Below are our archived events:
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4th Annual Dimond Lights Artisan Market
Please join us for the 4th Annual Dimond Lights Artisan Markets!Find unique and beautiful handmade items for your holiday gift giving this holiday season! Local craftspersons and artisans will be showcasing their work with artistry and pride! Artisans Market Location: Dimond Park Recreation Center, 3860 Hanly Rd, Oakland Dates & Times:
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3rd Annual Dimond Lights Artisan MarketsPlease join us for the 3rd Annual Dimond Lights Artisan Markets! Dimond Public Art & Dimond Business & Professional Association is joining forces with Rock Paper Scissors Collective (of First Friday fame!) to provide a fun and uniquely Dimond event!
Find unique and beautiful handmade items for your holiday gift giving this holiday season! Local craftspersons and artisans will be showcasing their work with artistry and pride! Artisans Market Location: 3525 Fruitvale Ave @ MacArthur Blvd. Dates & Times: Dimond Lights Celebration – December 16th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Artisan Markets. Live music, Artistic Workshops, Scientific activities for teens and kids Santa and more! |
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Dimond Public Art: Art in the Park When: Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: Dimond Park, Oakland’s Dimond District, 3860 Hanly Road Art in the Park, aka Art in the Street, is a new addition to the annual Dimond Picnic. We enjoy celebrating our beautiful local arts scene! Enjoy a curated mix of artist’s works as you browse and shop alongside other picnic activities – Circus Bella – Oakland Parks & Recreation kids activities, free swim at Lions pool and more! Food trucks will be on-site for your picnic as you enjoy all of the festivities. No admission – FREE ENTRY. |
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Dimond Public Art: Art in the Street When: Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 12:00-6:00 PM Where: Champion Street between MacArthur Blvd and Lincoln Ave Dimond Public Art is excited to host ART IN THE STREET, a new community event celebrating our beautiful local art scene! Relax and enjoy a curated mix of outdoor market stalls alongside some of your favorite street food vendors. Music and activities for the kids too! |
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Dimond Lights When: Friday, December 4, 2015 Where: 3463 Champion Street, Oakland Enjoy the start of the Holiday season at Dimond Lights, an event hosted by Embrace Dimond, Dimond Improvement Association and Dimond Mine Arts. Decorate your Cars, Motorcycles, Bicycles and Tricycles for a chance to win cash prizes and Dimond merchant gift cards. Come decorated with your best holiday attire!4:00 PM – Kid’s Crafts table will make Christmas Tree Decoration – Local Artisan Crafts Bazaar begins5:00 PM – Grand Reveal of Deb Koppman’s new Mosaic Mural “Dimond River”5:30 PM – Christmas Tree decorating 6:00 PM – Sign in for Best Lighted Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle & Tricycle (kids) Contest 6:30 PM – Tap Dancing Trees 7:00 PM – Judging for Best Lighted Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle & Tricycle (kids) Contest All Night:
For more information, check out our event page. |
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12th Annual “Howl-o-ween” Pet Parade & Costume ContestWhen: Saturday, October 24, 2015 | 2:00 PM Where: Paws & Claws, 3436 Dimond Ave., Oakland, CA 94602 Join Paws & Claws for their 12th Annual “Howl-o-ween” Pet Parade & Costume Contest on October 24th in the Dimond District. Meet at Paws & Claws at 2:00 PM sharp to parade thru the business district collecting treats. Pets, kids and adults are welcome to participate in the parade. After parade, return to Paws & Claws, for a chance to win some fun prizes folks compete for the Best Human & Pet Costumes. This annual celebration includes some of the best dressed costumes you’ll ever see. Bring cash for your chance to win awesome raffle prizes! All proceeds will benefit BAD RAP! Please join their Facebook event page for updates. |
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OaktoberfestWHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2015 | 11 AM – 6 PM WHERE: Dimond District Oakland’s family friendly craft beer festival.For more information visit: http://www.oaktoberfest.org/ |
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11th Annual Dimond Park Open House & Community PicnicWHEN: Sunday, July 19, 2015 | Starting at 11:00 AMWHERE: Dimond DistrictBRING A PICNIC, BLANKET, AND ARRIVE EARLY COMPLETE SCHEDULE STARTING AT 11:00 AM.* Arts and Crafts by Robin Goodfellow and Dimond’s Rec Center Staff from 11 am – 3:30 pm * Visit community members representing the DIA, NCPC, Dimond Businesses, Dimond Library Friends * 11:45 AM – Prescott Clown Theater * 12 NOON – Circus Bella * Lions Pool Free Swims, 2:30-3:15 PM and 3:30-4:15 PM (Sign up at the pool at 11:30 AM to reserve a spot!)Sponsored by Dimond Improvement Association and City of Oakland Parks and Recreation |
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Dimond Night OutWHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMWHERE: Dimond DistrictThe 4th Annual Dimond Night Out fundraising event is back again! This is a family affair for all, with something special for every age to enjoy. Dimond Night Out is the principle fundraising event for “Keep Dimond Clean”. DNO is a great time to enjoy a nice evening stroll through the Dimond District while listening to some great jazz music and tasting a variety of different cuisines. This is a great event for a great cause, so come out and help make this event successful while having some fun. For updates and more information on participants “Like” Embrace Dimond and join our event page!2015 Dimond Night Out passportDimond Night Out Participant Highlights:
14 Restaurants and Retailers Tickets are on sale now at Hive, the Place to Bee – 2139 Mac Arthur Blvd and Paws & Claws – 3436 Dimond Ave. or by your tickets from these non-profit organizations Dimond Improvement Association, 22x NCPC (Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council,), Embrace Dimond, St. Lawrence O’Toole, Oakland Fund for the Arts and the Skyline High Music Program. Come Join us for the 4th annual Dimond Night Out, tickets will sell out so buy them early and save $5! For information please contact Calanit Kamala at Cali@hivecafé.com |