Intersection for the Arts

The Beast Crawl Literary Festival is Oakland's longest, continuous annual literary festival. Founded in 2012, it has run in one form or almost every year. Now in our 14th year, 2026, we celebrate a change in format and change in organizing staff. Our goal remains the same...to provide top flight literary events and performances in various neighborhoods throughout Oakland, culminating in an annual festival that showcases the East Bay and the world's top literary writers and performers in local venues throughout the city of Oakland in the Black Arts Cultural District, Old Oakland and other neighborhoods throughout the city of Oakland.

Soulfull Group is proud to host our 3rd Annual Black History Month Experience on the Peninsula — a two-day cultural and youth-centered celebration rooted in Black excellence, identity, education, and community connection. This experience is more than an event. It is a safe, inspiring space where children and families see representation, build confidence, and connect to culture in meaningful ways. Funds raised through this campaign will directly support: • Youth recognition awards and academic incentives • Cultural performers and live entertainment • Safe kids zone activities and interactive programming • Community vendors and Black-owned businesses • Event production, staging, and safety infrastructure Our goal is to create an unforgettable, high-impact experience where youth leave feeling seen, celebrated, and empowered. You don’t just attend a Soulfull Group event — you leave full of Blackness, culture, connection, identity, and community. All donations are tax-deductible through our fiscal sponsor, Intersection for the Arts (501c3).