BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260513T232210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T230720Z UID:10002301-1780678800-1780693200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Oakland Rising 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\nLive Music by Oakland Rising\, Night on the Town with Alameda County Community Food Bank\, DJ Set by FELA KUTCHii\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, Oakland Rising takes over the Garden Stage with a dynamic live set rooted in the city’s cultural legacy. Known for lush harmonies\, original music\, and soulful reinterpretations of classics\, the collective brings together some of Oakland’s most exciting emerging voices in a celebration of collaboration and community. \n\n\n\nKeeping the rhythm alive\, FELA KUTCHii delivers a genre-fluid DJ set blending soulful grooves\, global influences\, and feel-good energy. Her sound invites guests on a vibrant journey designed to move both body and spirit\, creating a shared sense of joy on the dance floor. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) hosts Night on The Town\, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that center community and food justice. From a hands-on art corner and game zone to resource-sharing and special activities\, this lively space invites guests to connect and engage with meaningful local initiatives. \n\n\n\nFamilies can also gather for a joyful Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, reading The Rainbow Parade by Shane Jordan and Rick Hendrix. Through colorful storytelling and themes of acceptance and self-expression\, this uplifting experience celebrates the power of community and inclusion. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–8 pm ACCFB Night on The Town | Garden \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Oakland Rising | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by FELA KUTCHii | Oak Street Plaza \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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nOakland Rising\n\n\n\nFELA KUTCHii\n\n\n\nDrag Storytime with Per Sia\n\n\n\nAlameda County Community Food Bank\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 Oakland Rising\n \n Oakland Rising is a collective of standout emerging artists from Oakland committed to sharing the stage\, honoring the city’s rich cultural legacy\, and channeling their energy into bringing light to this world. In the eighteen months since launching\, they have performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass\, The Kennedy Center\, The Mountain Winery\, and more\, supporting artists ranging from Rhiannon Giddens to Sheila E. Oakland Rising is led by three artists—August Lee Stevens\, B DeVeaux\, and Naima—who headline their own shows and write their own music. The band often features cameos from other rising artists from Oakland.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About FELA KUTCHii\n \n Rooted in Oakland\, FELA KUTCHii is an award-winning DJ and soundscape curator\, as well as the official DJ for Oakland Soul SC. Her work centering Black sonic traditions and radical joy grounds sound in memory\, identity\, and emotional connection. Through genre-fluid\, intention-driven sets\, she bridges time and space to cultivate community and move bodies and spirits. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n San Francisco’s current Drag Laureate\, Per Sia\, is a first-generation Trans Mexican American drag artist raised in South Central Los Angeles\, with drag roots in San Francisco’s Mission District. Her multidisciplinary practice spans performance\, curation\, television\, and storytelling\, presented in spaces ranging from local bars to major museums\, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Oakland Museum of California. A graduate of the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, she is a co-founder of Drag Story Hour and an educator with Children’s After School Arts\, with work featured 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 Alameda County Community Food Bank\n \n Alameda County Community Food Bank’s mission is to partner with the community to end hunger and its root causes. They believe that food is a basic human right and envision an Alameda County where all people are nourished and thriving. They are committed to providing food with dignity and choice right now\, while also working to re-imagine the system that has created food insecurity in the first place. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-oakland-rising/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.5_Oakland-Rising_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260428T173512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T191002Z UID:10002297-1781200800-1781211600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Preview Opening Celebration for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory - SOLD OUT 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\nMember Preview Opening Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to popular demand\, our evening celebration is at capacity. We are thankful for the overwhelming support and excitement around this new exhibition. We still have availability for the Daytime Preview Hours from 11–4 pm\, or join us at Friday Nights for the public opening! \n\n\n\nBe among the first to experience Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory—the first major museum survey of the beloved Bay Area artist whose five-decade practice powerfully explores memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. Join the artist\, curators\, and community for an opening celebration with live music\, bites\, and refreshments—an inspiring evening honoring Mildred Howard’s enduring impact. \n\n\n\nSpanning Howard’s five-decade practice\, Poetics of Memory brings together her renowned collages\, found-object sculptures\, and immersive installations that explore memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. New and never-before-seen pieces punctuate the exhibition\, while archival materials from Howard’s Oakland studio illuminate the cultural currents and lived experiences that shape her practice. \n\n\n\nRSVP required for the evening celebration. Capacity is limited and we are unable to accommodate a wait list. QUESTIONS? Email membership@museumca.org or call 510-318-8520. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmember tickets sold out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make the Member Preview Evening celebration?Join us for our Daytime Preview Hours from 11–4 pm and experience OMCA’s newest exhibition before it opens to the public! \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\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMajor support for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is provided by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Additional support is provided by Ann McKeever Hatch\, Polaris Fund\, Rosemary Chang in memory of Ted Buttner\, F. Noel Perry\, and the Sanger Family Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Mildred Howard\, Blackbird in a Red Sky\, 2002. Plate glass\, blown elements\, stainless steel flashing\, and wood. Installation view\, Museum of Glass\, Tacoma. Photo by Duncan Price. Courtesy of Museum of Glass. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-preview-opening-celebration-mildred-howard/ CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Opening,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/12_Mildred-Howard-Blackbird-in-a-Red-Sky.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260513T233635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T175405Z UID:10002303-1781283600-1781298000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Kim Nalley Band 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\nLive Music by the Kim Nalley Band\, DJ Set by LEXAPEEL\, Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA comes alive during the opening week of OMCA’s latest Special Exhibition\, Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory\, with a lineup inspired by the artist’s deep connections to music\, movement\, cultural memory\, and public engagement. On the Garden Stage\, the Kim Nalley Band delivers powerhouse vocals that blend jazz\, blues\, and soul. Known for captivating audiences from intimate clubs to global concert halls\, Nalley brings warmth\, wit\, and commanding presence to every performance. \n\n\n\nBehind the turntables\, LEXAPEEL sets the tone with a genre-spanning mix of global sounds\, R&B\, Hip-Hop\, and house. With a seamless style and sharp instinct for reading the crowd\, she builds an infectious energy that keeps the dance floor moving all night. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to move with purpose in a Haitian folkloric dance lesson led by Portsha Terae Jefferson. Centered on the celebratory rhythms of the carnival dance known as RARA\, this all-levels workshop blends cultural tradition with joyful expression\, offering a chance to connect and honor Haiti’s rich living heritage through movement. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features  Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling: Lake Merritt Institute | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by the Kim Nalley Band | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by LEXAPEEL | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nKim Nalley Band\n\n\n\nLEXAPEEL\n\n\n\nPortsha Terae Jefferson\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 Kim Nalley Band\n \n Awarded “Most Influential African American in the Bay Area” in 2005 and “Best Jazz Group” in 2013\, vocalist Dr. Kim Nalley is already being called “legendary” and a “San Francisco institution.” Nalley was discovered by Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) singing to packed audiences live with no amplification. MTT recorded her singing live and invited her to sing with the San Francisco Symphony. Subsequently\, she became a Rounder Records recording artist and went on a worldwide tour\, gracing concert halls from Moscow to Lincoln Center and festivals from Umbria Jazz to Monterey Jazz\, garnering effusive international press\, awards\, and high ranking on the Jazz charts and the Gavin Report for her many albums. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About LEXAPEEL\n \n LEXAPEEL is an LA-born\, Oakland-based international DJ whose sound has moved crowds from Atlanta\, New York\, the Bay Area\, London\, Tokyo\, and beyond. With over a decade behind the decks—and the last five years cementing her as a crowd favorite—LEXAPEEL is known for transforming any setting into an unforgettable dance floor. Her love for music is the driving force behind her eclectic\, genre-spanning sets that flow seamlessly between Hip-Hop\, R&B\, baile funk\, jersey club\, afrobeats\, and other global sounds. Combining sharp scratching\, transitions\, and an open-format approach\, she has a rare ability to read a crowd and elevate its energy. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Portsha Terae Jefferson\n \n For over 25 years\, Portsha Terae Jefferson (Zetwal Ashade Bon Manbo) has been a dynamic force in the world of African Diasporic arts. She has been celebrated for her work as a choreographer\, performer\, researcher\, filmmaker\, and cultural practitioner. She is the visionary founder and Artistic Director of Rara Tou Limen\, a cultural institution connecting the Bay Area to the spiritual heart of Haiti. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kim-nalley-band/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.12_Kim-Nalley-Band_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260513T234505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T175138Z UID:10002304-1782493200-1782507600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Seshen 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\nLive Music by The Seshen\, DJ set by Nikki Diamonds\, Country Line Dance Lesson by Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA brings The Seshen to the Garden Stage with their signature blend of R&B\, synth-pop\, and electronic sound. Powered by lush synth layers\, live percussion\, and magnetic vocals\, the six-piece crafts a fluid set that shifts between intimate moments and full-bodied sonic lift. \n\n\n\nAs the evening unfolds\, Nikki Diamonds keeps the floor in motion with a vibrant\, genre-hopping mix of house\, R&B\, funk\, disco\, and more. Her sets move effortlessly between eras and moods\, shaping a dance floor that feels communal\, alive\, and impossible not to get swept into. \n\n\n\nGuests can also step into the rhythm with a beginner-friendly country line dance lesson led by Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer. Designed for all levels\, this easygoing session breaks down accessible moves you can pick up quickly and bring straight to the dance floor.Alongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Country Line Dance Lesson with Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by The Seshen | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by Nikki Diamonds | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nThe Seshen\n\n\n\nNikki Diamonds\n\n\n\nNora Gomperts and Leo Orringer\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 Seshen\n \n The Seshen is a San Francisco Bay Area-based six-piece band led by singer/lyricist Lalin St. Juste and bassist/producer Akiyoshi Ehara. To create their multidimensional music\, St. Juste and Ehara are joined by four remarkable bandmates: drummer Chris Thalmann\, keyboard/synth player Mahesh Rao\, percussionist Mirza Kopelman\, and sampler Kumar Butler. They take inspiration from across the musical spectrum; their individual influences range from recognizable artists (Erykah Badu\, Jai Paul\, James Blake\, Radiohead\, and Broadcast) to genres and eras that don’t initially appear to fit together (Hip-Hop\, indie rock\, early electronica\, and 70’s dub). Their unique alchemy of seemingly disparate sounds has led fans and critics alike to describe the band as defying categorization. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Nikki Diamonds\n \n Nikki is a proud queer Nicaraguan/Samoan DJ\, born and raised in the San Francisco Mission District. Her core memories are wrapped around listening to music with her nana and mom—those moments that shaped everything they know about the power of a good song. For Nikki\, community means everything. The joy she feels being surrounded by family and friends\, listening to music\, and dancing\, is what freedom looks like to them.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer\n \n Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer met each other on the dance floor at Sundance Saloon two days after Nora got to town\, and later found themselves teaching line dance together at Scuff. They recently started their own community event in Oakland to offer more opportunities for advanced line dance learning and practice. Nora is currently on the board of Starlight Strut\, and both Nora and Leo are in a performance group called The Heartstompers. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-seshen/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.26.26_The-Seshen_4-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260612T213722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T220220Z UID:10002305-1783702800-1783717200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with MXKA 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\nLive Music by MXKA\, DJ Set by Louie El Ser\, Cumbia Wepa Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz\, Community Activation with NIAD Art Center\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKicking off the summer season of Friday Nights at OMCA\, MXKA takes over the Garden Stage with a captivating blend of regional Mexican music and R&B. Through soulful vocals\, heartfelt storytelling\, and genre-bending sounds\, the Bay Area artist reflects her Blaxican identity while creating a space for connection\, self-expression\, and celebration. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy flowing\, Louie El Ser delivers a dynamic DJ set blending emerging Latin sounds with alt-pop experimentation. Her dreamy soundscapes and infectious rhythms create an immersive\, uplifting atmosphere that invites guests to embrace curiosity and joyful movement on the dance floor. Guests can also jump into the rhythm with a lively Cumbia Wepa dance lesson led by Mireille Ruiz. Rooted in the vibrant traditions of cumbia sonidera\, this energetic class introduces playful footwork\, upbeat movement\, and cultural connection in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, NIAD Art Center joins the festivities in the Garden with a community activation celebrating Disability Pride Month with creativity\, inclusion\, and artistic expression. Visitors can participate in an art-making activation led by artist Jason Powell-Smith\, browse and purchase original artworks and special-edition pieces\, meet other artists and staff\, and learn more about the organization’s work supporting professional artists with disabilities while fostering connection through the arts. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Activation: NIAD Art Center | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Cumbia Wepa Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by MXKA | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by Louie El Ser | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nMXKA\n\n\n\nLouie El Ser\n\n\n\nMireille Ruiz\n\n\n\n NIAD Art Center\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 MXKA\n \n MXKA is a Blaxican artist from the Bay Area who creates a unique blend of Regional Mexican music and R&B. She brings together both sides of her culture through music\, visuals\, and storytelling. Through emotionally driven songwriting and genre-blending sounds\, MXKA explores identity\, love\, culture\, and self-expression while building a distinct artistic world rooted in authenticity.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Louie El Ser\n \n Louie El Ser is a multi-instrumentalist\, producer\, and composer from the Bay Area. From self-produced hits to DJ sets\, Louie has spent the majority of her life studying sound design and sonic reconnaissance. Having played around the world in metropolitan music hubs like Paris\, Los Angeles\, and México City\, she’s been on bills with top artists such as Isabella Lovestory\, La Goony Chonga\, Los Eclipses\, and more. \n  \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 at 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 NIAD Art Center\n \n Founded in Richmond in 1982\, NIAD Art Center is a groundbreaking disability arts organization that promotes creative expression\, independence\, dignity\, and community integration by\, with\, and for people with disabilities. More than 75 artists practice across our 23rd Street studio in Richmond and in their Virtual Studio\, building professional careers as contemporary artists. Visit niadart.org to explore and collect original artwork\, join their mailing list\, and learn more about their work. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-mxka/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/7.10_Mxka_7.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260612T214634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T214936Z UID:10002306-1784307600-1784322000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Óskar Ly & Rumbalú and Asociación Cultural Kanchis 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\nLive Music by Óskar Ly & Rumbalú\, Folkloric Dance Performance by Asociación Cultural Kanchis\, Music Set by dj tuMadre\, Community Tabling by Bike East Bay and Lake Merritt Institute\, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co.\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn honor of both Peruvian and Colombian Independence Day\, this Friday Night is alive with celebration as Asociación Cultural Kanchis shares the beauty of Peruvian folkloric dance through a vibrant performance honoring the rich cultural heritage of Fiestas Patrias and the generations who keep these traditions thriving. \n\n\n\nContinuing the festivities\, Óskar Ly & Rumbalú deliver a lively musical performance inspired by the rhythms and sounds of Peru\, Colombia\, and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Blending salsa\, cumbia\, Latin jazz\, and global flair\, the ensemble creates an infectious atmosphere that invites guests to dance\, connect\, and celebrate community together. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy high\, dj tuMadre spins an eclectic mix of sounds rooted in culture\, community\, and movement. Blending genres\, eras\, and unexpected musical discoveries\, her vibrant set creates a colorful atmosphere designed to bring people together and keep the dance floor buzzing. \n\n\n\nThroughout the night\, guests can connect with local organizations\, including Bike East Bay and Lake Merritt Institute\, offering interactive activities\, community resources\, and opportunities to learn more about building a healthier\, more connected East Bay. With gallery admission\, guests can also join Sketchboard Co. in the Gallery of California Art for live figure drawing sessions. \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\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling: Lake Merritt Institute | Garden \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling: Bike East Bay | Garden \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\n6:15–6:35 pm Dance Performance by Asociación Cultural Kanchis | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by dj tuMadre | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–8 pm Live Music by Óskar Ly & Rumbalú  | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nAsociación Cultural Kanchis\n\n\n\nAbout Óskar Ly & Rumbalú\n\n\n\ndj tuMadre\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 Asociación Cultural Kanchis\n \n Asociación Cultural Kanchis is a non-profit Peruvian cultural association founded in 1995. Its goal is to preserve and promote Peru’s rich and colorful culture through its most popular expression\, the folkloric dance. With dancers spanning three generations\, Kanchis showcases music and dances from all regions of Peru. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Óskar Ly & Rumbalú\n \n Óskar Ly & Rumbalú is a vibrant musical ensemble bringing together Afro-Caribbean rhythms—such as rumba\, salsa\, cumbia\, and bomba—blended with jazz\, R&B\, and world music in a bilingual project celebrating love\, freedom\, and exploration. Led by Colombian pianist\, composer\, and arranger Óskar Ly\, Rumbalú has brought their love to audiences at SFJazz\, San Jose Jazz Fest\, New Mexico Salsa Congress\, Bayview Opera House\, and many more\, delivering an irresistible groove that gets bodies moving. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About dj tuMadre\n \n dj tuMadre is a Latina hailing from the Bay Area. A playful music selector with a knack for eclectic fusion\, she mixes sounds you didn’t know you needed. Her style is rooted in rhythm\, cultura\, y comunidad—blending genres\, eras\, and vibes to create sets that bring people together and keep the dance floor alive.  \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. Their 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 Bike East Bay\n \n Bike East Bay mobilizes by bike to build thriving communities that are joyful\, safe\, and inclusive. They are building a movement for safe streets and connected\, thriving communities where people come first\, not cars. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Lake Merritt Institute\n \n Lake Merritt Institute is a community-based\, non-profit corporation that works with volunteers\, schools\, and the City of Oakland in a cooperative\, positive relationship. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-oskar-ly-rumbalu-and-asociacion-cultural-kanchis/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/7.17_Kanchis_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260612T215449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T220158Z UID:10002307-1784912400-1784926800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with NOODLES 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\nDJ Sets by NOODLES and DJ Fasho\, Tutting Dance Lesson with Hector “Intricate” Ascencio\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, NOODLES takes over the Garden Stage with an electrifying set that blends Hip-Hop\, R&B\, electronic music\, and global sounds. Known for her genre-spanning style and magnetic presence\, the Bay Area DJ creates an energetic atmosphere that celebrates creativity\, connection\, and movement. \n\n\n\nKeeping the vibes flowing\, DJ Fasho delivers a high-energy mix of R&B\, Afrobeats\, reggae\, pop\, and reggaeton throughout the evening in the Amphitheater. Rooted in Oakland and inspired by music’s power to bring people together\, his set keeps the dance floor moving with crowd-pleasing rhythms and feel-good energy. \n\n\n\nGuests can also step onto the dance floor themselves during a tutting dance lesson led by Hector “Intricate” Ascencio. This interactive lesson introduces the fundamentals of the dynamic street dance style\, exploring precise lines\, angles\, and expressive movement while offering participants a chance to learn from one of the Bay Area’s most accomplished dancers. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Tutting Dance Lesson with Hector “Intricate” Ascencio | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm DJ Set by NOODLES | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by DJ Fasho | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nNOODLES\n\n\n\nDJ Fasho\n\n\n\nHector “Intricate” Ascencio\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 NOODLES\n \n NOODLES is a Bay Area DJ whose eclectic sets seamlessly blend Hip-Hop\, R&B\, electronic\, and global influences. With roots in both club culture and fashion\, she’s built a distinct lane—touring with Kehlani\, headlining her own shows\, and moving festival crowds worldwide. Her performances radiate confidence\, creativity\, and real connection. NOODLES curates music with intention and a pulse on what’s next. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Fasho\n \n DJ Fasho a.k.a Craig Vick was born and raised in Oakland. His love for music came at a young age\, listening to his mom’s jukebox and turntable in the 70s and 80s. DJ Fasho was drawn to DJing because of how music brings all types of people together.\n \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Hector “Intricate” Ascencio\n \n Hector “Intricate” Ascencio from Hayward has been a tutting and T.U.R.F. dancer for 19 years and is the founder of @xmtsturfsession & @tuttersoutlet. He is the champion of several dance competitions\, including World of Dance (2x)\, Red Bull Dance Your Style Oakland (2023)\, and Vans In The Circle (2023). Hector has also served as a judge for Fusion Concept (2024) and Freestyles Session\, and was a finalist at Just Dance It Out in Bali\, Indonesia. Over the years\, he has worked with artists such as G-Eazy\, Kendrick Lamar\, and TroyBoi\, and represents multiple crews\, including Assassins Crew\, Rock Force Crew\, Tutgodz\, and ERC. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-noodles-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DSF2077-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T004118 CREATED:20260612T220111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T220112Z UID:10002308-1785517200-1785531600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests 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\nLive Music by The Whoadees with Special Guests\, DJ Set by Jaymeebaaby\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Whoadees take over the Garden Stage this Friday Night at OMCA with an immersive live set that pushes the boundaries of Hip-Hop\, funk\, and experimental sound. Blending their backgrounds as producers\, engineers\, and musicians\, the collective creates a dynamic\, interactive experience and is joined by special guests Grand Nationxl\, 3lise\, Detahjae\, and Nef the Pharaoh for a powerful showcase of Bay Area talent. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy in motion\, Jaymeebaaby delivers a high-impact DJ set packed with throwbacks\, current favorites\, and crowd-moving hits across genres. Known for her fast-rising career across major venues\, sports events\, and radio\, the Bay Area DJ brings a vibrant mix designed to keep the dance floor active and the vibe all the way up. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by The Whoadees with Special Guests | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by Jaymeebaaby | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nThe Whoadees\n\n\n\nGrand Nationxl\n\n\n\n3lise\n\n\n\nDetahjae\n\n\n\nNef the Pharaoh\n\n\n\nJaymeebaaby\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 The Whoadees are a dynamic music collective. Blending their talents as producers\, engineers\, and musicians\, they create a unique sound rooted in Hip-Hop\, funk\, and experimental production. Each member brings years of experience in sound design\, mixing\, and performance\, making The Whoadees not just a group\, but a movement dedicated to pushing creative boundaries and delivering music that connects deeply with listeners. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Grand Nationxl\n \n Blending the essence of East Oakland and North Richmond\, Grand Nationxl emerges as a powerhouse collective\, transcending Hip-Hop boundaries with eclectic beats and introspective lyricism. Founding members Kevin Allen (formerly Erk Tha Jerk)\, Mani Draper\, Brookfield Duece\, and Passwurdz each add their unique flavor. Rooted in the Bay Area’s music scene\, they unite for authentic expression. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About 3lise\n \n 3lise is an artist whose love for music began in her family’s church choir and at Oakland sideshows\, where her passion for Neo-Soul first blossomed. Raised between Oakland and Richmond\, she carries the grit\, resilience\, and creativity of both cities into her work. Her exploration of metaphysical instruments has expanded her sound\, infusing mystical and ethereal textures into contemporary R&B and rap. Shaped by the soulful experiences of life\, 3lise channels emotion into her art with a mission to stretch the heart and push emotional boundaries\, guiding listeners to embrace their shadows and uncover transformative power. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Detahjae\n \n Detahjae is a 22-year-old visionary artist from the Section 8 neighborhoods of Oakland. Born into a family of musicians who never got their big break\, Detahjae picked up where his parents left off—starting his own musical journey at just seven years old. In November 2024\, he released his breakout single “Janice\,” a deeply creative and emotionally charged record that put him on the map. With a raw voice\, sharp storytelling\, and an otherworldly visual imagination\, Detahjae quickly captivated a global audience through a series of compelling\, self-developed music videos that blurred the line between underground art and viral genius. Detahjae is not just an artist—he’s a movement from the trenches of Oakland\, proving that real creativity always finds a way to rise.  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Nef the Pharaoh\n \n Born Tonee Hayes in 1995\, the proud Vallejo native started rapping before the age of five\, honing his craft as a freestyling teenager influenced by Mac Dre\, E-40\, and DJ Mustard. His local hit\, “Bitch I’m from Vallejo\,” landed in 2014. The track helped catch the ear of E-40\, who signed Nef to his Sick Wid It Records label. After issuing the early mixtapes Rich by 25 Two (2014) and Neffy Got Wings (2016)\, he released his 2015 self-titled debut EP\, featuring his second local hit\, “Big Tymin’\,” which was picked up by indie blogs and publications. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Jaymeebaaby\n \n Born and raised in the Bay Area\, Jaymeebaaby started her DJ career in 2021 and has quickly gained momentum\, leading to bookings with big venues in and out of the Bay\, local radio stations\, notable companies\, and even for professional sporting events. She was the tournament DJ for the 2023 LPGA International Crown\, DJ for the Oakland Athletics\, and she is currently a mixshow DJ for The Bay’s Hit Radio Station 99.7NOW (KMVQ) on Saturday Nights. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-whoadees-and-special-guests/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/7.31_Whoadees_4.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR