InterPlayce Commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Beloved Community Celebration

[Jan 17-19] Celebrate MLK Day with Carolyn Renée and Masankho

—who will be in town and celebrating with us at the InterPlayce Office/Studio!
Masankho Banda and Carolyn Renée

Oakland, CA

January 17th to 19th, 2026 | Start time: 1:00 pm PT

Martin Luther King Day

Celebrating American Freedom

Open to everyone in Oakland & Worldwide


Join InterPlay Leaders Carolyn Renée & Masankho Banda in InterPlay’s Celebration of MLK Day


Let’s Celebrate MLK’s Life InterPlayfully


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Through Freedom Songs, Speeches & Answer to the question: What is mine to do?


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Activities — All times in PT —

  • Saturday, January 17th – 1 to 8pm
  • Sunday, January 18th – 9 to 4pm
  • Monday, January 19th – 1 to 4pm
  • Free public performance – 6 to 7:30pm

Cost: Sliding Scale $75 to $150

meals on your own


For Questions: Call +678-871-7313


🗓️ SAVE THE DATES: January 17th to 19th, 2026

Cost: Sliding Scale $75 to $150

Registration/Information: Sign Up | RSVP with link above or For Questions: Call +678-871-7313

Venue

InterPlayce

2273 Telegraph Avenue (at 23rd St.)
Oakland, CA 94612
InterPlayce is the center of the InterPlay universe. The offices for Body Wisdom, Inc. are also located here. The building is at the corner of 23rd and Telegraph, one block north of West Grand. It is just a few blocks from the 19th Street Downtown Oakland BART station, and on several convenient bus lines. On-street parking is always available at night and metered during the day. It is also easily accessible by several of the major freeways. Click here for a map.
Leaders
Masankho Banda

Masankho is a multi - disciplinary Performing Artist, Certified InterPlay Leader, Educator and PeaceBuilder. He brings many unique perspectives to his work around the world. He learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his Malawian culture spending many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, shaped his being, nourished his soul and strengthened his spirit. Using performing arts Masankho motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice and cultural understanding. In 1997, he started UCanDanc—African Healing Arts to bring his passion for dance and storytelling to communities around the world. Masankho has been a Certified InterPlay Leader since 1999.

Masankho can also be reached at these phone numbers: +265 99 255 5338 or 88 113 8655 (available on Whatsapp / FaceTime)

Also: Skype : kamsisi
Facebook / Twitter: storytelling4u

Carolyn Renée
Carolyn Renée Morris, also known as “Carolyn Renée,” is a Naturopathic Wellness Practitioner and former faculty member at A Life Of Peace Wellness Education Institute, an accredited school by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. As a Certified InterPlay Leader, Yoga Instructor, and Teaching Artist, she part-time teaches yoga at the YMCA and co-directs an InterPlay performance group. Through her work, she aims to unite communities at the intersection of the healing and creative arts, finding fulfillment in collaborating globally on art-infused projects that incorporate healing modalities.

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