Ragged Wing's Spring Campaign
Ragged Wing Ensemble, the Flight Deck's host organization, is raising funds for the 2017-18 Season!
Help raise $45,000 by June 30 and fund artists' fees, staff time, and show materials. You can join Ragged Wing Ensemble in the 2017-18 Season as we dream the future together, practicing trust through artistic collaboration.
Visit raggedwing.org/donate for more information, or:
Help raise $45,000 by June 30 and fund artists' fees, staff time, and show materials. You can join Ragged Wing Ensemble in the 2017-18 Season as we dream the future together, practicing trust through artistic collaboration.
Visit raggedwing.org/donate for more information, or:
What's Happening at The Flight Deck
1540 Broadway, Oakland
Up to 20% off your Summer rental?*
We're offering Summer Specials for art, social justice and local-community activities. Click here to view our rates and take a 3D tour of the space. *Certain dates and packages apply. Call The Flight Deck Manager for more information at 510.858.7383.
Performances and Events
Thursday, June 22nd - Saturday June 24th, 7:30pm (doors at 7)
BAD Rep Theatre presents Alternative Acts!
Tickets $20
Sick of watching the news, or reading about Scarlett Johansson (or Zach McGowan, Matt Damon, Emma Stone, etc. etc. etc.) getting cast in Ghost in the Shell (or Nihau, Great Wall, Aloha, etc., etc., etc...sigh...)? Then you might be in the mood for something alternative. Enjoy a variety of theatrical styles, featuring musical improv, one act plays, and sketch comedy! Appropriate for ages 17+
BAD Rep Theatre presents Alternative Acts!
Tickets $20
Sick of watching the news, or reading about Scarlett Johansson (or Zach McGowan, Matt Damon, Emma Stone, etc. etc. etc.) getting cast in Ghost in the Shell (or Nihau, Great Wall, Aloha, etc., etc., etc...sigh...)? Then you might be in the mood for something alternative. Enjoy a variety of theatrical styles, featuring musical improv, one act plays, and sketch comedy! Appropriate for ages 17+
Saturday, July 1st, 7pm
The Flight Deck and Nicia De'Lovely present GET UNCOMFORTABLE
Featuring Senor Gigio, Noelle AudreyRose, Denmark Vee and Nicia De'Lovely
$20 Advance | $15 Student w/ ID | $25 at the door
Deeply provocative verse concert, artistically protesting sex crimes and all injustices against marginalized people. Prompting conversations and actions for change!
The Flight Deck and Nicia De'Lovely present GET UNCOMFORTABLE
Featuring Senor Gigio, Noelle AudreyRose, Denmark Vee and Nicia De'Lovely
$20 Advance | $15 Student w/ ID | $25 at the door
Deeply provocative verse concert, artistically protesting sex crimes and all injustices against marginalized people. Prompting conversations and actions for change!
The Flight Deck Summer Music Festival, co-produced with Bay Area gospel artist Jovan Watkins
The Flight Deck is thrilled to partner with singer Jovan Watkins in our first-ever Summer Music Festival. Watkins has carefully curated a series of performances by phenomenal local vocalists who inspire, educate, and uplift. Can't choose just one show? See three or four shows for a 20% discount!
The Flight Deck is thrilled to partner with singer Jovan Watkins in our first-ever Summer Music Festival. Watkins has carefully curated a series of performances by phenomenal local vocalists who inspire, educate, and uplift. Can't choose just one show? See three or four shows for a 20% discount!
Friday July 7, 8:00 pm (doors at 7:30)
The Flight Deck Summer Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Paulynn Brown
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Paulynn Brown is an Oakland native whose artistry was shaped and formed from having grown up in a world of struggle and addiction and the faith to rise above it all. Whereas a lot of people may falter facing the same challenges, Paulynn turns that pain into healing melodies.
In a rare one-night-only performance, Paulynn will spend an evening sharing her heart with you. Leaving everything on the stage. Every song will leave you wondering "is this about me?"
In this intimate evening, Paulynn weaves soul, rock, gospel and pop into sound that stretches the imagination. There is something about her openness that invites you to be vulnerable, to find healing, to take ownership of lyrics that should have or could have been yours. Walk in with your baggage and leave with your peace if you let the sound pollinate within you.
The Flight Deck Summer Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Paulynn Brown
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Paulynn Brown is an Oakland native whose artistry was shaped and formed from having grown up in a world of struggle and addiction and the faith to rise above it all. Whereas a lot of people may falter facing the same challenges, Paulynn turns that pain into healing melodies.
In a rare one-night-only performance, Paulynn will spend an evening sharing her heart with you. Leaving everything on the stage. Every song will leave you wondering "is this about me?"
In this intimate evening, Paulynn weaves soul, rock, gospel and pop into sound that stretches the imagination. There is something about her openness that invites you to be vulnerable, to find healing, to take ownership of lyrics that should have or could have been yours. Walk in with your baggage and leave with your peace if you let the sound pollinate within you.
Saturday, July 8 8:00 pm (doors at 7:00)
The Flight Deck Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Ashlee Young, The Reveal
Tickets $10 advance/$15 door/$20 VIP (available in advance only)
Ashlee's crystal-clear soprano is fluid and sincere. Her voice will wash over you like a cool breeze, while still piercing your heart with her potent lyrics. This singer/songwriter's vocal styling has been compared to sultry voices twice her age and will absolutely grab you with her musical truth.
Ashlee is completing her debut album, to be released this fall, and in this evening's "The Reveal" will perform some of her new, never-before heard music. Take a walk with her through an evening of musical exploration and self discovery. Peer into some of her most private and vulnerable moments and be encouraged by her past, present and future.
The Flight Deck Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Ashlee Young, The Reveal
Tickets $10 advance/$15 door/$20 VIP (available in advance only)
Ashlee's crystal-clear soprano is fluid and sincere. Her voice will wash over you like a cool breeze, while still piercing your heart with her potent lyrics. This singer/songwriter's vocal styling has been compared to sultry voices twice her age and will absolutely grab you with her musical truth.
Ashlee is completing her debut album, to be released this fall, and in this evening's "The Reveal" will perform some of her new, never-before heard music. Take a walk with her through an evening of musical exploration and self discovery. Peer into some of her most private and vulnerable moments and be encouraged by her past, present and future.
Sunday July 9, 3:30 pm (doors at 3)
The Flight Deck Summer Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Terrance Kelly
Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door
Terrance Kelly has been called everything from “a man of great passion and conviction” to "an absolute musical genius.” And to prove them all, he has garnered extensive credentials in both gospel and jazz music. His operatic range and jubilant emotion make him a popular soloist as well as an accomplished director, composer, and arranger. His credits include choral arrangements on albums by Linda Ronstadt and the Kronos Quartet and gospel arrangements of popular music for TV and video soundtracks. Mr. Kelly received an Emmy Award in 1995 for his choral arrangement of OIGC’s KGO-TV public service announcement.
In a rare feature performance Terrance will showcase another one of his loves. Negro Spirituals have always been revered as one of the largest and most significant forms of American folksong and although born in slavery its traditions have been continued and the Spiritual as a musical genre continues to this day. For one night only, Terrance along with some of his amazingly talented friends will take us on a journey of the history of the Negro spiritual. Sharing songs and stories of pain, love, tragedy and triumph. Uplifting our hearts and sharing the story of how we made it over.
The Flight Deck Summer Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Terrance Kelly
Tickets $35 in advance/$40 at the door
Terrance Kelly has been called everything from “a man of great passion and conviction” to "an absolute musical genius.” And to prove them all, he has garnered extensive credentials in both gospel and jazz music. His operatic range and jubilant emotion make him a popular soloist as well as an accomplished director, composer, and arranger. His credits include choral arrangements on albums by Linda Ronstadt and the Kronos Quartet and gospel arrangements of popular music for TV and video soundtracks. Mr. Kelly received an Emmy Award in 1995 for his choral arrangement of OIGC’s KGO-TV public service announcement.
In a rare feature performance Terrance will showcase another one of his loves. Negro Spirituals have always been revered as one of the largest and most significant forms of American folksong and although born in slavery its traditions have been continued and the Spiritual as a musical genre continues to this day. For one night only, Terrance along with some of his amazingly talented friends will take us on a journey of the history of the Negro spiritual. Sharing songs and stories of pain, love, tragedy and triumph. Uplifting our hearts and sharing the story of how we made it over.
Sunday, July 9, 7:00 pm (doors at 6:30)
The Flight Deck Summer Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Chazz
Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Oakland native Chazz (Chastity Hinson) is a singer/songwriter and Hip Hop dancer. Her vocal style is inspired by Lalah Hathaway, Brandy, and Anita Baker and her performance style is inspired by Janet Jackson and Beyonce. A performer since she was 10, Chazz has danced with several crews: NBA Warriors Jr Jammers, Future Shock, New Style MotherLode and For The Cause. She is a graduate of the Oakland School of the Performing Arts. From 2012 – 2013 Chazz traveled with “The Best Black Gospel Group” for four seasons, including a 60-city tour of Europe. Chazz thrives on covering some of her favorite songs through live arrangements and loves to keep the audience on their toes. Every time she hits the stage her main goal is to bring both relevancy and substance to her audience through the power of bringing back real music.
The Flight Deck Summer Music Festival and Jovan Watkins present Chazz
Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Oakland native Chazz (Chastity Hinson) is a singer/songwriter and Hip Hop dancer. Her vocal style is inspired by Lalah Hathaway, Brandy, and Anita Baker and her performance style is inspired by Janet Jackson and Beyonce. A performer since she was 10, Chazz has danced with several crews: NBA Warriors Jr Jammers, Future Shock, New Style MotherLode and For The Cause. She is a graduate of the Oakland School of the Performing Arts. From 2012 – 2013 Chazz traveled with “The Best Black Gospel Group” for four seasons, including a 60-city tour of Europe. Chazz thrives on covering some of her favorite songs through live arrangements and loves to keep the audience on their toes. Every time she hits the stage her main goal is to bring both relevancy and substance to her audience through the power of bringing back real music.
July 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd
Brandon Hughes presents The Absent Father, the Wayward Son
Tickets $15 Adults / $15 Youth
Brandon Hughes' The Absent Father, the Wayward Son is POWERFUL. FUNNY. NECESSARY. David “DayDay” Williams has never seen his father in person, but discovers photos of his father under his mother’s bed affirming their resemblance. This leads David to questioning his worth, resulting in an angry, confused, and wayward life. At seventeen, his mother reveals a secret, driving David to express his feelings about the father he’s never met, and how different his life would’ve been if he had. Laced with multiple characters (played by Hughes), The Absent Father, the Wayward Son is a story about love, repentance, redemption, and forgiveness. Appropriate for ages 13+
Brandon Hughes presents The Absent Father, the Wayward Son
Tickets $15 Adults / $15 Youth
Brandon Hughes' The Absent Father, the Wayward Son is POWERFUL. FUNNY. NECESSARY. David “DayDay” Williams has never seen his father in person, but discovers photos of his father under his mother’s bed affirming their resemblance. This leads David to questioning his worth, resulting in an angry, confused, and wayward life. At seventeen, his mother reveals a secret, driving David to express his feelings about the father he’s never met, and how different his life would’ve been if he had. Laced with multiple characters (played by Hughes), The Absent Father, the Wayward Son is a story about love, repentance, redemption, and forgiveness. Appropriate for ages 13+
The Life Experience with Pastor Bo Jackson
Life Restoration Ministries
Every Sunday at 9:15am
Life Restoration Ministries is full of (will be filled with) REAL people with REAL struggles who are being radically changed by a REAL Savior. Life Restorations Ministries are committed to restoring the Mind, the Body, the Spirit, and the Soul through the power of God and His Word.
Life Restoration Ministries
Every Sunday at 9:15am
Life Restoration Ministries is full of (will be filled with) REAL people with REAL struggles who are being radically changed by a REAL Savior. Life Restorations Ministries are committed to restoring the Mind, the Body, the Spirit, and the Soul through the power of God and His Word.
Classes
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Kick-Sass Creative Writing
Amy Sass’ writing has been called poetic, compelling, and eloquent. Join her for this writing workshop series to dive deep and find surprising treasures in your own work. Create nuanced scenes where people grapple with their own integrity. Explore the hidden desires of characters and the disturbance that accompanies change. Feel the power of nonverbal communication, potent stage action and poetic image. Buy two or more for a 20% discount on each. Or click below for an individual class: TRUTH & DECEPTION Jun 28, 2017 DESIRE & DISTURBANCE Jun 29, 2017 ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER Jul 05, 2017 DIALOGUE WITH TEETH Jul 06, 2017 |
Association Building Community presents Peace Practices -- Aikido 2.0 and Conflict Done Well
All levels are welcome - Click Here for more Class Information
An RSVP is required. Email administration@abcglobal.net or call, toll free: (866) 236-0346 and leave a message.
Aikido 2.0 introduces language within the physical techniques of the martial art of aikido, so students may practice effective physical self-defense and redirective language at the same time and under pressure. Those who continue learn Martial Nonviolence, which adds elements of improvisation and facilitation to Aikido 2.0 so that practitioners may become conflict professionals, paid instructors in the Peace Practices project, and apply Conflict Done Well in any situation.
If you are ready now to support this work and/or become a member of our training community, please use the PayPal button here. Becoming a member of ABC includes many additional benefits. Click here to learn more.
All levels are welcome - Click Here for more Class Information
An RSVP is required. Email administration@abcglobal.net or call, toll free: (866) 236-0346 and leave a message.
Aikido 2.0 introduces language within the physical techniques of the martial art of aikido, so students may practice effective physical self-defense and redirective language at the same time and under pressure. Those who continue learn Martial Nonviolence, which adds elements of improvisation and facilitation to Aikido 2.0 so that practitioners may become conflict professionals, paid instructors in the Peace Practices project, and apply Conflict Done Well in any situation.
If you are ready now to support this work and/or become a member of our training community, please use the PayPal button here. Becoming a member of ABC includes many additional benefits. Click here to learn more.
Gallery
Concrete Dreaming Spring Gallery Show: EMBRACE/RESIST
June 2-July 30
Gallery Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, noon-5pm
Artists: Kristi Chan, The Degenderettes, Inocente Po Guizar, Marc-Éddy Loriston, Lizzie Poock, Marlene Tobias, and Reggie Wilkins
In our political and social environment, how do we build towards the world we want to see? Ragged Wing Ensemble's Spring Gallery Show features local artists dreaming their desired world.
We change the ground we walk on. CONCRETE DREAMING is the art of imagining from the ground up. What does it take to make dreams solid? Whose dreams get built? Ragged Wing Ensemble looks to the ground for inspiration, examining the foundation of things and the deep necessity for dreams.
June 2-July 30
Gallery Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, noon-5pm
Artists: Kristi Chan, The Degenderettes, Inocente Po Guizar, Marc-Éddy Loriston, Lizzie Poock, Marlene Tobias, and Reggie Wilkins
In our political and social environment, how do we build towards the world we want to see? Ragged Wing Ensemble's Spring Gallery Show features local artists dreaming their desired world.
We change the ground we walk on. CONCRETE DREAMING is the art of imagining from the ground up. What does it take to make dreams solid? Whose dreams get built? Ragged Wing Ensemble looks to the ground for inspiration, examining the foundation of things and the deep necessity for dreams.
Her Resilience: Bringing Solutions Home
Though conversations surrounding community violence and our roles in dismantling societal ills need to take place and have a huge impact when done so in public---nothing changes until solutions are brought into the home and BACK into our private lives. Her Resilience invites you to reflect on your public, outward facing roles in your own communities, and what you can do to bring healing, change and hope into your private realm.
Though conversations surrounding community violence and our roles in dismantling societal ills need to take place and have a huge impact when done so in public---nothing changes until solutions are brought into the home and BACK into our private lives. Her Resilience invites you to reflect on your public, outward facing roles in your own communities, and what you can do to bring healing, change and hope into your private realm.
News
The Flight Deck is one of the 25 finalists that received funding from the Google Impact Challenge: Bay Area. Though the Deck is not up for public vote, we will receive $100,000 from Google.org and support from Google volunteers for The Launch Pad, a project supporting small arts organizations in Oakland to employ underrepresented artists.. You can see the other finalists at g.co/bayareachallenge. We are honored to have Google as our collaborator in helping local artists.
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