• Viernes Nights at OMCA with Non Stop Bhangra

    Campus OMCA

    Viernes Nights at OMCA is ready to get into the rhythm with Non Stop Bhangra (NSB), the Bay Area’s ultimate dance party experience! Kicking off the 2025 Viernes Nights season with high-energy beats, colorful performances, and an immersive cultural celebration, NSB brings the vibrant rhythms of Punjab, India, to life. Dance lessons, live drumming, and DJ sets will keep the energy flowing all night long, making it the perfect release for the whole family to enjoy.

    Gratis
  • Primeros domingos

    Primeros domingos

    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 $.

    Gratis
  • Member Tours: Born of the Bear Dance Tour with Drew Johnson, Curator of Photography & Visual Culture at OMCA

    Gran Sala OMCA 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    Drew Johnson, curator of Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California, will illuminate the powerful communities and stories behind the exhibition’s captivating images. Join Johnson as he shares the collaborations and partnerships that brought Aguilar’s remarkable photographic collection to OMCA, resulting in this impactful display. 

    Gratuito para los socios
  • Celebration of Arts, Culture & Creativity Month Event in Oakland

    Third Level Terrace 1000 Oak St,, Oakland, California, United States

    Everyone is invited to celebrate and advocate for arts, culture, & creativity in our communities of Oakland, the East Bay, and throughout California. Join us for inspiring speakers and performers, and the opportunity to network with the East Bay arts community! 

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  • Viernes Nights at OMCA | Earth Day in the Bay

    Campus OMCA

    This Viernes, celebrate Earth Day in the Bay at OMCA! Join us for an unforgettable day in OMCA’s outdoor garden, filled with performances, games, and hands-on activities that will engage visitors of all ages. This free event, in partnership with Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) teachers and students, celebrates sustainability and environmental themes with arts, sciences, and local culture, all working towards a greener future for the Bay Area. Voices of all ages will be featured, making it an inclusive, fun, and meaningful way to connect with the Earth and each other.

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  • Spotlight Sundays: Celebrating Native Heritage through Photography—A Conversation with Ashley Salaz and Haley Day Rains

    Aula OMCA 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    Join us for this month’s Spotlight Sundays as we dive into the power of photography in honoring and amplifying Native heritage. This thought-provoking panel discussion features two dynamic Native creatives: Oakland-based Coharie and Nahua photographer Ashley Salaz and Mvskoke photographer, scholar, and filmmaker Haley Day Rains. Moderated by Drew Johnson, OMCA Curator of Photography & Visual Culture, the conversation will explore how photography serves as a vital tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, and community connection.This program is part of the exhibition Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California—on view through Junio 2025—and draws on Dugan Aguilar’s legacy of documenting the vibrancy and resilience of Indigenous communities. The discussion will address key themes of representation, reciprocity, and the ways in which photography can be rooted in and shaped by community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage in this meaningful conversation. 

    $1 - $30
  • Viernes por la noche en OMCA Salón especial para socios

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

    Llamamiento a todos los socios Únase a nosotros para un salón especial de miembros en la terraza del 3er nivel, con vistas a nuestro jardín. Mézclese con otros entusiastas de OMCA mientras disfruta de un refrigerio ligero. Además, ¡sortearemos increíbles productos de OMCA!

    Gratuito para los socios