BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231113T205908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T211525Z UID:10000197-1701597600-1701619200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-8/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231113T213348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T213349Z UID:10000206-1701604800-1701608400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-dec/ LOCATION:Town Fare Cafe\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 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:20231206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231114T160157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T162712Z UID:10000203-1701860400-1701864000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Special Edition Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Special Edition Gallery Chats inside our Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD\, with artists from the show. Gallery Chats are 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\nSpecial Edition Gallery Chats are included with Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\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/special-edition-gallery-chats-at-omca-2/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Ticketed,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/header-OMCA-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231113T155942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T160029Z UID:10000199-1702119600-1702123200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Member Gallery Chats\, a special opportunity for OMCA Members 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\nOMCA Member Gallery Chats take place every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\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/member-gallery-chats-at-omca-dec/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231113T160536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191936Z UID:10000201-1702123200-1702130400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n*Special Edition Gallery Chats will also be held noon to 1 pm every first Wednesday through January 21\, 2024 in our Special Exhibition Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD\, with artists from the show. \n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \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-dec-9/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Conversation / Lecture,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_HistoryGallery_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1449-Enhanced-NR-2-1-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231113T160626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191924Z UID:10000202-1702728000-1702735200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n*Special Edition Gallery Chats will also be held noon to 1 pm every first Wednesday through January 21\, 2024 in our Special Exhibition Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD\, with artists from the show. \n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \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-2/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/header-OMCA-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231110T231643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235557Z UID:10000198-1702814400-1702821600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Holiday Marketplace and Collage-Fest 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 \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLower Level – Marketplace\, Lillie Education Center; Collage activity\, California Room \n\n\n\nUsher in the winter holidays and join us for a festive marketplace to shop for artwork produced by Into The Brightness artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth\, and the NIAD Art Center. Artists will showcase and sell a large offering of original artwork\, making it a wonderful opportunity to find unique and meaningful gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. Artist vendors include Isaiah Jackson\, Jean McElvane\, Dorian Reid\, Karen Ridge\, Yukari Sakura\, Isaac Haney-Owens\, and more. \n\n\n\nWe also invite you to get hands-on with a delightful winter collage activity that uses recycled  materials. This program has free admission\, and all ages and skill levels are welcome.  \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to see our Special Exhibitions while you’re at OMCA\, you can purchase advance tickets below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\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\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Ridge\, artist at Creative Growth\n\n\n\nJane Mc Elvane\, artist at NIAD\n\n\n\nIsaiah Jackson\, artist at Creative Growth\n\n\n\nDorian Reed\, artist at NIAD URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-holiday-marketplace/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Shop,Family,Free,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/header-OMCA-30-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231223T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231113T212632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191909Z UID:10000204-1703332800-1703340000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n*Special Edition Gallery Chats will also be held noon to 1 pm every first Wednesday through January 21\, 2024 in our Special Exhibition Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD\, with artists from the show. \n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \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-dec-23/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231230T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231230T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231113T212731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191714Z UID:10000205-1703937600-1703944800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n*Special Edition Gallery Chats will also be held noon to 1 pm every first Wednesday through January 21\, 2024 in our Special Exhibition Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD\, with artists from the show. \n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \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-dec-30/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Header-Image-Diebenkorn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T191842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T213755Z UID:10000208-1704279600-1704283200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Special Edition Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the our final Special Edition Gallery Chats inside our Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD\, with artists from the show. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats are 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\nCome see the final Special Edition Gallery Chat January 3 before the exhibition closes this month! \n\n\n\nSpecial Edition Gallery Chats are included with Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\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/special-edition-gallery-chats-at-omca-jan-2024/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Ticketed,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/header-OMCA-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T202046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191648Z UID:10000210-1704542400-1704549600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Museum Admission tickets\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-jan-6/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Header-Image-Diebenkorn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T220139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T214505Z UID:10000216-1704621600-1704643200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-january/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T215838Z UID:10000215-1704628800-1704632400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-january/ LOCATION:Town Fare Cafe\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 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:20240111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T205730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T011418Z UID:10000214-1704988800-1704999600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Thursday After Hours at OMCA | Sketchboard Live Drawing and Gallery Chats DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\nBring your sketch pads and appetites to the kick off of Thursday After Hours at OMCA. Mix and mingle over delightful cocktails prepared in OMCA’s Town Fare Café. After bites and beverages\, head over to the Gallery of California Art for live drawing sessions hosted by Sketchboard.  \n\n\n\nGallery programming is included with the price of general Museum admission for guests\, and totally free for Museum Members. Town Fare Café will be open to visitors until 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are invited to bring a friend for free by taking advantage of our limited time 2 for 1 Museum ticket deal every Thursday\, 5—8 pm throughout the inaugural season of Thursday After Hours. \n\n\n\nFor online ticket purchases\, click the button below and use the discount code Thursdate on the payment page to receive the 2 for 1 deal. Same day tickets will also be available for sale at the door with the 2 for 1 offer while supplies last. \n\n\n\nThe OMCA garage will be open until 9 pm on Thursdays Jan 11—Mar 28. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Program Schedule: \n\n\n\nDon’t miss live sketching in the Gallery of California Art and bites and beverages in Town Fare.  \n\n\n\n5—8 pm Bites and Beverages | Town Fare Café5—8 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions5:30—7:30 pm Gallery Chats | Gallery of California Art\, Upper Level5:30—7:45 pm Sketchboard Live Drawing | Gallery of California Art\, Upper Level \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Drop In Drawing Sessions:\n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for you to use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. Models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since we will be drawing in galleries\, please be mindful of the space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches)\, pre-sharpened enclosed graphite or charcoal pencils. \n\n\n\nDrop in Drawing Sessions will be held during the following times: \n\n\n\n5:30—6:15 pm5:45—6:30 pm6:45— 7:30 pm7:00—7:45 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Sketchboard:\n\n\n\nSketchboard 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\nAbout Thursday After Hours\n\n\n\nExperience Thursday After Hours at OMCA – your weekly night out at the Museum\, rich with cocktails\, culture\, and community. Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen\, where you can enjoy drinks and light bites against a backdrop of music\, or explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances\, chats\, live drawings\, and more– just for adults! \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Gallery Chats at OMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 17 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for Thursday After Hours at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursday-after-hours-at-omca-sketchboard-live-drawing/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/header-OMCA-30-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T201815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T214801Z UID:10000209-1705143600-1705147200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Member Gallery Chats\, a special opportunity for OMCA Members 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\nOMCA Member Gallery Chats take place every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm\, no reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\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/member-gallery-chats-at-omca-jan/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T203309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191442Z UID:10000211-1705147200-1705154400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Museum admission tickets\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-jan-13/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/header-OMCA-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231218T225734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T205911Z UID:10000218-1705593600-1705604400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Thursday After Hours at OMCA | Game Night and Pop-up Performance DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Gallery of California History will come alive with can’t-miss popup performances. In between pop-up performances and strolls through OMCA’s award-winning galleries\, stop by Town Fare for Game Night.  \n\n\n\nGallery programming is included with the price of general Museum admission for guests\, and totally free for Museum Members. Town Fare Café will be open to visitors until 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are invited to bring a friend for free by taking advantage of our limited time 2 for 1 Museum ticket deal every Thursday\, 5—8 pm throughout the inaugural season of Thursday After Hours. \n\n\n\nFor online ticket purchases\, click the button below and use the discount code Thursdate on the payment page to receive the 2 for 1 deal. Same day tickets will also be available for sale at the door with the 2 for 1 offer while supplies last. \n\n\n\nThe OMCA garage will be open until 9 pm on Thursdays Jan 11—Mar 28. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Program Schedule: \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a popup performance in the Gallery of California History\, and Game Night in Town Fare.  \n\n\n\n5—8 pm Game Night + Bites and Beverages | Town Fare Café5—8 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions5:45—6:15 pm Popup Performance | Gallery of California History\, Mid Level6:45—7:15 pm Popup Performance | Gallery of California History\, Mid Level \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thursday After Hours\n\n\n\nExperience Thursday After Hours at OMCA – your weekly night out at the Museum\, rich with cocktails\, culture\, and community. Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen\, where you can enjoy drinks and light bites against a backdrop of music\, or explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances\, chats\, live drawings\, and more– just for adults! \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Gallery Chats at OMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 17 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for Thursday After Hours at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursday-after-hours-jan-18/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed,Live performance,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/header-OMCA-39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240220T015932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T015934Z UID:10000234-1705593600-1705604400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Thursday After Hours at OMCA | Game Night and Pop-up Performance DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Gallery of California History will come alive with can’t-miss popup performances. In between pop-up performances and strolls through OMCA’s award-winning galleries\, stop by Town Fare for Game Night.  \n\n\n\nGallery programming is included with the price of general Museum admission for guests\, and totally free for Museum Members. Town Fare Café will be open to visitors until 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are invited to bring a friend for free by taking advantage of our limited time 2 for 1 Museum ticket deal every Thursday\, 5—8 pm throughout the inaugural season of Thursday After Hours. \n\n\n\nFor online ticket purchases\, click the button below and use the discount code Thursdate on the payment page to receive the 2 for 1 deal. Same day tickets will also be available for sale at the door with the 2 for 1 offer while supplies last. \n\n\n\nThe OMCA garage will be open until 9 pm on Thursdays Jan 11—Mar 28. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Program Schedule: \n\n\n\nDon’t miss a popup performance in the Gallery of California History\, and Game Night in Town Fare.  \n\n\n\n5—8 pm Game Night + Bites and Beverages | Town Fare Café5—8 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions5:45—6:15 pm Popup Performance | Gallery of California History\, Mid Level6:45—7:15 pm Popup Performance | Gallery of California History\, Mid Level \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thursday After Hours\n\n\n\nExperience Thursday After Hours at OMCA – your weekly night out at the Museum\, rich with cocktails\, culture\, and community. Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen\, where you can enjoy drinks and light bites against a backdrop of music\, or explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances\, chats\, live drawings\, and more– just for adults! \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Upcoming Events \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 10 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 11 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Gallery Chats at OMCA \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Apr \n \n 17 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for Thursday After Hours at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursday-after-hours-at-omca-game-night-and-pop-up-performance/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed,Live performance,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/header-OMCA-39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T203614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191403Z UID:10000212-1705752000-1705759200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \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-jan-20/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T214125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T174932Z UID:10000207-1705838400-1705842000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Exploring Intergenerational Chicanx Dialogue around Art and 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 \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for an open forum discussion where artists from OMCA’s latest special exhibition\, Por el Pueblo\, along with other community members come together to unpack issues around intergenerationality in Chicanx art and practice. \n\n\n\nThe panelists will include Malaquías Montoya along with Por el Pueblo artists Elyse Doyle-Martinez\, Israel Campos and Juan Fuentes. The conversation will be moderated by the Director of the Mission Cultural Center\, Martina Ayala. \n\n\n\nThere will be a call-to-action table with resources and a representative from the organization Brown Issues. Through civic engagement and narrative change\, Brown Issues fosters youth in becoming change agents by advocating for healing processes and the mobilization of the next generation of Brown leaders. \n\n\n\nThis program is a part of our exhibition programming for Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya on view at OMCA through June 30\, 2024.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\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\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Elyse Doyle-Martinez \n \n Elyse Doyle-Martinez is an Artist\, Educator\, and Brown Issues Advisor from Woodland\, CA. After graduating from California State University\, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Gender and Women’s Studies with a focus on Chicano Studies; Elyse moved back to Woodland and found a place in education and youth advocacy. She started participating at TANA (Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer) in 2017 to learn the silkscreen process and build community with other Chicanx artists. Since then\, she has worked at Cesar Chavez Community School\, the Yolo County Juvenile Hall\, and at Cache Creek High School. She works on campuses with system-impacted youth to creatively cultivate the next generation of Brown leaders through Healing\, Civic Engagement\, and Narrative Change. She uses the creative process as a whole to empower young people\, strengthen them as individuals\, and develop communities.  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Israel Campos\n \n Israel graduated with a bachelors from the University of California Santa Cruz in 2011 and acquired an MFA from the University of Wisconsin‐Madison in 2015. His work is in the permanent collections of the Kohler Art Library\, the UCSC Digital Art Research Center\, the Zuckerman Museum of Art\, and the Oregon College of Art and Craft. He has exhibited in venues across the country\, including the ArtHelix Gallery in New York City\, the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art in Portland and is an active member of the Vox Pop printmaking artist collective and the California Society of Printmakers. He also runs and operates Chayote Press. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Juan Fuentes\n \n Born in Artesia\, New Mexico Juan R. Fuentes’s was been awarded with an Honorary Membership to the California Society of Printmaker’s for his contribution to the world of printmaking. He has exhibited Nationally and Internationally and is in the permanent collections of the Mexican Museum\, San Francisco\, the National Museum of American Art\, Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.\, the Library of Congress\, Washington D.C.\, the Center for the Study of Political Graphics\, Los Angeles\, Legion of Honor\, San Francisco. As well has a personal archive dedicated to his work at the California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives\, University of Santa Barbara. His studio\, Pajaro Editions is part of Consejo Grafico\, a national collective of Latino print studios.   \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Malaquías Montoya\n \n A UC Davis Professor Emeritus\, Malaquias Montoya is credited by historians as one of the founders of the social serigraphy movement in the San Francisco Bay Area in the mid-1960s. He has lectured and taught at numerous colleges and universities including Stanford\, UC Berkeley\, the California College of Art\, the University of Notre Dame\, and the University of Texas\, San Antonio. Montoya’s unique visual expression is an art of protest\, depicting the resistance and strength of humanity in the face of injustice and the necessity to unite behind that struggle. Montoya is co-founder of Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer\, a community-based art center in Woodland\, where he continues to teach. In 2011\, the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center published a full-length monograph about Montoya and his work. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Martina Ayala\n \n Dr. Martina Ayala is a curator\, educator\, filmmaker\, and visionary leader. For over 35 years\, she has curated art exhibits\, produced concerts and cultural events\, and led innovative programs\, schools\, and organizations serving inter-generational multicultural communities. As a scholar and activist with a Doctorate in International and Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco\, her life’s work has focused on Chicano cinema\, community\, literacy\, and spirituality. She is currently committed to preserving\, developing\, and promoting Latin American and Chicano(a) art history\, specifically protecting the print poster archives created by Latinx artists at Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) over the past 46 years. As a transformative leader and coach\, she supports folks seeking to understand their purpose and truth. Earlier this year\, Dr. Ayala became the Executive Director of the MCCLA. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeader image: Drucella Miranda\, Intergenerational Moments\, 2022. Photograph. Courtesy of Elyse Doyle-Martinez. URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-exploring-intergenerational-chicanx-dialogue/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Conversation / Lecture,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/header-OMCA-30-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240116T042519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230131Z UID:10000228-1706112000-1706122800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240116T043904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T231024Z UID:10000229-1706198400-1706209200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25 and also includes access to our core galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-2/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240122T234921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T012531Z UID:10000235-1706198400-1706209200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Thursday After Hours at OMCA | Sketchboard Live Drawing and Gallery Chats DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\nPack your sketch pads and appetites!  Delight in a special Town Fare menu in OMCA’s cafe\, Town Fare by Chef Michele McQueen. After bites and beverages\, head over to the Gallery of California Natural Sciences for a live drawing session hosted by Sketchboard\, a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. \n\n\n\nGallery programming is included with the price of general Museum admission for guests\, and totally free for Museum Members. Town Fare Café will be open to visitors until 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are invited to bring a friend for free by taking advantage of our limited time 2 for 1 Museum ticket deal every Thursday\, 5—8 pm throughout the inaugural season of Thursday After Hours. \n\n\n\nFor online ticket purchases\, click the button below and use the discount code Thursdate on the payment page to receive the 2 for 1 deal. Same day tickets will also be available for sale at the door with the 2 for 1 offer while supplies last. \n\n\n\nThe OMCA garage will be open until 9 pm on Thursdays Jan 11—Mar 28. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Program Schedule: \n\n\n\nDon’t miss live sketching in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences and delectable bites and beverages in Town Fare.  \n\n\n\n5—8 pm Bites and Beverages | Town Fare Café5—8 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions5:30—7:30 pm Gallery Chats | Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, Lower Level5:30—7:45 pm Sketchboard Live Drawing | Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, Lower Level  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Drop In Drawing Sessions:\n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for you to use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. Models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since we will be drawing in galleries\, please be mindful of the space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches)\, pre-sharpened enclosed graphite or charcoal pencils. \n\n\n\nDrop in Drawing Sessions will be held during the following times: \n\n\n\n5:30—6:15 pm5:45—6:30 pm6:45— 7:30 pm7:00—7:45 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Sketchboard:\n\n\n\nSketchboard 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\nAbout Thursday After Hours\n\n\n\nExperience Thursday After Hours at OMCA – your weekly night out at the Museum\, rich with cocktails\, culture\, and community. Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen\, where you can enjoy drinks and light bites against a backdrop of music\, or explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances\, chats\, live drawings\, and more– just for adults! \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for Thursday After Hours at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursday-after-hours-at-omca-jan-25/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/header-OMCA-40.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240116T044012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T225744Z UID:10000230-1706284800-1706295600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks by Town Fare Cafe\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-3/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240116T202927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230803Z UID:10000233-1706353200-1706353200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInto the Brightness is going out with a bang of light! As this unique special exhibition filled with color\, complexity\, and joy comes to a close\, its brightness spills into the OMCA Garden. \n\n\n\nOMCA invites you\, starting Wednesday\, January 24\, until the close of Into the Brightness Sunday\, January 28\, to Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration. \n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week with a tour of the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artist from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD. \n\n\n\nAccess to the light- filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\n The Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-6/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231215T203913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191247Z UID:10000213-1706356800-1706364000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Gallery Chats every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \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-jan-27/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Ticketed,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2021_OMCA_History-Gallery_Black-Power_Visitors_Photo-credit-Christine-Cueto__DSF4861-1-2-e1724267562417.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240116T044042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230944Z UID:10000231-1706371200-1706382000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks by Town Fare Cafe\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-4/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20221207T000614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T191003Z UID:10000056-1706432400-1706450400@museumca.org SUMMARY:65th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has been sold-out. \n\n\n\nThe 65th annual White Elephant Sale (WES)\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California\, returns at the end of January and flows through February and the first week of March. \n\n\n\nOrganized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board\, the White Elephant Sale is the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting OMCA. The first opportunity to shop is at the Preview Sale on January 28\, 10 am – 3 pm. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit whiteelephantsale.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonating to the White Elephant Sale\n\n\n\nSupport the White Elephant Sale and OMCA by donating your gently-used goods! Check out the “Cannot Take” list for more information as you gather your donations.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually during the Spring. \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\n\n\n*Header image: Mural\, Local Edition Creative\, 2013 URL:https://museumca.org/event/white-elephant-preview-sale-2024/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20150125_WESPreview_OH_091_lo-res-e1738869082754.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20240116T044135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230855Z UID:10000232-1706457600-1706464800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks by Town Fare Cafe\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm – 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-5/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T061630 CREATED:20231220T003428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T190956Z UID:10000220-1706691600-1708779600@museumca.org SUMMARY:65th Annual White Elephant Public Shopping Days DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 65th annual White Elephant (WES) Public Shopping Days Sale\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California. \n\n\n\nBrowse without the crowds on select days between January 31 and February 24 between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $5 per day. Only 2200 shoppers will be allowed per day. \n\n\n\nThe new schedule for admittance into the Public Shopping Days is the following: \n\n\n\nShoppers with reservations will be admitted first. After the reserved tickets have been admitted\, shoppers without reservations may purchase a ticket for $5\, as space allows. At 1:00 pm\, anyone can enter the warehouse and shops for free. \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online: whiteelephantsale.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonating to the White Elephant Sale\n\n\n\nSupport the White Elephant Sale and OMCA by donating your gently-used goods! Check out the “Cannot Take” list for more information as you gather your donations.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale which attracts shoppers of all ages from the greater 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\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Mural\, Local Edition Creative\, 2013 URL:https://museumca.org/event/65th-annual-white-elephant-sale-2024/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20150125_WESPreview_OH_091_lo-res-e1738869082754.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR