Name: Gathering in the Garden
Start: 2024-06-01T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-06-01T21:00:00-07:00

Gathering in the Garden with W. Kamau Bell, Rafael Casal, & Favianna Rodriguez | A Fundraiser for Oakland Museum of California

June 1 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sliding scale $50-1000

Join us as comedian W. Kamau Bell and artists Rafael Casal and Favianna Rodriguez take to the OMCA Garden stage to discuss Oakland’s legacy and future as a hub for filmmaking. The program will be followed by a celebratory reception featuring music and complimentary light bites and libations. Show up in your finest for a sensational evening to support the Oakland Museum of California!

Ticket information

Gathering in the Garden is a sliding scale event. With tickets ranging from $50 to $1,000, the party will bring together OMCA’s vibrant community of visitors, members, and donors. All proceeds support OMCA’s exhibitions and programs, serving hundreds of thousands of school groups, families, and community members.

OMCA is currently offering early bird tickets at the $1,000 and $500 levels. Tickets at these levels show your commitment to OMCA and also support our efforts to create an event that welcomes many. Lower-priced tickets will be released on Wednesday, May 8th.

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Accessibility

The 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 [email protected] at least three weeks before the event. Learn about our accessibility options.

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About the Speakers

W. Kamau Bell

W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian, director, and host of the Emmy nominated docu-series United Shades of America.

Rafael Casal

Rafael Casal is a writer, actor, producer, director, and rapper from Berkeley. His breakout film Blindspotting, which he wrote, produced, and starred in, was filmed in Oakland.

Favianna Rodriguez

Favianna Rodriguez is an artist, cultural strategist, and entrepreneur based in Oakland. She is the co-founder and president of The Center for Cultural Power.

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