BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.17.2//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20290311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20291104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T210000 DTSTAMP:20260812T222103Z CREATED:20260812T220159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T222103Z UID:10002359-1788541200-1788555600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with PHER DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by PHER\, DJ Set by JAZZ.FM\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Suncatcher Making\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter PHER brings his soulful sound to the Garden Stage with a powerful live performance. Blending contemporary R&B\, jazz\, and soul with heartfelt storytelling\, the three-time Grammy-winning collaborator delivers an uplifting set of original music\, reimagined classics\, and joyful grooves that invite audiences to sing\, reflect\, and celebrate together. \n\n\n\nKeeping the music going throughout the evening\, Bay Area JAZZ.FM takes over the Amphitheater with an energetic DJ set that moves effortlessly across genres. Rooted in Hip-Hop and R&B while inspired by the energy of the crowd\, her vibrant DJ set creates the perfect soundtrack for dancing\, relaxing\, and enjoying a summer night at the Museum. \n\n\n\nFamilies can also gather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, San Francisco’s Drag Laureate\, featuring a reading of I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity. Guests of all ages are also invited to create their own colorful suncatcher inspired by the beauty of the sky\, making a keepsake to take home after an evening of creativity and self-expression. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Make a Suncatcher | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by PHER | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by JAZZ.FM  | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \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 turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, 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\nPHER\n\n\n\nJAZZ.FM\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 PHER\n \n Oakland-born vocalist\, songwriter\, and educator PHER is a three-time Grammy-winning collaborator whose work spans R&B\, soul\, jazz\, and beyond. He has shared the stage and studio with artists including Prince\, Stevie Wonder\, Robert Glasper\, The Roots\, Esperanza Spalding\, Jon Batiste\, Bilal\, and Usher. Following the release of his debut album\, “Songs by PHER”\, he has returned home to Oakland\, where he continues to build community through performances that celebrate love\, healing\, family\, and the city’s rich musical legacy.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About JAZZ.FM\n \n JAZZ.FM is a DJ born and raised in the Bay Area. Although most rooted in Hip-hop and R&B\, she is all about feeling the energy of a crowd rather than sticking to one genre. By tuning into JAZZ.FM\, listeners tune into her own unique frequency—an experience filled with joy and connection. \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, 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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-pher/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.4_PHER_3-scaled-e1786572068576.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001077-1788699600-1788703200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2026-09-06/ 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:20260911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260812T221317Z CREATED:20260812T221316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T221317Z UID:10002360-1789146000-1789160400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons\, DJ set by VEYN\, Afro Soca Dance Lesson with Caliwynd\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA comes alive with the vibrant sounds of West Africa as Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons take the Garden Stage for an electrifying live performance. Led by Guinean master drummer and educator Bongo Sidibe\, the nine-piece ensemble blends traditional rhythms with Afrobeats\, reggae\, Hip-Hop\, and contemporary influences\, creating a joyful celebration filled with soaring percussion\, powerful vocals\, and plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in the fun. \n\n\n\nKeeping the celebration going\, international DJ VEYN fills the Amphitheater with an infectious mix of Caribbean Global Sound throughout the evening. Drawing from Soca\, Dancehall\, Afrobeats\, Reggae\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and more\, the Bay Area favorite creates a vibrant soundtrack that brings people together on the dance floor and celebrates the rhythms of the African diaspora. \n\n\n\nGuests can also get moving during an Afro Soca dance lesson with Caliwynd\, whose joyful\, community-centered instruction invites participants of all experience levels to explore movement\, creativity\, and self-expression. Set to the infectious sounds of Soca and dance styles rooted across the African diaspora\, this high-energy class is the perfect way to kick off an evening of music\, culture\, and connection. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Afro Soca Dance Lesson with Caliwynd | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by VEYN | 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 turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, 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\nBongo Sidibe & The TonTons \n\n\n\nVEYN\n\n\n\nCaliwynd\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 Bongo Sidibe\n \n Born and raised in Guinea\, West Africa\, Bongo Sidibe has spent more than 15 years in the San Francisco Bay Area preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of his homeland. A respected educator\, he teaches West African drumming and dance throughout Oakland’s public schools while leading community workshops and cultural programs for organizations across the region. Backed by a nine-piece ensemble of exceptional Bay Area musicians dedicated to West African music\, Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons deliver an authentic and exhilarating live experience. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About VEYN\n \n VEYN is a Caribbean-born DJ from St. Thomas\, U.S. Virgin Islands\, and the founder of Tropic Soul—one of the Bay Area’s premier Caribbean music and culture brands. Known for his high-energy\, genre-blending sets\, he seamlessly mixes Soca\, Dancehall\, Afrobeats\, Reggae\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and global rhythms to create unforgettable experiences that bring people together. With over two decades in the Bay Area music scene\, VEYN has become a trusted name for clubs\, festivals\, cultural events\, and community celebrations. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Caliwynd\n \n Caliwynd has a dance and teaching practice rooted in the understanding that dance builds community by bringing people together and unlocking their capacity for uninhibited creative expression\, healing\, and empowerment. \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, 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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bongo-sidibe-the-tontons/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.11_Bongo-Sidibe-The-TonTons_2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260813T201106Z CREATED:20260813T194451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T201106Z UID:10002366-1789218000-1789221600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Gallery Walk with Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist\, Alicia Goode DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Gallery Walk with Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist\, Alicia Goode\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Alicia Goode\, Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist\, as she leads us on a tour of OMCA’s Gallery of California Natural Sciences. The tour will showcase the beautiful and intricate dioramas\, along with other displays and specimens she has helped to design and create for the Museum. This is a unique experience to learn from a professional taxidermist and museum preparator who oversees the maintenance of the permanent natural science exhibits at OMCA. \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\nAlicia Goode is an award-winning wildlife artist and museum professional living in Oakland\, California. She has worked in the Natural History field since 1996 and has had an interest in the earth sciences from the time she was old enough to screw the lid on a jelly jar. Alicia has been working at the Oakland Museum of California since 2010\, where she leads preparation activities in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, as well as OMCA’s California Collections and Research Center. \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-gallery-walk-with-preparator-supervisor-and-taxidermist-alicia-goode/ LOCATION:Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-12.41.51-PM-scaled-e1786651696162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T220000 DTSTAMP:20260805T172508Z CREATED:20260804T171549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T172508Z UID:10002357-1789236000-1789250400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter selling out venues across the country\, the smash-hit\, all-Native comedy show\, Good Medicine\, returns to OMCA for the fourth year for a night of live stand-up from the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. Hosted and produced by comedian Jackie Keliiaa (Netflix) this year’s showcase features Brian Bahe (CBS)\, Cheyenna Sapp (Acting Good)\, and Marc Yaffee (Showtime). Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts promptly at 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nWe welcome visitors to arrive early to enjoy live music\, food by critically acclaimed Native American restaurant Wahpepah’s Kitchen\, and a Native artisan market featuring handcrafted art and jewelry from Hokuemek\, Feisty Pueblo\, and Bazi Beaded It. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages will also be available for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring their own food; however\, no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed in the venue. \n\n\n\nHeld outdoors in the OMCA Garden\, “Good Medicine” is the perfect opportunity to grab your favorite picnic blanket and dine al fresco before enjoying 90 minutes of hilarious live Native comedy. As the venue for “Good Medicine” is an open\, grassy field\, the organizers recommend that guests bring blankets or low chairs that rest on the ground with a low back. Tall chairs are not permitted as they obstruct views of the stage. Lawn space is first-come\, first serve. Accessible seating is also available. To request accessibility accommodations\, please call the Customer Service team at 510-318-8400\, or email OMCA at visitor@museumca.org.  \n\n\n\n\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\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs 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\ncomedians\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Bahe\n \n Brian Bahe is an Indigenous (Tohono O’odham\, Hopi\, Navajo)\, gay (vers bottom) comedian and writer originally from Phoenix\, Arizona\, now based in Los Angeles by way of New York City. He’s a writer for the CBS series GHOSTS. Before that\, he was a writer for the Fox series THE GREAT NORTH. He was named a “Comedian You Should and Will Know in 2023” by Vulture and he was a 2022 New Face at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He co-starred in the “Untitled Sierra Teller Ornelas/Jackie Keliiaa/Bobby Wilson/Project” comedy pilot for NBC in 2025. He co-hosts the podcast “Sage-Based Wisdom” with Jana Schmieding where they offer sacred\, Indigenous wisdom to callers. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie Keliiaa\n \n Jackie Keliiaa is a stand-up comedian\, writer\, and actor. You can find her in the book\, We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy. She co-wrote and executive produced an Untitled NBC comedy pilot set at a Native community center in Oakland. She has been featured on Comedy Central\, Team Coco and voices the character Bubble on Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers.” Jackie wrote for the web series You’re Welcome America and has been featured in a variety of publications including Vulture\, Uproxx\, LA Times and KQED among others.  \nShe has opened for Judah Friedlander\, Nikki Glaser\, and was featured on the First Nations Comedy Experience streaming on Amazon Prime. Jackie produces Good Medicine Comedy\, an all-Native comedy show which has sold out venues in the Bay Area and beyond. She is a regular at Bay Area venues and has performed at San Francisco SketchFest\, Punch Line San Francisco and Cobb’s Comedy Club. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Yaffee\n \n A seasoned veteran\, Marc Yaffee has performed in 42 states and 11 countries\, including six overseas tours for Armed Forces Entertainment. Marc is a co-star of the historic Showtime special\, Goin’ Native\, the American Indian Comedy Slam\, the first ever all-Native American standup special. He is also a founding member of the Pow Wow Comedy Jam\, whose cast was honored as the National Indian Gaming Association’s Entertainers of the Year. Marc has also appeared on FNX Network’s First Nations Comedy Experience and released two Dry Bar Comedy specials. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp\n \n Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp is a Nehiyaw actor\, comedian\, writer\, and emerging film maker from Little Pine First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. She is best known for her role as Rose Sinclair on the hit CTV sitcom Acting Good\, nominated for Best Comedic Ensemble at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. Her stand-up comedy has taken her across Canada\, the U.S.\, and Aotearoa (New Zealand)\, where she headlined the Indig-E Girl Comedy Showcase and performed at the Saskatoon\, Vancouver\, and Wellington Fringe Festivals. Shy was also featured in the 2025 Winnipeg Comedy Festival “Maybe It’s Me” Mega Show and “Bannock Bums” show. She has produced her first hour of comedy titled “The Hot Mess Comedy Show”\, which she is taking to the Edmonton Fringe Festival in August of 2026. Shy brings warmth\, humility\, and delusion to every project she works on a combination that you don’t want to miss. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nGood Medicine at OMCA is generously funded by the Alameda County Arts Commission ARTSFUND\, Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley\, Sogorea Te Land Trust\, Google Aboriginal and Indigenous Network\, and the Oakland Museum of California.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/good-medicine-a-night-of-live-native-stand-up-2026/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GM3-164-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T190907Z CREATED:20260813T190246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T190907Z UID:10002365-1789642800-1789660800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Preview Hours for BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Preview Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe among the first to experience BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration—an immersive gallery installation and augmented reality (AR) experience by world-renowned media artist\, Masaki Fujihata. Reflecting on the impact of Executive Order 9066\, which led to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II\, the exhibition uses digital media to reframe how history and memory are seen and felt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmember tickets AVAILABLE 8/21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opening celebration on Thursday\, September 18\, 6–9 pm. Join the artist\, curators\, and community for an opening with live music\, bites\, and refreshments. RSVP required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Special Exhibition\n\n\n\nBeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration transforms historical photographs into immersive installations that explore how images shape memory\, history\, and perception. Media artist Masaki Fujihata reimagines photographs of Japanese Americans forced from Oakland and Los Angeles during World War II\, alongside works by Dorothea Lange\, revealing what lies beyond the frame. Through large-scale projections\, video\, and augmented reality\, visitors move between past and present as images are mapped onto the gallery and Oak Street Plaza. The exhibition invites reflection on displacement\, exclusion\, and how visual narratives shape civic understanding. \n\n\n\nBeHere / 1942 is organized by the Yanai Initiative and OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nSupport for BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board and the Japanese American Community Foundation. \n\n\n\nBeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration is an exhibit by the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities at UCLA and Waseda University\, in collaboration with the Oakland Museum of California. BeHere / 1942 was first exhibited at the Japanese American National Museum\, where it was co-presented by the museum and the Yanai Initiative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: *Header image: Russell Lee\, Photographers document the forced removal of Japanese Americans at the train bound for Owens Valley\, Los Angeles\, California\, 1942. Courtesy of the Library of Congress\, Prints & Photographs Division\, Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information\, Black and White Negatives. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-preview-hours-for-behere-1942/ CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Opening,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/master-pnp-fsa-8a31000-8a31100-8a31184a-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260813T191033Z CREATED:20260813T190249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191033Z UID:10002364-1789668000-1789678800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Preview Opening for BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Preview Opening\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe among the first to experience BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration—an immersive gallery installation and augmented reality (AR) experience by world-renowned media artist\, Masaki Fujihata. Reflecting on the impact of Executive Order 9066\, which led to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II\, the exhibition uses digital media to reframe how history and memory are seen and felt. \n\n\n\nJoin the artist\, curators\, and community for an opening with live music\, bites\, and refreshments. \n\n\n\nRSVP required for the evening opening. Capacity is limited and we are unable to accommodate a wait list. QUESTIONS? Email membership@museumca.org or call 510-318-8520. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nmember tickets AVAILABLE 8/21\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make the Member Preview Evening Opening?Join us for our Daytime Preview Hours from 11–4 pm and experience OMCA’s newest exhibition before it opens to the public! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Special Exhibition\n\n\n\nBeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration transforms historical photographs into immersive installations that explore how images shape memory\, history\, and perception. Media artist Masaki Fujihata reimagines photographs of Japanese Americans forced from Oakland and Los Angeles during World War II\, alongside works by Dorothea Lange\, revealing what lies beyond the frame. Through large-scale projections\, video\, and augmented reality\, visitors move between past and present as images are mapped onto the gallery and Oak Street Plaza. The exhibition invites reflection on displacement\, exclusion\, and how visual narratives shape civic understanding. \n\n\n\nBeHere / 1942 is organized by the Yanai Initiative and OMCA. \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\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nSupport for BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board and the Japanese American Community Foundation. \n\n\n\nBeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration is an exhibit by the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities at UCLA and Waseda University\, in collaboration with the Oakland Museum of California. BeHere / 1942 was first exhibited at the Japanese American National Museum\, where it was co-presented by the museum and the Yanai Initiative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Russell Lee\, Photographers document the forced removal of Japanese Americans at the train bound for Owens Valley\, Los Angeles\, California\, 1942. Courtesy of the Library of Congress\, Prints & Photographs Division\, Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information\, Black and White Negatives. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-preview-opening-for-behere-1942/ CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Opening,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/master-pnp-fsa-8a31000-8a31100-8a31184a-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260812T223445Z CREATED:20260812T223430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T223445Z UID:10002358-1789749000-1789758000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Fall Teacher Night DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all teachers! In celebration of our school communities\, teachers and principals are invited to join us for OMCA’s Annual Fall Teacher Night.  \n\n\n\nStop by a dedicated educators’ lounge to learn more about OMCA’s education resources and connect with fellow teachers and principals. While you’re here\, explore the Museum’s galleries\, including an introduction to the Gallery of California History and themes related to our latest special exhibition\, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Experience. \n\n\n\nThen head to the Garden to celebrate the start of a new school year with colleagues and the OMCA community while enjoying the incredible food\, live music\, and vibrant atmosphere of Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid. \n\n\n\nBring your team! This event is free for teachers and principals\, including free gallery admission for all teachers and chaperones\, plus Off the Grid food truck and drink tickets for the first 100 arrivals. No RSVP required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n4:30 pm Teacher Night Registration and Lounge Open | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n5:00–6:30 pm Special engagement in the History gallery exploring themes related to the new exhibition\, BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n7 pm Teacher Night Check-in Table and Lounge Close—Enjoy Friday Night events! \n\n\n\n9 pm Off the Grid Food Trucks Close | 10th Street \n\n\n\n9 pm OMCA Galleries Close \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO EDUCATOR EMAIL LIST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\n Oakland 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\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/fall-teacher-night-2026/ CATEGORIES:Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-05-08-OMCA-Friday-Nights-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF5947-Social-Media-Use.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260813T201019Z CREATED:20260812T223340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T201019Z UID:10002361-1789750800-1789765200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Kiyomi & Cal Raijin Taiko DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko\, Live Music by Kiyomi\, Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac\, Annual Fall Teacher Night\, ScholarMatch\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the opening week of BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration this Friday Night at OMCA with an evening of music\, culture\, and community. The Garden Stage features two dynamic performances\, beginning with Cal Raijin Taiko\, whose original compositions blend the tradition of Japanese taiko drumming with contemporary influences. Following\, Bay Area singer-songwriter Kiyomi brings her soulful alternative R&B sound to the stage\, weaving rich harmonies\, live looping\, and heartfelt storytelling into an intimate performance that invites audiences to slow down and connect. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy flowing\, DJ Dailo Mac takes over the Amphitheater with a vibrant\, genre-spanning mix of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, K-pop\, Latin\, House\, EDM\, and global rhythms. Her joyful\, community-centered sets create the perfect soundtrack for dancing\, gathering\, and celebrating together throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nTeachers and school leaders are specially invited to join OMCA’s Annual Fall Teacher Night for an evening of connecting with fellow educators\, discovering museum resources\, and exploring the galleries—including an introduction to the Gallery of California History and themes from the newly opened BeHere/1942 exhibition. All guests are also welcome to visit ScholarMatch in the Garden to learn about free college access programs supporting first-generation students while enjoying games\, prizes\, and opportunities to connect. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n4:30–7 pm Fall Teacher Night Check-In and Lounge | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with ScholarMatch | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–6:30 pm Live Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Kiyomi | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac | 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 turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, 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\nCal Raijin Taiko\n\n\n\nKiyomi\n\n\n\nDailo Mac\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 Cal Raijin Taiko\n \n Founded in 2005\, Cal Raijin Taiko is Berkeley’s premier Japanese drumming performance ensemble. With a repertoire consisting entirely of original compositions\, Cal Raijin Taiko performs to spread the knowledge\, love\, and passion of taiko to both the campus and the surrounding communities. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Kiyomi\n \n Kiyomi is an independent singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area known for her captivating vocals\, soulful melodies\, and emotionally rich performances. Drawing inspiration from R&B\, neo-soul\, and pop\, she creates music that encourages authenticity\, healing\, and human connection.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Dailo Mac\n \n DJ Dailo Mac (she/her) is a seasoned open-format DJ with over 20 years of experience energizing dance floors and curating unforgettable vibes. Known for her genre-blending style and community-centered approach\, she has collaborated with artists like Son of Paper and shared stages with icons such as One Vo1ce. Her work bridges music\, identity\, and celebration—turning every set into a powerful space for connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ScholarMatch\n \n ScholarMatch is a non-profit that offers a free college access program for high school seniors who will be the first in their families to attend college through individualized advising\, scholarships\, and more! \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, 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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kiyomi-cal-raijin-taiko/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.18_Cal-Raijin-Taiko_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260813T200502Z CREATED:20260813T195639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T200502Z UID:10002367-1789909200-1789916400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Alice Street Screening with Malonga Arts Dance and Drums 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 \nOMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Alice Street Screening with Malonga Arts Dance and Drums\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month’s Spotlight Sundays highlights the story and spirit of Oakland as a nexus of community belonging and resilience in the face of rapid gentrification\, themes central to Mildred Howard’s artwork and practice. We will screen the documentary Alice Street\, directed by Spencer Wilkinson\, which narrates how a neighborhood mural on 14th and Alice Street catalyzed a multiracial coalition to rally in protection of cultural arts and livability in Oakland.  \n\n\n\nGroups featured in the film from the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts will open and close the program\, including a drum offering by Bantaba Drum Call to call in ancestors and a performance by Dimensions Dance Theater to root in Black joy and resistance—hearkening back to Howard’s many years spent honing her dance skills with Oakland dance legend Ruth Beckford before immersing in the visual arts. Hosted by Oakland Chinatown organizer Lailan Sandra Huen\, this day will delve into the intimate layers of anti-displacement work ranging from ensuring cultural continuance to sustaining the places that house personal\, collective\, and ancestral memory. Please join us to experience and reflect on the power of multicultural community engagement.   \n\n\n\nLanguage access: The film will screen in English with Chinese subtitles.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL TICKETs AVAILABLE 8/28\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETs AVAILABLE 8/26\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Spotlight Sundays is a part of our exhibition programming for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory\, on view through October 18\, 2026. \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\nBios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Spencer Wilkinson\n \n Spencer Wilkinson is an award-winning documentary filmmaker\, educator\, impact producer\, and founder of Endangered Ideas\, an Oakland-based production company. His documentaries explore culture\, identity\, and social change\, paired with community impact campaigns that inspire civic engagement. Before filmmaking\, he spent a decade working with systems-impacted youth. His films include Alice Street\, ONE VOICE: The Story of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir\, Oakland Boogaloo (co-produced with KQED and recipient of a Regional Emmy Award)\, AscenDance\, and Solomon Hill. His work has screened internationally\, aired on PBS\, and reached thousands through educational and community partnerships. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Lailan Sandra Huen\n \n Lailan Sandra Huen is a 5th-generation Oaklander whose family sought refuge in Oakland Chinatown after the 1906 earthquake. She was part of the Oakland Chinatown Coalition\, having led campaigns to secure Community Benefits Agreements in new developments and working for equitable development.  She authored the “Our Neighborhoods” report for the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development\, which documents best practices to protect our cultural districts. Lailan is a doctoral student in East-West Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies with a focus in belonging and racial healing. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Bantaba Drum Call\n \n Bantaba Drum Call harnesses the healing power of drums and community. Led by master drummer and culture keeper Baba Mosheh Milon\, Sr.\, Bantaba offers year-round community workshops that explore mindfulness\, movement\, and various drum and percussion styles. With a name drawn from the Mandingo term describing a “community circle and gathering place for important events\,” Bantaba roots its practice in therapeutic and cultural enrichment.   \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Dimensions Dance Theater\n \n Founded in Oakland in 1972\, Dimensions Dance Theater (DDT) creates\, performs\, heals\, and teaches dance reflecting the lives and historical experiences of African Americans and people throughout the African Diaspora. Under co-founder and Artistic Director Deborah Vaughan\, DDT is one of the oldest contemporary dance companies in the US\, widely recognized for its repertoire of traditional African\, jazz\, and modern dance idioms and its Rites of Passage program for youth. \nBased at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts in downtown Oakland\, DDT is a leading member of the Malonga Arts Collective and presents an annual home season in October. \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/spotlight-sundays-alice-street-screening-with-malonga-arts-dance-and-drums/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/preference-for-SM-asset-_-Esailama-photo-by-Ayse-Gursoz-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260812T224729Z CREATED:20260812T224426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T224729Z UID:10002362-1790355600-1790370000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Los Tranquilos DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Los Tranquilos\, Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild\, Caja Mágica’s All-Vinyl DJ Set\, Bike with East Bay Community Tabling\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into an evening of nostalgic rhythms\, movement\, and community connection this Friday Night at OMCA. The Garden Stage comes alive with Los Tranquilos\, a California trio blending the romantic soul\, psychedelia\, and classic grooves of 1960s and ’70s Latin America. With soulful melodies\, rock influences\, and timeless rhythms\, their performance celebrates the rich musical traditions that continue to inspire generations. \n\n\n\nThe celebration continues in the Amphitheater with Caja Mágica’s all-vinyl DJ set\, featuring a vibrant selection of Latin American records from the ’60s and ’70s across a range of genres. Guests can also get into the groove with community activist and dancer Soulchild during an introductory disco dance lesson\, inviting participants to learn classic moves\, embrace self-expression\, and enjoy the joy of dancing together. \n\n\n\nVisitors can connect with Bike East Bay in the Garden to learn about efforts to create safer\, more accessible streets throughout the East Bay. Explore their advocacy work\, discover free bike education classes and community events\, and join in a creative “Draw a Bike From Memory” activity for all ages. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with Bike East Bay | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Los Tranquilos | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Vinyl DJ Set with Caja Mágica | 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 turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, 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\nLos Tranquilos\n\n\n\nCaja Mágica\n\n\n\nSouldchild\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 Los Tranquilos\n \n Los Tranquilos are a group based out of Nipomo\, California. The band lineup features brother duo Manny and JJ Martinez\, as well as longtime friend Cameron Porter. Established in the summer of 2022\, Los Tranquilos have been working to create universal yet historical grooves with sounds heavily inspired by 60’s/70’s romanticas/soul\, psychedelia from México and all of Latin America. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Caja Mágica\n \n Caja Mágica is a dance party run by DJ duo Elisse Locomotion (Ecatepec\, México) and José Trujillo (Wilmington\, CA) and was founded in Oakland in 2018. They host a monthly residency at Kilowatt Bar where they passionately share their love for music with the community while also preserving their rich cultural heritage. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Bike East Bay\n \n Bike East Bay mobilizes by bike to build thriving communities that are joyful\, safe\, and inclusive. They are building a movement for safe streets and connected\, thriving communities where people come first\, not cars. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, 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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-los-tranquilos/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.25_Los-Tranquilos_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001078-1791118800-1791122400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2026-10-04/ 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:20261101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001079-1793538000-1793541600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2026-11-01/ 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:20261206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001080-1796562000-1796565600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2026-12-06/ 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:20270103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270103T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001081-1798981200-1798984800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-01-03/ 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:20270207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270207T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001082-1802005200-1802008800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-02-07/ 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:20270307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270307T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001083-1804424400-1804428000@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-03-07/ 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:20270404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001084-1806843600-1806847200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-04-04/ 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:20270502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270502T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001085-1809262800-1809266400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-05-02/ 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:20270606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270606T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001086-1812286800-1812290400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-06-06/ 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:20270704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270704T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001087-1814706000-1814709600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-07-04/ 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:20270801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270801T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001088-1817125200-1817128800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-08-01/ 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:20270905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270905T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001089-1820149200-1820152800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-09-05/ 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:20271003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271003T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001090-1822568400-1822572000@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-10-03/ 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:20271107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271107T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001091-1825592400-1825596000@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-11-07/ 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:20271205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271205T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001092-1828011600-1828015200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2027-12-05/ 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:20280102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20280102T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001093-1830430800-1830434400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2028-01-02/ 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:20280206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20280206T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001094-1833454800-1833458400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2028-02-06/ 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:20280305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20280305T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001095-1835874000-1835877600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2028-03-05/ 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:20280402T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20280402T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001096-1838293200-1838296800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\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-6/2028-04-02/ 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 END:VCALENDAR