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August 22nd, 2012      

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In less than two weeks we will be celebrating Oakland Pride!!!!!!!  Are you excited?  We are!!!!!  fiveTEN is a weekend of LGBTQ Pride events starting on August 31st, 2012 and ending September 2nd.   Four events over three days with 10 DJs, 8 performers, food vendors, vendors and three gorgeously appointed Oakland venues.  It is going to be a weekend that you won't forget.

We are super excited to announce THEESatisfaction as our weekend headliner!  This funk-centric Hip Hip duo will be performing on Sunday at the New Parish.  This is their last U.S. date before heading to Spain and Australia for their tour so don't miss 'em!

THEESatisfaction - QueenS [OFFICIAL VIDEO] 
THEESatisfaction - QueenS [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

In this newsletter you will see fiveTEN-At-A-Glance for an overview of all our events.  Use this as your fiveTEN Pride Guide for the weekend, share with your friends, forward to your allies, whisper it to your lover.  For more detailed information on each event, how to purchase tickets, become a vendor, be a sponsor and check out our performers/DJs visit our website at www.510oaklandpride.com

fiveTEN is a grassroots endeavor from the heart.  We love Oakland and its unique blend of folks, music, performers, art and our weekend reflects that uniqueness.  Every event that we are producing this weekend has been crafted to highlight the diversity that is Oakland.  That is why on our ticket you will see both LGBTQ and allies of the LGBTQ community working together to create these magical spaces over the weekend for all of us to enjoy together. 

Join us and celebrate your pride with us!

xoxo

Miz Chris

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FRIDAY, Aug 31st     


fiveTEN:  Inaugural Pride Bike Ride
WEST OAKLAND BART 
  
 
It's time to RIDE! Let's roll out in unity and ride into Oakland Pride Weekend the right way!

 

fiveTEN, in conjunction with Oakland Spokes and Binx Garage, are excited to announce the fiveTEN Inaugural Pride Ride! 
Please bring flags, music, and anything fun that you can ride comfortably with. 

Everyone is welcome to join the ride, so please invite your friends and allies.

Meeting Spot: West Oakland Bart 
Meeting Time: 6:00pm 
RIDE: 6:30pm SHARP! 
Ending Spot: Disco Volante for fiveTEN: Out All Night 
347 14th st Oakland 

Ride Led by Binx Garage 
Bike Valet Parking at Disco Volante provided by Oakland Spokes

✭✭✭ Please make sure your bike is equipped with lights.  
✭✭✭ Bring water  
✭✭✭ Wear a helmet 
✭✭✭ Bring your locks 
✭✭✭ Bring extra tubes, patch kits, tools, etc.

Inaugural Pride Ride Details 

 

FRIDAY, Aug 31st     


fiveTEN: Out All Night
Disco Volante
347 14th Street
3 Events in 1
6pm-2am 
 


fiveTEN: Mix & Mingle 
Oakland Pride Weekend Kick-Off 
6pm-8pm 
FREE 
Join us after work for a drink and a bite to eat.  Drink specials and a delicious fiveTEN menu of delectable bites at
Happy Hour prices!    Meet the artists performing later in the evening at fiveTEN: LIVE, kick back and kick off your Oakland Pride weekend on the right note.

8pm-10pm 
Pre-Sale Online $8

Eventbrite - fiveTEN: Oakland Pride Weekend

Hosted by the memorable Chinaka Hodge performing alongside Valerie Troutt & her Jazz Trio, Charito and FunkCh3n, Midnight in the Library this will be a night of LIVE music that move
through you with soul, funk and fresh,original tracks to make you groove in your seat and on
the foor.

10pm-1:30am 
Pre-Sale Online $8

Eventbrite - fiveTEN: Oakland Pride Weekend

Dance the night away after you see our amazing fiveTEN live performances with Oakland Local DJ Zita and Oakland Native DJ LP spinnin' tights beats Hip Hop, Old School, Reggae, Funk, Throwbacks and whatever funky  grooves they throw on the decks. 

 


 

SATURDAY, Sept 1st      


fiveTEN: Bottomless Beat
Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
Liege
481 9th Street, Oakland
11am-3pm 
 
 
Eventbrite - fiveTEN: Oakland Pride Weekend

$25 Brunch + Bottomless Mimosas
$15 Bottomless Mimosas Only
$10 Brunch Only

Join us for the perfect Saturday at Liege in historic Old Oakland.  Delicious food, bottomless beats and mimosas hosted by Cremora Valentino with the legendary DJ Sake -1 and special guest DJ from L.A., the youngest DJ in the U.S., DJ Young 1 to get you moving on the dancefloor.

fiveTEN:  BOTTOMLESS BEATS MENU

Chicken and Waffles
Scambled Eggs (with or without cheese)
Bacon, Apple or Turkey Sausage
Croissants
Fresh Fruit

There are three seatings available:  11am, 12:15pm and 1:30pm.  Pre-purchased passes are highly encouraged to guarantee seating. 

Seating is family style unless otherwise requested.

*You do not have to purchase Brunch passes to
enjoy the event.  5 bucks will get you in, where you
can enjoy the music and grab a cocktail at the bar.  
 

 

SUNDAY, Sept 2ND      


fiveTEN: Oakland After Pride Fest
The New Parish
579 18th Street, Oakland
7pm-2am 

Bike Valet provided by Oakland Spokes

  

Eventbrite - fiveTEN: Oakland Pride Weekend

Come out, come out wherever you are!  Queers, lesbians, gay men, butch, femme, genderqueers, LGBT of all types, friends and allies, make your way to fiveTEN:  Oakland After Pride Fest after the festival.  With its very own private upstairs VIP area, large stage and indoor/outdoor dance floors. everything is happening at fiveTEN.

fiveTEN  HEADLINERS:  THEESatisfaction!!!!!

Special performances throughout the night by Burlesques legend, The Lady Ms. Vagina Jenkins, the hot MC, from Oakland, currently living in Las Vegas, Lady L.U.S.T who just opened for Queen Latifah at Long Beach Pride and Jocquese Whitfield, Vogueing Emperor.

 
 
We are gonna jam the night away with some of the greatest DJs in California. 
DJs Aebldee, fflood, Fusion, Spark, ThatGirl, Val G and Young 1 tearing up the wheels of steel on 2 Dance Floors.

We have two dancefloors one indoor and one outdoor with vendors selling their locally created wares throughout the entire venue.  If you are interested in vending?  Please contact and let us know we have a few open slots left. 


Inside The New Parish:  Hip Hop, Club Anthems, Mashups, Booty Breaks, Dirty Beats 
Outside Patio:  Old School, Throwbacks, Neo-Soul, Reggae, Funk

Delectable Treats and Eats by
kain'bigan & Tina Tamale 

You don't have to work the next day so stay out and keep your Pride going with us at fiveTEN! 

 

Weekend-At-A-Glance       

Over the next few days you will be seeing these posters and flyers around Oakland.  If you see one pick it up and share with a friend!