discuss On Loop: Black Sonic Politics in Oakland, arguing that social science and public debate overlook how popular music and sound cultures shape race and space; Werth's events run Oct. 30 and Nov. 2 at Oakland venues. Event submissions can be emailed or added via the events page.
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