Viernes Nights at OMCA with Non Stop Bhangra
Performance by Non Stop Bhangra, Fairyland Puppet Making, Music Set by DJ mare.e.fresh, and Gallery Chats
Abril 4, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Viernes Nights at OMCA is ready to get into the rhythm with Non Stop Bhangra (NSB), the Bay Area’s ultimate dance party experience! Kicking off the 2025 Viernes Nights season with high-energy beats, colorful performances, and an immersive cultural celebration, NSB brings the vibrant rhythms of Punjab, India, to life. Dance lessons, live drumming, and DJ sets will keep the energy flowing all night long, making it the perfect release for the whole family to enjoy.
In celebration of Fairyland’s 75th anniversary and the opening of Fairyland @ 75: A Legacy of Magic near the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, OMCA also hosts a special puppet-making activity, offering a creative way for families to engage with this beloved Oakland institution. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children and adults alike to craft their own whimsical creations inspired by the magic of Fairyland.
DJ mare.e.fresh will keep the vibe eclectic and exciting, spinning a mix of Cumbia, R&B, Disco, and more. As part of Velvet Cloud Radio and Chulita Vinyl Club’s Bay Area chapter, she brings a unique blend of global sounds that will keep the dance floor alive all night long.In addition to an outstanding event experience, Viernes Nights at OMCA also offer guests a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike the traditional museum tour, Gallery Chats invites visitors to chat, ask questions, and connect with our OMCA facilitators, who combine content knowledge with lived experience to encourage meaningful dialogue and fresh interpretations of our exhibitions. Cultivate and spread good energy with us on Viernes Nights at OMCA!
En el garaje del OMCA se puede aparcar hasta las 22.00 horas con una tarifa plana limitada de 10 $ para los viernes por la noche. Más información sobre cómo llegar al museo.
Horario del programa:
5—8:30 pm Non Stop Bhangra | Garden Stage
5—9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket
5:30—7:30 pm Puppet Making | OMCA Garden
5:30—7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries
6:45—8:50 pm DJ mare.e.fresh | Amphitheater
Únete a nuestra lista de correo electrónico para estar al tanto de las Noches de los Viernes en OMCA.
Sobre los viernes por la noche:
Reúnase con la familia, los amigos y la comunidad todos los viernes a las 17:00 para disfrutar de música en directo y actividades prácticas gratuitas, camiones de comida Off the Grid y acceso nocturno a nuestras galerías y exposiciones especiales, con una entrada al Museo.
Traiga su propia comida o cene en cualquiera de los 8 camiones de comida Off the Grid de la calle 10, entre las calles Oak y Fallon. Habrá a la venta cerveza, vino, combinados y bebidas sin alcohol. Tras degustar un plato de un amplio menú de creaciones culinarias que cambia semanalmente, diríjase al jardín de la OMCA, donde encontrará mesas de picnic y mantas para disfrutar de su comida local. Juegue al césped y a juegos de mesa, disfrute de la programación semanal rotativa del Museo y cree nuevos recuerdos en uno de los espacios más preciados de la ciudad, en pleno centro de Oakland.
No se permite el consumo de alcohol. Las actuaciones están sujetas a cambios. En el garaje del OMCA se puede aparcar hasta las 22.00 horas con una tarifa plana limitada de 10 $ para las noches de los viernes.
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
Off the Grid Food Truck Lineup—Coming Soon
Performer BIOS
Non Stop Bhangra (NSB) is an award-winning event production and collective that transforms spaces into vibrant celebrations, sharing the energy of Punjabi music and dance with global audiences through immersive cultural experiences. Over the past 20 years, NSB has produced, collaborated, and performed at over 1,000 events across museums, festivals, performing arts centers, nightclubs, and landmark venues—including the Oakland Museum of California—while building community and fostering cross-cultural connections.
In 2023, NSB co-launched Bhangra & Beats Night Market, the largest outdoor cultural destination for South Asian arts in the Bay Area, voted San Francisco’s Best Night Market (Editor’s Pick, 48 Hills), received two Certificates of Honor from the city of San Francisco and co-presented the city’s first official Diwali celebration.
mare.e.fresh is a DJ and producer based out of the Bay Area. She is a part of the art collective Velvet Cloud Radio and an active member of Chulita Vinyl Club’s Bay Area chapter. She spends her time hanging out with her sassy dog Sol, digging for records, organizing art and music shows with her friends, and creating art as a means to document what she finds special.
Born from inspiring conversations between our Executive Director, Lori Fogarty, and Fairyland’s Executive Director, Kymberly Miller, the exhibition brings to life an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a beloved local institution, filling the museum’s Lower Level with a joyful, family-friendly experience.
Patrocinadores
Viernes Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid está patrocinado por la Junta de Mujeres del Museo de Oakland y Bank of America.
