ThursDates at OMCA—Returns January 2027

Thursdays, 5–8 pm | January–March

Adults 18+

ThursDates at OMCA is on its seasonal break and will return January 2027.

Every Thursday, January through March, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances, live figure drawing sessions, game nights, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs.

Whether you’re exploring the Museum with a date, catching up with friends, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new, you’ll find connection, inspiration, and creative surprises, week after week. 

OMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted, and event details and performances are subject to change.

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January

January 8 | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing and Experimental Dance ft. Paz Hidalgo and Quinn, Mahjong Game Night, DJ Set by China G, and Gallery Chats

January 15 | Pop-Up Performance with Diana Gameros ft. Patrick Wolff, Black Vines Wine Tasting, Music set from DJ Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

January 22 | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing, Trivia Night, DJ Set by Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

January 29 | Pop-Up Performance with Mia Pixley, Crochet Jam with Ramekon O’Arwisters, Music Set by DJ Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

February

February 5 | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing, Gold Beams Game Night, Music Set by DJ Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

February 12 | Photography Workshop and Scavenger Hunt with Black Film Guild, Game Night, Music set from DJ Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

February 19 | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing, Trivia Night: Black History, DJ Set by Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

February 26 | Watermelon Couch Pop-Up Talk, Art Making w/ That Art Party, DJ Set by La Femme Papi, and Gallery Chats

March

March 5 | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing, Drag, and Burlesque, Mahjong Game Night, DJ Set by Lady Ryan, and Gallery Chats

March 12 | Musical Performance with Jessa Calderon, Good Fire Pop-Up Talks and Demos, Ihoo Taloowa Beads, Music Set by WELIVEINPARADISE, and Gallery Chats

March 19 | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing and Burlesque, Trivia Night, DJ Set by Mark DiVita, and Gallery Chats

March 26 | Bay Area Book Fest Takeover with Maw Shein Win, DJ Set by La Femme Papi, and Gallery Chats

Sponsor

Major support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board.