June 29 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us as comedian W. Kamau Bell and filmmaker Ryan Coogler take to the OMCA Garden stage to explore the intersection of Oakland arts and culture with movements for social justice. The program will be followed by a celebratory reception featuring local live music and complimentary light bites, beer, and wine. Wear your festive attire for an extraordinary evening under the stars at OMCA!
Get Tickets
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.
Ticket sales are closed for this event.
Learn about our accessibility options.
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.
About the Speakers
W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian, director, and host of the Emmy nominated docu-series United Shades of America.
Ryan Coogler is an Oscar nominated screenwriter, director, and producer who’s most notably known for his work with Marvel’s Black Panther and its sequel, as well as, Fruitvale Station.
Sponsors
Thank you to our early sponsors!
Presenting
Quinn Delaney and Wayne Jordan
Lauren and Mike Rosenbaum
Simpson Family
Premiere
Anonymous
Contributing
Sean Shih K. Chang
Abbey Banks and Tim Cull
Katherine and Lance Gyorfi
Kaiser Permanente
Georgia Cassel and Peter Pervere
Beth Sawi
Christine Wente and Roland von Metzsch
Supporting
Eileen Ash & Frank Arthur
Wayee Chu and Ethan Beard
Cahill Contractors LLC
Karen S. Frank and Ken Callander
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Katherine Herrick Drake
Karen and David Eichler
Andrea Alfano and Charles Freiberg
Gallagher
Warren Breslau and Frances Hellman
Shannon Jackson
Dena Watson-Lamprey and Wayne Lamprey
F. Noel Perry
Eric Sullivan and Teri Steele
Dorine Holsey Streeter and Jon B. Streeter
Kara Kelly and Rahsaan Thompson
Townsend Public Affairs
Sheryl and Robert Wong
Beverage Sponsors
Wente Vineyards
St. George Spirits
Lagunitas Brewing Co.
