Viernes Nights at OMCA with Kim Nalley Band
Live Music by the Kim Nalley Band, DJ Set by LEXAPEEL, Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson, Community Tabling with Lake Merritt Institute, and Gallery Chats
Junio 12 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Viernes Night at OMCA comes alive during the opening week of OMCA’s latest Special Exhibition, Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory, with a lineup inspired by the artist’s deep connections to music, movement, cultural memory, and public engagement. On the Garden Stage, the Kim Nalley Band delivers powerhouse vocals that blend jazz, blues, and soul. Known for captivating audiences from intimate clubs to global concert halls, Nalley brings warmth, wit, and commanding presence to every performance.
Behind the turntables, LEXAPEEL sets the tone with a genre-spanning mix of global sounds, R&B, Hip-Hop, and house. With a seamless style and sharp instinct for reading the crowd, she builds an infectious energy that keeps the dance floor moving all night.
Guests are invited to move with purpose in a Haitian folkloric dance lesson led by Portsha Terae Jefferson. Centered on the celebratory rhythms of the carnival dance known as RARA, this all-levels workshop blends cultural tradition with joyful expression, offering a chance to connect and honor Haiti’s rich living heritage through movement.
Throughout the evening, Lake Merritt Institute hosts interactive community tabling that highlights the beauty and stewardship of Lake Merritt. Through games, puzzles, art-making, and chances to win prizes, guests of all ages can explore ways to care for this beloved local ecosystem while celebrating the vibrant community that surrounds it.
Alongside an exceptional event experience, Viernes Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation, ask questions, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt.
Horario del programa:
5–7:30 pm Community Tabling: Lake Merritt Institute | Garden
5:30–6:30 pm Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson | Amphitheater
17:30–19:30 h. Charlas en las galerías | Todas las galerías
6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by the Kim Nalley Band | Garden Stage
6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by LEXAPEEL | Amphitheater
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Sobre los viernes por la noche:
La fiesta callejera favorita de la ciudad, «Viernes Nights at OMCA», vuelve para la temporada 2026 e invita a toda la bahía a dar la bienvenida al fin de semana con los amigos, ya sean familiares, amigos o vecinos. De abril a octubre, acompáñanos todos los viernes a las 17:00 h para disfrutar de una velada gratuita con música en directo, actividades interactivas, food trucks de Off the Grid y, con la entrada al museo, acceso exclusivo hasta tarde a nuestras galerías y exposiciones especiales.
Dale energía a tu noche con una selección variada de food trucks de Off the Grid situados a lo largo de la calle 10, entre las calles Oak y Fallon, que ofrecen sabores intensos y platos típicos locales. En el interior, cerca del estanque de carpas, puedes comprar cerveza, vino, cócteles y refrescantes opciones sin alcohol para degustar mientras exploras. En el jardín, las mesas de picnic, las mantas y unas vistas deslumbrantes del lago Merritt te invitan a acomodarte para disfrutar de tu comida. Con juegos, interesantes programas del museo y un animado ambiente comunitario, es el escenario perfecto para crear recuerdos marcados por la inconfundible energía de Oakland, semana tras semana.
El OMCA también ofrece una tarifa plana de aparcamiento de 10 dólares en el garaje del OMCA hasta las 22:00 h. Ten en cuenta que no se permite el consumo de alcohol traído de fuera, y que los detalles del evento y las actuaciones están sujetos a cambios.
Accesibilidad
Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) se compromete a ofrecer programas accesibles, acogedores e inclusivos para nuestra comunidad. Las sillas de ruedas, los dispositivos de inclusión sensorial y los servicios adicionales están disponibles en el mostrador de venta de entradas por orden de llegada. Para solicitar otras adaptaciones, como intérprete de lengua de signos americana (ASL), cantonés, español u otro idioma, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] al menos tres semanas antes del acto. Más información sobre nuestras opciones de accesibilidad.
Artistas
Alineación de los camiones de comida Off the Grid
Biografía del artista
Awarded “Most Influential African American in the Bay Area” in 2005 and “Best Jazz Group” in 2013, vocalist Dr. Kim Nalley is already being called “legendary” and a “San Francisco institution.” Nalley was discovered by Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) singing to packed audiences live with no amplification. MTT recorded her singing live and invited her to sing with the San Francisco Symphony. Subsequently, she became a Rounder Records recording artist and went on a worldwide tour, gracing concert halls from Moscow to Lincoln Center and festivals from Umbria Jazz to Monterey Jazz, garnering effusive international press, awards, and high ranking on the Jazz charts and the Gavin Report for her many albums.
LEXAPEEL is an LA-born, Oakland-based international DJ whose sound has moved crowds from Atlanta, New York, the Bay Area, London, Tokyo, and beyond. With over a decade behind the decks—and the last five years cementing her as a crowd favorite—LEXAPEEL is known for transforming any setting into an unforgettable dance floor. Her love for music is the driving force behind her eclectic, genre-spanning sets that flow seamlessly between Hip-Hop, R&B, baile funk, jersey club, afrobeats, and other global sounds. Combining sharp scratching, transitions, and an open-format approach, she has a rare ability to read a crowd and elevate its energy.
For over 25 years, Portsha Terae Jefferson (Zetwal Ashade Bon Manbo) has been a dynamic force in the world of African Diasporic arts. She has been celebrated for her work as a choreographer, performer, researcher, filmmaker, and cultural practitioner. She is the visionary founder and Artistic Director of Rara Tou Limen, a cultural institution connecting the Bay Area to the spiritual heart of Haiti.
Lake Merritt Institute is a community-based non-profit corporation that works with volunteers, schools, and the City of Oakland in a cooperative, positive relationship.
Patrocinadores
Las noches de los viernes en el OMCA con «Off the Grid» están patrocinadas por la Junta de Mujeres del Museo de Oakland y Bank of America. Cuentan además con el apoyo de OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP y Townsend Public Affairs.
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