Radiance Oak

Opened in December 2010, Radiance is housed in a historically classified mixed-use space, serving as a residence and private community center.
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Radiance Oak Event Space, nestled within the storied walls of the historic Makins Produce Warehouse in Oakland’s vibrant Jack London District, offers a truly unique and captivating venue for your special occasions. As a non-profit organization, Radiance makes its space available for a variety of uses to friends and diverse community organizations, with a strict policy of non-commercialized focus.

When necessary, Radiance has applied for and received special permitting for events. The space is often used by local non-profit and charitable organizations, and has been operating for 5 1/2 years. As a unique live/work space, the residents here are committed to making their household available for a variety of uses that support the Radiance mission: the cultivation of community, and creativity, and the improvement of our neighborhood.

08/24/2023

Dust Free'k - Saturday Sept 2 2023 7pm - at Radiance

https://www.facebook.com/events/562548659271707

Welcome, to Dust Free'k.
You are invited to an event that's about to sweep away the ordinary and fill your senses!
Get ready to embark on a journey where we leave the dust behind and dive into a world of music, dance, and pure exhilaration.
Let's redefine the cleaning process. Come Deep Clean your soul with an amazing line up of DJ's and their aural entertainment.

We are filling the Vacuum with music and dance rather than dust.
Let's give everyone at the burn FOMO.

Live feed of the burn will be projected. See you on the dance floor.

Hosted by Radiance (Kevin and Dan)
Dj's:
Pirata
GingerKat
Kotton Dandy
DJ ICON
Anthony James
Eva
Dao

7pm to late
Live stream of the burn
278 4th st. Oakland. (Jack London)
Saturday Sept 2 7pm

$20 Donation
To get on the list
paypal.me/kevinbyall1
or
https://venmo.com/u/kevin-byall

This is a BYOB event. Some mixers will be provided.
Proof of Vax to enter. Testing prior is appreciated but not required, and as always if you feel sick. Stay home.

11/29/2022

Please help our neighbor KK recover from this.

Hi, my name is Cole, and I am raising money on behalf of my neighbor, KK.… Cole Sanchez needs your support for Help KK recover from arson- he lost everything

05/25/2021

Diablo again!

03/22/2021

Radiance is seeking a new housemate - open April 17th - In Jack London District, Oakland

Hi Friends:

We are seeking a new housemate and community partner, start date April 17 or May 1 2021. Bedroom size is ~325 sq. ft., with 2 windows, gas heater, furnished if you desire. Radiance is coming up to some truly wonderful things, and you could be a major part of shaping our future. We took ownership of the building 6 years ago, and have completed all requirements to be a public venue. Good things ahead!

In house washer and dryer, full kitchen, 2 shared bathrooms upstairs, many bathrooms downstairs, two showers. Guest accommodations for occasional visitors - if you want to put up friends from time to time. There will be 3 residents total. We plan to add a hot tub in the near future.

We are located in the historic Jack London District, 278 4th St., near a lot of shopping, food options, and public transportation. Parking is generally easy. The neighborhood is reasonably safe, though vigilance is important.

Monthly rent is $1500 per month, all utilities included.

All residents work as core community members of Radiance Oak. We see ourselves as community leaders, and place a high value in maintaining impeccable relationships.

Public Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/351071516215756/

Details at https://www.radianceoak.org/wordpress/resident-partnership/ .

Interested in learning more? Know someone who would be a great fit for Radiance? Email us [email protected] -- tell us who you are and why you believe you are ready for Radiance. We are ready for you.

Warmly,

Dan Dunkle, Kevin Byall, Chloe Moire
Partners of Radiance
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03/10/2021

Radiance is seeking a new housemate - opening soon - In Jack London District, Oakland

Hi Friends:

An advance notice that we will be seeking a new housemate and community partner. Start date TDB but should be about 30 days from now. I wanted to give early consideration to our beloved community members.

Bedroom size is ~325 sq. ft., with 2 windows, gas heater. Full shared kitchen, with huge living and storage spaces.

Interested in learning more? Know someone who would be a great fit for Radiance? Email me at [email protected].

Warmly,

Dan Dunkle

04/04/2020

The IRS shares who will get a check and how it will be delivered. Details at the link.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know

IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. Updated with new information for se...

08/05/2019

Call for Bids from Oakland GC’s!

Hi Friends:

Radiance is seeking bids for local GCs on a follow improvement project for our front façade.

For the Radiance Façade Improvement Project
This project is in competition for a matching grant under a historic remediation program sponsored by the City of Oakland.

Seeking a complete GC bid to install the following:
- external lighting fixtures
- a fenced off sidewalk area
- a lighted sign

Oakland business license required.

For more information, contact Dan Dunkle, DM here or [email protected].

06/02/2019

We’re hiring! Angel Cakes is hiring a baker!

Our friend Jen Angel at Angel Cakes is hiring a baker! Please help me circulate this announcement! The announcement is online here:

https://angelcakes510.com/blog/entry/were-hiring-angel-cakes-is-hiring-a-baker

Come join our team!

02/27/2019

Finishing Radiance Oak

Thanks everyone for your ongoing support of Radiance - your good words, energy, time and in some cases money have all been critical to our surviving a long and difficult journey. We are in the last phases of renovation and need to find the funding to complete.

For everyone not familiar with Radiance (or who is but it may have been awhile) we exist to serve community, and this has meant providing meeting and performance space, equipment and storage, as well as being an event venue. We have been required by the City of Oakland to renovate as public assembly space, and are within about 50K of the funding we need to complete what has been a truly massive project, and reopen our doors fully. If we are successful we will host the fall 2019 gathering.

We need your help to finish! Please read our information below about the lending program, and consider whether you can help us out.

THANK YOU.

Dan
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Now for a word from our sponsors.
Radiance Oak Lender Prospectus - final round

Radiance is in the last stage of reconstruction for use as a group assembly space. We invite lenders wishing to support community to help in our efforts, by making short term loans. We are in need of an additional 50K in order to finish the remaining work - and unfortunately there is no partial credit for an incomplete project. Despite being delayed in our plans, we continue to repay all existing loans.

A summary of the loan terms follow, please contact us at [email protected] for more information, and thanks for your consideration.
Loan Terms Summary

Seeking Loans of $5,000-$30,000 for completing renovation of the Radiance Oak building.

Loans will be used to complete the renovation and seismic upgrade at Radiance Oak, in order to operate legally as a group assembly space. They do not entitle the lender to any appreciation or ownership in the property. Loan proceeds are not tax-exempt.

Remaining Project Cost: $70K
Seeking: $50K in new loans

Loan Terms: 5% Fixed Interest Rate
Interest-only payments for 5 years, then balloon payment of principal
Fund accounting and interest payments are administered by an unpaid agent

See radianceoak.com for more details.
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12/20/2018

Radiance's cover photo

12/08/2018

Radiance Christmas Trivia Snark Quiz 2018

The first annual Radiance Christmas Trivia competition! Prizes for most humorous responses – t-shirts, space time, and cupcakes!

The Radiance Christmas Trivia Snark Quiz at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4737930/Radiance-Christmas-Trivia-Snark-Quiz

Radiance Christmas Trivia Snark Quiz 2018.

07/07/2018

Friends:

We've completed a major part of our renovations - to reopen our doors for community assembly. Please come and let us show you around the steel and concrete work that have gone in, our improved chill area, and discuss future plans. Local beer, wine, and snacks. Come help us build a radiant future!

Dan of Radiance

06/01/2018

Jupiter Return

Jupiter Return : a Radiance Benefit - Final Reminder - Saturday Jun 2 2018 8pm to 2am - at David Dell's 6016 Manchester Drive Oakland CA

http://radianceoak.org/wordpress/jupiter-return/

Hi everyone - last update from Dan on Jupiter Return with Silent Auction additions - big thanks to our generous donors. There are some intriguing, unique, and excellent value items - and you can review and place bids online at: http://radianceoak.org/wordpress/jupiter-return/. Also, tickets are selling fast, so please secure your space and reduced price tickets at http://radianceoak.org/wordpress/jupiter-return/ There will be limited ticket sales at a slgihtly increased price at the door.

We have a great music lineup with:
Main Floor:
8pm - 9:15pm Betty Ray - Funky Breaks
9:15pm - 10:30pm Pwny - Hard house or Techno
10:30pm - 11:45pm Aacdebo - Tech-house, Techno
11:45pm - 1am DJ Diagnosis - Hard Breaks
1am - 2am Outersect - Driving Ethereal Beats

Chill:
9pm - 10pm RLove
10pm - 11pm Metacue
11pm - 12:30am Da
12:30am - 2am Snow Leopard
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Reminder that final auction bidding will be at Jupiter Return, so you should be there to make sure you win your item! Some of the auction items I'm especially excited about:

Obelisk sculpture – Michelle Fuller. Laser cut stainless steel, interior lighting and rotating base. Appx. 5.5’ high x 2.5’ on a side at base. Folds flat for easy transport. $850 min bid. $2000 value.

Night in the Luxury Underground Mansion. A night underground. A dungeon, a love nest and a full apartment for a night of play. Good for up to 6 people and subject to availability. See mansionunderground.com . $125 min bid. $275 value.

Cake – Jen Angel. Birthday or other special occasion cake made to your specifications by a gifted baker. Angel Cakes is an Oakland cupcake shop and custom cake bakery. Receive one custom special occasion cake with approx 30 servings or 30 gourmet cupcakes. Choose from our menu of over 120 flavors! Gluten Free and Vegan options available. $20 min bid. $75 value.

Graphic Design Services – Rebecca Holtzman
Logo development or simple flyer or postcard for professional advertising. $150 min bid. $500 value.

Astrology Consultation – Jacqueline LaSahn
Nature and timing of key choice points in your life and how you may better make conscious choices right now and in the years ahead. $80 min bid. $180 value.
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We are limited to 100 guests, and for this party want to emphasize the dance and community aspects of "dance party". Deeper, uptempo, and transcendent music, with the intention creating a deeper "dropped in" experience. Considerate chill experience to allow for these.

Please purchase tickets at www.radianceoak.org . This event will sell out so act soon!

I am so grateful for the tremendous support we've received for our beloved communities so far. We have had many generous donors to our fundraising and aution efforts, and I am also honored by the trust placed in us - and me personally - by our amazing lenders. These people are all essential to Radiance succeeding, and I hope you all feel proud to be a part of what I consider a truly unique achievement, and one that will have lasting value.

With much love,

Dan and the Radiance Crew
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Jupiter Return : a Radiance Benefit – Jun 2 2018 8pm to 2am – David Dell’s house 6016 Manchester Drive Oakland CA “Blessed Jupiter, celestia…

05/29/2018

Jupiter Return

Jupiter Return : a Radiance Benefit - reminder and Silent Auction - Saturday Jun 2 2018 8pm to 2am - at David Dell's 6016 Manchester Drive Oakland CA

http://radianceoak.org/wordpress/jupiter-return/

Hi everyone - update from Dan on Jupiter Return with Silent Auction highlights - big thanks to our generous donors. There are some intriguing, unique, and excellent value items - and you can review and place bids online at: http://radianceoak.org/wordpress/jupiter-return/. Also, tickets are selling fast, so please secure your space and reduced price tickets at http://radianceoak.org/wordpress/jupiter-return/ There will be limited ticket sales at the door.

Reminder that final bidding will be at Jupiter Return, so you should be there to make sure you win your item! Some of the auction items I'm especially excited about:

Obelisk sculpture – Michelle Fuller. Laser cut stainless steel, interior lighting and rotating base. Appx. 5.5’ high x 2.5’ on a side at base. Folds flat for easy transport. $850 min bid. $2000 value.

Night in the Luxury Underground Mansion. A night underground. A dungeon, a love nest and a full apartment for a night of play. Good for up to 6 people and subject to availability. See mansionunderground.com . $125 min bid. $275 value.

Cake – Jen Angel. Birthday or other special occasion cake made to your specifications by a gifted baker. Angel Cakes is an Oakland cupcake shop and custom cake bakery. Receive one custom special occasion cake with approx 30 servings or 30 gourmet cupcakes. Choose from our menu of over 120 flavors! Gluten Free and Vegan options available. $20 min bid. $75 value.

Conflict Transformation 1-1 Coaching – Misha Bonaventura. Perfect for couples or housemates, co-parents, or community members. Receive a coaching session so you can get on the same page, have more ease in your life, and take the burden of stuck relationship energy off your shoulders. $65 min bid. $195 value.
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We are limited to 100 guests, and for this party want to emphasize the dance and community aspects of "dance party". We will be enrolling DJs who focus on deeper, more uptempo, and transcendent music, with the intention creating a deeper "dropped in" experience. Connection and community will always be important at Radiance events, and we will also provide a considerate chill experience to allow for these.

Please purchase tickets at www.radianceoak.org . This event will sell out so act soon!

I am so grateful for the tremendous support we've received for our beloved communities so far. We have had many generous donors to our fundraising effort, and I am honored by the trust placed in us - and me personally - by our amazing lenders. These people are all essential to Radiance succeeding, and I hope you all feel proud to be a part of what I consider a truly unique achievement, and one that will have lasting value.

With much love,

Dan and the Radiance Crew
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Jupiter Return : a Radiance Benefit – Jun 2 2018 8pm to 2am – 6016 Manchester Drive Oakland CA “Blessed Jupiter, celestial body of magnificence an…

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Oakland, CA
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http://radianceoak.org/

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As a vital, enduring event venue and gathering place, Radiance Oak provides an alternative and accessible physical location for new, powerful and beneficial forms of community.

Located in the historic Makin Produce Building, in the Jack London Waterfront Warehouse District, in Oakland, California, Radiance Oak is a unique property which has supported a wide variety of community gatherings and served as an art gallery and live-work residence over its 9-year history. We are a part of a growing, self-sustaining ecosystem of Oakland cultural development and ingenuity, and we are now embarking on a mission to convert our building to a seismically safe home for community use and creative works.

With an open space design on two floors, Radiance is configured to support a wide variety of community interests and needs.

We currently are seeking $150,000 for capital improvements to the 1928 converted produce warehouse in order to meet building codes for our approved zoning change - to Residential and Group Assembly. Required improvements include a major seismic retrofit of the brick and old growth redwood timber building, constructing a 1-hour fire safe corridor, additional ADA-compliant restroom and new staircases.