Friday Nights at OMCA with CHIKA DI
Live Music by CHIKA DI and Gallery Chats
October 9 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This Friday Night at OMCA, Colombian-American singer-songwriter CHIKA DI brings her vibrant sound to the Garden Stage with a high-energy bilingual performance. Blending Afro-Latin rhythms, Cumbia pop, electronic influences, and heartfelt storytelling, her joyful set celebrates culture and connection while inviting audiences to dance, sing, and celebrate together.
Due to unforeseen and last minute City of Oakland repairs on 10th St near the Amphitheater, Hustle by the Lake’s dance lesson and showcase and DJ Bloom’s music set will unfortunately be cancelled tonight. You can still enjoy CHIKA DI’s live music set in the Garden, visit Off the Grid food trucks on 10th St, and with a Museum ticket, late night gallery access until 9 pm!
Alongside 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.
Program Schedule:
5:30–6:30 pm Hustle by the Lake Dance Lesson with Marquee & Amanda | CANCELLED
5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries
6:15–7:15 pm Live Music by CHIKA DI | Garden Stage
7–7:10 pm Hustle by the Lake Dance Showcase | CANCELLED
7:10–8:45 pm Open Dance with Hustle by the Lake | CANCELLED
6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by BLOOM | CANCELLED
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About Friday Nights:
Don’t miss the final weeks of Friday Nights at OMCA! As the days get shorter and fall settles in, Oakland’s favorite weekly block party—complete with Off the Grid food trucks—is wrapping up its current season with a bang. Join us for a few more festive fall evenings of music, community, food, and fun before Friday Nights takes a seasonal pause.
OMCA will continue to welcome visitors during regular Museum hours, with plenty to explore—including our latest special exhibition, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on Japanese Incarceration, and featured experiences like OMCA’s 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration. Visit museumca.org for Museum hours, exhibitions, and program details.
OMCA 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. Please view our Garden Guidelines and Dog Policy.
Accessibility
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. Learn more about our accessibility options.
Performers
Off the Grid Food Truck Lineup
Performer BIOS
CHIKA DI is a Colombian-American singer-songwriter whose vibrant sound blends Afro-Latin rhythms, Cumbia pop, and electronic influences with heartfelt storytelling. She has shared the stage with acclaimed Latin artists and has earned recognition through national campaigns, television sync placements, and performances at festivals across the United States. Through every performance, CHIKA DI celebrates culture, connection, and the power of music to bring communities together.
Sponsors
Friday 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.
