Viernes Nights at OMCA with The Seshen
Live Music by The Seshen, DJ set by Nikki Diamonds, Country Line Dance Lesson by Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer, and Gallery Chats
Junio 26 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Viernes Night at OMCA brings The Seshen to the Garden Stage with their signature blend of R&B, synth-pop, and electronic sound. Powered by lush synth layers, live percussion, and magnetic vocals, the six-piece crafts a fluid set that shifts between intimate moments and full-bodied sonic lift.
As the evening unfolds, Nikki Diamonds keeps the floor in motion with a vibrant, genre-hopping mix of house, R&B, funk, disco, and more. Her sets move effortlessly between eras and moods, shaping a dance floor that feels communal, alive, and impossible not to get swept into.
Guests can also step into the rhythm with a beginner-friendly country line dance lesson led by Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer. Designed for all levels, this easygoing session breaks down accessible moves you can pick up quickly and bring straight to the dance floor.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:
5:30–6:30 pm Country Line Dance Lesson with Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer | Amphitheater
17:30–19:30 h. Charlas en las galerías | Todas las galerías
6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by The Seshen | Garden Stage
6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by Nikki Diamonds | 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:
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
The Seshen is a San Francisco Bay Area-based six-piece band led by singer/lyricist Lalin St. Juste and bassist/producer Akiyoshi Ehara. To create their multidimensional music, St. Juste and Ehara are joined by four remarkable bandmates: drummer Chris Thalmann, keyboard/synth player Mahesh Rao, percussionist Mirza Kopelman, and sampler Kumar Butler. They take inspiration from across the musical spectrum; their individual influences range from recognizable artists (Erykah Badu, Jai Paul, James Blake, Radiohead, and Broadcast) to genres and eras that don’t initially appear to fit together (Hip-Hop, indie rock, early electronica, and 70’s dub). Their unique alchemy of seemingly disparate sounds has led fans and critics alike to describe the band as defying categorization.
Nikki is a proud queer Nicaraguan/Samoan DJ, born and raised in the San Francisco Mission District. Her core memories are wrapped around listening to music with her nana and mom—those moments that shaped everything they know about the power of a good song. For Nikki, community means everything. The joy she feels being surrounded by family and friends, listening to music, and dancing, is what freedom looks like to them.
Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer met each other on the dance floor at Sundance Saloon two days after Nora got to town, and later found themselves teaching line dance together at Scuff. They recently started their own community event in Oakland to offer more opportunities for advanced line dance learning and practice. Nora is currently on the board of Starlight Strut, and both Nora and Leo are in a performance group called The Heartstompers.
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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