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Events

Learn about upcoming and past MPC events via this weblog.

Susan Ito “I Would Meet You Anywhere” Author Talk

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…

Lauren Groff “The Vaster Wilds” Author Talk

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…

Dashka Slater “Accountable” Author Talk

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.…

“Gratitude Revealed” Film Showing

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…

Ilana DeBare Author Talk

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…

“Chinatown Rising” Showing and Q&A

On Sunday, April 30th at 11:30am, join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary feature film ‘Chinatown Rising’, followed by a Q&A with co-director Josh Chuck. About Chinatown Rising Presbyterian minister and Chinatown native, Rev. Harry Chuck’s exquisite unreleased footage has captured a divided community’s struggles for self-determination. Chinatown Rising is a documentary film about the Asian American Movement from the…

Leta McCollough Seletzky Author Talk

Wednesday, April 19th at 7pm, join as our author talk series continues with Leta McCollough Seletzky. Her name may not be familiar, but you’ve seen her father: he is the man kneeling next to Martin Luther King Jr in the famous photo of King’s assassination. What’s more, he was a spy for the local police, assigned to keep tabs on MLK. Ms.…

Celebrate “True Colors” with OGMC this Saturday!

Please join Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus on Saturday, April 15th at 7:30pm for their uplifting spring concert True Colors, featuring special guest New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus, a mixed-voice choral ensemble for singers who self-identify as transgender, intersex, or gender-queer (TIGQ). The past few years have challenged the LGBTQ+ community with continued discrimination and hate, as well as the isolation and…

Faith Trio Open Meeting: Can There Be Peace If There Is No Justice?

On Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm, join faith leaders of three congregations — Christian, Jewish, and Muslim — when they speak about the association between Justice and Peace followed by an open discussion between participants. This meeting will take place on Zoom; please register below if you’d like to attend. Hope you can make it! Register for the event here About the…

“Make the Yuletide Gay” with OGMC!

On Friday, December 9th at 7:30, get into the holiday spirit with the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus as they “Make the Yuletide Gay!”. They will be singing classic holiday tunes like “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Silver Bells,” as well as contemporary favorites like Josh Groban’s “Thankful” and Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas.” And for the concert finale?…