Kick Off to Summer
Jun
21
11:00 AM11:00

Kick Off to Summer

The Oakland Arts & Entertainment District is excited to announce Oakland’s Kick Off to Summer event, hosted by the Oakland Arts & Entertainment District in partnership between the Garrett County Arts Council, the Town of Oakland, and many generous sponsors!

This year, on the Summer Solstice of June 21, 2025, expect to see various theatre, circus, magician, poetry, and musical live performances, with more food and craft/retail venders and activities for kids and families, including games, art crafts, the repeated favorite dunk tank, and more! We additionally bring back the popular Beer and Cider walk (with purchased ticket) and non-profit lemonade stands. 

It’s free fun for all and not to be missed!

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Poetry Reading @ Shoofly
Jun
11
6:00 PM18:00

Poetry Reading @ Shoofly

This is a poetry reading in the District at Shoofly Java. Join C. Jonathan Anderson and his band of well intentioned literate’s on his mission to “bring poetry to the people.” We share spoken word, sometimes performative, but always with an open mind and heart. Anyone and everyone is encouraged to share an original or a favorite poem, prose, or short-short story with the group. This is an open mic style event with no sign-up sheet.

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