Thursday After Hours at OMCA with August Lee Stevens

Thursday After Hours at OMCA | Pop-Up Performance: August Lee Stevens and Gallery Chats

Adults 18+

This Thursday, join us at the Gallery of California Natural Sciences for an unforgettable evening featuring intimate performances by August Lee Stevens. This Bay Area-based singer-songwriter will be joined by her talented friends as they perform songs from her critically acclaimed debut EP, Better Places, along with a special preview of her upcoming music. Known for her unique blend of folk, neo-soul, and powerful storytelling, August’s dynamic sound will fill the gallery with both raw emotion and rich melodies. In between performances, you can explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries, enjoy delectable bites and beverages from Town Fare Café, and vibe to music curated by DJ Mark DiVita.

In addition to a dynamic event experience, every Thursday After Hours also offers 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 galleries. Gallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences. 

Gallery Chats and Thursday After Hours programming are included with the price of general Museum admission for guests, and totally free for Museum Members. Town Fare Café will be open to visitors until 8 pm.

The OMCA garage will be open until 9 pm on Thursdays Jan 9—Mar 27.

Program Schedule: 

5—8 pm Bites, Beverages, and music by DJ Mark DiVita  | Town Fare Café

5—8 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions

5:30—7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All OMCA Galleries

5:45—6:15 pm Pop-up Performance: August Lee Stevens | Gallery of California Natural Sciences, Lower Level

6:45—7:15 pm Pop-up Performance: August Lee Stevens | Gallery of California Natural Sciences, Lower Level

About August Lee Stevens:

August Lee Stevens is a Bay Area-based musician and singer-songwriter whose dynamic sound merges the lyrical rawness and simplicity of folk songs with the lush melodies and vocals of neo-soul. Her debut EP, Better Places, came out in March 2024 to critical acclaim. Other recent highlights include performing at TEDx, supporting current Tiny Desk winner Philharmonik, sitting in with Brian Jackson, Martin Luther McCoy and an allstar band in a tribute to Gil Scott Heron at SFJAZZ, and performing as part of the emerging artists supergroup Oakland Rising at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. She is also a recipient of the Local Sirens Residency with Women’s Audio Mission.

A natural storyteller, August uses music to cut to the heart, inviting people to look in on some of her most intimate moments. Her music showcases that there is strength that comes from vulnerability and through the sharing of music she hopes to provide the backdrop to the more delicate moments of life. You can find her latest releases and performances on her website and all social media platforms.

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. 

Sponsor

Major support for Thursday After Hours at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board.