We’re back for an ocean restoration party! Join us for an afternoon about the purple sea urchin that’s decimating California’s kelp ecosystem - let’s eat our way out of this ecological crisis.

We are so excited to announce that we are hosting the Japanese artisan craft fair called “MULTIPLA” @multipla.p.m.a with @purveyors2017 from Japan on Sunday June 7th in collaboration with @sobaichi_oakland & @loudspringart

Plant Swap hosted by @xeritopia.xeriscape

We are so excited to host another plant swap, especially when each one keeps getting better and better 🌵 Reminder we will be open 2pm-7pm this Saturday August 30th, find us in the courtyard right next to our incredible neighbors @sobaichi_oakland at @o2aa.oakland

Plant Swap hosted by @xeritopia.xeriscape

Gather 'round — plant swap ahead. Bring a plant, take a plant. 360° VIDEO BOOTH! Tons of free plants, pots, and a complimentary decoration station. We’re giving greenhouse tours all day, with premium plants for sale too.

Plant Swap hosted by @xeritopia.xeriscape

Celebrate the longest day of the year with us on Saturday June 21st (3PM–8PM) in the courtyard next to Soba Ichi @ O2 Artisan Aggregate (2311 Magnolia St, W. Oakland) for a chill, low-stakes gathering of plant appreciators. Buy, sell, or trade **ALL kinds of plants** but expect an arid vibe with plenty of cactus & succulents from resident cultivator @neglected_succulence of XERITOPIA🌵💚

Tour the newly remodeled Building 5, explore Matt Takiff’s Tiny House, and preview Adrien Segal’s redwood public artwork—an in progress public art sculpture carved from a 30-foot salvaged log. Come see what’s new, say hello, and bring a friend!

Purple Uni is back! An afternoon of natural wine, purple sea urchin, and other delectables by @okkonpopup
Taste what's happening on the front lines with coastal restoration diver @monk.dadi.lola hosted by @purpleuniclub and @loudspringart
We're used to eating the red urchin, but it is the purple urchin who is decimating California's once abundant bull kelp forests. Can we eat our way out of this ecological crisis?!!

@loudspringart presents Oakland’s Ecofutures Festival 🌱🎶 Enjoy free art making, screenprinting by @sunset_printshop, fireside chat, artisan market, food pop-up by the delicious @bolitamasa, Pop-Up Bar + Music featuring a DJ set by @felakutchii

Loud Spring presents a very special lineup at Town Life, Oakland’s new Ecofutures Festival 🌱🎶 curated by @loudspringart

3 guests:

@salamirosejoelouis

@mejiwahn

@three6sashia

Art Opening “While It Lasts It Looks Miraculous”

O2AA is hosting TOWN LIFE, a free, public Ecofutures Festival featuring community installations, art performances, fun workshops, panels, music performances, food trucks, and maker booths presented by our friends at Loud Spring and sponsored by the city of Oakland, programmed in partnership with Eternal Now for the music lineup, and Oakland Garden Club's founder Alexis Madrigal for some of the panels.

Explore the taste of ‘purple uni’ uniquely prepared by local chefs and paired with natural wines and live-mixed eclectic grooves.

Save the Date! O2AA Craft Faire 2023. We are so excited to bring the Craft Faire back after a few years of hiatus. All the artisans will be there and we have room for more. Would you like to be a vendor at our Craft Faire?