Friday Nights at OMCA with Los Tranquilos
Live 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
September 25 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Step 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.
The 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.
Visitors 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.
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:
5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with Bike East Bay | Garden
5:30–6:30 pm Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild | Amphitheater
5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries
6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Los Tranquilos | Garden Stage
6:45–8:45 pm Vinyl DJ Set with Caja Mágica | Amphitheater
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About Friday Nights:
The 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.
Fuel 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.
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
Off the Grid Food Truck Lineup
Performer BIOS
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.
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.
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.
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.
