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: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:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071501 CREATED:20251212T230352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T231449Z UID:10002240-1772272800-1772377200@museumca.org SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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\nDon’t miss the 67th Annual Clearance Weekend! Catch the biggest discounts on these final days of the White Elephant Sale. Markdowns all day. Admission is free—no advanced tickets are required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTFree shuttles from Fruitvale BART station are available: On Clearance Weekend\, shoppers can take a shuttle to and from BART instead of searching for parking\, which is limited. \n\n\n\nChildren of all ages are welcome at the free Clearance Weekend. We ask that small children be supervised at all times. (We cannot accommodate strollers in the warehouse.)  \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons:  \n\n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nShopping carts\, strollers\, and backpacks must be checked in.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event. Only credit/debit cards or Apple Pay will be accepted.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final. No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\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\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-sale-clearance-weekend/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_WES_Shoppers_PC_ChristineCCueto_DSF7480-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250908T200416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T200417Z UID:10002210-1772362800-1772384400@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-13/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:California 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:20260301T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001071-1772370000-1772373600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260212T003740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T215334Z UID:10002277-1772730000-1772740800@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Drag & Mahjong Game Night DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Drag Performances\, Mahjong with The Mahjong Project\, Music Set by DJ Lady Ryan\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelax into the easy\, after-hours pulse of ThursDates at OMCA as the Museum forms an intimate hub of creativity\, culture\, and connection. This Thursday\, Town Fare becomes a gathering point with signature cocktails and mahjong with The Mahjong Project. As you play\, DJ Lady Ryan provides the perfect soundscape for mingling. All the while\, Sketchboard Co. hosts uninstructed live figure drawing in the Gallery of California Art with a twist that’s sure to inspire. Models Nella and Q punctuate the drawing sessions with burlesque and drag performances\, infusing the Museum with movement\, expression\, and a celebratory sense of Bay Area creativity.  \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. Nude or partially clothed models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries 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\nEvery ThursDates at OMCA\, you can engage more deeply with the Museum’s galleries through Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Nella & Q | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm The Mahjong Project | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Lady Ryan | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:35–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Nella & Q  | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 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 \n About Nicole Wong & The Mahjong Project\n \n Nicole is a writer and audio producer based in Oakland. While cleaning out her parents’ garage\, she rediscovered the mahjong table they’d brought over with them when they immigrated to the US. She started working on The Mahjong Project in 2019—part instructional guide\, part oral history project—to document her family’s house rules for playing and map its style into the broader history and diaspora of the game itself. Today\, Nicole shares and plays the game with others as a means to preserve her Chinese-New Zealand family history and cultural legacy. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Lady Ryan\n \n DJ Lady Ryan is a Bay Area favorite—inspiring a sense of safety\, joy\, and belonging through her deep musical intuition and presence as a dedicated professional. Whether she’s serving as the official DJ for the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries\, hosting one of her celebrated Soulovely or Sweetspot community events\, or gracing the airwaves of 91.7 KALW in San Francisco\, DJ Lady Ryan inspires movement. She was voted the Best DJ in the Bay Area in 2023 by the Bay Area Reporter Magazine and was honored by the City of Oakland for her leadership in the LGBTQ music and arts community. Lady Ryan has also shared the stage with legendary artists such as Diana Ross\, George Clinton\, and Erykah Badu! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co-live-figure-drawing-ft-burlesque-and-drag-mahjong-game-night/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-01-29-OMCA-ThursDates-Formally-Thursday-After-Hours-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF3621-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001944-1772888400-1772895600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-03-07/ 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:20260311T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260220T002320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172550Z UID:10002283-1773187200-1773619199@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at BAMPFA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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 in a celebratory partnership between the Oakland Museum of California and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) with this bonus reciprocity week-long event!  \n\n\n\nFrom March 11-15th\, enjoy free admission reciprocity to BAMPFA for 2 guests per membership and 50% off of current and future film screenings! Use code OMCA2026 for film reservations online. \n\n\n\nBAMPFA is open 11 am–7 pm\, Wednesday through Sunday. \n\n\n\nNot a Member yet? Join Today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Exhibitions Include:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings\n\n\n\nTheresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings is the first retrospective in twenty-five years dedicated to the groundbreaking work of the artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (b. 1951\, Busan\, South Korea; d. 1982\, New York City). Cha produced an expansive range of works across text-based media\, video\, and performance\, including her posthumously published book\, Dictée (1982). The artist’s interdisciplinary practice gave shape to the experimental art scenes in San Francisco\, New York City\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nAfter emigrating from South Korea to the United States\, Cha enrolled in 1969 at UC Berkeley\, where she studied art practice\, comparative literature\, and film. Keenly attuned to the active role that audiences play in the creation of meaning\, she prioritized nonlinear narratives to allow for more open-ended forms of interpretation—what she termed a method of “Multiple Telling with Multiple Offering.” The retrospective adopts this framework to allow for a range of entry points into Cha’s work\, guiding visitors through the themes—memory\, displacement\, and the mutability of language\, among others—that recur in her oeuvre. \n\n\n\nSince 1992\, owing to a generous gift from the Theresa Hak Kyung Cha Memorial Foundation\, BAMPFA has served as the steward of Cha’s art and archives. Gathering over one hundred artworks and archival materials from across her short but prolific career\, as well as select loans of works by Cha and other artists\, Multiple Offerings highlights the inventive\, playful\, and meditative methods of Cha’s practice while also situating her work within a constellation of artistic forebearers\, peers\, and contemporary artists for whom she has long been a lodestar.  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition is accompanied by a richly illustrated catalogue—the first museum monograph dedicated to the artist in over twenty years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Wall / Stephanie Syjuco: Present Tense (Roll Call)\n\n\n\nDebuting her largest wall installation to date\, artist Stephanie Syjuco (b. 1974\, Manila\, Philippines; lives and works in Oakland) presents Present Tense (Roll Call). Referencing the classroom routine of announcing one’s presence\, the exhibition explores radical pedagogy in the politics of education. Syjuco’s practice spans from handcrafted textiles to archival excavations\, interrogating how photography and archives shape racialized narratives of being and belonging. \n\n\n\nFor this exhibition\, Syjuco\, a UC Berkeley professor since 2013\, reflected on her role as an educator while drawing from the Bancroft Library and the Ethnic Studies Library\, engaging with their extensive holdings on student activism and research by marginalized communities. As part of the artist’s process\, she collaborated with multiple participants\, inviting educators nationwide to contribute pedagogical materials\, thus reinforcing the interconnected nature of knowledge production. \n\n\n\nPresent Tense (Roll Call) cascades across the wall as a sprawling visual field of text and imagery\, which uses documents referencing the first ethnic studies programs in the United States\, including UC Berkeley’s program\, born in the late 1960s. With this project\, Syjuco urgently responds to the broad backlash against and recent legislative attacks on ethnic studies\, book bans\, and the defunding and removal of diversity programs. She transformed ordinary didactic materials into a layered constellation of fragmented and reassembled information. Her photographic approach reenacts archival parsing\, selectively sharpening elements while letting others fade into illegibility\, revealing how knowledge is precariously preserved\, erased\, and fiercely contested. By working through the logic and limits of archives\, Syjuco invites viewers to reconsider the tension through which history—and its daily presence—is recalled\, constructed\, and controlled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObject Oriented: Abstraction and Design in the BAMPFA Collection\n\n\n\nObject Oriented: Abstraction and Design in the BAMPFA Collection explores how artists have represented\, reshaped\, and reimagined familiar objects\, drawing attention to the role of design in our everyday lives. This exhibition encourages acts of close looking\, asking viewers to question their immediate recognition of what they see. In this way\, an object that might at first appear to be a chair could also be considered a sculpture\, a stand-in for a body\, or simply a piece of metal. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition brings questions of design into conversation with abstraction. The paintings on view emphasize their own materiality rather than picturing or alluding to something outside of themselves. At the same time\, items that might seem functional are also explorations of color\, shape\, pattern\, and texture. By highlighting these formal aspects of the pieces\, the exhibition calls into question our assumptions around the utility of objects. \n\n\n\nDrawing from BAMPFA’s expansive holdings\, Object Oriented positions abstract painting and sculpture alongside works designed for architectural spaces\, maquettes\, and artist’s books. Seen together\, these works bring a new awareness to the ways we think about and categorize objects through art and design. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the best of world cinema on the big screen in BAMPFA’s state-of-the-art Barbro Osher Theater\, including the following films: \n\n\n\nFar from Home by Sohrab Shahid Saless \n\n\n\nKill the Documentary by Harun Farocki\, Hanspeter Krüger\, Eckart Kammer\, and Caroline Gremm \n\n\n\nCompensation by Zeinabu irene Davis \n\n\n\nThe Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant by Rainer Werner Fassbinder \n\n\n\nLast Year at Marienbad by Alain Resnais \n\n\n\nAdvanced purchase is highly recommended as films sell out quickly! Check your March calendar of events email for the discount code or email the Membership team at membership@museumca.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor gallery admission\, simply present your OMCA membership card at the Visitor Experience welcome counter and enjoy.   \n\n\n\nQuestion or comments? Please contact us at membership@museumca.org or 510-318-8520. Please note that BAMPFA is closed on Labor Day\, September 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha\, Other Things Seen\, Other Things Heard\, 1978. Gift of the Theresa Hak Kyung Cha Memorial Foundation. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-bonus-reciprocity-week-at-bampfa-2026/ LOCATION:Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive\, 2155 Center St\, Berkeley\, California\, 94720\, United States CATEGORIES:Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/04_Cha_Other-Things-Seen-Other-Things-Heard-1978-e1771546714458.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260212T003804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T211223Z UID:10002279-1773334800-1773345600@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Jessa Calderon & Good Fire Pop-Up Talks and Demos DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Good Fire: Tending Native Lands In-Gallery Pop-Up Series ft. Jessa Calderon\, Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker\, Saif Azzuz\, Alice Lincoln-Cook\, and Dr. Brittani Orona; Music from WELIVEINPARADISE; Pop-Up Market ft. Ihoo Taloowa Beads; and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Thursday\, experience the latest exhibition Good Fire: Tending Native Lands through a series of intimate\, in-gallery pop-up talks\, performances\, and demonstrations. The evening opens with a musical set by Tongva\, Chumash\, and Yoeme artist Jessa Calderon\, whose songs and poetry channel Indigenous resilience and community healing. Interwoven between performances\, experience pop-up talks and demos with regalia maker Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker\, artist Saif Azzuz\, and basketry and cultural fire specialists Alice Lincoln-Cook and Dr. Brittani Orona\, each offering hands-on insights into art\, land stewardship\, and ancestral practices. \n\n\n\nOutside the gallery\, Town Fare becomes a hub for immersive sound with WELIVEINPARADISE\, blending live electronics and ambient textures\, while Ihoo Taloowa Beads offers handcrafted adornments rooted in Chickasaw traditions and the stories of the land. Throughout the evening\, guests can sip cocktails\, enjoy bites\, and let the music guide them through an unhurried exploration of creativity\, culture\, and connection. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Join us for an evening made for learning\, creating\, lingering\, and connecting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Vendor: Ihoo Taloowa Beads | Great Hall Entrance \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Live Music + DJ Set w/ WELIVEINPARADISE | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:40–6 pm Live Music w/ Jessa Calderon | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n6–6:15 pm Pop-Up Talk w/ Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n6:15–6:30 pm Pop-Up Talk w/ Saif Azzuz | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n7–7:30 pm Pop-Up Talk + Demo w/ Alice Lincoln-Cook + Dr. Brittani Orona  | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n7:30–7:50 pm Live Music w/ Jessa Calderon | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker\n \n Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker is a California Indigenous [cis] fem\, traditional regalia maker\, fire keeper\, textile designer\, and community cultural art activist. Tiśina’s people are Yosemite Southern Sierra Miwuk/Kutzadika’a Mono Lake Paiute\, from her grandfather’s lineage\, and Kashia Pomo & Coast Miwuk\, from her grandmother’s lineage. Tiśina was born and raised in her sacred tribal homeland of Yosemite/Mariposa. Born into a strong Indigenous lineage\, Tiśina has practiced ceremony with her Yosemite/Mariposa tribal community since birth. She descends from a powerful matriarchy of notable California basketmakers\, including her great-great-grandmother\, Lucy Telles\, and her grandmother\, Julia Parker. Tiśina currently serves on tribal council with the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation\, is active in cultural fire work with the Little Fires cultural burn program in Yosemite National Park. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Saif Azzuz\n \n Saif Azzuz is a Libyan-Yurok artist who resides in Pacifica\, CA. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting and Drawing from the California College of the Arts in 2013. Azzuz has had solo presentations at the Blaffer Art Museum and the ICA San Francisco\, and his work is in selected public collections including the Rennie Museum\, de Young Museum—Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco\, Gochman Family Collection\, Facebook\, North Carolina Museum of Art\, Kadist\, University of St. Thomas\, Stanford Health Care Art Collection\, and UBS Art Collection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Alice Lincoln-Cook\n \n Alice Lincoln-Cook (Karuk) draws on a lifetime of work as an independent artist\, traditional basket weaver\, culture bearer\, and cultural fire expert. She is passionate about teaching the practices she grew up with to help others manage ancestral lands and waters in a good way—that is healthy for her people and her culture. Prior to serving as the President and Board Member with the California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA)\, Alice taught basket weaving to California Native tribal members and worked with local schools\, non-profits\, and state and federal agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Since obtaining her Basic 32 Red Card firefighting certification\, Alice has become a sought-after speaker at universities\, conferences\, and Basic 32 fire training programs both in California and nationally. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Brittani Orona\n \n Dr. Brittani R. Orona is a Hupa environmental public humanities scholar and an Assistant Professor of Native American Studies at University of California\, Davis. Her academic focus is on environmental studies and humanities\, California Indian Studies\, and abolition ecology in California and the American West. Orona has worked in the museum and cultural resources management fields as a curator and consultant for 18 years. She is Hupa\, and an enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. Orona is guest curator of OMCA’s latest exhibition Good Fire: Tending Native Lands. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Paradise Maquetaurie\n \n Paradise Maquetaurie is a two-spirit artist based in San Francisco whose work merges live electronics\, improvisational music\, and projection-mapped visuals into immersive storytelling environments. Performing as WELIVEINPARADISE\, she blends club and ambient soundscapes with field recordings\, video art\, graffiti\, emerging technologies\, pop influences\, and Taíno/Yoeme histories to create deeply engaging performances. A vital force in the Bay Area’s underground queer and trans electronic music community for over six years\, her work has appeared at Outside Lands\, Oaklash\, Gays Hate Techno\, Weaving Spirits Pride 2025\, and countless clubs\, renegades\, and underground spaces. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ellissa Thompson and Ihoo Taloowa Beads\n \n Ellissa Thompson is a Chickasaw artist\, cultural practitioner\, and land steward whose beadwork reflects the teachings of her heritage and the landscapes that shaped her. An enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation with family ties to Ada\, Oklahoma\, she was born and raised in the East Bay. Her business\, Ihoo Taloowa Beads\, is grounded in cultural continuance. Bringing together tradition\, contemporary expression\, and the stories of the plants\, waters\, and lands that inspire her work. Each piece is created with intention and the understanding of adornment as medicine\, identity\, and connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Jessa Calderon\n \n Jessa Calderon (Tongva\, Chumash Yoeme) is a songwriter\, published author\, poet\, hip-hop artist\, basket weaver\, paddler\, hypnotherapist\, massage therapist\, energy worker\, and offers guided meditations. Jessa is also part of the Dream Warriors society and encourages her community and youth to find physical\, mental\, and spiritual healing by sharing her words\, music\, and practices. She has the honor to work with community and youth from many Nations\, helping them unleash their creative potential and passion for authentic representation and diverse narratives within the film industry. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-jessa-calderon-good-fire-pop-up-talks-and-demos/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/6U4A6490-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260212T230823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T224044Z UID:10002282-1773489600-1773493200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Women’s History Month Artwalk with Avril Angevine DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Women’s History Month Artwalk with Avril Angevine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a woman-focused walk-through of the Gallery of California Art. Take a deep dive into the background of some of California’s best—and least—known women artists\, including Hung Liu\, Sonia Gechtoff\, Viola Frey\, Margaret Peterson\, Ann Weber\, Carmen Lomas Garza. Delight in their works and hear stories about their lives\, practices\, and challenges with Gallery Chats facilitator Avril Angevine.  \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 has 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-womens-history-month-artwalk-with-avril-angevine/ LOCATION:OMCA Gallery of California Art\, 1000 Oak St\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2021_OMCA_Gallery-of-California-Art_Hung-Liu_Photo-Cedit_-Leopoldo-Macaya_6U4A1563-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001945-1773493200-1773500400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-03-14/ 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:20260315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260212T230804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T213606Z UID:10002281-1773579600-1773590400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Trans Ancestors in History and Creative Practice DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nPOSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Trans Ancestors in History and Creative Practice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk 1–2 pm \n\n\n\nWorkshops 2–4 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the month of Trans Day of Visibility\, join us for a creative exploration of trans ancestors and their indelible legacies of resistance. Community historian Andrea Horne will give a talk about her life’s work unearthing histories of Black trans luminaries. Learn about her groundbreaking research that confronts a limited written record and unveils stories—from the fantastic to the everyday—of how Black trans women changed the world. This talk is open to all\, and tickets are required.  \n\n\n\n\nTALK ONLY TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the talk\, two intimate creative workshops will draw inspiration from the lives and legacies of trans ancestors. Queer Ancestors Project teaching artists Mason J. and Ajuan Mance will facilitate the simultaneous workshops—writing and comix\, respectively—guiding participants in exploring stories of trans ancestors central to their personal\, collective\, and political lineages. Come create with community and deepen connection to shared histories as we cultivate liberatory visions of trans futures. Materials provided. The workshops prioritize trans and genderqueer people\, and capacity is limited. Tickets are required and also include admission to the talk.  \n\n\n\n\nWriting Workshop + talk Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMIX Workshop + talk Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Horne’s work is funded in part by the San Francisco Arts Commission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitators\n\n\n\nAndrea Horne is an SF Arts Commission award-winning artist\, cultural worker\, and community historian whose work bridges the Black arts movement\, LGBTQ+ storytelling\, and public health advocacy. A beloved Bay Area performer and advocate\, Andrea is the creator of The Knowing—a multidisciplinary collective and archival project honoring the lives\, legacies\, and cultural memory of Black transgender women through performance\, oral history\, and sacred storytelling. Her praxis weaves movement work and ancestral testimony into a powerful meditation on survival\, transformation\, and spiritual lineage. For over four decades\, Andrea has been a vital presence in San Francisco Bay Area queer and cultural communities\, using her voice and art to protect\, remember\, and liberate. \n\n\n\nMason J. is a Lambda Literary Awarded San Francisco-born Afro-Indigenous Two-Spirit artist\, historian\, educator\, and community archivist exploring memory\, ritual\, and cultural recovery. Their work weaves public record with holistic care\, nightlife\, harm reduction\, and ritual craft\, helping communities trace lineage beyond academia and erasure. Mason serves on the GLBT Historical Society board and has been a Still Here SF co-editor\, Show Us Your Spines co-founder\, 2016 VONA alum\, and 2017–2019 James C. Hormel Center Fellow. Spotlight Sundays with him is part workshop\, part time machine: storytelling meets formal and renegade research – creative mapping through art\, global ancestry\, witnessing\, with collaboration and take-home tools. \n\n\n\nAjuan Mance is an Oakland-based artist and writer and a Professor of Illustration at the California College of the Arts. Ajuan is the author and illustrator of 1001 Black Men: Portraits of Masculinity at the Intersections; Living While Black: Portraits of Everyday Resistance; and the children’s picture book What Do Brothas Do All Day? Her comics and illustrations have appeared in a number of publications\, including the Women’s Review of Books and Transition Magazine\, as well as several anthologies. Gender Studies\, Ajuan’s first book of comics\, was nominated for the 2024 Ignatz Award for Best Comics Collection.  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-trans-ancestors-in-history-and-creative-practice/ LOCATION:OMCA Lecture Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/preference-Biking_11x17-8_2019-1-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260212T003746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200330Z UID:10002278-1773939600-1773950400@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Belly Dance & Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA |  Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Belly Dance Performances\, Trivia Night: Stories of Resilience\, DJ Set by Mark DiVita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into ThursDates at OMCA and let the evening unfold at the pace of connection. In Town Fare\, DJ Mark DiVita sets the atmosphere with incredible grooves perfect for cocktails and conversation. Guests are invited to test their wits with Trivia Night: Stories of Resilience\, celebrating creativity\, community\, and unexpected insights. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, the Gallery of California History comes alive with Sketchboard Co.’s uninstructed live figure drawing sessions\, where models Andy Rose and Rachel Sanders will interweave spellbinding burlesque and belly dance performances between poses.  \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. Nude or partially clothed models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries 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\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. With music\, drinks\, and a relaxed after-hours atmosphere\, it’s an evening designed for learning\, laughter\, and basking in good company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Andy Rose + Rachel Sanders | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Mark DiVita | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Trivia Night: Stories of Resilience | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:35–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing  & Art Viewing | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 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 \n About DJ Mark DiVita\n \n Renowned across the Bay Area\, DJ Mark DiVita has carved a niche as the go-to DJ for events that radiate soulful\, sexy\, and vibrant energy. With roots in Hip-Hop culture dating back to 1986\, when he first discovered its magic as a grade schooler\, Mark embodies the essence of a True Skool Hip-Hop edutainer. His eclectic sounds and captivating sets draw in music lovers from all walks of life\, making each event a celebration of unity and rhythm. When he’s not behind the decks\, you can find Mark embracing his roles as a devoted father\, husband\, and creative force in his design studio. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co-live-figure-drawing-ft-burlesque-trivia-night/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-05-OMCA-ThursDates-Formally-Thursday-After-Hours-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF4156-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001946-1774098000-1774105200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-03-21/ 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:20260326T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260212T003801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T203447Z UID:10002280-1774544400-1774555200@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA |  OMCA and The Bay Area Book Festival Present: Maw Shein Win ft. Live Music Performance by SPRINGTWIN\, Free-Writing Workshop\, and Open Mic Storytelling\, Plus DJ Set by La Femme Papi\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnwind into a reflective and creative ThursDates evening at OMCA\, where storytelling\, art-making\, and music unfold at an easy\, welcoming pace. OMCA and the Bay Area Book Festival team up this Thursday to present Maw Shein Win\, Burmese American poet and inaugural poet laureate of El Cerrito\, for a collaborative program that moves through the Museum. The evening begins with a performance by SPRINGTWIN (Win and guitarist Danny Allen)\, followed by a drop-in writing workshop in the Gallery of California History\, inviting guests to reflect on personal and collective histories through free-writing exercises. The program culminates in Town Fare with an open mic\, where participants can share their writings while enjoying cocktails and bites. All the while\, DJ La Femme Papi provides soulful\, expansive music throughout the evening\, creating a warm and immersive soundtrack for the night.In addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. This is a night made for celebrating creativity\, community\, and culture in every form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–5:45 pm Live Music Performance w/ SPRINGTWIN | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n5:45–6:45 pm Free Writing Workshop w/ Maw Shein Win | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Set w/ La Femme Papi | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n7–7:30 pm Open Mic w/ The Bay Area Book Festival  | Town Fare \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Bay Area Book Festival\n \n The Bay Area Book Festival is a vibrant celebration of literature\, diversity\, and progressive ideas\, drawing over 20\,000 people to its flagship weekend event in Downtown Berkeley each year. In addition to this major festival\, the Bay Area Book Festival hosts monthly events and year-round programming in venues throughout the region\, making it a dynamic\, community-driven hub for authors\, readers\, and literary advocates across the Bay Area. Their mission is to uplift and honor the full spectrum of literary voices\, with particular care for those who have been historically excluded or marginalized\, while encouraging reading\, creative expression\, and critical thinking across all ages and backgrounds\, fostering understanding\, resilience\, and collective action. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Maw Shein Win\n \n Maw Shein Win’s latest full-length poetry collection\, Percussing the Thinking Jar (Omnidawn\, 2024)\, was shortlisted for the Northern California Book Award in Poetry. Her previous full-length collection\, Storage Unit for the Spirit House (Omnidawn\, 2020)\, was longlisted for the PEN America 2021 Open Book Award\, shortlisted for the Golden Poppy Award for Poetry\, and nominated for the Northern California Book Award in Poetry. She is the inaugural poet laureate of El Cerrito\, CA\, the 2025 Berkeley Poetry Festival Lifetime Achievement Awardee\, and a 2025 Recipient of the Nomadic/San Francisco Foundation Literary Award. Win’s previous collections include Invisible Gifts and two chapbooks\, Score and Bone and Ruins of a Glittering Palace. She teaches poetry in the MFA Program at the University of San Francisco and in the Low Residency MFA Program at Dominican University. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Danny Allen\n \n Danny Allen is a singer\, songwriter\, guitarist\, and producer living in Oakland\, California. He’s played all over the US and Europe both as a solo performer and as a touring guitarist. Danny isn’t tied to one genre—he simply loves songs\, and sonics that move and inspire him. He has a deep love for the American songbook and loves to perform standards. He also has a deep appreciation of punk rock\, and early country music. He hopes you’re doing well! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About La Femme Papi\n \n La Femme Papi is a non-binary\, first-generation Salvadoran American DJ\, youth worker\, and community healer. They were born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District (Yelamu)\, the unceded ancestral land of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. Their work centers joy and healing for immigrants\, as well as queer and trans people of color dedicated to collective liberation. They’re the current resident DJ at Clutch the Pearls\, a QTBIPOC drag cabaret in the Mission\, and have held residencies with iconic Bay Area parties including Soulovely\, Puti Club\, and Queer Qumbia. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-the-bay-area-book-festival/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bay-Area-Book-Fest_speaker-shot.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001947-1774702800-1774710000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-03-28/ 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:20260403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260310T180918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233129Z UID:10002284-1775235600-1775250000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Dance Ribbon Making\, Music Set by DJ Kream\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA kicks off the 2026 season with the vibrant and joyful rhythms of the Caribbean as Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia take the Garden Stage. Blending timba\, salsa\, son\, and tropical fusion\, their high-energy set will have you dancing and celebrating all night long. The party continues with Oakland’s own DJ Kream\, spinning soulful\, rhythm-forward beats rooted in deep house\, funk\, and feel-good grooves to keep the dance floor moving. \n\n\n\nFamilies can gather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, featuring a reading of Celia Cruz\, Queen of Salsa\, an inspiring tribute to the Queen of Salsa. Plus\, get hands-on and make your own colorful dance ribbon in a festive art activity celebrating movement and spring.  \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with 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 and Special Exhibition 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\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Dance Ribbon Making | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–7:15 pm Live Music by Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Kream | 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\nYeny Valdés & TeamBahia\n\n\n\nDJ Kream\n\n\n\nPer Sia\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 Yeny Valdes & TeamBahia\n \n Yeny Valdés is a renowned Cuban singer with five Latin Grammy nominations and was the lead vocalist of Los Van Van—one of Cuba’s most iconic bands—for 16 years. Now based in the Bay Area\, she leads as the principal singer of TeamBahia\, a powerful orchestra directed by her husband\, musician\, percussionist\, and vocalist Erick Barberia. Together\, they fuse Cuba’s rich musical heritage with a modern\, vibrant sound that lights up the stage with soul and tropical flavor.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Kream\n \n Hailing from Oakland\, DJ Kream is a community organizer\, creative\, and event producer known for her genre-bending DJ style. In 2016\, as part of her DJ debut\, Kream co-founded the Oakland-based entertainment company Oakhella\, curating tunes at the inaugural festival. Since then\, Oakhella has grown from a music festival to full-scale entertainment company marketing\, curating\, and producing events for clients like Black Joy Parade\, REI\, Goldenvoice\, Oakland Museum of California\, The Battery Club (SF)\, The Life is Living Festival\, and many more. \nDJ Kream has gone on to curate the vibes at music festivals\, nightclubs\, weddings\, day parties\, brunches\, drag shows\, corporate events\, and spaces coast to coast\, from Portland and NYC to Mexico City. DJ Kream’s resume includes sharing marquees with legends old and new like Black Coffee\, Moodymann\, Joe Kay\, TxC\, Kevin Saunderson\, Carl Cox\, Channel Tres\, Coco & Breezy\, Cypress Hill\, 112\, Next\, Sango\, and Durand Bernarr. \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\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-yeny-valdes-teambahia-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.3_Yeny-Valdes-TeamBahia_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001948-1775307600-1775314800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-04-04/ 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:20260405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001072-1775394000-1775397600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260310T180901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171854Z UID:10002285-1775840400-1775854800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by SambaDá\, Baile Funk Dance Lesson w/ Weslie Guimarães\, DJ Set by murcutian\, OMCA Members’ Lounge\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into your weekend with Brazilian-inspired music\, dance\, and joyful connection at Friday Nights at OMCA. On the Garden Stage\, SambaDá delivers a joy-filled set rooted in electric Brazilian rhythms with a funky American twist. Blending samba\, funk\, soul\, and global grooves\, their infectious live performance brings radiant energy and irresistible beats that keep the crowd moving. \n\n\n\nIn the Amphitheater\, a Baile Funk dance lesson with Weslei Guimarães spotlights the dynamic style born in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. This all-levels class introduces signature steps and expressive movements that celebrate the culture\, creativity\, and community of Brazil’s Funk Carioca tradition. \n\n\n\nKeeping the dance floor lively\, murcutian spins a fun\, family-friendly DJ set of Latine favorites\, ’70s classics\, Y2K hits\, Hip-Hop\, and R&B—timeless\, flavorful sounds designed to get everyone moving. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with 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 and Special Exhibition 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 Baile Funk Dance Lesson w/ Weslei Guimarães | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by SambaDá  | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by murcutian | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n*Due to expected rain\, our Member Lounge originally scheduled for April 10 has been postponed. We look forward to welcoming you soon and are planning to reschedule for a Friday in May—stay tuned for updates! \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\nSambaDá\n\n\n\nWeslei Guimarães\n\n\n\nmurcutian\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 SambaDá\n \n For over 25 years\, SambaDá has built a vibrant musical bridge between traditional and contemporary Brazilian sounds and modern global influences. Led by Brazilian natives\, Papiba Godinho and Dandha Da Hora\, the group’s powerhouse ensemble delivers a joyous blend of Afro-samba-Reggae-funk that keeps feet dancing and hearts open. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About murcutian\n \n murcutian is a Bay Area selector and founder of Her DJ Club\, and a proud child of Salvadoran immigrants whose earliest memories are rooted in the rhythms and sounds of home. A self-taught DJ\, she brings an eclectic flavor to any space and has rocked crowds at the California Academy of Sciences\, The Exploratorium\, Hello Stranger\, and\, most recently\, KQED. She brings people together through sound\, with an energy and skill that has captivated audiences across the Bay and beyond. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Weslei Guimarães\n \n Weslei Guimarães is a director\, instructor\, and performer native to Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil. Weslei specializes in several Brazilian ballroom dances\, including Forro\, Samba de Gafieira\, Bolero (National Champion\, 2016)\, and other Río-style dances such as Samba no Pé and Brazilian funk. He has performed on many stages across continents\, and recently founded his own dance school\, Sou Samba Studios (2023)\, in Berkeley\, CA\, where he teaches weekly classes dedicated to preserving the Brazilian arts. \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-sambada-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.10.26_SambaDa_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260310T215416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171509Z UID:10002289-1775842200-1775849400@museumca.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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\nDue to expected rain\, our Member Lounge originally scheduled for April 10 has been postponed. We look forward to welcoming you soon and are planning to reschedule for a Friday in May—stay tuned for updates! \n\n\n\nCalling all Members! Join us for a special Member Lounge on the Upper Level Terrace\, overlooking our Garden\, in celebration of you! Mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments\, games\, and bingo\, where we’ll be giving away some amazing items from the OMCA Shop. Bring your friends and family\, and enjoy Friday Nights together! \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 10 | 5-9 pm \n\n\n\nStep into your weekend with Brazilian-inspired music\, dance\, and joyful connection at Friday Nights at OMCA. On the Garden Stage\, SambaDá delivers a joy-filled set rooted in electric Brazilian rhythms with a funky American twist. Blending samba\, funk\, soul\, and global grooves\, their infectious live performance brings radiant energy and irresistible beats that keep the crowd moving. In the Amphitheater\, a Baile Funk dance lesson with Weslei Guimarães spotlights the dynamic style born in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. This all-levels class introduces signature steps and expressive movements that celebrate the culture\, creativity\, and community of Brazil’s Funk Carioca tradition. Keeping the dance floor lively\, murcutian spins a fun\, family-friendly DJ set of Latine favorites\, ’70s classics\, Y2K hits\, Hip-Hop\, and R&B—timeless\, flavorful sounds designed to get everyone moving. Throughout the evening\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to join meaningful conversations with OMCA facilitators\, offering fresh perspectives on the museum’s exhibitions. It’s not just a Friday night—it’s your Friday night at OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\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-omcaspecial-members-lounge-4-2026/ LOCATION:OMCA Garden\, 1000 Oak Street\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSF7836-e1755734501535.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001949-1775912400-1775919600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-04-11/ 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:20260417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260310T180848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T232454Z UID:10002286-1776445200-1776459600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by The Philharmonik\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Music Set by DJ Hauna Bauna\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis evening\, Friday Nights at OMCA is bringing you and your crew soulful grooves\, infectious rhythms\, and playful creativity. The Philharmonik sets the tone on the Garden Stage with a passionate blend of R&B\, funk\, soul\, and Hip-Hop\, energizing the crowd and inspiring dancing and singing for all ages. Over in the Amphitheater\, DJ Hauna Bauna adds to the vibrations with a high-energy\, genre-spanning set—from Hip-Hop and Afro beats to house\, Jersey club\, Nola bounce\, and R&B—creating a rhythm-driven journey that moves everyone. \n\n\n\nA crowd favorite\, Sketchboard Co.\, is back in the galleries with uninstructed live figure drawing. \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 feature a dynamic gallery offering with 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 and Special Exhibition 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\n5:30–6:15 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\n6–7 pm Live Music by The Philharmonik | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Hauna Bauna | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \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 Philharmonik\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\nDJ Hauna Bauna\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 Philharmonik\n \n Christian Gates\, known professionally as The Philharmonik\, is an American vocalist\, multi-instrumentalist\, lyricist\, music producer\, and genre defining artist. From NPR’s Tiny Desk to The Bluenote Jazz Clubs in NYC and Tokyo to Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland\, his live shows have moved and inspired audiences around the world. \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 About DJ Hauna Bauna\n \n DJ Hauna Bauna is from San Jose\, CA\, and has been DJing for three 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\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-philharmonik/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.17_The-Philharmonik_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001950-1776517200-1776524400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-04-18/ 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:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260310T181420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T203557Z UID:10002288-1776603600-1776607200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nPOSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays invites guests to an in-depth conversation about the future of fire through the lens of Indigenous fire practices. Corrina Gould of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust will lead a conversation with Jordan Reyes and Corine Pearce of Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance. The discussion will illuminate how fire is an essential component of Native lifeways\, affirms tribal sovereignty\, and is a critical element for healthy California ecosystems. Learn what it means to be a steward of the land and how Native fire practitioners are increasing their efforts to build a more sustainable future with fire in California. \n\n\n\nThis program is a part of our exhibition programming for Good Fire: Tending Native Lands\, on view through May 31. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral TICKETS\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Corrina Gould\n\n\n\nCorrina Gould (Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation) was born and raised in the village of Huichin\, now known as Oakland\, CA. She is the Co-Founder and Lead Organizer for Indian People Organizing for Change\, a small Native-run organization\, and the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust\, an urban Indigenous women-led organization within her ancestral territory. Through the practices of rematriation\, cultural revitalization\, and land restoration\, the Land Trust calls on Native and non-Native peoples to heal and transform legacies of colonization\, genocide\, and to do the work our ancestors and future generations are calling us to do. \n\n\n\nAbout Jordan Reyes\n\n\n\nJordan Reyes (Pomo/Lake Miwok/Yuki/Little Lake/Wailak) is a land steward with a background in Tribal government serving in Tribal Historic Preservation\, Tribal Gaming Regulatory Commission\, Tribal Gaming Operations\, and Tribal Council. Jordan currently serves as the Field Coordinator with the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance and is a leader in his Tribal community with land stewardship and reintroducing cultural fire practices. He sees fire as medicine\, a way to heal intergenerational separation\, and a way to ensure the safe passage of knowledge. Serving the people and Tribal sovereignty is the main focus of his passion\, to heal the lands and human beings\, and maintaining a relationship of reciprocity between the two.  \n\n\n\nAbout Corine Pearce\n\n\n\nCorine Pearce (Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo)‘s weaving heals and restores both the land and the people. She weaves to connect the future generations to a living cultural identity and to remind them they will also face struggles and triumphs\, and they will also carry the spirit of our ancestors. Corine creates all types of basketry: cradle baskets—from miniatures that would fit on a dime\, to doll size\, to full-size serviceable cradles; twine baskets using six different twining techniques—from simple rough work baskets to fine closed twine baskets; and feather/beaded/plain coil baskets using two separate techniques that are specific to Mendocino\, Sonoma\, and Lake County Pomo peoples.  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-cultural-burn-practices-and-the-future-of-fire/ LOCATION:OMCA Lecture Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/6U4A6442-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20260310T180837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233533Z UID:10002287-1777050000-1777064400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with CO-LLAB Choir DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by CO-LLAB Choir\, Hip Hop Dance Lesson with Samara Atkins\, DJ Set by AMAL\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate an evening of powerful vocals\, dynamic movement\, and genre-spanning sounds this Friday Nights at OMCA. The Garden Stage will be transformed as CO-LLAB Choir presents an uplifting set of contemporary music and original compositions performed with a live band. Featuring standout soloists alongside the full ensemble\, the Oakland-based choir brings rich harmonies and collaborative spirit to every song. \n\n\n\nOver in the Amphitheater\, a Hip-Hop dance lesson with Samara Atkins offers an engaging\, all-levels experience rooted in accessible\, dynamic movement. From warm-up to choreography\, the class creates space for dancers of all ages and abilities to move with confidence and joy. \n\n\n\nRounding out the night\, AMAL curates a genre-spanning music set—from funk and house to R&B\, disco\, global grooves\, and future beats—blending styles seamlessly to keep the energy flowing across the dance floor. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with 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 and Special Exhibition 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 Hip-Hop Dance Lesson with Samara Atkins | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by CO-LLAB Choir | 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\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\nCO-LLAB Choir\n\n\n\nSamara Atkins\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 CO-LLAB Choir\n \n CO-LLAB Choir is an Oakland-based contemporary vocal ensemble for adults working with vocal artists and singer-songwriters to bring their music to life in a vocal ensemble setting. The ensemble co-arranges and co-writes music together as well as collaborates with professional artists on studio recordings and performances. The choir has performed at venues and festivals such as Super Bowl 60\, Outside Lands\, the Oakland Coliseum\, the Fox Theater\, SFJazz\, Shoreline Amphitheatre\, Yoshi’s\, Bandcamp Oakland\, Empire Records\, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival\, MOAD\, Berkeley Rep\, the Academy of Sciences\, the Empress Theatre in Vallejo\, the Paramount\, and the Vermont in LA. The CO-LLAB Choir is currently touring\, recording\, and performing with the artist LaRussell and works regularly with Empire Records on studio recordings. CO-LLAB Choir is directed and founded by longtime Oakland music educator and artist\, Cava Menzies. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Samara Atkins\n \n Oakland-born Samara Atkins uses Hip-Hop and street dance as an arts practice to both connect with the world and as a vehicle to cope\, celebrate\, heal\, and express joy. Samara is a co-founder and co-director of the all-female dance company Mix’d Ingrdnts\, is a member of the GRAMMY-Award winning music group Alphabet Rockers\, and is a seasoned teaching artist at Destiny Arts Center. Samara brings a beautifully hype and fun energy to her dance style that invites and encourages people of all ages to get up and be moved. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About AMAL\n \n AMAL is a DJ\, music curator\, and event producer based out of Oakland\, California. With music at the center of her work and creations\, Amal’s multifaceted sound\, inspired by her Egyptian and Bay Area roots\, holds no genre boundary. From R&B to future beats\, soul to world\, house to hip-hop\, and everything in between – Amal’s work holds a common thread of building feeling\, connection\, and 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. 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-co-llab-choir/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.24.26_CO-LLAB-CHOIR_1-e1773100981123.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001951-1777122000-1777129200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-04-25/ 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:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001952-1777726800-1777734000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-05-02/ 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:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001073-1777813200-1777816800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001953-1778331600-1778338800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-05-09/ 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:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001954-1778936400-1778943600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-05-16/ 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:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T071502 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001955-1779541200-1779548400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED—Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge\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-25/2026-05-23/ 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 END:VCALENDAR