Friday Nights at OMCA with Discos Resaca Collective
Live Music Performance by Discos Resaca Collective, Cumbia Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz, DJ Music Set by Koma-T, and Gallery Chats
June 13 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Nights at OMCA is turning up the energy with a night full of music, movement, and rhythm you won’t want to miss! Get ready to hit the dance floor as Discos Resaca Collective brings their signature Bay Area West Coast Cumbia sound to life. Featuring Mariposas Del Alma’s soulful harmonies and Deuce Eclipse’s legendary rhymes, their high-octane set blends heavy percussion and soaring accordion riffs for an unforgettable live performance.
Kick things off with a Cumbia Dance Lesson led by Mireille Ruiz, who will guide participants through Cumbia’s roots and rhythms. From footwork and connection exercises to leading, following, and partnerwork combinations, this interactive session is perfect for dancers of all levels.
Keep the party going as Koma-T takes over with a genre-blending DJ set rooted in deep percussion and global rhythms. Mixing Afrohouse, Hip-hop, R&B, Amapiano, Funk, Reggaeton, Bhangra, and Disco, their sound is designed to move bodies and elevate the vibe all night long.
Friday Nights at OMCA also offer guests a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike the traditional museum tour, Gallery Chats invites visitors to chat, ask questions, and connect with our OMCA facilitators who combine content knowledge with lived experience to encourage meaningful dialogue and fresh interpretations of our exhibitions.
With something for everyone—dance, music, and creative activities—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Join us at OMCA for an unforgettable evening of culture, creativity, and community.
Program Schedule:
5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket
5:30–6:30 pm Cumbia Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz | Amphitheater
5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries
6:45–8:50 pm DJ Music Set by Koma-T | Amphitheater
7–8:15 pm Live Music by Discos Resaca Collective Ft. Mariposas Del Alma & Deuce Eclipse | OMCA Garden
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About Friday Nights:
Join us for Friday Nights at OMCA, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).
Hungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up, head to the OMCA Garden, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games, engaging museum programs, and a vibrant community atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots.
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.
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 [email protected] at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options.
Performers
Mariposas Del Alma and Deuce Eclipse
Off the Grid Food Truck Lineup
Performer BIOS
The “Discos Resaca Collective” is one of the few Women-fronted Cumbia groups in the US with members hailing from Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Peru, and the US. Many of the members of the collective have contributed heavily to the formation of the Bay Area Cumbia scene, which they have proudly represented at major festivals and venues nationally and internationally.
Mireille Ruiz, born and raised in Mexico City, grew up dancing and listening to Latin music as part of her culture, including Cumbia. She learned her first following techniques dancing with her father in every family fiesta. She has a Mexican folklore, jazz, tap dancing, and gymnastics background, and grew up performing since the age of four. She is also a percussionist, drummer, and Montessori teacher. A Bay Area Bachata, Cumbia, and Salsa dance instructor, Mireille has been teaching, performing, and leading dance teams around the USA since 2010.
Koma-T, a gifted mix master and international open-format DJ, is also a data scientist in tech by day and known for hosting parties in San Francisco and Oakland. She has played at various venues in the Bay including 1015 Folsom, the Midway, El Rio, Mothership, Arcana, and Zanzi.
Sponsors
Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America.
