• ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival

    Campus OMCA

    Unwind 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 Jueves 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 bySPRINGTWIN (Win and guitaristDanny Allen), followed by a drop-in writing workshop in the Gallery of California History, inviting guests to reflect on personal and collective histories throughfree-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.

    Entrada obligatoria
  • Viernes Nights at OMCA with Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia

    Campus OMCA

    Viernes 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.

    Gratis
  • Viernes Nights at OMCA with SambaDá

    Campus OMCA

    Step into your weekend with Brazilian-inspired music, dance, and joyful connection at Viernes 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.

    Gratis
  • Viernes por la noche en OMCA Salón especial para socios

    Jardín OMCA 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, California, Estados Unidos

    Calling all Members! Join us for a special members’ lounge on the Upper Level terrace, overlooking our Garden. Mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments, sidewalk chalk, and games for the entire family. Plus, we’ll be playing bingo and giving away awesome OMCA merch!

    Gratuito para los socios
  • Viernes Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

    Campus OMCA

    This evening, Viernes 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.

    Gratis
  • Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire

    Aula OMCA 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    Spotlight 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 Patty Franklin 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.

    $1 - $30