Oakland: Live at the Laurel

Sunday, June 21, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00
Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 PM 20:00

Laurel District 4251 MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA, 94619 United States (map)

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The 2026 Live in The Laurel concert series continues on Sunday, June 21, with an unforgettable evening of music featuring Orchestra Gold Unplugged at Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen (4251 MacArthur Blvd.) in Oakland’s Laurel District. The free, all-ages Summer Solstice performance runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and invites the community to experience the vibrant sounds of African psych rock in an intimate neighborhood setting.

Presented by the Laurel District Association, the annual Live in The Laurel series showcases outstanding locally based musicians while celebrating the businesses, culture, and creative energy of Oakland’s Laurel neighborhood. Concertgoers are encouraged to dine, shop, and explore along MacArthur Boulevard before and after the show.

Led by internationally acclaimed vocalist and bandleader Mariam Diakité, Orchestra Gold blends traditional West African rhythms with psychedelic rock, soul, and blues influences to create a powerful cross-cultural sound. Their unplugged performance promises an immersive and intimate interpretation of the band’s celebrated live energy.