KOOLabs Mural Unveiling + Open House at KOO Labs Design Center and Production House – Oakland, CA

The Vibe

Come witness what happens when culture, creativity, and community collide.

We’re unveiling the brand-new mural at KOOLabs—and opening our doors wide to Oakland. This isn’t just an art reveal. It’s a call to connect, celebrate, and co-create with us in the space where youth brilliance moves the mission forward.

Walk through KOOLabs—our creative nerve center—where Black stories are shaped, produced, and amplified by the next generation of visionaries.

Whether you’re an artist, educator, advocate, or just love what we stand for—this is your moment to tap in.

✨What’s Goin’ Down

Words that move: Hear from community champions, including Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

Behind-the-scenes tours of KOOLabs

Live music, good vibes, and fresh eats

First look at a mural that speaks to legacy, liberation, and love

‍ ‍ Who It’s For

The movement builders and memory keepers

Youth, families, and folks repping Oakland

Artists, educators, and creatives

Longtime supporters + new partners ready to roll

Free & Open to the People

No ticket cost. Just bring your energy.

RSVP to save your spot and get updates on the final date.

About KOO + KOOLabs

Kingmakers of Oakland is a national nonprofit rooted in Oakland, transforming education and building systems that love, support, and invest in Black boys.

KOOLabs is our creative studio—where media, music, and movement flow from the voices of our youth to the heart of the community.