BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152928 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001951-1777122000-1777129200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-04-25/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152928 CREATED:20260310T180837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T204753Z UID:10002287-1777050000-1777064400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with CO-LLAB Choir DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by CO-LLAB Choir\, Hip Hop Dance Lesson with Samara Atkins\, DJ Set by AMAL\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate an evening of powerful vocals\, dynamic movement\, and genre-spanning sounds this Friday Nights at OMCA. The Garden Stage will be transformed as CO-LLAB Choir presents an uplifting set of contemporary music and original compositions performed with a live band. Featuring standout soloists alongside the full ensemble\, the Oakland-based choir brings rich harmonies and collaborative spirit to every song. \n\n\n\nOver in the Amphitheater\, a Hip-Hop dance lesson with Samara Atkins offers an engaging\, all-levels experience rooted in accessible\, dynamic movement. From warm-up to choreography\, the class creates space for dancers of all ages and abilities to move with confidence and joy. \n\n\n\nRounding out the night\, AMAL curates a genre-spanning music set—from funk and house to R&B\, disco\, global grooves\, and future beats—blending styles seamlessly to keep the energy flowing across the dance floor. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Hip-Hop Dance Lesson with Samara Atkins | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by CO-LLAB Choir | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by AMAL | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel 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. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCO-LLAB Choir\n\n\n\nSamara Atkins\n\n\n\nAMAL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About CO-LLAB Choir\n \n CO-LLAB Choir is an Oakland-based contemporary vocal ensemble for adults working with vocal artists and singer-songwriters to bring their music to life in a vocal ensemble setting. The ensemble co-arranges and co-writes music together as well as collaborates with professional artists on studio recordings and performances. The choir has performed at venues and festivals such as Super Bowl 60\, Outside Lands\, the Oakland Coliseum\, the Fox Theater\, SFJazz\, Shoreline Amphitheatre\, Yoshi’s\, Bandcamp Oakland\, Empire Records\, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival\, MOAD\, Berkeley Rep\, the Academy of Sciences\, the Empress Theatre in Vallejo\, the Paramount\, and the Vermont in LA. The CO-LLAB Choir is currently touring\, recording\, and performing with the artist LaRussell and works regularly with Empire Records on studio recordings. CO-LLAB Choir is directed and founded by longtime Oakland music educator and artist\, Cava Menzies. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Samara Atkins\n \n Oakland-born Samara Atkins uses Hip-Hop and street dance as an arts practice to both connect with the world and as a vehicle to cope\, celebrate\, heal\, and express joy. Samara is a co-founder and co-director of the all-female dance company Mix’d Ingrdnts\, is a member of the GRAMMY-Award winning music group Alphabet Rockers\, and is a seasoned teaching artist at Destiny Arts Center. Samara brings a beautifully hype and fun energy to her dance style that invites and encourages people of all ages to get up and be moved. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About AMAL\n \n AMAL is a DJ\, music curator\, and event producer based out of Oakland\, California. With music at the center of her work and creations\, Amal’s multifaceted sound\, inspired by her Egyptian and Bay Area roots\, holds no genre boundary. From R&B to future beats\, soul to world\, house to hip-hop\, and everything in between – Amal’s work holds a common thread of building feeling\, connection\, and community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-co-llab-choir/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.24.26_CO-LLAB-CHOIR_1-e1773100981123.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152928 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001950-1776517200-1776524400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-04-18/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152928 CREATED:20260310T180848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T232454Z UID:10002286-1776445200-1776459600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by The Philharmonik\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Music Set by DJ Hauna Bauna\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis evening\, Friday Nights at OMCA is bringing you and your crew soulful grooves\, infectious rhythms\, and playful creativity. The Philharmonik sets the tone on the Garden Stage with a passionate blend of R&B\, funk\, soul\, and Hip-Hop\, energizing the crowd and inspiring dancing and singing for all ages. Over in the Amphitheater\, DJ Hauna Bauna adds to the vibrations with a high-energy\, genre-spanning set—from Hip-Hop and Afro beats to house\, Jersey club\, Nola bounce\, and R&B—creating a rhythm-driven journey that moves everyone. \n\n\n\nA crowd favorite\, Sketchboard Co.\, is back in the galleries with uninstructed live figure drawing. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–7 pm Live Music by The Philharmonik | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Hauna Bauna | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel 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. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Philharmonik\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\nDJ Hauna Bauna\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About The Philharmonik\n \n Christian Gates\, known professionally as The Philharmonik\, is an American vocalist\, multi-instrumentalist\, lyricist\, music producer\, and genre defining artist. From NPR’s Tiny Desk to The Bluenote Jazz Clubs in NYC and Tokyo to Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland\, his live shows have moved and inspired audiences around the world. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Hauna Bauna\n \n DJ Hauna Bauna is from San Jose\, CA\, and has been DJing for three years. She’s a lover of music and loves to dance. Her sets consist of Hip-Hop\, Afrobeats\, house\, Jersey club\, Nola bounce\, and R&B. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-philharmonik/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.17_The-Philharmonik_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152928 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001949-1775912400-1775919600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-04-11/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152928 CREATED:20260310T180901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171854Z UID:10002285-1775840400-1775854800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by SambaDá\, Baile Funk Dance Lesson w/ Weslie Guimarães\, DJ Set by murcutian\, OMCA Members’ Lounge\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into your weekend with Brazilian-inspired music\, dance\, and joyful connection at Friday Nights at OMCA. On the Garden Stage\, SambaDá delivers a joy-filled set rooted in electric Brazilian rhythms with a funky American twist. Blending samba\, funk\, soul\, and global grooves\, their infectious live performance brings radiant energy and irresistible beats that keep the crowd moving. \n\n\n\nIn the Amphitheater\, a Baile Funk dance lesson with Weslei Guimarães spotlights the dynamic style born in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. This all-levels class introduces signature steps and expressive movements that celebrate the culture\, creativity\, and community of Brazil’s Funk Carioca tradition. \n\n\n\nKeeping the dance floor lively\, murcutian spins a fun\, family-friendly DJ set of Latine favorites\, ’70s classics\, Y2K hits\, Hip-Hop\, and R&B—timeless\, flavorful sounds designed to get everyone moving. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Baile Funk Dance Lesson w/ Weslei Guimarães | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by SambaDá  | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by murcutian | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n*Due to expected rain\, our Member Lounge originally scheduled for April 10 has been postponed. We look forward to welcoming you soon and are planning to reschedule for a Friday in May—stay tuned for updates! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel 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. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSambaDá\n\n\n\nWeslei Guimarães\n\n\n\nmurcutian\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About SambaDá\n \n For over 25 years\, SambaDá has built a vibrant musical bridge between traditional and contemporary Brazilian sounds and modern global influences. Led by Brazilian natives\, Papiba Godinho and Dandha Da Hora\, the group’s powerhouse ensemble delivers a joyous blend of Afro-samba-Reggae-funk that keeps feet dancing and hearts open. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About murcutian\n \n murcutian is a Bay Area selector and founder of Her DJ Club\, and a proud child of Salvadoran immigrants whose earliest memories are rooted in the rhythms and sounds of home. A self-taught DJ\, she brings an eclectic flavor to any space and has rocked crowds at the California Academy of Sciences\, The Exploratorium\, Hello Stranger\, and\, most recently\, KQED. She brings people together through sound\, with an energy and skill that has captivated audiences across the Bay and beyond. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Weslei Guimarães\n \n Weslei Guimarães is a director\, instructor\, and performer native to Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil. Weslei specializes in several Brazilian ballroom dances\, including Forro\, Samba de Gafieira\, Bolero (National Champion\, 2016)\, and other Río-style dances such as Samba no Pé and Brazilian funk. He has performed on many stages across continents\, and recently founded his own dance school\, Sou Samba Studios (2023)\, in Berkeley\, CA\, where he teaches weekly classes dedicated to preserving the Brazilian arts. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-sambada-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.10.26_SambaDa_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001948-1775307600-1775314800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-04-04/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20260310T180918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233129Z UID:10002284-1775235600-1775250000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Dance Ribbon Making\, Music Set by DJ Kream\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA kicks off the 2026 season with the vibrant and joyful rhythms of the Caribbean as Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia take the Garden Stage. Blending timba\, salsa\, son\, and tropical fusion\, their high-energy set will have you dancing and celebrating all night long. The party continues with Oakland’s own DJ Kream\, spinning soulful\, rhythm-forward beats rooted in deep house\, funk\, and feel-good grooves to keep the dance floor moving. \n\n\n\nFamilies can gather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, featuring a reading of Celia Cruz\, Queen of Salsa\, an inspiring tribute to the Queen of Salsa. Plus\, get hands-on and make your own colorful dance ribbon in a festive art activity celebrating movement and spring.  \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Dance Ribbon Making | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–7:15 pm Live Music by Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Kream | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel 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. \n\n\n\nOMCA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYeny Valdés & TeamBahia\n\n\n\nDJ Kream\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Yeny Valdes & TeamBahia\n \n Yeny Valdés is a renowned Cuban singer with five Latin Grammy nominations and was the lead vocalist of Los Van Van—one of Cuba’s most iconic bands—for 16 years. Now based in the Bay Area\, she leads as the principal singer of TeamBahia\, a powerful orchestra directed by her husband\, musician\, percussionist\, and vocalist Erick Barberia. Together\, they fuse Cuba’s rich musical heritage with a modern\, vibrant sound that lights up the stage with soul and tropical flavor.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Kream\n \n Hailing from Oakland\, DJ Kream is a community organizer\, creative\, and event producer known for her genre-bending DJ style. In 2016\, as part of her DJ debut\, Kream co-founded the Oakland-based entertainment company Oakhella\, curating tunes at the inaugural festival. Since then\, Oakhella has grown from a music festival to full-scale entertainment company marketing\, curating\, and producing events for clients like Black Joy Parade\, REI\, Goldenvoice\, Oakland Museum of California\, The Battery Club (SF)\, The Life is Living Festival\, and many more. \nDJ Kream has gone on to curate the vibes at music festivals\, nightclubs\, weddings\, day parties\, brunches\, drag shows\, corporate events\, and spaces coast to coast\, from Portland and NYC to Mexico City. DJ Kream’s resume includes sharing marquees with legends old and new like Black Coffee\, Moodymann\, Joe Kay\, TxC\, Kevin Saunderson\, Carl Cox\, Channel Tres\, Coco & Breezy\, Cypress Hill\, 112\, Next\, Sango\, and Durand Bernarr. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n San Francisco’s current Drag Laureate\, Per Sia\, is a first-generation Trans Mexican-American drag artist raised in South Central Los Angeles\, with drag roots in San Francisco’s Mission District. Her multidisciplinary practice spans performance\, curation\, television\, and storytelling\, presented in spaces ranging from local bars to major museums\, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Oakland Museum of California. A graduate of the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, she is a co-founder of Drag Story Hour and an educator with Children’s After School Arts\, with work featured on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-yeny-valdes-teambahia-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.3_Yeny-Valdes-TeamBahia_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001947-1774702800-1774710000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-03-28/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001946-1774098000-1774105200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001945-1773493200-1773500400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-03-14/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20260212T230823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T224044Z UID:10002282-1773489600-1773493200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Women’s History Month Artwalk with Avril Angevine DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Women’s History Month Artwalk with Avril Angevine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a woman-focused walk-through of the Gallery of California Art. Take a deep dive into the background of some of California’s best—and least—known women artists\, including Hung Liu\, Sonia Gechtoff\, Viola Frey\, Margaret Peterson\, Ann Weber\, Carmen Lomas Garza. Delight in their works and hear stories about their lives\, practices\, and challenges with Gallery Chats facilitator Avril Angevine.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that tour spots are limited. A sign up sheet will be available at the Ticketing Desk when checking in so get here early to grab your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nAvril Angevine is an OMCA Gallery Chats Facilitator and a lifelong art aficionado with a particular interest in modern\, contemporary\, and California art. She speaks on art subjects at various locations in the Bay Area\, including the OLLI programs at Santa Clara University\, Dominican College\, San Francisco State\, and the Fromm Institute. Avril has a BA in English and an MA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and has taught English and Humanities at local colleges. She is also a museum guide at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, and the Oakland Museum of California. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-tours-womens-history-month-artwalk-with-avril-angevine/ LOCATION:OMCA Gallery of California Art\, 1000 Oak St\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2021_OMCA_Gallery-of-California-Art_Hung-Liu_Photo-Cedit_-Leopoldo-Macaya_6U4A1563-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001944-1772888400-1772895600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20260428T215938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T215940Z UID:10002210-1772362800-1772384400@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, Natural Sciences\, and any Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are free. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the Mid-Level Ticketing Desk on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n Join us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. \n\n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk\n\n \n Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture. \n\n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Spring Teacher Night\n\n \n Calling all teachers! After everything you’ve given this year\, let us celebrate you. Join us for OMCA’s Spring Teacher Night to explore the galleries\, enjoy live music\, great food\, and good company. \n\n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Friday Nights at OMCA with Elujay\n\n \n This Friday Night at OMCA\, Elujay ignites the Garden Stage with his live band\, delivering a genre-blending sound that weaves together alternative R&B\, jazz\, soul\, house\, and dream pop. Known for his honey-toned vocals and introspective songwriting\, his performance promises a rich\, immersive musical experience rooted in Oakland and resonating far beyond. Keeping the energy flowing\, DJ Harmonyy brings an electrifying set filled with feel-good tracks and infectious rhythms.  \n\n \n \n Learn More \n \n \n\n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-14/ CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-01-29-OMCA-ThursDates-Formally-Thursday-After-Hours-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF3594-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001943-1772283600-1772290800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-02-28/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20251212T230352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T231449Z UID:10002240-1772272800-1772377200@museumca.org SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the 67th Annual Clearance Weekend! Catch the biggest discounts on these final days of the White Elephant Sale. Markdowns all day. Admission is free—no advanced tickets are required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTFree shuttles from Fruitvale BART station are available: On Clearance Weekend\, shoppers can take a shuttle to and from BART instead of searching for parking\, which is limited. \n\n\n\nChildren of all ages are welcome at the free Clearance Weekend. We ask that small children be supervised at all times. (We cannot accommodate strollers in the warehouse.)  \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons:  \n\n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nShopping carts\, strollers\, and backpacks must be checked in.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event. Only credit/debit cards or Apple Pay will be accepted.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final. No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-sale-clearance-weekend/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_WES_Shoppers_PC_ChristineCCueto_DSF7480-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001942-1771678800-1771686000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-02-21/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20251219T224848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T234049Z UID:10002228-1771671600-1771689600@museumca.org SUMMARY:25th Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Horse DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallop into the Year of the Horse this February as we mark the 25th anniversary of OMCA’s Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Guests can expect a full day of vibrant performances\, family-friendly storytelling\, hands-on activities\, delicious food from local AAPI chefs\, and opportunities to support AAPI artisans\, all while basking in community connection.   \n\n\n\nAs we come together to uplift AAPI communities across the Bay Area\, the Museum is excited to welcome Oakland’s one-and-only seiji oda to the Garden Stage. Their signature ambient and mindful lofi-hyphy sound will fill the garden alongside several other performances spanning Korean\, Pilipino\, Vietnamese\, and Chinese traditions. From wishing trees and zodiac quests to K-pop dance lessons and Gallery Chats\, this milestone celebration invites visitors of all ages to connect\, reflect\, and welcome the Year of the Horse together.  \n\n\n\nFestival access starts at 11 am; activities and performances start at 12 pm. Parking is available in OMCA’s Oak Street Garage for a day rate of $10; Limited street parking is available around the museum. 7. ASL Interpretation for OMCA Garden stage will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nmember TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nAll complimentary advance reservations for members are sold out. A limited number of free member tickets will be available onsite on the day of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPERFORMANCES\n\n\n\nGARDEN STAGE * \n\n\n\n12–12:20 pm Opening Celebration: Usher in the New Year and chase evil spirits away with a lucky lion dance by LionDanceME. \n\n\n\n12:45–1:30 pm Nanta\, Samgomu\, and Pan-Gut Performances: Experience the rhythms and dynamic movements of Hansamo’s Nanta\, Pungmul & Dance Teams.  \n\n\n\n1:35–2:05 pm  Music & Meditation with seiji oda: Drop into this Bay-Area-grown blend of mindfulness and lofi-hyphy beats paired with optional movement and breathing exercises for all levels. \n\n\n\n2:35–3:20 pm Kulintang Music and Filipino Dance Performances with KULARTS: Enjoy contemporary kulintang music by Kulintang Dialog\, Pilipino folk dances by AGOS Youth Program\, and diasporic Pilipino dances by Alleluia Panis Dance Theater. \n\n\n\n3:30–4 pm  Closing Celebration: Energetic performance by UC Berkeley’s Vietnamese Student Association Lion and Dragon Dance Team for good luck and prosperity in the New Year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTORYTIME\n\n\n\nLECTURE HALL\, LOWER LEVEL ** \n\n\n\n1-2 pm  Enjoy a reading of Anzu the Great Kaiju with author Benson Shum and learn how he makes and illustrates books! \n\n\n\n2:30-3:30 pm  Join Oakland Public Library for a Lunar New Year family storytime with songs\, movement\, and fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACTIVITIES \n\n\n\nMID LEVEL TERRACE\, MID LEVEL \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm  Shop and enjoy local artisanal goods and sweet treats by Sunnie Creative\, A Jar of Pickles\, JIĀ HOME CO.\, Oakland Fortune\, Alice St. Bakery Cafe\, Fabula Tea\, and Little Moon Bakehouse. \n\n\n\nGARDEN\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12–4:00 pm  Create a horse puppet and decorate a red envelope. \n\n\n\nKORET PLAZA\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12–4:00 pm  Write a new year wish for your community and add it to our collective Year of the Horse wishing tree! \n\n\n\n12:30–3:30 pm Oakland Chinatown’s very own Town Print Shop pops up at OMCA today. Experience live screen printing and grab a limited edition Year of the Horse print to commemorate the Museum’s 25th Anniversary Lunar New Year celebration (while supplies last). \n\n\n\nAMPHITHEATER\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12:30–1:30 pm and 2:30–3:30 pm  Get ready to dance and learn official K-Pop choreography for two different songs with dance instructor Alice Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGALLERY ACTIVITIES\n\n\n\nGARDEN AND KORET PLAZA\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12–4:00 pm  Pick up a self-guided Lunar New Year Zodiac Animal Quest activity sheet and search for zodiac animals in our galleries.  \n\n\n\nALL GALLERIES\, LOWER\, MID\, UPPER LEVELS \n\n\n\n1–3:00 pm  Gallery Chats at OMCA takes an informal approach to the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. Visitors are invited 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOOD AND BEVERAGES\n\n\n\nFOOD VENDORS\, UPPER LEVEL\, OAK STREET PLAZA \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm  Enjoy a delectable variety of food offerings from Bay Area AAPI chefs\, including D’Grobak\, Pintoh Thai\, House of Phin\, and Pho Vy Vietnamese Cuisine. \n\n\n\nTOWN FARE CAFE\, MID LEVEL \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm  Enjoy cuisine and beverages that pay tribute to Chef Michele’s Southern roots and Oakland upbringing while bringing together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*If raining\, performances will move to the James Moore Theater\, Lower Level. \n\n\n\n**Limited seating. Doors open 15 minutes before each storytime. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the performers and partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LionDanceME\n \n As seen on America’s Got Talent\, this is LionDanceME\, fresh off of a world lion dance championship in Malaysia! They made history by having the first female in the world to win the Western Lion King title\, and continue to keep the cultural art of dragon and lion dance alive through youth programs at over 30 different schools in San Francisco. You can check out their showcase every Saturday at 4pm in the heart of Chinatown on Grant Avenue! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hansamo \n \n Hansamo is a non-profit organization of Korean-American students and parents in the Bay Area committed to promoting the beauty of the Korean language and Korean culture. Through performances and volunteer efforts that share these traditions\, Hansamo contributes to the enrichment of the community’s cultural diversity and awareness. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n KULARTS\n \n Founded in 1985\, KULARTS is the main presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipino Arts in the United States. The mission of KULARTS is to inform and expand the understanding of American Pilipino culture through works that address contemporary issues in the community. KULARTS objectives are to nurture the artistic development of Pilipino American artists\, and preserve the spirit and integrity of ancient Pilipino art forms through research\, education\, and documentation. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n seiji oda\n \n seiji oda is a Japanese-American rapper and producer from Oakland. His signature sound “lofi-hyphy” combines ambient soundscapes with his Bay Area hyphy roots. This juxtaposition represents seiji’s unorthodox approach to creating music that feels both familiar and futuristic. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cal VSA Lion and Dragon Dance Team\n \n Cal VSA Lion Dance\, founded in 2012 through the Vietnamese Student Association’s Culture Show\, is UC Berkeley’s one and only student-run lion dance team. Earnestly serving the local Bay Area community for the past 11 years\, they’ve developed a tight-knit team of students and alumni connected by culture\, passion\, and comradery.  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Benson Shum\n \n Benson Shum is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. Among his many books for young readers is Anzu the Great Kaiju\, an ABA Kid’s Indie Next Pick and awarded for Outstanding Achievement in Social Emotional Literature by the Children’s Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC). Aside from writing and illustrating\, Benson is also a Disney Animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios\, where he has worked on such films as Frozen 1 and 2\, Big Hero 6\, Moana\, Encanto\, and Zootopia 1 and 2. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oakland Public Library\n \n With its Main Library on 14th Street and seventeen branch libraries around the Town\, the Oakland Public Library empowers all people to explore\, connect\, and grow. Their services include the Second Start Adult Literacy Program\, a Tool Lending Library\, the African-American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO)\, and the Oakland History Center located on the 2nd Floor of the Main Library. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Alice Park\n \n Alice Park has been teaching her interpretation of official K-Pop choreography since 2022 at various Bay Area dance studios\, including City Dance\, In the Groove Studios\, and Enjoy Dance Studio.  She is a member of the K-Pop project group Groobeu (Groo브)\, a K-Pop dance cover group that releases K-Pop covers filmed in public and performs at various live events. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Town Print Shop\n \n Town Print is an Oakland-based and AAPI-owned print shop serving the community since 2009\, specializing in screen printing\, digital printing\, and embroidery on a wide range of apparel and textiles. Town Print proudly partners with artists\, businesses\, schools\, and organizations to bring their brands and creative ideas to life. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Lunar New Year is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/25th-annual-lunar-new-year-at-omca-year-of-the-horse/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6U4A9517-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001941-1771074000-1771081200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-02-14/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001940-1770469200-1770476400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-02-07/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250908T200416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T200417Z UID:10002209-1769943600-1769965200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-13/2026-02-01/ CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001939-1769864400-1769871600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-01-31/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T235959 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20251212T230040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T001653Z UID:10002241-1769644800-1771718399@museumca.org SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Open Warehouse Days DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 10 am–2 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the 67th Annual White Elephant Sale’s Open Warehouse Days! Join us for this beloved Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California.  \n\n\n\nBrowse without the crowds on select days between January 29 and February 21\, between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $7 per day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Warehouse Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 29–Sunday\, February 1Wednesday\, February 4–Saturday\, February 7Wednesday\, February 11- Saturday. February 14Monday (Presidents Day)\, February 16Thursday\, February 19–Saturday\, February 21 \n\n\n\nShoppers with reservations will be admitted first. Walk-ins will be allowed to pay at the door as space permits\, starting at 11 am each day.  \n\n\n\nTickets are available online at whiteelephantsale.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay-at-the-door entry permitted after 11 am on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, on each Open Warehouse Day walk-in shoppers who have not pre-purchased tickets will be admitted inside starting at 11 am with the purchase of a $7 admission ticket.  \n\n\n\nFree admission for teachers: Current California pre-k to 12 teachers will be given free admission starting at 11 am.  A photo ID and proof of current status of employment will be required at entry. \n\n\n\nFree shopping hours available after 1 pm on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, shoppers will be welcome to enter the warehouse on Open Warehouse Days at no charge to shop until we close at 2 pm. \n\n\n\nFree shuttles from Fruitvale BART station: On all weekend Sale days\, and on Monday\, February 16 (Presidents’ Day)\, shoppers can take a shuttle to and from BART instead of searching for parking\, which is limited.\n\n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions:  \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed. \n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be made by credit/debit card or Apple Pay.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-sale-open-warehouse-days/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_WES_Shoppers_PC_ChristineCCueto_DSF7447-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20251212T230044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T230429Z UID:10002239-1769335200-1769353200@museumca.org SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, the White Elephant Sale is the largest rummage sale in Northern California and the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). The sale returns for the 2026 season\, starting with its Preview Sale on January 25\, 10 am–3 pm\, and running through the beginning of March.  \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online at whiteelephantsale.org. \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions:  \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed. \n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be made by credit/debit card or Apple Pay.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-preview-sale/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_WES_Shoppers_PC_ChristineCCuetoDSCF7419-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001938-1769259600-1769266800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-01-24/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001937-1768654800-1768662000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-01-17/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001936-1768050000-1768057200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-01-10/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20251218T221727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234845Z UID:10002238-1768048200-1768055400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Introductory Basketry Workshop with Jennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk) DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroductory Basketry Workshop with Jennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this introductory workshop\, led by Jennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk) and her apprentice\, Jeannette Innerarity (Ione Band of Miwok)\, attendees will explore basketry materials\, learn foundational techniques\, and be guided through weaving a basket base. All materials will be provided. This intimate workshop emphasizes close instruction\, cultural context\, and an opportunity to learn directly from two experienced weavers. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is a part of our exhibition programming for Good Fire: Tending Native Lands on view at OMCA from November 7\, 2025\, through May 31\, 2026. This workshop is designed for people aged 12 and up; capacity is very limited\, and tickets are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jennifer Bates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk) is a traditional Mewuk basket weaver and cultural consultant with nearly 50 years of experience preserving and teaching Central California Native arts. A founding board member and former long-standing chair of the California Indian Basketweavers Association\, she has represented California’s basketry traditions at institutions such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and curated numerous exhibitions across the state. Jennifer’s work spans cultural education\, arts leadership\, and community advocacy\, and she continues to share her deep knowledge through workshops\, demonstrations\, and public presentations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jeannete Innerarity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeannette Innerarity is Northern Sierra Miwok and a citizen of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians. Jeanette honors those who came before her by actively prioritizing and embodying Miwok knowledges and ways of being\, including basketweaving with her mentor Jennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk)\, learning and implementing Miwok language\, participation in traditional food gathering and preparation as well as crafting traditional Miwok regalia\, game sets and acorn cooking implements.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/introductory-basketry-workshop-with-jennifer-bates-northern-sierra-mewuk/ LOCATION:OMCA Learning Center\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/basket-workshop-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20251211T234647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T215204Z UID:10002236-1768046400-1768050000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Nature Walk with OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science\, Ryder Diaz DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Nature Walk with OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science\, Ryder Diaz\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all nature lovers and the nature-curious! For this month’s installment of Member Tours at OMCA\, come in your walking shoes ready to explore the wonders of Oakland’s natural history. Join us for a special nature walk led by OMCA’s Curator of Natural Science\, Ryder Diaz. \n\n\n\nThe tour will begin at the Mid Level Ticketing Desk and then move through the OMCA Garden to learn more about the habitat in our own backyard. Next\, Diaz will lead the group out of our 12th Street entrance to highlight the natural history of Lake Merritt and its surrounding creeks. While staying within the vicinity of the Museum\, the group will be prompted to notice the various birds and critters along the way! The walk will conclude back at OMCA’s Gallery of California Natural Sciences with a chance to reflect on what visitors saw during the tour. Come join us in the new year for a fun and engaging way to connect with each other and our surroundings! \n\n\n\n*Please note that tour spots are limited and that a small number of binoculars will be available (first come\, first served). In the event of rain\, this program will be rescheduled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ryder Diaz\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRyder Diaz (he/they) is OMCA’s Natural Sciences Curator. They have helped to develop science-related exhibitions at Bay Area museums for the past decade. Ryder brings an interdisciplinary background and approach to his work: He has degrees in Science Communication\, Population Biology\, Metropolitan Studies\, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. Outside of OMCA\, Ryder co-organizes a monthly bird walk for queer and trans people of color\, as well as facilitates an all-volunteer\, creekside habitat-restoration project in the Fruitvale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-tours-nature-walk-with-omcas-curator-of-natural-science-ryder-diaz/ LOCATION:Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/HIRES_5N2A2826-Enhanced-NR_adrian-edit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152929 CREATED:20251212T221420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T214809Z UID:10002237-1768041000-1768044600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Basketry Demonstration & Conversation with Jennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk) DESCRIPTION:First Sundays\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBasketry Demonstration & Conversation with Jennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Mewuk basket weaver Jennifer Bates for a special basketry demonstration and conversation exploring the artistry\, techniques\, and traditions of California Native basketmaking. Jennifer will share her personal practice\, discuss the plants and materials used in traditional basketry\, and walk audiences through key steps of gathering\, cleaning\, splitting\, and preparing materials. Enjoy an up-close look at her artistry\, learn the difference between twined and coiled techniques\, and take part in a lively Q&A. \n\n\n\nAs part of this program\, attendees are also invited to explore OMCA’s new exhibition Good Fire: Tending Native Lands\, which highlights Indigenous knowledge\, cultural burning\, and stewardship practices across California. \n\n\n\nThis program is a part of our exhibition programming for Good Fire: Tending Native Lands on view at OMCA from November 7\, 2025\, through May 31\, 2026. This program is designed for people aged 12 and up; there is limited capacity and tickets are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jennifer Bates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk) is a traditional Mewuk basket weaver and cultural consultant with nearly 50 years of experience preserving and teaching Central California Native arts. A founding board member and former long-standing chair of the California Indian Basketweavers Association\, she has represented California’s basketry traditions at institutions such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and curated numerous exhibitions across the state. Jennifer’s work spans cultural education\, arts leadership\, and community advocacy\, and she continues to share her deep knowledge through workshops\, demonstrations\, and public presentations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland 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 visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/basketry-demonstration-conversation-with-jennifer-bates-northern-sierra-mewuk/ LOCATION:OMCA Lecture Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Workshop,Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Jennifer-Bates_Basket.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR