Africa at your Fingertips African Drumming Classes
Come and learn contemporary and traditional West African drumming that will empower you on a lifelong drumming path. Participants will be introduced to the Djembe and learn or refine basic Djembe drumming patterns such as bass, tone and slap. Participants will also learn sounds and songs, start and stop signals in a supportive peer learning environment. Class culminates into a fun-filled participant performance at the end of the last session.
Drums will be provided with material fee. Materials Fee: $30. NOTE: class on 5/18 will begin at 4pm
AWỌ in collaboration with AFRIICIONADO and KALW presents Unhindered Pairings
Unhindered Pairings unites unexpected conversations—environmental distress, innovation, heritage, and cultural pride—through the electrifying rhythm of Afrobeat(s).
This exhibition embraces the unconventional, drawing inspiration from the overlooked and the unexpected. At its core is the Silicon Valley Pain Index, a stark reflection of housing insecurity, digital divides, and mental health struggles—each intensified by environmental factors. Through art, we transform these challenges into a communal learning experience, igniting dialogue and action.
At AWỌ, we believe in the power of awareness, education, and connection. We invite you to immerse yourself in the art, engage your senses, and reflect on how collective action can drive meaningful change. This interactive space is a tribute to Legacy and A Sense of Belonging—a place to connect with artists, creators, and the community.
Where there is pain, there must also be joy. Join us in finding both.
📍 May 2 | 5–9 PM | KALW Gallery, SF
AWỌ’s Inaugural Exhibition: Unhindered Pairings
📍 May 16 | 5-9 PM | KALW Gallery, SF
AWỌ’s VR Exhibition: Unhindered Pairings
📍 May 25 | 3:30–7:00 PM | Levitt Pavilion, San Jose
Unhindered Pairings: 🦋 Africa Day San Jose
Africa Day Festival 2025
LOS GATOS
Come and feel the heartbeat of Africa, right here in Los Gatos!
It’s a celebration of everything that makes Africa and her people great—our history, our music, our stories, our culture. We're bringing you a mix of Afrobeat(s), live performances, and speeches about things that matter, like climate change, environmental stewardship, and how our culture is evolving.
Mayor Matthew Hudes of Los Gatos will be joining us to give the opening speech.
Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, District 5 Santa Clara County will join us to give the Keynote Address. In attendance with her will be Marico Sayoc, Former Mayor of Los Gatos and Chief of Staff to the Supervisor.
There will be live performances by:
- Nigerian Yoruba Folk Emsemble- Daniel Royal Group
- Spoken Word by Poetic Butterfly
- DJ Set
- Diverse African Culture Showcase
📅 Date: May 24, 2025
📍May 24 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | 123 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos
Africa Day Festival 2025
SAN JOSE
This is more than an event—it’s a journey into Africa’s rich legacy and vibrant future. Tradition meets technology, nostalgia meets innovation, and culture meets community.
Don’t miss this unforgettable gathering of culture, creativity, and connection—come celebrate the spirit of Africa with us! 🎶🎭🌿
📅 Date: May 25, 2025
📍Location: Levitt Pavilion, Saint James Park, San Jose
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Connecting the different shades of Huemanity
“Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize.”
- Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie
There are many people with different shades of skin color, all with their own unique and often unheard stories. What would our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces or places of worship feel like if we embraced the stories of those different from ourselves?
Our Story
Our story begins in Lagos, Nigeria
Confronting
implicit bias
One story,
many shades
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