In the Name of Love, honoring Martin Luther King Jr

In the Name of Love, honoring Martin Luther King Jr

2025sat18jan6:00 pm8:00 pmIn the Name of Love, honoring Martin Luther King Jr

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Saturday, January 18, 6pm Doors, 7pm Show

Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King jr, returns for its 21 st anniversary

In the Name of Love, a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’svision and legacy through the iconic music of Aretha Franklin. Living Jazz presents this showcase in partnership with SFJAZZ as Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, returning to the historic Paramount Theatre for its 21st anniversary on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

This celebration of MLK’s legacy takes place the same weekend of the Presidential Inauguration. During a time of division, In the Name of Lovedelivers a message of unity, a celebration of the uplifting communities of color, and features strong black and brown talent throughout the evening.

Music Director Kev Choice leads a Bay Area rooted lineup featuring talents like America’s Got Talent finalist Dee Dee SimonAdji Cissoko (Alonzo King LINES Ballet), Chika Di (featured on HBO’s Euphoria), SōLauren (EMMY Winning Artist), Destiny Muhammad (ASCAP Songwriter Awardee) and more!

Location: Oakland’s Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway in Oakland

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