Bring your sketch pads and appetites to another Jueves After Hours at OMCA. Mix and mingle over music by DJ Mark DiVita and delightful cocktails prepared in OMCA’s Town Fare Café. After bites and beverages, head over to the Gallery of California History for uninstructed live figure drawing sessions hosted by Sketchboard Co.
Gather with us at OMCA for our 24th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate and honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly storytelling, performances, activities, and more. Come together to uplift AAPI communities and explore the shared connections between Asian cultures of the Bay Area.
In honor of OMCA’s 24th annual Lunar New Year celebration, please join us for a very special edition of Gallery Chats led by Bay Area artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong and OMCA Senior Curator of Art, Carin Adams. As OMCA’s 2024 Harker Artist-in-Residence, Wong will share about the inspiration and process for developing her exciting new installation in the Gallery of California Art, Ancestral Visions.
Únase a nosotros en las Charlas de Galería, una oportunidad para charlar y hacer preguntas a nuestros entusiastas y expertos facilitadores de OMCA.
This Jueves, join us at the Gallery of California Natural Sciences for an unforgettable evening featuring intimate performances by Agosto Lee Stevens. This Bay Area-based singer-songwriter will be joined by her talented friends as they perform songs from her critically acclaimed debut EP, Better Places, along with a special preview of her upcoming music. Known for her unique blend of folk, neo-soul, and powerful storytelling, Agosto’s dynamic sound will fill the gallery with both raw emotion and rich melodies. In between performances, you can explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries, enjoy delectable bites and beverages from Town Fare Café, and vibe to music curated by DJ Mark DiVita.
Únase a nosotros en las Charlas de Galería, una oportunidad para charlar y hacer preguntas a nuestros entusiastas y expertos facilitadores de OMCA.
SOLD OUT—This Black History Month, immerse yourself in the rich history and power of gospel music at the museum. Created by Dr. Adam “Ology” Rogers—radio station owner, music producer, and community organizer—this multimedia experience explores the deep connection between gospel music and African American history. Emceed by KPOO radio personality DJ Sherita (Re Re) Evans, this soul-stirring performance is more than just a show—it’s a living testament to the power of faith, music, and storytelling as instruments of hope and empowerment.
Bring your sketch pads and appetites to another Jueves After Hours at OMCA. Mix and mingle over music by DJ DiVita and delightful cocktails prepared in OMCA’s Town Fare Café. After bites and beverages, head over to the Gallery of California Art for uninstructed live figure drawing sessions hosted by Sketchboard Co.
Únase a nosotros en las Charlas de Galería, una oportunidad para charlar y hacer preguntas a nuestros entusiastas y expertos facilitadores de OMCA.
This Jueves, get ready for an unforgettable night in the Gallery of California History with MeloDious Nights! Immerse yourself in an eclectic, soulful sound experience as the talented group from Oakland takes the stage. MeloDious will deliver a dynamic performance featuring their signature vocal harmonies, original arrangements, and creative talents, with songs from their latest album, Is It The Way: Volume I alongside new music and fresh arrangements. Between performances, explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries, indulge in delicious bites and beverages from Town Fare Café, and enjoy music curated by DJ Mark DiVita.
No te pierdas el mejor y mayor mercadillo del año, el mercadillo de Elefantes Blancos de Oakland.
Todos los primeros domingos de mes, la entrada general a las Galerías de Arte, Historia y Ciencias Naturales de California del OMCA es gratuita y las entradas para las exposiciones especiales de nuestro Gran Salón se ofrecen a un precio reducido de 6 $.
Experience ThursDates 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!
Vuelven los viernes por la noche en OMCA con Off the Grid, la fiesta semanal gratuita favorita de Oakland, de abril a octubre.
Reúnase con la familia, los amigos y la comunidad todos los viernes de 17:00 a 21:00 para disfrutar de música en directo, actividades prácticas, camiones de comida Off the Grid (OTG) y acceso nocturno a nuestras galerías y exposiciones especiales, con una entrada al Museo.
Únase a nosotros en las Charlas de Galería, una oportunidad para charlar y hacer preguntas a nuestros entusiastas y expertos facilitadores de OMCA.
Cada tercer domingo, OMCA invita a los visitantes a Spotlight Sundays, una serie de conversaciones, actuaciones y experiencias que muestran a visionarios californianos.
Todos los primeros domingos de mes, la entrada general a las Galerías de Arte, Historia y Ciencias Naturales de California del OMCA es gratuita y las entradas para las exposiciones especiales de nuestro Gran Salón se ofrecen a un precio reducido de 6 $.
Interested in bringing a group to engage more deeply with our gallery content? Sign up for a Group Tour where knowledgeable facilitators share insights and help make meaning with your group in OMCA’s galleries.
La Junta de Mujeres del Museo de Oakland inició la venta de elefantes blancos hace más de sesenta años. Este evento anual es imperdible.
OMCA celebra el Año Nuevo Lunar y explora las conexiones compartidas entre las diversas culturas asiáticas del Área de la Bahía. Estos programas familiares incluirán ofertas virtuales y presenciales que celebran y honran las tradiciones del Año Nuevo Lunar a través de cuentos, actuaciones, actividades, demostraciones de cocina y mucho más. La OMCA ofrece un espacio para que nuestras comunidades AAPI se reúnan y se eleven mutuamente con círculos de curación tanto presenciales como virtuales.
En colaboración con el Comité del Día de los Muertos de OMCA, honramos el Día de los Muertos cada octubre y noviembre.