Performances
Saturday, April 25 2026 / Center Stage & Exedra Plaza
The iconic spirit and sound of UC Berkeley brings high-energy performances, tradition, and school pride to game day -- and, now, Piedmont Food Fest! Don't miss this unique moment!
DJ HeyLove infuses jazz, R&B, downtempo, broken beat, house, bossa nova, afro beat & hip-hop in her sound design. With her credo that "there should be no genre lines in music", heyLove expands the soul through sound. HeyLove has shared the stage with GRAMMY Award winners the Robert Glasper Experiment & Esperanza Spalding, as well as
Seun Kuti, Thievery Corporation, Questlove, Fall Out Boy, Cee-Lo Green, Mix Master Mike, Doug E. Fresh, and Mark Farina.
Beloved Aerial Arts in Martinez is a vibrant, welcoming studio where movement meets creativity. Offering classes for both kids and adults, the program spans aerial silks, lyra (hoop), hammock, and pole—helping students build strength, confidence, and artistry in a fun, supportive environment
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The Purple Silk Music Education Foundation brings vibrant, youth-led performances rooted in traditional Chinese music to communities across the Bay Area. Through rigorous training and ensemble experience, our students share the beauty of cultural music while building confidence, creativity, and connection on stage.
The World Harmony Chorus is a joyful, inclusive community choir that brings people together through the power of global song. Guided by passionate, experienced directors, the choir explores a rich and diverse repertoire drawn from folk and choral traditions around the world, from gospel and jazz to Balkan, African, and Latin American music.
Han Martial Arts is a dynamic, family-oriented studio where students of all ages build strength, confidence, and discipline through martial arts. Led by Olympian Master Jiwhan Han and a team of highly accomplished instructors, the program blends Taekwondo, Judo, and self-defense training in a supportive, high-energy environment. Han Martial Arts offers personalized instruction that emphasizes fitness, focus, and personal growth—empowering every student to thrive both on and off the mat.
Achi Ben Shalom and Asaf Ophir bring you a mix of Jewish music from around the world: Sephardic, Ashkenazi, old, new, and everything in between. Achi and Asaf have been performing together in the Bay Area for decades, and have become staples in the Jewish community music scene, appearing in Synagogues, community centers, weddings, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.
Maikaze Daiko is an Oakland-based taiko drumming group that brings the power, rhythm, and spirit of Japanese drumming to the community. Blending traditional techniques with a contemporary, performance-driven style, the group offers dynamic classes and workshops for youth and adults of all experience levels.
The Jazz Education Ensemble works as mentors to enrich the future of our global community by empowering children with the ability to solve problems through creative thinking, and by developing the knowledge, confidence and skills to work together in groups to achieve artistic, self-esteem and leadership prowess beyond previous limitations.
Hiiiwav Artist Showcase: B DeVeaux is a 25 year old Neo-Soul vocalist and songwriter who has performed all over the Bay Area and beyond, including Yerba Buena Gardens, The Breakroom at San Jose Jazz, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the Mountain Winery, the Kennedy Center and most recently SF Jazz this January!Hailing from Oakland, CA, DeVeaux been singing since the age of 3 and has just released their first album, “CHRYSALIS, available on Bandcamp.com
Get ready for some high-energy blues led by Oakland Black Cowboy Association’s Wilbert McAlister, who always plays with a fun and positive attitude!
Cowboy and the Sometime Blues Band can be found playing at Eli's Mile High Club and Yoshi's.
Local non-profit No Immigrant No Spice (NINS) is back with its engaging and educational Trivia Show, guaranteed to surprise and delight Food Festers of all ages!
In the heart of Oakland, where creativity, technology, and innovation intersect, HiiiWav is redefining what it means to be an artist entrepreneur. Founded by Bosko Kante, this music incubator is not just helping to make music—it’s about encouraging Black artists to build and grow businesses while leveraging advanced technology.
