On Saturday, August 29, 2009, the 8th Annual Sistahs Steppin’ In Pride March and Festival will take place at Lake Merritt and Snow Park in Oakland, California. The celebration honors the rich history and remarkable presence of the East Bay’s diverse lesbian, queer, and bisexual women’s community. Sistahs Steppin’ festivities offer a day of community, celebration and fun, with a pride march around Lake Merritt, and a “Sistah Village” featuring entertainment, food, games, arts & crafts vendors, and community organizations.
Main Stage Performers and Entertainment click here
MARCH: 11am - We'll gather at Astro Park, at the corners of MacArthur/Grand Avenue/Lakeshore (55 El Embarcadero) in Oakland. The march will begin promptly at Noon. With drums, banners, and the voices of hundreds of women, we will take to the streets loud and proud!
March is being led by Jeni Swerdlow -
www.drummm.com. Contact Mar Stevens at rastawomyn@aol.com for March and Drumming information.
FESTIVAL 1pm - 5pm: The free celebration continues from 1pm to 5pm at the Sistah Village in Snow Park located at 19th & Harrison Streets, Downtown Oakland EVERYONE is invited! Eat good food, meet great folks, enjoy talented performers, check out local artisans, and receive useful information and resources. There's also a special family and elders' space to enjoy. Come spend the day with us! Sorry, but pets are not allowed at Snow Park.
Main Stage Performers and Entertainment click here
Bring the kids! Our Family Coalition and Colage hosts the Family Garden at Sistahs Steppin'.
There will be a jumpy tent, face painting and art activities.
THE AFTER PARTY
Saturday, August 29th
Better get a disco nap, you’ll need it! Oakland’s own DJ RYAN & L.A.’s CLAUDETTE THE SEXY DJ will be serving up HOTNESS. Their groove that will take you hiiiiiiiigher! Come shake what your mama (or your daddy, or your personal trainer) gave you!
THE OFFICIAL SISTAHS STEPPIN’ AFTER PARTY!
@ Kuwa
1015 Clay Street, (between 10th & 11th in Downtown Oakland)
Time: 9pm – 2am
Cost: $10 -$20, sliding scale; 21+
All proceeds benefit Sistahs Steppin’ – your support keeps us going!
AND ON SUNDAY...
Sistahs Steppin' Sunday Brunch
Wind down from the festivities and join us for a brunch from 11am to 3pm. $15 per person
1015 Clay Street, OAKLAND
Sistahs Steppin' in Pride Closing Party
Sunday, August 30 at 3:00pm.
"We hope to see you at all the events this weekend!".
"An afternoon of bliss w/beautiful women and sexy rhythms"
What: Club Party
Host: Movement Productions
Start Time: Sunday, August 30 at 3:00pm
End Time: Sunday, August 30 at 9:00pm
Where: The Washington Inn
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com
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