BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001913-1754139600-1754146800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-08-02/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250710T180431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T205051Z UID:10002187-1754067600-1754082000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with KULARTS DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music and Dance by KULARTS\, DJ set by Amal\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Zine Making\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of music\, movement\, and storytelling that celebrates vibrant community culture across generations.  \n\n\n\nExperience the vibrant rhythms and cultural traditions of the Pilipino diaspora with live performances by KULARTS\, featuring  a convergence of ritual dance and movement—from Alleluia Panis Dance Theater’s powerful performances\, to Jonathan Mercado’s dynamic Sagayan performance—an Indigenous Maguindanaoan warrior dance—to the joyful folk dance of AGOS Youth. AGOS Rondalla will fill the air with romantic melodies on traditional string instruments\, while the Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble transports you to Mindanao through the pulsating rhythms of kulintang percussion. The celebration kicks off with an irresistible set from DJ ET of Astig Sound that welcomes everyone to movement. \n\n\n\nGather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, featuring The World We Can Build by Eliza Hull and Sally Rippin\, a warm tale about friendship\, accessibility\, and creating inclusive spaces for all. And don’t miss a bookmark-making activity inspired by summertime at OMCA—get creative with stickers\, colored pencils\, and more in this hands-on art session for all ages. Then keep the vibes going with Amal\, who’ll be spinning a genre-blending set of funk\, house\, R&B\, global beats\, and more—all rooted in joy\, culture\, and community. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Bookmark Making | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm Live Music and Dance by KULARTS | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm DJ Set by Amal | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKULARTS\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\nAmal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About KULARTS\n \n Founded in 1985\, KULARTS is the main presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipino Arts in the United States. The mission of KULARTS is to inform and expand the understanding of American Pilipino culture through works that address contemporary issues in the community. KULARTS objectives are to nurture the artistic development of Pilipino American artists\, and preserve the spirit and integrity of ancient Pilipino art forms through research\, education and documentation. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n Per Sia comes with a pedigree from weekly performances at the late\, iconic Esta Noche. Her trajectory has gone on to include art curation\, stand-up\, television\, and maybe a quinceañera or two\, in San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, and México. Per Sia is currently a regular performer in the nationally acclaimed “Drag Story Hour” as well as an educator in residence at an after-school arts program in the San Francisco Unified School District\, profiled on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Amal\n \n Amal is a DJ\, curator\, and event producer based in Oakland\, California. With music at the center of her work and creations\, Amal’s multifaceted sound\, inspired by her Egyptian roots and the diversity of her home in the Bay Area\, defies genre boundaries. From R&B to future beats\, soul to global\, house to hip-hop\, and everything in between\, Amal’s work holds a common thread of building feeling\, connection\, and community. She is also the creator of Butter\, an everything-and-anything dance party based in Oakland and San Francisco. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kularts/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/8.1_KULARTS_Burden-of-Proof-Ritwal-Photo-by-Alyssa-Cortez-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001912-1753534800-1753542000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-26/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250606T180222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202602Z UID:10002168-1753462800-1753477200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with ROJAI IN THE POCKET DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by ROJAI IN THE POCKET\, Reggaeton Dance Lesson with Sara Templeton\, DJ Set by Yuca Frita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is bringing the heat with a night full of raw soul\, global rhythms\, and nonstop movement! Get ready for an electrifying live performance by ROJAI IN THE POCKET\, where funk meets soul and passion meets rhythm. Led by powerhouse vocalist Jairo Vargas\, aka Rojai\, this genre-blending band brings a sound as unique as the San Francisco streets that shaped it. \n\n\n\nKick things off with a Reggaetón Dance Lesson led by the dynamic Sara Templeton! This high-energy class blends the rhythmic influence of Hip-Hop\, dancehall\, and salsa for a sensual\, urban style that’s all about confidence and fun. From warmup to choreography\, Sara’s routine breaks it all down so dancers of all levels can get in the groove. ¡Bailemos! \n\n\n\nAs the evening rolls on\, Yuca Frita keeps the dancefloor lit with a DJ set packed with bass-heavy beats and global club sounds. Her high-octane mixes span reggaetón\, dembow\, baile funk\, and dancehall\, creating a percussive soundscape that pays homage to the Global South while keeping the energy sky-high. Expect a sonic journey that’s loud\, proud\, and made for movement. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Reggaeton Dance Lesson with Sara Templeton | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Music Set by Yuca Frita  | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–8:15 pm Live Music by ROJAI IN THE POCKET | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nROJAI IN THE POCKET\n\n\n\nSara Templeton\n\n\n\nYuca Frita\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Rojai\n \n Rojai is the leader and vocalist for the widely recognized and highly acclaimed San Francisco bands Bayonics\, The Pocket (formerly Hot Pocket)\, and Starship Connection. Rojai\, a seasoned artist\, does what he does best by channeling a sixth sense that only he holds\, to move crowds with consistent passion\, energy\, and emotion. Teaming up with some of the best producers locally and worldwide\, Rojai puts forth melodies\, lyrics\, and compositions that carry inherent respect for the funk and soul greats that inspired his craft. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sara Templeton\n \n Sara is a San Francisco-based choreographer\, teacher\, and dancer. She started her professional career as a Hip-Hop dancer and later expanded her expertise to include modern\, ballet\, Dunham technique\, and the dance forms associated with her Puerto Rican heritage. Sara has choreographed for both stage and film and currently teaches at studios around the Bay Area. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Yuca Frita\n \n Yuca Frita is a Bay Area-born Peruvian American DJ whose high-energy and percussive genre-blending sets synthesize Latin\, Afro-Caribbean\, and club rhythms. Her sound has been described as a “rowdy\, leftfield approach to reggaeton and dembow” (Resident Advisor). Mixing rambunctious edits with both well-known and deep cuts\, she plays in service to the hype\, with the intention to keep dancers moving and pay homage to the club sounds of the Global South. Since the onset of her DJing career in 2021\, she has played several notable events including the Outside Lands Music Festival\, and has opened for artists such as Tokischa\, Ms Nina\, MJ Nebreda\, Rosa Pistola\, Bianca Oblivion\, and more. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-rojai-in-the-pocket/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7.25.25_Rojai-in-the-Pocket_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001911-1752930000-1752937200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-19/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250606T175504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202617Z UID:10002167-1752858000-1752872400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, DJ Music Set by Hauna Bauna\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA brings an evening of high-powered sound\, cross-generational groove\, and vibrant creative energy! Don’t miss a show-stopping performance by The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\, an ensemble led by the legendary Bay Area vocalist whose career spans over six decades. From jazz and blues to funk and soul\, Faye Carol’s powerhouse vocals and magnetic presence light up the stage\, where every note is a celebration of Black musical traditions and community resilience. \n\n\n\nIn the Gallery of California Art\, Sketchboard Co. invites you to dive into your creativity with uninstructed Live Figure Drawing! It’s a perfect opportunity to create something personal and unique while soaking in the Museum’s atmosphere. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.  Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nAs the night unfolds\, DJ Hauna Bauna keeps the energy sky-high with a genre-bending DJ set that pulls from Hip-Hop\, House\, Afrobeats\, and beyond. Her deeply danceable soundscapes are designed to move both your body and spirit\, uniting the crowd with rhythms that feel both global and deeply personal. \n\n\n\nFriday 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. Join us at OMCA for a meaningful evening of culture\, creativity\, and celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by Hauna Bauna  | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–8:15 pm Live Music by The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\n\n\n\nDJ Hauna Bauna\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\n \n Highly regarded for her powerful voice\, astonishing versatility\, and gift of connecting with her audience\, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is known as an icon in the Bay Area and beyond. Equally at home in jazz\, blues\, R&B\, gospel\, funk\, Latin\, and Hip-Hop\, she has developed her own authentic sound and unique delivery\, delighting audiences young and old across the globe. After beginning her career in gospel music\, Faye Carol made her name singing with Oakland blues and funk legend Johnny Talbot & De Thangs before forming her own trio and gaining fame in San Francisco’s jazz\, blues\, and cabaret clubs of the 1970s and ‘80s. With an over 60-year career in music\, this living legend has developed her own unique acoustic sound and style in Black Music. Drawing from funk\, blues\, gospel\, and straight-ahead swingin’\, she has cultivated an audience that remains as diverse as her uplifting music. She has shared the stage with icons such as Marvin Gaye\, Ray Charles\, Albert King\, Robert Randolph\, Ledisi\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, Sun Ra\, Pharoah Sanders\, Mistah F.A.B.\, Buster Williams\, Bernard Purdie\, and Pete Escovedo. She is also a dedicated educator and founder of School of The Getdown\, and she has been honored with the proclamation of ‘Faye Carol Day’ in Berkeley and Oakland\, inducted into the Oakland Walk of Fame\, and awarded a Jazz Journalist Association Jazz Hero Award\, Jefferson Award for Public Service\, Top Star Awards Entertainer of the Year\, and a prestigious Hewlett 50 Arts Commission. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Hauna Bauna\n \n DJ Hauna Bauna is from San Jose\, CA\, and has been DJing for two years. She’s a lover of music and loves to dance. Her sets consist of Hip-Hop\, Afrobeats\, House\, Jersey Club\, NOLA Bounce\, and R&B. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-dynamic-miss-faye-carol-her-sextet/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7.18.25_Miss-Faye-Carol_2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001910-1752325200-1752332400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-12/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250606T183237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T183238Z UID:10002170-1752321600-1752325200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Women Artists of the OMCA Gallery of California Art DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Women Artists of the OMCA Gallery of California Art\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a woman-focused walk through the art gallery with Gallery Chats facilitator\, Avril Angevine. Take a deep dive into the background of some of California’s best—and least—known women artists. Delight in their mesmerizing work and hear stories about their lives\, practices\, and challenges. Featuring artists Sonia Getchoff\, Viola Frey\, Carmen Lomas Garza\, Hung Liu\, Margaret Peterson\, and Ann Weber. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that tour spots are limited. A sign up sheet will be available at the Ticketing Desk when checking in so get here early to grab your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nAvril Angevine is an OMCA Gallery Chats Facilitator and a lifelong art aficionado with a particular interest in modern\, contemporary\, and California art. She speaks on art subjects at various locations in the Bay Area\, including the OLLI programs at Santa Clara University\, Dominican College\, San Francisco State\, and the Fromm Institute. Avril has a BA in English and an MA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and taught English and Humanities at local colleges. She is also a museum guide at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, and the Oakland Museum of California. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-tours-women-artists-of-the-omca-gallery-of-california-art/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2021_OMCA_Gallery-of-California-Art_Hung-Liu_Photo-Cedit_-Leopoldo-Macaya_6U4A1563-1-e1749234706910.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250605T230050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202719Z UID:10002166-1752253200-1752267600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Raye Zaragoza DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Raye Zaragoza\, Afro Dance Lesson by Tomiko Iyalla\, Music Set by DJ Moteef\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA brings you an evening of music\, movement\, and connection across cultures and generations! Experience a captivating live performance by singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza\, whose soulful blend of folk and Americana channels themes of self-discovery\, joy\, and resilience. With powerful vocals and storytelling rooted in lived experience\, Raye’s music uplifts often unheard voices\, creating space for reflection\, healing\, and celebration. \n\n\n\nGet ready to move during an energetic Afro Dance lesson with Tomiko Iyalla! Drawing from her Nigerian heritage and passion for community\, Tomiko leads an Afro Dance session filled with joyful choreography designed for all levels. Come as you are and leave feeling empowered. \n\n\n\nThen keep the vibes going with DJ Moteef\, a Bay Area favorite known for her intentional sets that blend R&B\, House\, Funk\, Afrobeats\, and more. Her music offers a sonic journey that invites nostalgia and honors culture. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Afro Dance Lesson with Tomiko Iyalla | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Moteef | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n7–8 pm Live Music by Raye Zaragoza | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaye Zaragoza\n\n\n\nTomiko Iyalla\n\n\n\n DJ Moteef\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Raye Zaragoza\n \n Raye Zaragoza is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who challenges traditional expectations placed on women as they age. Her album Hold That Spirit explores themes of self-investment\, joy\, and the female experience. The album’s feminist undercurrent is evident in songs like “Strong Woman\,” which celebrates female strength\, and “Not A Monster\,” which candidly addresses Zaragoza’s personal struggles. She collaborated exclusively with female artists on the album\, aiming to create a communal\, emotionally safe space to process her breakup and make honest art about her life. Zaragoza also hopes to provide visibility for Indigenous artists and foster a sense of community through her music. In addition to her music\, Zaragoza is a songwriter for Netflix’s animated children’s series Spirit Rangers and has just finished touring nationally in the reimagined Broadway production of Peter Pan\, bringing representation and a fresh perspective to the classic story. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Tomiko Iyalla\n \n Tomiko is a Nigerian American multidisciplinary artist whose primary work and emphasis is teaching Afro Dance. Using the influence of her Nigerian culture and life experiences\, Tomiko brings to life colorful narratives of her people\, ancestry\, and personal story. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Moteef\n \n DJ Moteef is a Bay Area-raised and based sound selector whose love for music was shaped by her Nigerian upbringing and the Bay’s hyphy movement. A student of the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound\, she has played venues across the Bay including 1015 Folsom\, Crybaby\, Parliament\, and more\, while collaborating with brands like LinkedIn and Apple. Her sets celebrate a global soundscape\, nostalgic selections\, and are grounded in community\, culture\, and connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-raye-zaragoza/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7.11.25_Raye-Zaragoza_1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250123T235123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T110840Z UID:10001249-1751799600-1751821200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-10/2025-07-06/ CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001909-1751720400-1751727600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-05/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001908-1751115600-1751122800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-06-28/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250509T230735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202716Z UID:10002163-1751043600-1751058000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with King Isis DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by King Isis\, Vogue Dance Lesson with Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield\, DJ Ignacia Music Set\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA celebrates Pride Month with an evening of powerful music\, fierce movement\, and joyful community connection! Don’t miss a live performance by King Isis\, whose emotionally charged set takes audiences on a transformative journey through healing and self-discovery. Blending raw alt-pop with acoustic\, R&B\, and grunge textures\, King Isis brings a performance that is as vulnerable as it is empowering. \n\n\n\nStep into your spotlight with a high-energy Vogue Dance Lesson led by Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield. Rooted in Harlem ballroom culture\, Vogue is an expressive dance form filled with sharp lines\, dramatic poses\, and dynamic floorwork. This class covers the six core elements of Vogue—hands\, spins\, catwalk\, duck walk\, dips\, and floor performance—along with a warm-up and cultural context. It’s a full-body workout that honors the history and creativity of queer and trans communities of color. \n\n\n\nTo keep the energy high\, DJ Ignacia hits the decks with a genre-blending set designed to move bodies and uplift spirits. Known for creating inclusive\, affirming spaces across the country\, Ignacia’s live remixes and bold sound curation make every set unforgettable. \n\n\n\nFriday 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.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this exciting night of dance\, culture\, and unforgettable beats at OMCA’s Friday Nights. Come for the rhythm\, stay for the community\, and get ready to feel the vibe! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Vogue Dance Lesson with Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n5:30–8:00 pm Bike East Bay Resource Table and Activity | Garden \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Ignacia  | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n7–8 pm Live Music by King Isis  | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKing Isis\n\n\n\nJocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield\n\n\n\nDJ Ignacia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About King Isis\n \n Born and raised in Oakland\, CA\, King Isis (they/she) shape-shifts through sound\, blending rock\, pop\, and whatever else feels right in the moment. Music has been in their blood for generations\, learning piano on the keys once played by their great-great-grandmother Omega King\, one of the first Black opera singers in Chicago. After years of stringent classical training\, they broke free to explore the outer edges\, creating music for the misfits and weirdos\, for those living outside the margins. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield\n \n Jocquese “SirJoQ” Whitfield is a San Francisco-born dancer\, choreographer\, MC\, and the city’s first Vogue instructor\, teaching their signature Vogue & Tone classes since 2010. Blending freestyle hip-hop with modern\, classical\, and diasporic dance traditions\, their work spans both stage and screen. Signed to Molly House Records\, Jocquese’s original music has been featured on Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour\, HBO’s We’re Here\, and Viceland’s My House. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Ignacia\n \n Originally from Illinois\, DJ Ignacia is proud to call Oakland home after five years of residence. Six years ago in DC\, Ignacia began deep-diving into the world of what it means to be a DJ. They are a lover of many activities; painting\, skating\, and exercising are just a few of many. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-king-isis/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6.27.25_King-Isis_4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001907-1750510800-1750518000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-06-21/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250509T225622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T225720Z UID:10002162-1750438800-1750453200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with ASTU DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by ASTU\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, DJ Set by Mani Draper\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Nights at OMCA continues the spirit of Juneteenth with an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring sound and immersive vibes that bring the community together! Don’t miss a live performance by ASTU\, whose captivating voice and raw emotional presence take center stage alongside a genre-defying live band. With a sound that blends soulful vocals\, magnetic vulnerability\, and powerful instrumentation\, ASTU delivers a performance that’s as intimate as it is electrifying. \n\n\n\nIn the Gallery of California Art\, Sketchboard Co. invites you to dive into your creativity with uninstructed Live Figure Drawing! It’s a perfect opportunity to create something personal and unique while soaking in the Museum’s atmosphere. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.  Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nMani Draper rounds out the night with a cinematic DJ set that weaves together soulful beats and carefully curated tracks from across decades and genres. With a storyteller’s touch\, he blends underground treasures with nostalgic anthems to craft a soundscape that feels timeless yet fresh—perfect for letting loose. \n\n\n\nFriday 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. Join us at OMCA for a meaningful evening of culture\, creativity\, and celebration.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by ASTU | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by Mani Draper | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASTU\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\nMani Draper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ASTU\n \n If Frank Ocean and Sade had a baby\, ASTU would be it. Part retro soul\, part nineties R&B pastiche\, part New Wave-inspired synth-pop\, ASTU’s music refuses to pledge allegiance to a single vibe. The vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer has the ability to find an easy\, irresistible groove and turn it into an unhurried banger. A queer and gender expansive artist\, ASTU left life as a minister and found themself in R&B\, expressing their sexuality\, identity and life experience in their music. From silky\, slow jams to 80’s inspired R&B anthems\, ASTU keeps us wanting more. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Mani Draper\n \n Mani Draper is a rapper\, producer\, and storyteller from the Bay Area known for his sharp lyricism and cinematic soundscapes. A former athlete turned creative architect\, his work bridges introspection and social commentary with an undeniable edge. He’s the founder of the Grand Nationxl collective and a frequent collaborator across music\, film\, and branded content. Whether on stage\, in the studio\, or behind the camera\, Mani builds worlds that challenge\, inspire\, and move culture forward. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-astu/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6.20.25_ASTU_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250425T174035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T203512Z UID:10002159-1750334400-1750352400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Hella Juneteenth Festival returns to OMCA DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHella Juneteenth Festival returns to OMCA\n\n\n\nCelebrate Black freedom with live music\, art\, food & community \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is sold out. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA full day of food\, music\, art\, and celebration \n\n\n\nOakland’s Black-led summer tradition returns to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) for its biggest year yet. Hella Juneteenth Festival 2025\, presented by Hella Creative\, invites the community to gather in celebration of Black freedom\, creativity\, and legacy—through food\, music\, art\, and collective joy. \n\n\n\nThis year’s celebration features a multi-day schedule filled with intentional\, joyful experiences: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 18\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFreedom Run 5K – A community run/walk around Lake Merritt\, in partnership with Renegade Running and Town Strides\, honoring movement as a form of resilience\, energy\, and bliss\n\n\n\nFutureproof Dinner – A culinary time travel experience curated by Last Supper Society and Chef Michele McQueen\, featuring top Black chefs from across the country\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 19 (Festival Day) — SOLD OUT\n\n\n\n12–5 pm | OMCA Garden & Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\nTwo stages of live music across the garden and amphitheater\n\n\n\nThe return of the Cookout Plate\, spotlighting beloved Black chefs and restaurants. Last year’s plate featured dishes from Sobre Mesa\, Smokin’ Woods BBQ\, and Town Fare — and this year’s lineup is shaping up to be just as unforgettable\n\n\n\nFutureproof is a tech-meets-art installation exploring liberation through creativity\n\n\n\nA curated selection of Black-owned vendors and community partners\n\n\n\nInteractive\, family-friendly programming\, including lawn games\, a Kids’ Zone\, and line dancing. \n\n\n\nExpanded VIP experience with upgraded amenities\, curated drink tastings\, and exclusive access to the Town Fare Sun Deck\n\n\n\nAnd many more surprises to come\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Party | Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard\n\n\n\n5:30—9 pm | Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard \n\n\n\n\nGolden State Valkyries Watch Party — a special WNBA live viewing event in partnership with OMCA\, Hella Juneteenth Festival\, and the league’s newest team\, the Golden State Valkyries\, as they take on the Indiana Fever. The celebration doesn’t stop when the festival ends.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we come together to celebrate freedom\, community\, and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hella Juneteenth\n\n\n\nWhat began in 2020 as a grassroots campaign by Oakland’s own Hella Creative—urging companies and communities to recognize Juneteenth—quickly grew into a national movement\, helping spark the shift that led to Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday. Now in its second year at OMCA\, that spirit lives on through the Hella Juneteenth Festival: a vibrant\, community-centered celebration that honors Black history while uplifting the creativity\, resilience\, and brilliance of Black communities\, now and into the future. \n\n\n\nHella Juneteenth Festival is produced by Hella Creative\, a project of Sanctuary for Sustainable Artistry\, Inc.\, and led by a visionary team: Brian Watson\, Miles Dotson\, Selena Davant\, and Ryan Royster. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS & ENTRY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGA + VIP tickets are now SOLD OUT.\n\n\n\nA limited number of walk-up tickets will be available at the festival on June 19\, based on capacity throughout the day. Please understand that admission is not guaranteed.\n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 12 PM at the 10th & Oak Street entrance.\n\n\n\nPlease bring your digital or printed ticket and a valid photo ID for entry.\n\n\n\nNote: No re-entry once admitted.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOOD & DRINK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCookout Plates are sold out—but don’t worry! Chef Michele of Town Fare will host a concessions-style pop-up with additional cookout favorites available for purchase.\n\n\n\nAdditional snacks\, beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.\n\n\n\nNo outside food or alcohol is allowed (except for small snacks for children or valid medical needs).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBAG POLICY & WHAT TO BRING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n✅ Allowed: \n\n\n\n\nSmall blankets (6×6 ft max)\n\n\n\nLow lawn chairs\n\n\n\nRefillable water bottles\n\n\n\nStrollers (must be folded when stationary)\n\n\n\nGood vibes\n\n\n\n\n🚫Not Allowed: \n\n\n\n\nNO Outside food or alcohol\n\n\n\nNO Tall chairs\, tents\, or large shade structures\n\n\n\nNO Pets (only service animals allowed)\n\n\n\nNO Large speakers\, drones\, or unauthorized professional photography\n\n\n\nNO Firearms\, fireworks\, or disruptive items\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGETTING THERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease use Alcopark Garage (located on 12th Street)\, one block from the OMCA. General parking is not available on-site.\n\n\n\nADA Parking is available on a first-come\, first-served basis at 1000 Oak Street.\n\n\n\nBART & AC Transit: OMCA is just one block from Lake Merritt BART and accessible via multiple AC Transit lines.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRAIN OR SHINE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will go on regardless of weather. Dress accordingly\, stay cool\, and hydrate! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCASHLESS EVENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHella Juneteenth is a cashless festival. Credit cards\, debit cards\, CashApp\, and other digital payment methods are accepted at all points of sale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Please accept statistics\, marketing cookies to watch this video. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast Year’s Highlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/hella-juneteenth-2025/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed,Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HJ25_webbanner-teaser.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023118 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001906-1749906000-1749913200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-06-14/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250509T224615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T231616Z UID:10002161-1749834000-1749848400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Discos Resaca Collective DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by Discos Resaca Collective\, Cumbia Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz\, DJ Music Set by Koma-T\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is turning up the energy with a night full of music\, movement\, and rhythm you won’t want to miss! Get ready to hit the dance floor as Discos Resaca Collective brings their signature Bay Area West Coast Cumbia sound to life. Featuring Mariposas Del Alma’s soulful harmonies and Deuce Eclipse’s legendary rhymes\, their high-octane set blends heavy percussion and soaring accordion riffs for an unforgettable live performance. \n\n\n\nKick things off with a Cumbia Dance Lesson led by Mireille Ruiz\, who will guide participants through Cumbia’s roots and rhythms. From footwork and connection exercises to leading\, following\, and partnerwork combinations\, this interactive session is perfect for dancers of all levels. \n\n\n\nKeep the party going as Koma-T takes over with a genre-blending DJ set rooted in deep percussion and global rhythms. Mixing Afrohouse\, Hip-hop\, R&B\, Amapiano\, Funk\, Reggaeton\, Bhangra\, and Disco\, their sound is designed to move bodies and elevate the vibe all night long. \n\n\n\nFriday 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.  \n\n\n\nWith something for everyone—dance\, music\, and creative activities—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Join us at OMCA for an unforgettable evening of culture\, creativity\, and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Cumbia Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz  | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Music Set by Koma-T  | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–8:15 pm Live Music by Discos Resaca Collective Ft. Mariposas Del Alma & Deuce Eclipse | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscos Resaca Collective featuring Mariposas Del Alma and Deuce Eclipse\n\n\n\nMireille Ruiz\n\n\n\nKoma-T\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Discos Resaca Collective\n \n The “Discos Resaca Collective” is one of the few Women-fronted Cumbia groups in the US with members hailing from Mexico\, Nicaragua\, El Salvador\, Puerto Rico\, Peru\, and the US. Many of the members of the collective have contributed heavily to the formation of the Bay Area Cumbia scene\, which they have proudly represented at major festivals and venues nationally and internationally. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Mireille Ruiz\n \n Mireille Ruiz\, born and raised in Mexico City\, grew up dancing and listening to Latin music as part of her culture\, including Cumbia. She learned her first following techniques dancing with her father in every family fiesta. She has a Mexican folklore\, jazz\, tap dancing\, and gymnastics background\, and grew up performing since the age of four. She is also a percussionist\, drummer\, and Montessori teacher. A Bay Area Bachata\, Cumbia\, and Salsa dance instructor\, Mireille has been teaching\, performing\, and leading dance teams around the USA since 2010. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Koma-T\n \n Koma-T\, a gifted mix master and international open-format DJ\, is also a data scientist in tech by day and known for hosting parties in San Francisco and Oakland. She has played at various venues in the Bay including 1015 Folsom\, the Midway\, El Rio\, Mothership\, Arcana\, and Zanzi. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-discos-resaca-collective/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6.13.25_Discos-Resaca-Collective_2-e1746830727344.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001905-1749301200-1749308400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-06-07/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250509T224827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T182807Z UID:10002160-1749229200-1749243600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Aguacero DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music and Dance by Aguacero\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Alameda County Community Food Bank’s Night on The Town\, and Music Set by DJ Lady Ryan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA honors Pride Month with a vibrant celebration of culture\, identity\, and rhythm! Feel the pulse of Puerto Rico with Aguacero\, an intergenerational ensemble bringing Bomba to life through percussion\, dance\, and song. Blending traditional and original compositions\, their performance tells powerful Afro-Caribbean stories and invites all ages to join the rhythm through call and response\, movement\, and music. \n\n\n\nPer Sia returns to host a special Drag Storytime\, reading The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies by Shane Jordan and Rick Hendrix. This joyful picture book shares a heartwarming story of acceptance\, friendship\, and pride—a perfect way for families to celebrate love and inclusivity together. \n\n\n\nGet hands-on in the garden with colorful\, Pride-inspired clay art-making. Then dance the night away with the iconic DJ Lady Ryan\, known for curating inclusive spaces and spinning uplifting sets that blend genres and generations with effortless flair. \n\n\n\nThis week also spotlights Alameda County Community Food Bank’s second annual Night on The Town\, celebrating the organization’s 40th anniversary. Engage with their vital work through hands-on opportunities in volunteering\, advocacy\, and nutrition education—and don’t miss the Eat. Learn. Play. Bus from Stephen and Ayesha Curry\, on 10th Street near Off the Grid food trucks. It’s a celebration of four decades of service—and a chance to be part of the movement to end hunger in the Bay Area. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–8 pm Alameda County Community Food Bank’s Night on The Town | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Clay Art-Making | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:30-7:45 pm Live Music and Dance by Aguacero | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Lady Ryan | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlameda County Community Food Bank\n\n\n\nAguacero\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\nDJ Lady Ryan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Alameda County Food Bank\n \n For 40 years\, Alameda County Community Food Bank has stood by our unwavering belief that food is a basic human right. We distribute millions of healthy meals every year\, and are at the forefront of new approaches to ending hunger and poverty. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Aguacero (Bomba Puertorriqueña)\n \n Aguacero is an artistic\, educational\, and cultural project that focuses on the traditions and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance. Aguacero means downpour\, one that arrives suddenly and is usually followed by a refreshing sky clearing and a gust of sunshine. The spirit and practice of Bomba\, like an aguacero\, is intense\, transformative\, and promotes cultural healing. Through song\, music\, and dance\, Aguacero embodies the life\, energy\, and continuity of water in nature as a metaphor for the continuity of the oral histories of our ancestors. Aguacero came together in 2006 as a collective of skilled Bay Area dancers\, musicians\, poets\, and songwriters practicing\, studying\, and performing Bomba and other Puerto Rican and Caribbean folkloric traditions. Aguacero’s vision is to create and share new original works in Bomba and to affirm perspectives and expressions of the genre rooted in the teachings of our maestros and ancestors. The collective has performed at numerous festivals and Universities throughout California\, including the San Jose\, Oakland\, and Alameda County Puerto Rican Day Festivals\, as well as UC Berkeley\, Sonoma State University\, and Humboldt State University. In 2016\, Aguacero was featured at the BomPlenazo in New York City. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n Per Sia comes with a pedigree from weekly performances at the late\, iconic Esta Noche. Her trajectory has gone on to include art curation\, stand-up\, television\, and maybe a quinceañera or two\, in San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, and México. Per Sia is currently a regular performer in the nationally acclaimed “Drag Story Hour” as well as an educator-in-residence at an after-school arts program in the San Francisco Unified School District\, profiled on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Lady Ryan\n \n Lady Ryan is a Bay Area favorite—inspiring a sense of safety\, joy\, and belonging as a spiritual conductor and dedicated professional. Her passion for music can be heard throughout the Bay Area and beyond\, whether she’s energizing the crowd at Warriors games\, hosting one of her celebrated Soulovely or Sweetspot parties\, or gracing the airwaves of 91.7 KALW in San Francisco. In 2023\, Lady Ryan was voted the best DJ in the Bay Area by the Bay Area Reporter Magazine and was honored by the City of Oakland for her leadership in the LGBTQ music and arts community. This honor was bestowed within the affirmation of the City of Oakland’s commitment to the liberation of queer and trans people and the intersectional approach to liberation\, principles of equality\, and inclusion for all. Lady Ryan has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Diana Ross\, George Clinton\, Erykah Badu\, Journey\, Indigo Girls\, and Anderson Paak. With a deep range and knowledge of multiple music genres\, coupled with the right touch of nostalgia\, her ability to conduct high vibrations makes Lady Ryan a sure shot for any dance floor. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-aguacero/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6.6.25_Aguacero_Pic-by-Bethanie-Hines_3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250123T235123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T110840Z UID:10001248-1748775600-1748797200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-10/2025-06-01/ CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001904-1748696400-1748703600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-05-31/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250414T193814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T192314Z UID:10001880-1748624400-1748638800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with THE WHOADEES DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by THE WHOADEES\, DJ Music Set by Cocoa Crescendo\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm\, soul\, and global sound at OMCA’s Friday Nights! This Friday\, THE WHOADEES will take the stage with their unique fusion of hip-hop\, soul\, and blues\, creating a vibrant gumbo of styles and sounds from around the world. Staying true to their Bay Area roots\, these five funky brothers will fill the air with soulful tunes that will have you dancing or simply closing your eyes to immerse yourself in their deep grooves. \n\n\n\nLater in the night\, Cocoa Crescendo will take over the vibe with her high-energy sets\, blending global bass\, baile\, and soul-infused house. Rooted in her dance background\, Cocoa Crescendo crafts immersive\, intentional rhythms\, designed to move your body and spirit in a captivating\, fluid way. \n\n\n\nFriday 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. Join us for a night of unforgettable sounds\, vibrant energy\, and a celebration of global rhythms—only at OMCA! \n\n\n\nLimited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Learn more about getting to the museum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6–7 pm The Whoadees Music Set | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Cocoa Crescendo DJ Set | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE WHOADEES\n\n\n\nCocoa Crescendo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About The Whoadees\n \n We are “The Whoadees\,”  five unique artists that came together and became a family. Each of us brings our own flavor and style to the group and are influenced by music all around the world with roots in hip hop\, funk\, and jazz. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Cocoa Crescendo\n \n Cocoa Crescendo is a Chicago-bred\, Oakland-based DJ known for her genre-bending sets and deep connection to rhythm. Her Afro-Latina roots and background in dance shape her sound\, delivering beats that keep the crowd moving. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-whoadees-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/5.30.25_The-Whoadees_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001903-1748091600-1748098800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-05-24/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250414T193809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193810Z UID:10001879-1748019600-1748034000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with BULULÚ DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance and Dance Lesson by BULULÚ\, Salsa with Cheo Gómez\, DJ Juanny Music Set\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKick off your weekend at OMCA with an electrifying evening of Caribbean rhythms\, Latin dance\, and vibrant energy! This Friday\, BULULÚ brings the heat with high-energy Latin dance music\, blending Caribbean beats that will keep you moving all night. To get you into the groove\, Andreina Febres-Cordero from Making Waves Studios will lead an engaging\, interactive dance session\, teaching fun moves to match the rhythm and flavor of the night. \n\n\n\nCheo Gómez also takes the stage to teach you the art of Salsa Caleña\, the dynamic salsa style from Cali\, Colombia. Whether you’re new to salsa or already know your way around the dance floor\, Cheo’s class will have you moving with confidence and soul. It’s all about energy\, fun\, and building the rhythm to conquer the dance floor\, all while ensuring you enjoy every moment! \n\n\n\nDJ Juanny will keep the energy flowing with a mix of Reggaeton\, Dembow\, Dancehall\, House\, and UK soundsystem-inspired Bass. Drawing from the vibrant music scenes of Puerto Rico\, the Dominican Republic\, Jamaica\, and the UK\, DJ Juanny will deliver a dynamic set that takes you on a journey through underground club music from the Américas. \n\n\n\nFriday 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. Don’t miss this exciting night of dance\, culture\, and unforgettable beats at OMCA’s Friday Nights. Come for the rhythm\, stay for the community\, and get ready to feel the vibe! \n\n\n\nLimited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Learn more about getting to the museum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Learn Salsa Caleña with Cheo Gómez | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:15–7:30 pm Caribbean Vibes: Latin Dance with Bululú | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Juanny | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBULULÚ\n\n\n\n Cheo Gómez\n\n\n\n DJ Juanny\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About BULULÚ\n \n In Venezuela\, a BULULÚ is a gathering of people that creates a sense of excitement. Just a moment of listening to BULULÚ reveals why they have adopted this name for themselves. BULULÚ is a dynamic Latin music band known for their original repertoire that delves into the rich influences of Venezuela and the Caribbean. Their performances encompass an exciting mix of styles\, ranging from calypso and salsa to cumbia\, son\, boogaloo\, bachata\, and more. BULULÚ stands out through its diverse identity\, inclusive LGBTQ+ community\, and a majority of female band members. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist Lali Mejia\, the band delivers a fun and vibrant show with their top-tier San Francisco Bay Area ensemble. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Cheo Gómez\n \n From Barranquilla\, Colombia\, José de la Cruz Gómez Rojas\, known as Cheo Gómez\, is a prominent Colombian dancer\, choreographer\, and percussionist\, with extensive experience in teaching and disseminating Afro-Colombian culture\, especially in the area of ​​the Carnaval de Barranquilla. My career has spanned diverse artistic fields\, from dance to music\, and I have worked with traditional folkloric groups of Afro-Colombian culture\, bringing Colombia’s legacy to the international stage. I am dedicated to teaching and sharing the traditions of Afro-Colombian dance and percussion to people of all ages and levels\, promoting the cultural richness of my country\, in every presentation and class I teach\, both in Colombia and internationally. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Juanny\n \n DJ JUANNY draws inspiration from the sounds of Puerto Rico\, the Dominican Republic\, Jamaica and the UK\, often blended with samples from films\, TV\, and pop culture. After a stint living in Miami\, JUANNY became passionate about bringing the emerging club sounds of his adopted home back to the Bay Area. This led to the creation of the party series and netlabel\, AMOR DIGITAL. At the onset of the pandemic\, JUANNY dove into music production\, eventually releasing the 4-track EP ‘SUCHITOTO’ via the seminal Mexico City label\, N.A.A.F.I. His first vinyl release\, ‘MIATA’\, was released through the Oakland label NO BIAS. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bululu-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/5.23.25_Bululu_1_Photo-cred-Francisco-Puentes-e1744658854469.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001902-1747486800-1747494000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250414T193748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T205124Z UID:10001878-1747414800-1747429200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA | Liberated Culture Celebration DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiberated Culture Celebration Outdoor Activities and Performances\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Music Set by DJ OLGA T\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA is proud to host a Friday Night rooted in the spirit of reparations and African liberation in collaboration with the Brotherhood of Elders Network’s Bese Saka Initiative\, East Bay Community Foundation’s ASCEND: BLO\, The San Francisco Foundation\, Spearitwurx\, and the Sara Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice. \n\n\n\nThis powerful evening will feature soul-stirring freedom songs from Jenn Johns\, Spear of the Nation\, 42K Oakland\, and the electrifying Young\, Gifted & Black Spoken Word Collective. Expect surprise performances\, film screenings\, and more as you explore a vibrant marketplace showcasing Black-made art\, products\, and healing-centered activations. This family-friendly event\, guided by love\, joy\, and the unstoppable spirit of liberation\, invites all to come together in celebration of our culture\, our stories\, and our collective power. \n\n\n\nWhile you immerse yourself in the spirit of the evening\, Sketchboard Co. invites you to dive into your creativity with uninstructed Live Figure Drawing! It’s a perfect opportunity to create something personal and unique while soaking in the Museum’s atmosphere. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.  Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nRounding out the experience\, DJ OLGA T will take you on a vibrant musical journey blending Latin\, Afrobeat\, R&B\, and Soulful House. With her unique sound and undeniable energy\, DJ OLGA T will keep the dance floor alive\, creating an unforgettable end to the evening. \n\n\n\nFriday 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. Join us at OMCA for a meaningful evening of culture\, creativity\, and celebration.  \n\n\n\nLimited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Learn more about getting to the museum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n5–8 pm Liberated Culture Celebration: Film Screenings  | James Moore Theater \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Liberated Culture Celebration: Performances and Activities | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ OLGA T | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFilm Descriptions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI See No One But Me by Ryan Louie & Denzel Herrera-Davis: \n\n\n\nIn the vibrant heart of Oakland\, powerful transformation unfolds regularly. ‘Drop The Act\,’ a dynamic six-week course designed for Black Men by a Black man\, emerges as a crucible of change. It’s not just a course; it’s an expedition\, a voyage of self-exploration and reclamation that defies societal expectations. Duration: 24 minutes. \n\n\n\nI Am Hope directed by Shaka Jamal:  \n\n\n\nAn insightful documentary about a resilient community coming together to create the first yoga and mindfulness class in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Middle Schools. Working collaboratively with staff and administration\, yoga instructor Shaka Jamal develops strong relationships with youth who are receiving their first in-school instruction of yoga and mindfulness. Through a challenging school year\, students are engaged in a range of mindfulness activities that transform them from mindful learners to mindful leaders. Duration: 64 minutes. \n\n\n\nEvolutionary Blues…West Oakland’s Music Legacy directed by Cheryl Fabio:  \n\n\n\nThe blues is an earthy\, soul-stirring mélange of roots music and personal narratives that became the defining soundtrack of Black America. Wherever Black people settled\, that soundtrack took on a local flavor. In Northern California\, the influences came from the musicianship of Alabama\, Louisiana\, Texas\, and Oklahoma. Seventh Street in West Oakland supported and bolstered Black people who answered the call of the war effort in the late 1940s. Entrepreneurship created a fully contained community that provided work\, homes\, and all the necessities of life\, including a fully developed music scene. Watch as more than 30 local musicians share their inspiration and describe the trajectory of the Oakland Blues; how it evolved and what it has become. Duration: 90 minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJenn Johns\n\n\n\nSpear of the Nation\n\n\n\n42K Oakland\n\n\n\nYoung\, Gifted & Black Spoken Word Collective\n\n\n\nSketchboard\n\n\n\n DJ Olga T\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Brotherhood of Elders Network\n \n The Brotherhood of Elders Network is an intergenerational network of men of African Ancestry who foster environments where Black boys and young men are empowered to flourish. It began in 2009 and primarily addresses the impacts of anti-Black racism through civic engagement\, youth leadership development programs\, racial healing and wellness workshops\, multiracial alliances\, and power-building services for Black-led organizations. Their work is focused in the Bay Area\, but they also provide services throughout California. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About The San Francisco Foundation\n \n Founded in 1948\, The San Francisco Foundation is one of the nation’s largest community foundations — a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving life in the Bay Area. Together with community leaders\, nonprofits\, and donors\, we are committed to advancing racial equity and economic inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About East Bay Community Foundation\n \n At East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF)\, we believe that everyone should have the economic freedom to dream\, heal\, and belong. We partner with donors\, community organizations\, foundations\, and government to eliminate barriers\, advance equity\, and transform our community for all who call the East Bay home. Together\, we are building a just and inclusive East Bay for us all. ASCEND: BLO is designed to enhance the growth\, sustainability\, impact and sense of community among Black-led anchor institutions in the Bay Area. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice\n \n The mission of the Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice (SWFCenter) is to support the needs of traditionally underserved communities by providing opportunities for dialogue\, art\, social justice\, and community building. Our programming is unapologetic and focused on African Americans and the African Diaspora. SWFCenter operates as a trans-disciplinary\, community-based media outlet that is youth-concerned and free-flowing. SWFCenter’s primary practice is producing documentary films. Our films emphasize cultural transformation and countering widespread anti-Black narratives. SWFCenter’s efforts inspire future change agents to thrive. The organization is 22 years old. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Spearitwurx Inc\n \n Spearitwurx is a comprehensive organization with a mission to “create experiences to transform lives”. We inspire intergenerational wellness and racial healing and work to shift policies and practices\, as well as attitudes and perceptions\, to transform internalized\, interpersonal\, and institutional racism and trauma. We use culture to inspire hope\, vibrancy\, and empathy and build our collective agency to create meaningful relationships that sustain healthy communities. We promote\, curate\, and facilitate engaging in-person and virtual youth programming\, cultural events\, innovative consulting\, experiential workshops\, and powerful retreats for youth\, families\, schools\, organizations\, businesses\, and government agencies. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard\n \n Sketchboard is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ OLGA T\n \n Olga T\, a Puerto Rican lover of all things music\, community\, and human connection through rhythm and beats\, was born in NYC and raised in San Francisco\, and has an exceptional style of DJing that never fails to grab your attention on the dance floor. Known for masterfully transitioning through nearly every genre of music while creating live unrehearsed remixes\, Olga T consistently delivers a uniquely infectious excitement to the audience. DJing for the past 20 years while producing legendary Bay Area LGBTQ events year-round in addition to teaching DJ classes\, creating exclusive remixes\, edits and mixtapes is Olga T’s full time passion. Go to www.soundcloud.com/djolgat to explore a plethora of mixtapes of various music genres created by DJ Olga T. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-liberated-culture-celebration/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/5.16.25_Performer_Berkeley-High-Black-Studies_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T225959 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250415T190245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T162547Z UID:10001883-1747350000-1747609199@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Bonus Reciprocity Weekend with Gardens of Golden Gate Park DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Weekend: The Gardens of Golden Gate Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate two incredible Bay Area institutions\, the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) and Gardens of Golden Gate Park\, with a bonus reciprocity weekend\, May 16 to 18! OMCA Members will enjoy free admission for themselves and a guest to three remarkable gardens—Conservatory of Flowers\, Japanese Tea Garden\, and San Francisco Botanical Garden.  \n\n\n\nExplore the beauty of rare and unusual plants at the Conservatory of Flowers\, find serenity at the historic Japanese Tea Garden\, and marvel at the world of plants at the SF Botanical Garden—all in one park. Simply present your OMCA membership card at the ticketing kiosk and enjoy. No reservation is required. \n\n\n\nPlus\, enjoy 20% off tickets to Noticing Nature with Local Artist Hollis Callas and Sketching with Sami on Saturday\, May 17. Check your email for the promo code. \n\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Please contact the OMCA Membership team at membership@museumca.org or 510-318-8520. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: courtesy of Gardens of Golden Gate Park URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-bonus-reciprocity-weekend-with-gardens-of-golden-gate-park/ LOCATION:Gardens of Golden Gate Park\, 1199 9th Avenue\, San Francisco\, California\, 94122\, United States CATEGORIES:Offsite,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-6.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001901-1746882000-1746889200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-05-10/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T023119 CREATED:20250415T001329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T221629Z UID:10001881-1746878400-1746882000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: California AAPI History DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: California AAPI History\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\, come share your questions and reflections on key moments in California Asian American history and explore how the causes and consequences of these events still reverberate today. What are the many ways Asian Americans have contributed to the “Becoming California” story in OMCA’s Gallery of California History? How might more Asian American stories be uplifted and heard? Come join the conversation in this month’s Member Gallery Chat with Margaret Yee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that tour spots are limited. A sign up sheet will be available at the Ticketing Desk when checking in so get here early to grab your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nMargaret Yee has been volunteering at OMCA since 2017\, first as a History gallery docent and now as a School Programs and Gallery Chats Facilitator. A former high school teacher and museum educator\, Margaret enjoys doing Gallery Chats because she loves the OMCA community and always learns something new from every conversation she has with a visitor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-tours-california-aapi-history/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2022_OMCA_HistoryGallery_Visitor_PC_AndrewJorgensenOAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_151343_7568-4-e1744675986463.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR