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Oak Park Black Film Festival 2025
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Join us from October 7 to October 12, 2025, for an unforgettable celebration of African-American stories and history through the power of cinema. The Oak Park Black Film Festival shines a spotlight on the voices of African-American filmmakers, featuring an inspiring lineup of independent feature films, thought-provoking documentaries, and captivating short films.
When We Were Colored Play
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When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story by Ginger Rutland
Come join us at The Guild Theater from November 9-24 for an unforgettable event! Ginger Rutland will be sharing her powerful story in person. Get ready to be inspired by her journey as a mother. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Please note: This event is not a Guild Theater Production. For more information contact: Stepheneich31@gmail.com
PURCHASE TICKETS
TUTTI FRUTTI: A Tribute to Little Richard Concert
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The Guild Theater presents Remembering Richard, a 60-minute concert show featuring Dedrick Weathersby as Little Richard. This production, created by the team behind Remembering James Brown, celebrates the life and music of Little Richard, focusing on his reign from 1949-1957 as the “Architect and King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Fans of the award-winning Remembering James show will enjoy this tribute to Richard Wayne Penniman’s enduring musical legacy.
The Cali Dream State
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The Cali Dream State Concert
Join us for “The Cali Dream State,” a 21+ concert event presented
by Daydreamers Records at the historic Guild Theater. Advance
tickets are strongly recommended.
Performances by:
Work Dirty: Vallejo native, known for his melodic/street mob music sound.
Gritty Lex: Sacramento’s rising star, fresh off tour with Shordie Shordie.
Jerm Deezy: Sacramento artist, recently toured with WiFi’s Funeral.
Healing Heels: Founded by Miss Black Sacramento Queen Jayda Irene, promoting healing through dance.
VIP Tickets for Oak Park Black Film Festival Available
VIP Tickets are on sale for the 2024 Oak Park Black Film Festival! The Oak Park Black Film Festival is a celebration of African-American stories and history through cinema showcasing independent features, documentaries and short films by African-American filmmakers. The 3rd annual event will take place at the historic Guild Theater in Oak Park on October 9-13, 2024.
“For Colored Girls” The Play
Who have considered suicide / When the rainbow is enuf
FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
By Ntozake Shange
Directed By Voress Franklin
February 2 – 25, 2024
*At the Guild Theater in Oak Park, In partnership with St. Hope for Black History Month.
Family Movie Matinee
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Join us for free family movies at the Guild Theater!
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Date: First Sunday of each month
Time: 2pm Showtime
Location: Guild Theater (2828 35th Street)
This month we are showing The Super Mario Bros.
Film Description:
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers and brothers Mario and Luigi are transported through a mysterious pipe to a magical new world. But when the siblings are separated, an epic adventure begins.
Speaker Series Featuring Allyson Felix
Guild Theater & Underground Books
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Oak Park Speaker Series is a monthly fireside chat featuring Black thought leaders and influencers from around the country.
Speaker Series Featuring Allyson Felix
Guild Theater & Underground Books
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Oak Park Speaker Series is a monthly fireside chat featuring Black thought leaders and influencers from around the country.
Oak Park Speaker Series
Underground Books
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Oak Park Speaker Series is a monthly fireside chat featuring black thought leaders and influencers from around the country.
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GUEST SPEAKER:
Free Movie Matinee at the Guild Featuring “Encanto”
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The entire family is invited on the 1st Sunday of each month to attend Free Movie Matinee’s at the Guild Theater!
About this event
Join us for free family movies at the Guild Theater!
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Date: First Sunday of each month
Time: 2pm Showtime
Location: Guild Theater (2828 35th Street)
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Movie Lineup:
Sunday, August 7- Encanto
Hocus Pocus at Esther’s Park
SOLD OUT!
Comedy Night at the Guild Theater is a 21 and over event This Months Headliner is Clayton Thomas
About this Event
Comedy Night At The Guild Theater
Hosted By: Comedian Dru Burks
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Time:
7:00PM Door
8:00PM Showtime
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Comedian Info:
Feature Comedian : Jay Rich out of Oakland Ca quickly rising from local to Global. Traveling the country killing stages from night clubs to colleges and The $10,000 Tommy T comedy comp winner.
LUNAFEST 2020
Guild Theater
LUNAFEST® is not just a traveling film festival, it’s a force for change. Join us in supporting women filmmakers and women’s causes.
About this Event
A great showing of LUNAFEST films, as wells as concessions, raffles and a Silent Auction. LUNAFEST 2020 – short films — by and about Women!
Two Screening Times:
Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 2 PM and 7 PM
We Need to Talk
Stage Play
Description
*Sold Out Three Times*
And now it’s back by popular demand: We Need to Talk.
Woman empowerment at it’s finest, come and enjoy this magnificent
play. We Need to Talk is a game changer. You’re going to leave
this play feeling empowered, set free, and joyful.
Come & see what the Tea is all about.
Get your tickets Today!
Insecure Season Finale
Screening at the Guild Theater
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Come watch the season finale of Insecure at the historic Guild Theater! RSVP for FREE entry!
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Creator Issa Rae (The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl) stars as Issa Dee, who struggles to navigate the tricky professional and personal terrain of Los Angeles along with her best friend Molly (Yvonne Orji).
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Nominated for 2 Emmys in 2018
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES: ISSA RAE
OUTSTANDING CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES (HALF-HOUR)
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Entry:
21+
5th Annual “La Pastorela de Sacramento ” Holiday Musical Announces 4-Day Stand at Oak Park’s Historic Guild Theater Dec. 7-10
(Sacramento, CA) The Latino Center of Art and Culture (LCAC), Sacramento’s non-profit Latino art and cultural center, presents
the 5th Annual “La Pastorela de Sacramento,” a wildly popular holiday musical for kids and adults alike. This Pastorela is a wonderful example
of political theater mixed with cultural traditions mixed with holiday spirit!