BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) 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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260626T140758 CREATED:20230607T231452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T165147Z UID:10000124-1688745600-1688760000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA: Cool Down for Summer and Celebrate East Bay Creeks and Waterways DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests\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\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Cool Down for Summer and Celebrate East Bay Creeks and Waterways \n\n\n\nEnjoy the multi-layered songs and stories of musician and story keeper John Paul\, dive into making a hands-on watershed model and learn about the intricate nature and history of East Bay creeks and waterways with a team of guest experts. Then\, move to the music of DJ Don Reeser. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n5-8  pm\, Hands-On Watershed Model Making\, Garden \n\n\n\n5-8 pm\, Trout Unlimited – John Muir Chapter and Local Watershed Organizations\, Garden \n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:30 pm\, John Paul Hodge\, Indigenous folk singer/songwriter\, Oak Street Plaza \n\n\n\n6:30–8:30 pm\, DJ Ron Reeser\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\nJohn Paul Hodge is an Indigenous folk musician\, singer songwriter and story keeper\, and multi-instrumentalist\, echoing his soulful and powerful voice wherever his music takes him. John Paul Hodge makes a point to write songs that have many different meanings and interpretations and resonate with all sorts of different folks from here and there. He shares his stories through his music\, trading his art with others\, as Indigenous people have done throughout time.Dive into making a hands-on model with OMCA’s Education team\, and discover how different environments and human activities shape watersheds throughout California. Simulate a year of rainfall and learn how OMCA is doing our part to conserve Oakland’s watersheds\, too!East Bay Creeks and Watersheds support an amazing variety of plants and animals. They help clean our air and water. They offer all of us beautiful places to learn\, have fun\, and find peace.Find out how local watershed groups work to protect these urban refuges to provide homes for wildlife\, lessen pollution\, and offer all of us crucial ecosystems to enhance wildlife habitat\, mitigate pollution\, and help adapt our cities for a changing climate.Nature lovers from local groups will share information and host fun activities for the creek-curious of any age! Participating organizations include Friends of Five Creeks\, Friends of Sausal Creek\, Walnut Creek Watershed Council\, Friends of Pinole Creek Watershed\, Trout Unlimited – John Muir Chapter\, and The Watershed Project/SPAWNERS.  \n\n\n\nLearn about our accessibility options. \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. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid \n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-cool-down-for-summer-and-celebrate-east-bay-creeks-and-waterways-2/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7.7.23_Watersheds.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260626T140758 CREATED:20230607T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T184304Z UID:10000125-1689350400-1689364800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA: Musician Jake Zimma\, Debajo Sound System collective\, and DJ Mai Girl DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests\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\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid: Musician Jake Zimma\, Debajo Sound System collective\, and DJ Mai Girl \n\n\n\nHip-hop\, reggae\, R&B\, and more come together with indie musical artist Jake Zimma; Debajo Sound System collective plays energetic and move-to-it  music and song in multiple languages; and DJ Mai Girl electrifies the dancefloor with a hand-picked blend of eclectic music that will keep you moving all night! \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:30 pm\, Jake Zimma\, singer and guitarist\, Oak Street Plaza \n\n\n\n6:30 – 8:30 pm\, DJ Mai Girl\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–8 pm\, Debajo Sound System\, hip-hop and world music collective\, GardenJake Zimma is an indie artist emerging in The Bay Area. Jake is a singer-songwriter and guitarist with sounds that combine hip hop\, reggae\, R&B\, rock\, and most things funky. His sound combines electronic production with live instrumentation\, and is often compared to Jack Johnson\, Chet Faker and Post Malone. Despite the comparisons\, Jake Zimma’s sound is entirely his own. \n\n\n\nDebajo Sound System is a Hip-Hop and World Music collective who plays energetic and danceable songs written in multiple languages. With Hip-Hop as its backbone\, Debajo Sound System draws inspiration from a wide assortment of genres including Musica Andina\, Afrobeat\, Rumba\, Dance Hall\, Reggaetón\, and Cumbia. Debajo Sound System’s music speaks truth to power tackling relevant issues of our time including Indigenous sovereignty\, immigration\, systemic oppression\, and the search for love\, peace\, and wisdom through ancestral teachings.  \n\n\n\nDJ Mai Girl plays festivals\, clubs\, shows\, and private events all over the West Coast and beyond. Her unique blend of genres and hand-picked selections– whether it be hip hop\, soul\, house\, jazzy vibes\, old school jams\, Afro\, Caribbean or Latin rhythms– keep people moving all night. She consistently plays one Stevie or Prince song every set to remind herself of why she started DJing in the first place. \n\n\n\nLearn about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\nAccessibilityOakland 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid \n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-musician-jake-zimma-debajo-sound-system-collective-and-dj-mai-girl/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7.14.23_LEAD-PHOTO_Debajo-Sound-System-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260626T140758 CREATED:20230607T232933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T182502Z UID:10000128-1689508800-1689516000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Summer of Joy Marketplace DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests\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\nCelebrate the summer season and join us for a festive marketplace featuring artwork produced by artists from the three collaborating studios of Into the Brightness: Artists from  Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth and NIAD.  Support the studios and shop for dazzling prints\, ceramics\, zines\, textiles\, buttons\, trinkets\, jewelry\, etc for yourself or as gifts. Artists will showcase existing work and may also create new pieces for sale inspired by the theme of summer and the joy of being together. Artist vendors include Donald Gruneisen\, Donzell Lewis\, Jean McElvane\, Larry Randolph\, Lulu Sotelo\, and Gerald Wiggins. Come say hello!This event is the joyful launch of OMCA’s new Spotlight Sundays series. Every third Sunday OMCA invites you to explore a deep dive into topics\, experiences\, and practices generated by California culture makers. From performances\, to provocative discussions\, to films\, workshops\, marketplaces  and more\, Spotlight Sundays offers opportunities to engage with the people and ideas that drive and shape California and beyond. \n\n\n\nLearn about our accessibility options. \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Vendors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Lulu Sotelo\n \n Lulu Sotelo is greatly influenced by her upbringing in Mexico City. In her distinct figurative style\, she creates portraits of herself\, her friends\, and characters from her favorite Mexican sitcom ‘El Chavo del Ocho’. With large heads\, exaggerated facial features\, and peg-like extremities\, her characters are bright and colorful\, sometimes accompanied by symbolic imagery. An admirer of fashion\, Sotelo pays special attention to the clothing in her drawings\, devising festive outfits from her imagination or rendering apparel true to life. In her textile practice\, Sotelo combines painting\, weaving\, sewing\, and embroidery (Lulu has invented her own embroidery knots) on clothes\, and creates one-of-a-kind garments covered with her signature characters. Sotelo also makes her characters into plush dolls\, complete with costumes and removable hats. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Larry Randolph\n \n Larry Randolph works methodically\, using nature books or newspapers as reference material to create intricately detailed ecosystems or original comic book strips with elaborate story lines. A devotee of classic animation\, Randolph describes his own comics as “a soap opera in a cartoon comic.” He details the adventures of characters like the “Super High Power Team” and the “Wolse-Rode Family\,” where Randolph creates dramatic scenes of love and politics. Whether densely colored or black and white\, his gifted style of line work and shading make his figures appear animated. Randolph’s work was included in the Best American Comics of 2017. A master of multiple mediums\, Randolph is also an accomplished ceramicist. His rough hand-shaped whales\, doughnuts\, pies\, and roasted turkeys have been exhibited at art fairs and galleries internationally. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jean McElvane\n \n Prior to joining NIAD\, Jean McElvane studied art and music at Contra Costa College. She also worked as an artist’s assistant. McElvane’s paintings and drawings tend toward realism\, but the majority of her work is in the craft field\, creating meticulously built fiber projects or using recycled found materials to build amazing objects that capture the essence of insects or creatures. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Gerald Wiggins\n \n When Gerald Wiggins makes art\, he is “not necessarily trying to say something to people. I’m just trying to make them happy\, because there is not enough happiness.” Wiggins’ depictions of human figures\, animal life\, and fantastical creatures are stunningly accomplished. Working with colored pencil\, marker\, graphite\, and watercolor\, as well as with digital printmaking software\, Wiggins’ drawings are uncluttered and precise and use a spare\, controlled line and careful coloring to convey detail. Wiggins also creates ceramic sculptures\, from frightening vampiric characters to a rotating cast of life-like city dwellers he calls “the crew.” Occasionally\, key portions of a figure or natural element are left unfinished\, or isolated parts are collected together in a single piece; these techniques add visual playfulness to his style. “I like the feeling of making something in your head that doesn’t exist\,” Wiggins says\, “to make it real.” He co-curated Shoerageous in 2014\, an exhibition featuring shoes in all colors\, shapes\, and sizes. Learn more about Wiggins in this video\, which debuted at Art Changes Lives 2017. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Donzell Lewis\n \n Donzell Lewis taught himself to knit by watching instructional videos on YouTube. From tiny bits of jewelry to yarn-bombing trees\, Lewis has become a master at his craft. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Donald Gruneisen\n \n Donald Gruneisen’s favorite subject matters include horror movies like Halloween\, old school Universal Studios monster movies like Dracula\, Frankenstein\, The Wolf Man\, and classic TV shows like The Munsters. Donald left CE in March of 2015 to pursue full-time employment\, but returned part-time in 2018 to resume his art making practice. Donald’s inspirations have grown to include The Beatles\, The Polar Express\, and colorful\, tie-dyed creatures. He is a big San Francisco Giants fan and a Grateful Dead enthusiast who often wears outfits celebrating these loves. Donald is a positive and peaceful presence in the studio\, full of warmth and good humor. Gruneisen’s artwork is characterized by his use of geometry to segment bodies and forms\, perhaps alluding to the mish-mash of parts that make up some of his favorite monsters. His movie monsters are typically depicted looking at the viewer or in profile – often inspired by movie posters and including titles in neat cursive. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExample Items\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nknitting 62 x 7” unique 2019\n\n\n\nknitted clothing on a found plastic/ vinyl doll 12 x 3 x 2” unique 2018\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nrecycled materials and paint 5 x 3 x 1” unique 2019 URL:https://museumca.org/event/summer-of-joy-marketplace/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023_OMCA_ITB_Visitor_PhotoCredit_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A3200-Enhanced-NR-1-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230721T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260626T140759 CREATED:20230607T231006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T225334Z UID:10000126-1689955200-1689969600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA: Let’s Lab with mayx/maya\, JUJU\, Dj Jerry Ross\, and Lorenzo on Keys\, and DJ Durt DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests\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\nCome dance and sing along while simply enjoying another beautiful day of life. There will be songs for OMCA’s multigenerational community to enjoy. And if you have little ones\, we’ll have some tunes they will enjoy as well. Musical Performers include JUJU\, Dj Jerry Ross\, and Lorenzo on Keys on the Garden Stage\, Let’s Lab with mayx/maya in Oak Street Plaza and DJ Durt spinning tunes in the Amphitheater. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n6:30–8:30 pm\, DJ Durt\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6–7:30 pm\, JUJU\, Dj Jerry Ross\, and Lorenzo on Keys\, Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm\, Let’s Lab! with mayx/maya\, Oak Street Plaza \n\n\n\nmayx is a music maker and film scorer from the bay area. They make songs that explore queer love and queer spacetime. Their music has been recognized by San Francisco’s Kearny Street Workshop\, Take Care Tapes\, and Silicon Valley Pride\, among others. mayx’s recent work includes scoring Amyra Soriano’s short film Miss Hot Mess\, providing recording sessions and live guitar support for other music makers\, and songwriting for upcoming projects. They are caste-privileged and class privileged; and they made subliminals for unlearning to aid their own unlearning processes.JUJU has sung with multiple wedding bands and musical theater groups for over 15 years. Newly embarking on her solo career\, JUJU invites visitors to  come dance\, and sing along with familiar songs for OMCA’s multigenerational community to enjoy. \n\n\n\nAccessibilityOakland 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid \n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-lets-lab-with-mayx-maya-juju-dj-jerry-ross-and-lorenzo-on-keys-and-dj-durt/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7.21.23_JUJU_LEAD-PHOTO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230728T200000 DTSTAMP:20260626T140759 CREATED:20230607T231829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T184450Z UID:10000127-1690560000-1690574400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA: Afrobeats Oakland Friday Night Takeover featuring emcee Christina Alexandria\, live music by Seyi Sax and Matias\, dance lessons with  Danaite\, DJs  Juan G\, Koko and TieDye Trippin DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests\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\nAfrobeats Oakland is taking over the OMCA for one evening and showcasing various elements of African pop culture. Each corner of the Museum will be activated\, highlighting live street music performances\, a two–hour dance class focused on the most popular dance moves trending across the continent\, and a live performance by Afrobeats Oakland’s DJs in the garden. People of all ages are invited to participate and enjoy this taste of  the biggest musical movement in the world. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n5-6 pm TieDye\, Trippin\,  Garden Stage6-7 pm KoKo\, Garden Stage6-7 pm Seyi Sax\,  Oak Street Plaza6-7 pm Danaite’s Dance Class 1:Intro to Steps\, Amphitheater7-8 pm TieDye Trippin and Danaite’s Dance Class 2: Steps to music\, Amphitheater7-8 pm Juan G with Matias and Seyi Sax (Live Performance)\, Garden Stage8-9 pm KoKo\, Garden Stage \n\n\n\nLearn about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\nAccessibilityOakland 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. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid \n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-afrobeats-oakland-friday-night-takeover-featuring-emcee-christina-alexandria-live-music-by-seyi-sax-and-matias-dance-lessons-with-danaite-djs-juan-g-koko-and-tie/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7.28.23_Afrobeats_LEAD-WEB-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR