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  • A woman leads a large crowd in a choreographed dance routine at OMCA

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Friday 11 am—10 pm
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Sunday: Open 10 am–6 pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday: Open 11 am–5 pm
Thursday: Open 11 am–5 pm
Friday: Open 11 am–10 pm
Saturday: Open 10 am–6 pm
New Year's Day: CLOSED for New Year's Day
Fourth of July: CLOSED for Fourth of July
Thanksgiving: CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Christmas: CLOSED for Christmas
Sunday: Open 10 am–3 pm
Monday: Open 11 am–5 pm
Tuesday: Open 11 am–5 pm
OMCA will close at 2 pm on Saturday, May 19.
Garden closures May 16–20, including during Friday Nights.
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Faces of Labor in Oakland

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 How World War II helped reshape the California labor force.

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September 20, 2018

Happy Birthday, OMCA!

OMCA is celebrating its 49th birthday.
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Faces of Labor in Oakland

How World War II helped reshape the California labor force
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June 26, 2018

A Conversation with Brittsense

Oakland photographer Brittsense discusses Hip-Hop and art
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