Every week Radio Free Richmond highlights events in the city. Here is what's happening from December 4 through December 10.

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A New Art Installation Opens at the Richmond BART Station
What: The ribbon cutting ceremony for an interactive, public art installation at the Richmond BART station
When: Friday, December 4, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Where: Richmond BART Station, 1600 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond
Why: The Love Your Block initiative spurs community engagement in neighborhoods, and this new art installation will be their most interactive piece yet.
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Reed Fromer at The Baltic
What: Reed Fromer Band performs at The Baltic
When: Friday, December 4, at 9:30 pm
Where: The Baltic, 135 Park Place, Point Richmond
Why: Reed Fromer Band is back for their standing set, every first Friday of the month. Come out for some R&B and funk.
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A Day of Art in the Point
What: A full day of art in Point Richmond, including an arts and crafts faire from the Point Richmond Arts Association, the grand opening of Kaleidoscope Coffee, and more
When: Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 11 pm
Where: Various locations around Point Richmond
Why: Point Richmond has one of the most vibrant arts communities in the city. Come out this weekend to support local artists and maybe even pick up a holiday gift or two for loved ones.
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Holiday Arts Festival at the Richmond Art Center
What: A day of art creation and celebration at the Richmond Art Center, including a live auction in the evening 
When: Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond
Why: An opportunity to create and enjoy art from local artists, the holiday festival is a time to make unique gifts for friends and family.
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Capoeira at the East Bay Center
What: A weekend of Capoeira workshops and performances from the United Capoeira Association
When: Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, December 6, from 12 pm to 1 pm to 8 pm
Where: East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, 339 11th Street at Macdonald Avenue, downtown Richmond 
Why: The African Brazilian dance fighting style of Capoeira combines unique movement and self-defense for a mesmerizing show and great workout — come out to see for yourself this weekend.
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Echoes of WWII at the Rosie Park
What: A showing of the documentary “Echoes of World War II” which surveys the lives of Bay Area children during WWII
When: Saturday, December 5, from 11 am to 12 pm
Where: Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond
Why: With their parents fighting abroad or building warships closer to home, the lives of Bay Area children during WWII were shaped by international conflict and patriotism.
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Temple Beth Hillel Hanukkah Party
What: A party for the first day of Hanukkah at the Richmond synagogue
When: Sunday, December 6, from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Temple Beth Hillel Richmond, 801 Park Central St, Richmond
Why: The only synagogue in Richmond and all of West County, Temple Beth Hillel invites you to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah with an artisan fair, a traditional latke luncheon, and more.
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Freshest Cargo: Mobile Farmers' Market
What: The mobile farmers’ market Freshest Cargo makes its rounds in Richmond
When: Wednesday, December 10, from 10 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Various locations. From 10 am to 11:30, the truck will be at the YMCA located at 263 South 20th Street. From 12 pm to 1:30, the truck will be at Chelsey Ave at Fred Jackson Way in North Richmond. From 2 to 3:30, the truck will be at the Parchester Community Center located at 900 Williams Drive, Richmond
Why: Densely urban environments are often the most difficult places to find fresh produce. Freshest Cargo has a mission to change that, one neighborhood at a time. Stop by for quality food at affordable prices.
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Xroads
What: A performance from Leadership Public Schools, Xroads is an exploration into what happens to relationships when diverse cultures clash
When: Thursday, December 10, at 10 am
Where: East Bay Center for the Performing Arts 339 11th Street at Macdonald Avenue, downtown Richmond
Why: In a city as culturally diverse as Richmond, cultures clash, and some have more power than others. These dynamics and more are explored in this unique performance from Leadership Public School.
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Photo: Richmond Art Center