Wikicurious: Rooted in Oakland

Learn to edit Wikipedia, help share Oakland’s history and culture, and learn about the Bay Area Wikipedians! No experience needed. Free.
About this Event

Your favorite thing about Oakland may not be on Wikipedia yet! Join Wikicurious: Rooted in Oakland, a community editing event on Thursday, November 12 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Bay Rising Movement Hub. Participants will work collaboratively to create and improve articles related to overlooked local history and culture in the Oakland community.

This event welcomes newcomers and experienced Wikimedians alike. Participants will receive training on how to edit Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

is a beginner-level series that trains participants on how to edit and participate on Wikimedia platforms. Wikicurious was started by Wikimedia NYC in 2024, and has since expanded nationally. Wikicurious is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

Important Information

Register here AND on our , as all attendees will need a Wikipedia account to edit.

• Create your Wikipedia account before the event (at the link above).
• NOTE: Wikipedia usernames are public. We recommend a pseudonym or nickname for your username, rather than your real name.

Date and Time: Thursday, November 12 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Address: Bay Rising Movement Hub - 570 14th St. Suite 5, Oakland, CA 94612

Equipment: For beginners, we recommend bringing your own laptop to edit. However, you can still edit from your phone if you prefer.

Refreshments: Light dinner, snacks, and beverages will be provided. Please note, we may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions.

All attendees are subject to . For further questions, contact [email protected].

About our Partners

• : Wikimedia NYC (WMNYC) brings New York together to share in a richer and more representative free knowledge ecosystem. WMNYC started the Wikicurious program in 2024, which has since expanded nationally.
• The Bay Area Wikipedians User Group (BAWUG) is an organization supporting Wikimedians and promoting the open knowledge movement in the Bay Area. We connect Wikimedians locally and globally. We help local organizations share their expertise with the public through Wikimedia projects. We empower the Bay Area’s diverse communities to participate in collaborative knowledge creation.
• More partners to be announced.