[November] Second Mondays  + $2,000 in Prizes

The Gold Beams brand curates beautifully eclectic events, experiences, programming, and productions for Black creatives and our Black community at large. Our signature event, Second Mondays, is a home for an array of Black art and ethereal communion. Through Gold Beams, you get to be privy to a world of one-of-a-kind moments, events, performances, and so much more!Second Mondays is a creative hub + open mic for Black artists. Though many of the artist bring their spoken word pieces, we highlight all forms of art. This includes musicians, visual performances, comedians, storytellers, graphic designers-whatever. We also curate panels, parties, galleries, kick-back sessions, talk sessions, workshops, and more!We're building a family of Black creatives ;).Explore more on our Instagram, @Gold.Beams, and our websiteGoldBeams.org.

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Second Mondays is a monthly open mic made for Black creatives to perform art and for Black audiences to enjoy art.

2323 Oakstop Location

<h2>We're Giving Away MONEY 💵.</h2><p></p><p>Beginning in October, we'll be giving out $2,000 a month in prizes for 6 months. That's $12,000!</p><p>It's going to be a party 🥳🍾.</p><p></p><h2>Prizes 🏆:</h2><ul><li>1st - $1,000</li><li>2nd - $500</li><li>3rd - $250</li><li>Freestyle Cypher - $250</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Second Mondays 👩🏿‍🎤🧑🏿‍🎨🧜🏿‍♂️:</h2><p>Second Mondays is a multi-disciplinary open mic for Black people to share and enjoy incredible art. The stage welcomes comedy, poetry, singing, rapping, instrumentalists, and more!</p><p>It's what we at <a href="https://www.goldbeams.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gold Beams</a> have been doing for three years. </p><p>And... it's fun AF!</p><p>All ages welcomed 🤰🏿👶🏿👩🏿‍👱🏿‍♂️🧑🏿‍🦱👨🏿‍🦰👩🏿‍🦰🧑🏿‍🦰🧑🏿‍🦳👨🏿‍🦳</p><h2>Venue - <a href="https://oakstop.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oakstop</a> 🏡:</h2><ul><li>The event is hosted at the new Oakstop location on 2323 Broadway in downtown Oakland.</li><li>Oakstop is a Black owned and operated  business. They provide workspace and venue rentals in locations throughout the Bay Area.</li></ul><h2>Artists 👩🏿‍🎤🧑🏿‍🎤👨🏿‍🎤:</h2><p>The Second Mondays open mic is open to Black creatives of various disciplines.</p><ul><li><strong>That includes </strong>comedians, musicians, poets, actors performing monologues, dance, etc.</li><li><strong>The open mic list</strong> opens with the doors at 6 pm</li><li>Artists have<strong> 5 minutes </strong>to perform on stage.</li><li>Artist must only perform <strong>one </strong>piece.</li><li>If you have <strong>instrumentals</strong>, be ready to airdrop them.</li><li><strong>Be prepared to perform acapella if </strong>there are issues sending your instrumentals.</li><li>Your art must <strong>be respectful </strong>to the people in the space.  To our community.</li></ul><h2>Guests 👩🏿‍🦱🧑🏿‍🦱👨🏿‍🦱:</h2><p>People come to Second Mondays to:</p><ul><li>Network with creatives 🤝. </li><li>Showcase incredible art 🎭🖼🎙.</li><li>To enjoy incredible art 🤪!</li><li> Make new friends 🤗.</li><li>To have a good ass time 🔥.</li></ul><h2>This is a <a href="https://www.goldbeams.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gold Beams</a> event presented in partnership with <a href="https://oakstop.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oakstop Alliance</a>.</h2><h2>We'll Be Taking 🎥 📸.</h2><p>We'll be taking pictures for Gold Beams and Oakstop to use. </p><p></p><h2><a href="https://www.visitoakland.com/the-oakanda-experience/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">S﻿econd Mondays is a part of Oakanda:</a></h2><p></p><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.visitoakland.com/the-oakanda-experience/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>Visit Oakland</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetownexperience/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Town Experience</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.blackjoyparade.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Black Joy Parade</strong></a> Presents: The Oakanda Experience:</p><p>Oakland is proud to celebrate the release of Marvel Studios BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER, with a series of events happening throughout The Town. Written and directed by Oakland born and raised - Ryan Coogler, the Black Panther films pay tribute to Coogler’s deep Oakland roots.   </p><p></p><p>In true Oakland style, our community comes together to revel in yet another inspiring moment in The Town. With the vision and love from The Town Experience and Black Joy Parade, Visit Oakland is proud to showcase these family focused events. With everything from Skate Night to Citywide Tours to Movie Screenings to Hotel Packages and more – there is something for everyone to enjoy.</p><p></p><p>With so many fun options, if you are visiting - we suggest you stay a while. <a href="https://www.visitoakland.com/the-oakanda-experience/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Take advantage of the many hotel discounts at participating Oakland properties.</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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