Date & Time:
Sunday, December 14 | 3:00–5:30 PM PT (in-person, West Oakland)
Hybrid Online Experience:
3:30–4:30 PM PT / 6:30–7:30 PM ET
Join us for Aviva Arts’ Third Annual Community Gathering — a celebration of lyricism, community, and creative resilience.
This year’s theme, “Deeper Roots, Wider Branches”, reflects how we continue to grow locally and globally: deepening our roots in the Bay Area while expanding our creative branches worldwide.
Through the power of poetry, we honor the ways art can hold complexity, beauty, and connection — especially in times of change.
Expect:
Light bites, drinks, and a special craft cocktail by Pamela Hollings
Live and online readings by local and international poets
Community poetry-writing activity
Raffle prizes
👜 Everyone attending receives a branded Aviva Arts Tote Bag!
Performers
Esther Kamkar (in-person, South Bay)
Learn moreMedina Tenour Whiteman (Spain, via video)
Amal Bisharat (Long Beach, via Zoom)
Learn moreShaista Tayabali (UK, via Zoom)
Noor Adabachi (Portugal, via Zoom)
Iolanda Guerra (Portugal, via Zoom)
Learn moreLua Hadar (in-person)
Learn moreDebórah Eliezer (in-person)