BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) 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:20260912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260902T155510Z CREATED:20260813T194451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155510Z UID:10002366-1789221600-1789225200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Gallery Walk with Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist\, Alicia Goode DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Gallery Walk with Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist\, Alicia Goode\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Alicia Goode\, Preparator Supervisor and Taxidermist\, as she leads us on a tour of OMCA’s Gallery of California Natural Sciences. The tour will showcase the beautiful and intricate dioramas\, along with other displays and specimens she has helped to design and create for the Museum. This is a unique experience to learn from a professional taxidermist and museum preparator who oversees the maintenance of the permanent natural science exhibits at OMCA. \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\nAlicia Goode is an award-winning wildlife artist and museum professional living in Oakland\, California. She has worked in the Natural History field since 1996 and has had an interest in the earth sciences from the time she was old enough to screw the lid on a jelly jar. Alicia has been working at the Oakland Museum of California since 2010\, where she leads preparation activities in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, as well as OMCA’s California Collections and Research Center. \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-gallery-walk-with-preparator-supervisor-and-taxidermist-alicia-goode/ LOCATION:Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-12.41.51-PM-scaled-e1786651696162.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260909T233929Z CREATED:20260812T223340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T233929Z UID:10002361-1789750800-1789765200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Kiyomi & Cal Raijin Taiko DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko\, Live Music by Kiyomi\, Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac\, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co.\, Annual Fall Teacher Night\, ScholarMatch\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the opening week of BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration this Friday Night at OMCA with an evening of music\, culture\, and community. The Garden Stage features two dynamic performances\, beginning with Cal Raijin Taiko\, whose original compositions blend the tradition of Japanese taiko drumming with contemporary influences. Following\, Bay Area singer-songwriter Kiyomi brings her soulful alternative R&B sound to the stage\, weaving rich harmonies\, live looping\, and heartfelt storytelling into an intimate performance that invites audiences to slow down and connect. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy flowing\, DJ Dailo Mac takes over the Amphitheater with a vibrant\, genre-spanning mix of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, K-pop\, Latin\, House\, EDM\, and global rhythms. Her joyful\, community-centered sets create the perfect soundtrack for dancing\, gathering\, and celebrating together throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nTeachers and school leaders are specially invited to join OMCA’s Annual Fall Teacher Night for an evening of connecting with fellow educators\, discovering museum resources\, and exploring the galleries—including an introduction to the Gallery of California History and themes from the newly opened BeHere/1942 exhibition. Guests can visit ScholarMatch in the Garden to learn about free college access programs supporting first-generation students while enjoying games\, prizes\, and opportunities to connect. With gallery admission\, guests can also join Sketchboard Co. in the Gallery of California Art for live figure drawing sessions. \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 features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n4:30–7 pm Fall Teacher Night Check-In and Lounge | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with ScholarMatch | Garden \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\n6–6:30 pm Live Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Kiyomi | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac | 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 turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \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\nCal Raijin Taiko\n\n\n\nKiyomi\n\n\n\nDailo Mac\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\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 Cal Raijin Taiko\n \n Founded in 2005\, Cal Raijin Taiko is Berkeley’s premier Japanese drumming performance ensemble. With a repertoire consisting entirely of original compositions\, Cal Raijin Taiko performs to spread the knowledge\, love\, and passion of taiko to both the campus and the surrounding communities. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Kiyomi\n \n Kiyomi is an independent singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area known for her captivating vocals\, soulful melodies\, and emotionally rich performances. Drawing inspiration from R&B\, neo-soul\, and pop\, she creates music that encourages authenticity\, healing\, and human connection.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Dailo Mac\n \n DJ Dailo Mac (she/her) is a seasoned open-format DJ with over 20 years of experience energizing dance floors and curating unforgettable vibes. Known for her genre-blending style and community-centered approach\, she has collaborated with artists like Son of Paper and shared stages with icons such as One Vo1ce. Her work bridges music\, identity\, and celebration—turning every set into a powerful space for connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ScholarMatch\n \n ScholarMatch is a non-profit that offers a free college access program for high school seniors who will be the first in their families to attend college through individualized advising\, scholarships\, and more! \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. Their 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 the 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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kiyomi-cal-raijin-taiko/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.18_Cal-Raijin-Taiko_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260828T225548Z CREATED:20260812T224426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T225548Z UID:10002362-1790355600-1790370000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Los Tranquilos DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Los Tranquilos\, Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild\, Caja Mágica’s All-Vinyl DJ Set\, Bike East Bay Community Tabling\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into an evening of nostalgic rhythms\, movement\, and community connection this Friday Night at OMCA. The Garden Stage comes alive with Los Tranquilos\, a California group blending the romantic soul\, psychedelia\, and classic grooves of 1960s and ’70s Latin America. With soulful melodies\, rock influences\, and timeless rhythms\, their performance celebrates the rich musical traditions that continue to inspire generations. \n\n\n\nThe celebration continues in the Amphitheater with Caja Mágica’s all-vinyl DJ set\, featuring a vibrant selection of Latin American records from the ’60s and ’70s across a range of genres. Guests can also get into the groove with community activist and dancer Soulchild during an introductory disco dance lesson\, inviting participants to learn classic moves\, embrace self-expression\, and enjoy the joy of dancing together. \n\n\n\nVisitors can connect with Bike East Bay in the Garden to learn about efforts to create safer\, more accessible streets throughout the East Bay. Explore their advocacy work\, discover free bike education classes and community events\, and join in a creative “Draw a Bike From Memory” activity for all ages. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with Bike East Bay | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Los Tranquilos | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Vinyl DJ Set with Caja Mágica | 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 turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \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\nLos Tranquilos\n\n\n\nCaja Mágica\n\n\n\nSouldchild\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 Los Tranquilos\n \n Los Tranquilos are a group based out of Nipomo\, California. The band lineup features brother duo Manny and JJ Martinez\, as well as longtime friend Cameron Porter. Established in the summer of 2022\, Los Tranquilos have been working to create universal yet historical grooves with sounds heavily inspired by 60’s/70’s romanticas/soul\, psychedelia from México and all of Latin America. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Caja Mágica\n \n Caja Mágica is a dance party run by DJ duo Elisse Locomotion (Ecatepec\, México) and José Trujillo (Wilmington\, CA) and was founded in Oakland in 2018. They host a monthly residency at Kilowatt Bar where they passionately share their love for music with the community while also preserving their rich cultural heritage. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Bike East Bay\n \n Bike East Bay mobilizes by bike to build thriving communities that are joyful\, safe\, and inclusive. They are building a movement for safe streets and connected\, thriving communities where people come first\, not cars. \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-los-tranquilos/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.25_Los-Tranquilos_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T210000 DTSTAMP:20260926T010012Z CREATED:20260916T174411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T010012Z UID:10002368-1790960400-1790974800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Shanté | Nexus Black Art Week DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Shanté\, Music Set by DJ Moteef\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Mini House Making\, Nexus Black Art Week Panel Discussion\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, Oakland singer-songwriter Shanté brings her soulful sound to the Garden Stage with a powerful live performance. Blending smooth R&B\, heartfelt storytelling\, and uplifting messages of resilience\, faith\, and self-discovery\, the East Oakland artist delivers an intimate yet energetic set that invites audiences to sing along\, reflect\, and leave inspired. \n\n\n\nKeeping the music going\, DJ Moteef takes over the Amphitheater with an eclectic and soul-nourishing mix of R&B\, House\, Funk\, Afrobeats\, Hip Hop\, and reimagined classics that both move the body and stir the spirit. Bay Area-raised and based\, DJ Moteef’s sets celebrate a global soundscape with nostalgic selections and are grounded in community\, culture\, and connection. \n\n\n\nFamilies can also gather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, San Francisco’s Drag Laureate\, featuring a reading of Hazel’s Best Day: A Story of Community\, Accessibility\, and Pride in Being Yourself. Guests of all ages are also invited to make their own mini home inspired by Mildred Howard’s house sculptures\, using colorful materials to create a tiny home that tells their story. \n\n\n\nGuests can also join artists Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell for a special conversation presented in partnership with MoAD Nexus Black Art Week\, moderated by OMCA’s  Senior Director of Marketing\, Communications\, and Visitor Experience\, Autumn King.  \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5pm–7:30 pm Community Tabling with Reading Partners | Garden \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Make Mini Home Activity | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Nexus Black Art Week: Mildred Howard & Adrian Burrell | James Moore Theater \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Shanté | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music set by DJ Moteef | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \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\nDon’t miss the final weeks of Friday Nights at OMCA! As the days get shorter and fall settles in\, Oakland’s favorite weekly block party—complete with Off the Grid food trucks—is wrapping up its current season with a bang. Join us for a few more festive fall evenings of music\, community\, food\, and fun before Friday Nights takes a seasonal pause. \n\n\n\nOMCA will continue to welcome visitors during regular Museum hours\, with plenty to explore—including our latest special exhibition\, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on Japanese Incarceration\, and featured experiences like OMCA’s 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration. Visit museumca.org for Museum hours\, exhibitions\, and program details. \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. Please view our Garden Guidelines and Dog Policy. \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\nShanté\n\n\n\nDJ Moteef\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\n\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 Shanté\n \n Shanté is a singer-songwriter from East Oakland whose music blends soulful R&B\, heartfelt storytelling\, and messages of resilience\, faith\, and self-discovery. Through honest lyricism and a captivating voice\, she transforms real-life experiences into songs that inspire\, heal\, and connect. Whether delivering intimate ballads or powerful anthems\, Shanté’s performances leave audiences feeling seen\, encouraged\, and uplifted. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Moteef\n \n DJ Moteef is a Bay Area raised and based sound selector whose love for music was shaped by her Nigerian upbringing and the Bay’s hyphy movement. A student of the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound\, she has played venues across the Bay including 1015 Folsom\, Crybaby\, Parliament\, and more\, while collaborating with brands like LinkedIn and Apple. Her sets celebrate a global soundscape\, nostalgic selections and are grounded in community\, culture\, and connection. \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 About Mildred Howard\n \n Mildred Howard began making art influenced by textiles and African Diasporic dance as early as the 1970s. Howard’s studio became a space for experimentation\, where her work has referenced both personal history and collective\, generational experiences—from World War I to her family’s roots in the Great Migration. Howard’s monumental public artworks—found across the Bay Area—have highlighted often overlooked histories\, from the Black ship workers of Hunters Point to the musicians who defined San Francisco jazz. OMCA’s exhibition Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory brings together Howard’s renowned collages\, found-object sculptures\, and immersive installations that explore memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Adrian Burrell\n \n Adrian Burrell is a multimedia artist whose practice includes photography\, film\, installation\, and experimental media. His work examines the intersections of race\, class\, and intergenerational dynamics\, inviting moments where collective storytelling creates space for remembrance. Burrell’s work has been the subject of the recent solo exhibitions Venus Blues at the Minnesota Street Project Foundation (2023)\, and Sugarcane and Lightning pt 3 at the San José ICA\, CA (2022)\, each investigating his own family history—archival\, speculative\, and fictional—as a means of understanding Black life\, history\, resistance\, and liberation in America. A third-generation Oakland artist and US Marine Corps veteran\, Burrell received his BFA in Film from the San Francisco Art Institute\, CA and MFA from Stanford University’s Department of Art & Art History\, where he was also a visiting artist with Stanford’s Institute for Diversity in Arts (2022). \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Autumn King\n \n Autumn King serves as Senior Director of Marketing\, Communications\, and Visitor Experience for Oakland Museum of California. With over 25 years of experience working in communications in varied capacities\, including media relations\, public relations\, public information\, marketing\, and public engagement\, her professional career has been primarily in nonprofit management and local government. A transplant\, Autumn loves Oakland where she works\, volunteers\, organizes\, and lives. Host of online show Trail Chats\, she proudly shines a light on the natural beauty of the Town and the leaders who help it thrive. She can regularly be found trekking in the Oakland hills or at OMCA’s pond talking with the turtles.  \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-shante/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10.2_Shante_1-scaled-e1789580512697.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T183000 DTSTAMP:20260928T215823Z CREATED:20260916T183948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T215823Z UID:10002373-1790962200-1790965800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Special Guest Gallery Chat: Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Gallery Chat: Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell | MoAD Nexus Black Art Week\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of MoAD Nexus Black Art Week\, we invite you to a Special Guest Gallery Chat with artists Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell (featured in former OMCA Special Exhibition Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain). Moderated by OMCA’s Senior Director of Marketing\, Advancement\, Engagement\, Autumn King\, this engaging conversation brings together the two artists to share their creative practices and perspectives. Presented in partnership with MoAD Nexus Black Art Week\, the conversation offers an opportunity to connect with the artists and explore their work in conversation with the Museum community. \n\n\n\nComplementing the evening\, Friday Nights at OMCA offers music and hands-on activities for guests of all ages. On the Garden Stage\, Oakland singer-songwriter Shanté brings her soulful sound to the Museum with a powerful live performance blending smooth R&B\, heartfelt storytelling\, and uplifting messages. Over in the Amphitheater\, DJ Moteef keeps the music going with an eclectic and soul-nourishing mix of R&B\, House\, Funk\, Afrobeats\, Hip Hop\, and reimagined classics that both move the body and stir the spirit. \n\n\n\nFamilies can also gather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, San Francisco’s Drag Laureate\, featuring a reading of Hazel’s Best Day: A Story of Community\, Accessibility\, and Pride in Being Yourself. Guests of all ages are invited to make their own mini home inspired by Mildred Howard’s house sculptures\, using colorful materials to create a tiny home that tells their story. \n\n\n\nThe Museum welcomes visitors to an evening of conversation\, music\, creativity\, and connection—rooted in Black art\, community\, and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist Bios\n\n\n\nMildred Howard began making art influenced by textiles and African Diasporic dance as early as the 1970s. Howard’s studio became a space for experimentation\, where her work has referenced both personal history and collective\, generational experiences—from World War I to her family’s roots in the Great Migration. Howard’s monumental public artworks—found across the Bay Area—have highlighted often overlooked histories\, from the Black ship workers of Hunters Point to the musicians who defined San Francisco jazz. OMCA’s exhibition Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory brings together Howard’s renowned collages\, found-object sculptures\, and immersive installations that explore memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. \n\n\n\nAdrian Burrell is a multimedia artist whose practice includes photography\, film\, installation\, and experimental media. His work examines the intersections of race\, class\, and intergenerational dynamics\, inviting moments where collective storytelling creates space for remembrance. Burrell’s work has been the subject of the recent solo exhibitions Venus Blues at the Minnesota Street Project Foundation (2023)\, and Sugarcane and Lightning pt 3 at the San José ICA\, CA (2022)\, each investigating his own family history — archival\, speculative\, and fictional — as a means of understanding Black life\, history\, resistance\, and liberation in America. A third-generation Oakland artist and US Marine Corps veteran\, Burrell received his BFA in Film from the San Francisco Art Institute\, CA and MFA from Stanford University’s Department of Art & Art History\, where he was also a visiting artist with Stanford’s Institute for Diversity in Arts (2022). \n\n\n\nL. Autumn King serves as Senior Director of Marketing\, Communications\, and Visitor Experience for Oakland Museum of California. With over 25 years of experience working in communications in varied capacities\, including media relations\, public relations\, public information\, marketing\, and public engagement\, her professional career has been primarily in nonprofit management and local government. A transplant\, Autumn loves Oakland where she works\, volunteers\, organizes\, and lives. Host of online show Trail Chats\, she proudly shines a light on the natural beauty of the Town and the leaders who help it thrive. She can regularly be found trekking in the Oakland hills or at OMCA’s pond talking with the turtles. \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/special-guest-gallery-chat-mildred-howard-and-adrian-burrell/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MoAD_Nexus2026_1080x1920_DarkFullColor_MoADSimplifiedLogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260928T163820Z CREATED:20260916T175321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T163820Z UID:10002369-1791565200-1791579600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with CHIKA DI DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by CHIKA DI\, Dance Lesson and Showcase with Hustle By The Lake\, DJ set by BLOOM\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, Colombian-American singer-songwriter CHIKA DI brings her vibrant sound to the Garden Stage with a high-energy bilingual performance. Blending Afro-Latin rhythms\, Cumbia pop\, electronic influences\, and heartfelt storytelling\, her joyful set celebrates culture and connection while inviting audiences to dance\, sing\, and celebrate together. \n\n\n\nOver in the Amphitheater\, Hustle By The Lake brings Oakland’s vibrant social dance community to OMCA for an evening of movement\, music\, and connection. Start with a beginner-friendly Hustle lesson led by Marquee and Amanda\, followed by a showcase and open dance set to disco\, funk\, and feel-good grooves. No partner or experience required—just come ready to move. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy going\, Bay Area DJ and dancer BLOOM takes over the Amphitheater with a soulful music set designed to keep the dance floor moving. Rooted in music\, movement\, and community\, BLOOM creates welcoming spaces where rhythm and shared energy bring people together. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Hustle by the Lake Dance Lesson with Marquee & Amanda | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Live Music by CHIKA DI | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n7–7:10 pm Hustle by the Lake Dance Showcase | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7:10–8:45 pm Open Dance with Hustle by the Lake | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by BLOOM | 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\nDon’t miss the final weeks of Friday Nights at OMCA! As the days get shorter and fall settles in\, Oakland’s favorite weekly block party—complete with Off the Grid food trucks—is wrapping up its current season with a bang. Join us for a few more festive fall evenings of music\, community\, food\, and fun before Friday Nights takes a seasonal pause. \n\n\n\nOMCA will continue to welcome visitors during regular Museum hours\, with plenty to explore—including our latest special exhibition\, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on Japanese Incarceration\, and featured experiences like OMCA’s 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration. Visit museumca.org for Museum hours\, exhibitions\, and program details. \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. Please view our Garden Guidelines and Dog Policy. \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\nCHIKA DI\n\n\n\nHustle By The Lake\n\n\n\nBLOOM\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 CHIKA DI\n \n CHIKA DI is a Colombian-American singer-songwriter whose vibrant sound blends Afro-Latin rhythms\, Cumbia pop\, and electronic influences with heartfelt storytelling. She has shared the stage with acclaimed Latin artists and has earned recognition through national campaigns\, television sync placements\, and performances at festivals across the United States. Through every performance\, CHIKA DI celebrates culture\, connection\, and the power of music to bring communities together. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Hustle By the Lake\n \n Founded in 2019\, Hustle By The Lake has been creating accessible\, community-driven experiences through donation-based classes and events in Oakland.\n\nMarquee\, hailing from the Bay Area\, is a dedicated Hustle dance instructor. He has been training for nine years and teaching for six. He is the founder and creator of Marquee Madness\, a San Jose–based festival and competition celebrating Latin Hustle and Freestyle House Dancing.\n\nAmanda has practiced Hustle since 2012 and has been teaching since 2014. She co-founded Hustle By The Lake\, where she fosters an inclusive dance community by organizing donation-based classes and events in Oakland. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About BLOOM\n \n Josh Reyes aka BLOOM is a Bay Area-born and raised dancer\, DJ\, teacher\, and community organizer. Grounded in music\, movement\, and community\, he creates spaces that bring people together through rhythm\, connection\, and shared energy. Whether behind the decks or on the dance floor\, he lets the music lead—keeping the people moving with soulful\, feel-good grooves. \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-chika-di/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10.9_Chika-Di_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260916T180658Z CREATED:20260916T180657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180658Z UID:10002370-1792170000-1792184400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with MacArthur Maze | 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Performance by MacArthur Maze\, Music Set by DJ Black Woman™\, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co.\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, the Museum is excited to be part of a series of programming celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party\, bringing together music\, film\, storytelling\, and community throughout the evening. On the Garden Stage\, East Bay Hip-Hop ensemble MacArthur Maze takes the stage. Featuring four emcees and special guests Loove Moore and DJ Kream\, the group delivers a distinctly Bay Area sound rooted in real-life storytelling\, love\, and community. \n\n\n\nThe evening—happening in the final weeks before Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory closes October 18— also features a special documentary screening of Memories in Motion: Selected Stories of Mildred Howard. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director and Howard’s grandson\, Lamar “MYL3Z” Brown\, offering an intimate conversation about her work\, legacy\, and lasting impact. \n\n\n\nKeeping the momentum going\, Oakland native DJ BlackWoman™ takes over the Amphitheater with a high-energy\, genre-bending set. Blending nostalgic Hip-Hop\, R&B favorites\, and unexpected gems\, her open-format style brings a fresh Oakland energy designed to keep the crowd moving all evening long. Guests can also head to the Gallery of California Art for live figure drawing sessions with Sketchboard Co.\, included with gallery admission. \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 features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries.  \n\n\n\nWith music\, film\, art\, and conversation happening throughout the Museum\, this Friday Night at OMCA is an opportunity to come together\, celebrate Oakland’s creative spirit\, and reflect on the enduring legacy of the Black Panther Party. Join us for an evening rooted in culture\, community\, and connection. \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 Memories in Motion Film Screening and Panel Discussion | James Moore Theater \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Live Music by MacArthur Maze | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by DJ BlackWoman™ | 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\nDon’t miss the final weeks of Friday Nights at OMCA! As the days get shorter and fall settles in\, Oakland’s favorite weekly block party—complete with Off the Grid food trucks—is wrapping up its current season with a bang. Join us for a few more festive fall evenings of music\, community\, food\, and fun before Friday Nights takes a seasonal pause. \n\n\n\nOMCA will continue to welcome visitors during regular Museum hours\, with plenty to explore—including our latest special exhibition\, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on Japanese Incarceration\, and featured experiences like OMCA’s 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration. Visit museumca.org for Museum hours\, exhibitions\, and program details. \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. Please view our Garden Guidelines and Dog Policy. \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\nMacArthur Maze\n\n\n\nLoove Moore\n\n\n\nDJ Kream\n\n\n\nDJ BlackWoman™\n\n\n\n\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 MacArthur Maze\n \n Independent hip-hop ensemble and crew\, MacArthur Maze\, combine only the most organic Bay Area ingredients to create a powerhouse. Mac Maze comprises four emcees (Blvck Achilles\, Champ Green\, D.Bledsoe\, & Roux Shankle). Given the game and entrepreneurial spirit made famous in the Bay\, MacArthur Maze has the makings of something uniquely special and necessary. While reality is the basis for their overarching themes\, love and community are ever present in their messaging and visuals. All members contributing their respective specialized talents at the highest levels creates a maze you’d be reluctant to want to find your way out of.  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ BlackWoman™\n \n DJ BlackWoman™ (Nia) is a self-taught professional DJ and proud Oakland native whose sound is deeply influenced by the culture and musical legacy of Oakland and the West Coast. Known for her versatility\, crowd awareness\, and infectious energy\, she has performed for organizations and stages including Google\, the NFL\, the California Academy of Sciences\, Oakland Ballers\, and Hiero Day\, where she serves as a resident DJ. Her globally influenced\, open-format style connects cultures and generations while bringing an unmistakable Oakland energy to every room she plays. \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\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-macarthur-maze-60th-anniversary-of-the-black-panther-party/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10.16_MacArthur-Maze_1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T210000 DTSTAMP:20260921T231755Z CREATED:20260916T181418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T231755Z UID:10002371-1792774800-1792789200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with DATANAGAN DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by DATANAGAN\, DJ Set by MAMA SAN\, K-Pop Dance Lesson with Ronnie\, Community Tabling: YOUth Decide\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA brings a fresh\, genre-fluid sound to the Garden Stage as Bay Area singer-songwriter Victoria Datanagan leads DATANAGAN in an electric live performance of all-original music. Blending raw\, melodic storytelling with a massive\, danceable sound\, the Filipina artist creates a communal and deeply alive experience that invites audiences to connect\, move\, and let loose. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy going\, MAMA SAN takes over the Amphitheater with a genre-bending DJ set that seamlessly blends pop\, R&B\, house\, queer anthems\, and unexpected favorites. The Taiwanese-American DJ and event producer brings an unapologetically queer spirit and infectious energy to the dance floor\, creating a soundtrack designed to unite the crowd all evening long. \n\n\n\nGuests of all levels are also invited to learn K-pop choreography with Bay Area dancer Ronnie in a fun\, beginner-friendly dance lesson. Also this Friday night\, YOUth Decide will also be available in the OMCA Garden with voter registration and resources to help attendees get informed and engaged in the voting process. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm K-Pop Dance Lesson with Ronnie | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Community Tabling with YOUth Decide | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by DATANAGAN | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by MAMA SAN | 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\nDon’t miss the final weeks of Friday Nights at OMCA! As the days get shorter and fall settles in\, Oakland’s favorite weekly block party—complete with Off the Grid food trucks—is wrapping up its current season with a bang. Join us for a few more festive fall evenings of music\, community\, food\, and fun before Friday Nights takes a seasonal pause. \n\n\n\nOMCA will continue to welcome visitors during regular Museum hours\, with plenty to explore—including our latest special exhibition\, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on Japanese Incarceration\, and featured experiences like OMCA’s 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration. Visit museumca.org for Museum hours\, exhibitions\, and program details. \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. Please view our Garden Guidelines and Dog Policy. \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\nDATANAGAN\n\n\n\nMAMA SAN\n\n\n\nRonnie\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 DATANAGAN\n \n DATANAGAN is the musical project of local FIlipina artist\, Victoria Datanagan. Known for engaging live performances and a genre-fluid sound\, DATANAGAN shifts effortlessly between immersive musical experience and full cathartic release. Backed by a rotating collective of musicians\, her shows feel communal\, vulnerable\, and deeply alive. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About MAMA SAN\n \n Born and raised in the Bay\, MAMA SAN is a Taiwanese-American DJ and event producer who’s shaking up San Francisco’s nightlife with electrifying sets and unapologetically queer parties. When they’re not lighting up the booth\, MAMA SAN is behind some of the city’s staple queer nightlife events as co-founder of the sold out 360° queer rave QUEEN OUT\, SF Sapphic Pride\, Lez Wrestle\, and founder of LESBEAUX. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ronnie\n \n Ronnie is a Bay Area dancer and K-pop instructor based at In the Groove Studios in Oakland. She is a member of Groobeu\, the studio’s K-pop dance cover team\, and is one of the rotating instructors for its Thursday night K-pop classes. She also dances with Groove Against the Machine\, In the Groove’s competitive dance team\, and loves creating a fun\, welcoming environment where dancers of all levels can learn and enjoy K-pop choreography. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n YOUth Decide\n \n YOUth Decide is a committee within the League of Women Voters of Oakland organization. YOUth DECIDE’s (YD) purpose is to reach students\, educate them in civics and the importance of voting\, and register them to vote. YD helps teachers engage students using civic education resources. \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-datanagan/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10.23_-DATANAGAN_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T160000 DTSTAMP:20261002T213347Z CREATED:20260916T201503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T213347Z UID:10002376-1792926000-1792944000@museumca.org SUMMARY:32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nSpecial Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy your ticket for this year’s celebration; limited tickets will be available at the door. $10 for all-inclusive festival and gallery access. Members and children under 12 are free with advance reservations. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nMember TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nASL Interpretation for OMCA Garden and Amphitheater stage will be provided.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis fall\, OMCA welcomes the community back for its 32nd annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration\, a vibrant day honoring the people\, traditions\, and stories that connect us across generations. Join the Día de los Muertos Committee for a procession that opens the celebration with music\, movement\, and a collective act of remembrance. \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, the Museum comes alive with danza\, ceremonia\, live music\, hands-on activities\, and food. Across the campus\, discover ofrendas created by community members\, each offering a personal reflection on the lives and legacies of loved ones and ancestors. \n\n\n\nBrowse the mercado for handmade goods\, altar items\, and Día de los Muertos–inspired art from local makers. Bring a picnic\, gather with family and friends\, and make a day of it in OMCA’s gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPENING CEREMONY\n\n\n\nGarden\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n11:15 am Procession to the Garden led by OMCA’s Día de los Muertos Committee for the dedication of the central ofrenda  \n\n\n\n11:30 am-12:00 pm Opening Ceremony with Danza Xitlalli*  \n\n\n\n12:00–12:05 pm Formal Welcome* \n\n\n\n*In addition to ASL interpretation\, these portions of the program include Spanish and Nahuatl interpretation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPERFORMANCES*\n\n\n\nGarden Stage **\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n12:10–12:15 pm Poetry Reading by Sara Borjas \n\n\n\n12:15–1:00 pm Live Music by Los Cenzontles \n\n\n\n1:10–1:40 pm Performance by Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Moreno \n\n\n\n2:00– 2:05 pm Poetry Reading by Josiah Luis Alderete \n\n\n\n2:10– 2:40 pm Live Music by La Gran Puchica \n\n\n\n3:15-4:00 pm Live Music by Gina Madrid \n\n\n\n4:00-4:10 pm Closing Palabras and Four Directions \n\n\n\n** If raining\, Garden performances will move to the James Moore Theater and Ballet Folklorico will move to the Women’s Board Lecture Hall with two live performance times 12–12:20 pm & 12:30–12:50 pm.  \n\n\n\nAmphitheater **\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n12:30–1:30 pm Cumbia Wepa Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz \n\n\n\n2:30–2:50 pm Poetry Readings by Sara Borjas & Josiah Luis Alderete \n\n\n\n ** If raining\, Amphitheater dance lesson will be cancelled and poetry readings will move to the Lecture Hall\, Lower Level 1–1:20 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTRADITIONAL CLEANSING\n\n\n\nPatio 3**\, Mid Level \n\n\n\n12:30–3:30 pm Receive a limpia\, which is a traditional ritual to heal heavy emotions\, like   loss\, and rebalance one’s health and relationships. \n\n\n\n** If raining\, limpias will be cancelled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACTIVITIES\n\n\n\nLillie Education Center\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Visit Sanando Corazones\, Healing Hearts\, an ofrenda rooted in the symbolism of the heart. Though our ofrendas to our dead traditionally contain items that represent spirituality\, love\, and life experiences\, we chose to add the image of a heart as a symbol to express our heartfelt sadness and support to all East Bay families who have experienced the loss of a loved one.   \n\n\n\nMid Level Terrace and 12th St Plaza\, Mid and Lower Levels \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Support Bay Area Latinx vendors at our mercado\, which is inspired by the mercados in Mexico where people go to buy Día de los Muertos items for their altars and homes.  \n\n\n\nGarden\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Join artisan Irma Ortiz for a sugar skull demonstration and decorate your own!  \n\n\n\n12–4 pm Stop by for calavera face painting. \n\n\n\n12–4 pm Create your colorful embossed tin images and paper puppets  at our hands-on art stations. \n\n\n\nGarden\, Mid Level \n\n\n\n12–4 pm Learn how tortillas are made at this demonstration station.  \n\n\n\nLecture Hall\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n12:30–3 pm Enjoy interviews from current and past Día de los Muertos Committee members and learn about the legacy of honoring Day of the Dead traditions for 32 years at OMCA. \n\n\n\n**If raining\, screening will run from 1:30–3:30 pm  \n\n\n\nGallery of California Natural Sciences\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n1 – 1:45 pm Come sit with Batul True Heart (they/them) as they share their personal experience of practicing traditional medicine in times of mourning. In this 30-minute talk\, Batul will speak about what has brought them to the path of earth-based ancestral medicine\, and what has been most supportive for them during times of deep emotional pain. You will learn about feelings from an indigenous perspective and gain practical ways to connect with emotions\, the earth and all the elements. Honoring the traditions and practices of Día de los Muertos\, Batul will also introduce their favorite flower\, cempoalxóchitl\, and how to work with it when grieving. \n\n\n\nGalleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences\, All Levels \n\n\n\n1–3 pm Gallery Chats Facilitators will be available to engage in conversation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOOD AND BEVERAGES\n\n\n\n10th St\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Enjoy sweet and savory tamales\, atole\, and cafe de olla from La Guerrera’s Kitchen\, pan de muerto from Bakery El Sol\, ice cream from De La Creamery\, and tacos\, quesadillas\, sopes\, tostadas\, and aguas frescas from Taca-Brona.  \n\n\n\nMid Level \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Town Fare by Chef Michele McQueen; OMCA Shop\, featuring The Xocolate Bar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMERCADO VENDORS\n\n\n\nArte Tonatiuh \n\n\n\nCasa Bonampak \n\n\n\nCorazón Mestizo \n\n\n\nDave Of The Dead Arts \n\n\n\nDevika’s Palacio \n\n\n\nEve’s Jewelry Box \n\n\n\nFinding Vettey \n\n\n\nThe Designing Chica \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOFRENDAS\n\n\n\nAlma Latina-Danza Tonatzi Downer Elementary School & Richmond High School \n\n\n\nBay Area students from Professor Valdivia’s classes \n\n\n\nBret Harte Middle School \n\n\n\nMadres \n\n\n\nOakland High School VAAMP (visual arts) Academy \n\n\n\nOmnira Institute \n\n\n\nEl Tímpano \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanando Corazones\, Healing Hearts\n\n\n\nOn view October 7–November 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\nLower Level\, near the entrance to the Gallery of California Natural Sciences \n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nWe\, the creators of this ofrenda\, or offering altar\, are in wholehearted agreement that this year’s ofrenda is best rooted in the symbolism of the heart. Though our beating hearts are our literal life force\, the early cultures of our world also considered the human heart the residence of the soul\, as well as the source of human spirituality and the passions we adopt in life. Even today\, our use of terms such as “soft-hearted” and “broken-hearted” reflects our association of the heart with deep human emotions.  \n\n\n\nThough our ofrendas to our dead traditionally contain items that represent spirituality\, love\, and life experiences\, we chose to add the image of a heart as a symbol to express our heartfelt sadness and support to all East Bay families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We also dedicate this ofrenda to all who died this year due to the disasters created by nature and warfare. \n\n\n\n—  Bea Carrillo-Hocker\, Alicia Díaz\, Micaela Mariscal\, Juliane Monroe\, and Annette Oropeza \n\n\n\nOMCA Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Installation Subcommittee  \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nThis installation was created in conjunction with the Oakland Museum of California’s annual commemoration of the Day of the Dead celebration by members of the Museum’s volunteer Día de los Muertos Committee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of CaliforniaDía de los Muertos Committee\n\n\n\nLuz Alvarez Martinez\, Chrissy Cano\, Bea Carrillo-Hocker\, Juanita Chavez-Gordon\, Alicia Díaz\, Sheyla Duarte\, Isaac Emrick\, Angelita M. Finlayson\, Arnoldo García\, Judi García\, Blanca Estela Gordo-Harry\, Carolina Juárez\, Lisa Lemus\, Micaela Mariscal\, Juliane Monroe\, Annette Oropeza\, Isabela Pérez\, Rebecca Recco\, aa Valdivia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n32.ª Celebración Anual del Día de los Muertos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n25 de octubre de 2026\, 11 am-4 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompre su entrada para la celebración de este año; habrá una cantidad limitada de entradas en la puerta. $10 con todo incluido para el festival y el acceso a la galería. Gratis para miembros y niños menores de 12 años con reservación. \n\n\n\n\nENTRADAS\n\n\n\nENTRADAS para miembros\n\n\n\n\nSe proporcionará interpretación de lengua de señas estadounidense (ASL) en los escenarios del jardín y del anfiteatro del OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEste otoño\, el OMCA vuelve a recibir a la comunidad en su 32.ª celebración comunitaria anual del Día de los Muertos\, una jornada vibrante que honra a las personas\, las tradiciones y las historias que nos unen a través de las generaciones. Acompañe al Comité del Día de los Muertos en una procesión que dará inicio a la celebración con música\, movimiento y un acto colectivo de conmemoración. \n\n\n\nA lo largo del día\, el Museo cobrará vida con danza\, ceremonias\, música en vivo\, actividades prácticas y propuestas gastronómicas. Recorra el campus y descubra las ofrendas creadas por integrantes de la comunidad\, cada una de las cuales ofrece una reflexión personal sobre la vida y el legado de sus seres queridos y antepasados. \n\n\n\nVisite el mercado\, donde encontrará artículos hechos a mano\, objetos para altares y obras de arte inspiradas en el Día de los Muertos\, creadas por artistas y artesanos locales. Traiga algo para comer al aire libre\, reúnase con familiares y amigos y disfrute de una jornada completa en los jardines del OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEl Programa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCEREMONIA DE APERTURA \n\n\n\nJardín\, nivel inferior \n\n\n\n11:15 am Procesión al jardín encabezada por el Comité del Día de los Muertos del OMCA para dedicar la ofrenda central  \n\n\n\n11:30 am–12:00 pm Ceremonia de apertura con Danza Xitlalli* \n\n\n\n12:00–12:05 pm Bienvenida oficial* \n\n\n\n*Además de la interpretación en ASL\, estas partes del programa incluyen interpretación en español y náhuatl. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRESENTACIONES*\n\n\n\nEscenario del jardín**\, nivel inferior \n\n\n\n12:10–12:15 pm Lectura de poesía a cargo de Sara Borjas \n\n\n\n12:15–1:00 pm Música en vivo: Los Cenzontles \n\n\n\n1:10–1:40 pm Actuación del Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Moreno \n\n\n\n2:00–2:05 pm Lectura de poesía a cargo de Josiah Luis Alderete \n\n\n\n2:10–2:40 pm Música en vivo: La Gran Puchica \n\n\n\n3:15–4:00 pm Música en vivo: Gina Madrid \n\n\n\n4:00–4:10 pm Palabras de cierre y Cuatro Direcciones  \n\n\n\n** En caso de lluvia\, las actuaciones del jardín se realizarán en el Teatro James Moore y el Ballet Folklórico actuará en la Sala de conferencias de la Junta de Mujeres con dos actuaciones en vivo: de 12:00 a 12:20 p. m. y de 12:30 a 12:50 p. m.  \n\n\n\nAnfiteatro**\, nivel inferior \n\n\n\n12:30–1:30 pm Clase de baile de cumbia wepa con Mireille Ruiz \n\n\n\n2:30–2:50 pm Lecturas de poesía a cargo de Sara Borjas y Josiah Luis Alderete \n\n\n\n ** En caso de lluvia\, la clase de baile en el Anfiteatro se cancelará y las lecturas de poesía se realizarán en la Sala de conferencias\, nivel inferior\, de 1:00 a 1:20 p. m.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLIMPIA TRADICIONAL\n\n\n\nPatio 3**\, nivel intermedio \n\n\n\n12:30–3:30 pm Reciba una limpia\, que es un ritual tradicional para sanar cargas emocionales\, como la pérdida\, y reequilibrar la salud y las relaciones personales. \n\n\n\n** En caso de lluvia\, se cancelarán las limpias. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACTIVIDADES\n\n\n\nLillie Education Center\, nivel inferior \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm  Visite Sanando Corazones\, Healing Hearts\, una ofrenda arraigada en el simbolismo del corazón. Aunque las ofrendas que hacemos a nuestros difuntos tradicionalmente contienen elementos que representan la espiritualidad\, el amor y las experiencias de la vida\, decidimos agregar la imagen de un corazón como símbolo para expresar nuestra sincera tristeza y nuestro apoyo a todas las familias del Este de la Bahía que han experimentado la pérdida de un ser querido.   \n\n\n\nTerraza de nivel intermedio y 12th St. Plaza\, nivel intermedio y nivel bajo \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Apoye a los vendedores latinxs del Área de la Bahía en nuestro mercado\, inspirado en los mercados de México donde la gente compra artículos del Día de los Muertos para sus altares y hogares. \n\n\n\nJardín\, nivel inferior \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm La artesana Irma Ortiz mostrará el proceso de elaboración de las calaveras de azúcar. ¡Acérquese y aprenda a decorar su propia calavera! \n\n\n\n12–4 pm Acérquese y píntese la cara de calavera. \n\n\n\n12–4 pm Cree marionetas de papel e imágenes de hojalata en relieve llenas de color en nuestras estaciones de artesanías. \n\n\n\nJardín\, nivel intermedio \n\n\n\n12–4 pm Aprenda cómo se hacen las tortillas en esta estación de demostración. \n\n\n\nSala de conferencias\, nivel inferior** \n\n\n\n12:30–3 pm Disfrute de entrevistas a miembros actuales y antiguos del Comité del Día de los Muertos y conozca la tradición de honrar las costumbres del Día de los Muertos que celebramos en el OMCA desde hace 32 años.  \n\n\n\n**En caso de lluvia\, la proyección se llevará a cabo de 1:30 a 3:30 p. m.  \n\n\n\nGalería de Ciencias Naturales de California\, nivel inferior \n\n\n\n1–1:45 pm  Batul True Heart (elle) compartirá su experiencia personal con la práctica de la medicina tradicional durante períodos de duelo. En esta charla de 30 minutos\, Batul hablará sobre las experiencias que le llevaron a seguir el camino de la medicina ancestral vinculada con la tierra y sobre aquello que más apoyo le ha brindado en momentos de profundo dolor emocional. Conocerá una perspectiva indígena sobre los sentimientos y aprenderá maneras prácticas de conectarse con las emociones\, la tierra y todos los elementos. En honor a las tradiciones y prácticas del Día de los Muertos\, Batul también presentará su flor favorita\, el cempoalxóchitl\, y explicará cómo utilizarla como parte del proceso de duelo. \n\n\n\nGalerías de Arte\, Historia y Ciencias Naturales de California\, todos los niveles \n\n\n\n1–3 pm Habrá facilitadores de Conversaciones de Galería disponibles para interactuar con el público. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMIDAS Y BEBIDAS\n\n\n\n10th St\, nivel inferior \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Saboree tamales dulces y salados\, atole y café de olla de Las Guerreras Kitchen\, pan de muerto de Bakery El Sol\, helado de De La Creamery y tacos\, quesadillas\, sopes\, tostadas y aguas frescas de Taca-Brona. \n\n\n\nNivel intermedio \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm Cafetería Town Fare de la chef Michele McQueen; Tienda del OMCA\, con The Xocolate Bar  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nARTESANOS DEL MERCADO\n\n\n\nArte Tonatiuh \n\n\n\nCasa Bonampak \n\n\n\nCorazón Mestizo \n\n\n\nDave Of The Dead Arts \n\n\n\nDevika’s Palacio \n\n\n\nEve’s Jewelry Box \n\n\n\nFinding Vettey \n\n\n\nThe Designing Chica \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOFRENDAS\n\n\n\nAlma Latina-Danza Tonatzi Downer Elementary School & Richmond High School \n\n\n\nBay Area students from Professor Valdivia’s classes \n\n\n\nBret Harte Middle School \n\n\n\nMadres \n\n\n\nOakland High School VAAMP (visual arts) Academy \n\n\n\nOmnira Institute \n\n\n\nEl Tímpano \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanando Corazones\, Healing Hearts\n\n\n\nDel 7 de octubre al  29 de noviembre de 2026 \n\n\n\nNivel inferior\, cerca de la entrada de la Galería de Ciencias Naturales de California \n\n\n\nGratis \n\n\n\nNosotros\, los creadores de esta ofrenda\, o altar de ofrenda\, estamos totalmente de acuerdo en que la ofrenda de este año tiene su mejor fundamento en el simbolismo del corazón. Aunque nuestros corazones palpitantes son literalmente nuestra fuerza vital\, las culturas tempranas de nuestro mundo también consideraban que el corazón humano era la morada del alma\, así como la fuente de la espiritualidad humana y de las pasiones que adoptamos en la vida. Incluso hoy en día\, nuestro uso de términos como “corazón blando” y “corazón roto” refleja nuestra asociación del corazón con las emociones humanas profundas.  \n\n\n\nAunque las ofrendas que hacemos a nuestros difuntos tradicionalmente contienen elementos que representan la espiritualidad\, el amor y las experiencias de la vida\, decidimos agregar la imagen de un corazón como símbolo para expresar nuestra sincera tristeza y nuestro apoyo a todas las familias del Este de la Bahía que han sufrido la pérdida de un ser querido. También dedicamos esta ofrenda a todos los que murieron este año debido a los desastres provocados por la naturaleza y la guerra. \n\n\n\n—  Bea Carrillo-Hocker\, Alicia Díaz\, Micaela Mariscal\, Juliane Monroe y Annette Oropeza \n\n\n\nSubcomité de Instalación de la ofrenda del Día de los Muertos del OMCA \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nEsta instalación fue creada con motivo de la conmemoración anual del Día de los Muertos en el Oakland Museum of California por miembros del Comité del Día de los Muertos del museo\, formado por voluntarios.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of CaliforniaComité del Día de los Muertos\n\n\n\nLuz Alvarez Martínez\, Chrissy Cano\, Bea Carrillo-Hocker\, Juanita Chavez Gordon\, Alicia Díaz\, Sheyla Duarte\, Isaac Emrick\, Angelita M. Finlayson\, Arnoldo García\, Judi García\, Blanca Estela Gordo-Harry\, Carolina Juárez\, Lisa Lemus\, Micaela Mariscal\, Juliane Monroe\, Annette Oropeza\, Isabela Pérez\, Rebecca Recco\, aa Valdivia \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\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Please accept statistics\, marketing cookies to watch this video. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCELEBRATING 32 YEARS OF DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS AT OMCA\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with the Oakland Museum of California’s volunteer Día de los Muertos Committee\, we transform our campus into a sacred space for our annual community celebration\, which brings together people from Oakland and across the Bay Area. Visit OMCA every October to join in the celebration! \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Danza Xitlalli\n \n Danza Xitlalli is a cultural\, spiritual\, and ceremonial group committed to preserving the Indigenous traditions of Danza Mexica. Danza Xitlalli’s vision is to honor the Natural World and provide a space for the traditions and Indigenous wisdom to be passed on to future generations. \nDanza Xitlalli is one of the oldest Danza Azteca Mexica Indigenous Ceremonial Dance groups north of the Mexican border.  Danza Azteca was founded by Maestra Macuilxóchitl and Maestro Francisco Camplis\, under the guidance of El General Pedro Rodriguez under the banner of Mexico’s Mesa del Santo Niño de Atocha. By offering traditional dance classes\, hosting five annual community ceremonies\, and organizing cultural workshops and presentations\, they strive to keep their ancestral Indigenous knowledge alive. Their mission is to strengthen\, heal\, and connect the youth and community\, fostering spiritual growth\, support\, and a deep sense of belonging. \nDanza Xitlalli es un grupo cultural\, espiritual y ceremonial comprometido con la preservación de las tradiciones indígenas de la Danza Mexica. La visión de Danza Xitlalli es honrar al mundo natural y ofrecer un espacio para transmitir las tradiciones y la sabiduría indígena a las generaciones futuras. Somos uno de los grupos de danza ceremonial indígena Azteca-Mexica más antiguos al norte de la frontera con México; fuimos fundados por la Maestra Macuilxóchitl y el Maestro Francisco Camplis\, bajo la guía del General Pedro Rodríguez y bajo el estandarte de la Mesa del Santo Niño de Atocha de México. A través de clases de danza tradicional\, la celebración de cinco ceremonias comunitarias anuales y la organización de talleres y presentaciones culturales\, nos esforzamos por mantener vivo nuestro conocimiento ancestral indígena. Nuestra misión es fortalecer\, sanar y conectar a nuestra juventud y a la comunidad\, fomentando el crecimiento espiritual\, el apoyo mutuo y un profundo sentido de pertenencia. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Los Cenzontles\n \n Since 1989\, Los Cenzontles (Nahuatl for “the mockingbirds”) have made a name for themselves among music aficionados across the US and in Europe creating roots music\, cross-cultural projects\, collaborating on record and live with David Hidalgo\, Linda Ronstadt\, Jackson Browne\, Ry Cooder\, Los Lobos\, Taj Mahal\, and The Chieftains\, among others. Their media productions have been broadcast nationally on PBS. Their YouTube Channel hosts hundreds of video shorts. \nDesde 1989\, Los Cenzontles (nombre náhuatl que significa “los sinsontes”) se han ganado un lugar destacado entre los amantes de la música de Estados Unidos y Europa gracias a su música de raíces y sus proyectos interculturales. Han colaborado\, tanto en grabaciones como en presentaciones en vivo\, con David Hidalgo\, Linda Ronstadt\, Jackson Browne\, Ry Cooder\, Los Lobos\, Taj Mahal y The Chieftains\, entre otros artistas. Sus producciones audiovisuales se han transmitido en todo el país por PBS. Su canal de YouTube reúne cientos de videos cortos. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno\n \n The Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno was founded in 1967 by Carlos S Moreno\,with the goal of sharing the beauty of Mexican Culture through dance.  The company has grown to have its own studio for instruction and has performed internationally. \nEn 1967\, Carlos S. Moreno fundó el Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno con el objetivo de compartir la belleza de la cultura mexicana a través de la danza. Con el tiempo\, la compañía creció hasta contar con su propio estudio de enseñanza y se ha presentado en distintos países. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n La Gran Puchica\n \n Conceived in unceded Ohlone Territory\, aka Oakland\, California\, La Gran Puchica is taking the cues from the Ancestors to be unapologetically vibrant with an eclectic mix of African-Indigenous Diaspora influences to bring you a dose of uplifting\, demarginalizing\, thought provoking\, rootsy\, radical Cumbia! Come get some. \nSurgida en territorio no cedido del pueblo ohlone\, también conocido como Oakland\, California\, La Gran Puchica sigue las enseñanzas de sus ancestros para desplegar una vitalidad absoluta sin complejos. Con una mezcla ecléctica de influencias de las diásporas africana e indígena\, trae una dosis de cumbia animada\, que combate la marginación\, invita a reflexionar y se mantiene fiel a sus raíces y a su espíritu radical. ¡Venga a disfrutarla! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Madrid\n \n Gina Madrid is a Mexican-born\, Oakland-based artist\, and cultural organizer known for fusing hip hop with Latin sounds\, Cumbia reggae\, and world music influences. She has shared stages with artists including KRS-One\, Rakim\, Ana Tijoux\, Ozomatli\, Macklemore\, and Fantastic Negrito\, while building a reputation as a powerful live performer and community leader who uses music to uplift culture\, inspire connection\, and amplify underrepresented voices. \nGina Madrid es una artista nacida en México y radicada en Oakland. Además es organizadora cultural\, es reconocida por fusionar el hip hop con sonidos latinos\, cumbia reggae e influencias de músicas del mundo. Ha compartido escenario con artistas como KRS-One\, Rakim\, Ana Tijoux\, Ozomatli\, Macklemore y Fantastic Negrito. A su vez\, se ha ganado el reconocimiento como una deslumbrante artista en vivo y líder comunitaria que utiliza la música para enaltecer la cultura\, fomentar los vínculos y dar mayor resonancia a voces con escasa representación. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Poets\n \n Sara Borjas: Sara Borjas is a Fresno poet\, an editor at Noemi press\, and a professor at CSU East Bay. Her debut collection\, Heart Like a Window\, Mouth Like a Cliff\, received a 2020 American Book Award. \nSara Borjas es una poeta de Fresno\, editora de Noemi Press y profesora de CSU East Bay. Su primera colección\, Heart Like a Window\, Mouth Like a Cliff\, recibió un American Book Award en 2020. \nJosiah Luis Alderete: Josiah Luis Alderete is a full blooded Spanglish speaking Pocho. He is the curator and host of the long running monthly Latine reading series Speaking Axolotl and  is the author of two books of poetry “Baby Axolotls & Old Pochos(Black Freighter Press 2021) and the chapbook “Fuchi Faces de los Estados Jodidos”(For The Pueblo 2023). In 2023 he was the Poetry Center’s Mazza Writer in Residence at San Francisco State. In 2024 his work was translated in Spanish by the Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León\, as part of Hablando en Lenguas\, a literary project that paired Mexican and Xicanx poets. Along with his bookstore sister Tân Khanh Cao\, Josiah  tends the portal known as Medicina Para Pesadillas Bookstore y Galeria on 24th Street in San Pancho\, Califas. \nJosiah Luis Alderete es un pocho de pura cepa que habla spanglish. Es curador y presentador de Speaking Axolotl\, el ciclo mensual de larga trayectoria que ofrece lecturas de poetas latinxs\, y autor de dos poemarios: Baby Axolotls & Old Pochos (Black Freighter Press\, 2021) y la plaquette Fuchi Faces de los Estados Jodidos (For The Pueblo\, 2023). En 2023\, fue escritor residente Mazza del Poetry Center de San Francisco State. En 2024\, la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León tradujo su obra al español como parte de Hablando en Lenguas\, un proyecto literario que reunió a poetas mexicanos y xicanx. Junto con su hermana librera Tân Khanh Cao\, Josiah cuida el portal conocido como Medicina Para Pesadillas Bookstore y Galeria\, ubicado en la calle 24 de San Pancho\, Califas. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Dance Instructor\n \n Mireille Ruiz: Mireille Ruiz\, born and raised in Mexico City\, grew up dancing and listening to Latin music as part of her culture\, including cumbia. She learned her first following techniques dancing with her father in every family fiesta. She has a Mexican folklore\, jazz\, tap dancing\, and gymnastics background\, and grew up performing since the age of four. She is also a percussionist\, drummer and Montessori teacher. A Bay Area bachata\, cumbia\, and salsa dance instructor\, Mireille has been teaching\, performing\, and leading dance teams around the USA since 2010. \nMireille Ruiz nació y creció en Ciudad de México\, donde la danza y la música latina —incluida la cumbia— formaron parte de su cultura desde pequeña. Aprendió sus primeros pasos como seguidora bailando con su padre en todas las fiestas familiares. Tiene formación en danza folclórica mexicana\, jazz\, tap y gimnasia\, y se presenta en escenarios desde los cuatro años. También es percusionista\, baterista y docente Montessori. Como instructora de bachata\, cumbia y salsa del Área de la Bahía\, Mireille enseña\, se presenta y dirige grupos de baile por todo Estados Unidos desde 2010. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women’s Board.La 32.ª Celebración Comunitaria Anual del Día de los Muertos es posible en parte gracias al generoso apoyo del Consejo de Mujeres del Oakland Museum of California. URL:https://museumca.org/event/32nd-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-community-celebration/ LOCATION:OMCA Campus\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSCF8655-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T134500 DTSTAMP:20260916T225914Z CREATED:20260916T192647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T225914Z UID:10002375-1792933200-1792935900@museumca.org SUMMARY:Special Guest Gallery Chat with Traditional Medicine Practitioner Batul True Heart DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Gallery Chat with Traditional Medicine Practitioner Batul True Heart\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of this year’s Día de los Muertos Community Celebration\, come sit with Batul True Heart (they/them) in OMCA’s Gallery of Natural Science as they share their personal experience of practicing traditional medicine in times of mourning. In this 30-minute talk\, Batul will speak about what has brought them to the path of earth-based ancestral medicine\, and what has been most supportive for them during times of deep emotional pain. You will learn about feelings from an Indigenous perspective and gain practical ways to connect with emotions\, the earth\, and all the elements. Honoring the traditions and practices of Día de los Muertos\, Batul will also introduce their favorite flower\, cempoalxóchitl\, and how to work with it when grieving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVISIT Día de los MuertoS EVENT page\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Batul True Heart\n\n\n\nBatul True Heart (they/them) is a 2Spirit\, Yaqui-Chicane and Panamanian death & grief worker\, herbal medicine maker\, and emotional release specialist. As the co-creator of ‘Floripondio End of Life Planning and Services\,’ Batul provides traditional death care and education to QTBIPOC and comrades. Batul also grows plants and makes ancestrally inspired herbal remedies known as Maaso Medicina: Flower Medicine for Ancestral\, Generational\, and Personal Pain. You may know Batul for the Agua Florida that they’ve been providing to the community for 10 years. Most recently\, Batul has been offering inner child work through the body via Emotional Release Therapy. \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/special-guest-gallery-chat-with-traditional-medicine-practitioner-batul-true-heart/ LOCATION:Gallery of California Natural Sciences\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-07-10-OMCA-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF8289-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T210000 DTSTAMP:20260916T181854Z CREATED:20260916T181853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181854Z UID:10002372-1793379600-1793394000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with LA GENTE SF DESCRIPTION:Special Guest Gallery Chats: Julio Salgado\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by LA GENTE SF\, DJ Set by mare.e.fresh\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA brings an infectious global sound to the Garden Stage as San Francisco’s LA GENTE SF delivers a high-energy live performance blending Cumbia\, Salsa\, and Reggaeton. Led by singer-songwriter Rafa Sarria Bustamante\, the group fuses rhythms and cultural influences from across Latin America and the Caribbean with a distinct San Francisco flavor\, creating a joyful dance party that brings audiences together. \n\n\n\nKeeping the party going\, Bay Area DJ and producer mare.e.fresh takes over the Amphitheater with a feel-good mix of funk\, Latin\, Disco\, and Y2K throwbacks. Blending familiar favorites with fun surprises and plenty of dancefloor energy\, her set creates an upbeat soundtrack for celebrating\, connecting\, and enjoying the evening at the Museum. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Live Music by LA GENTE SF  | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by mare.e.fresh | 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\nDon’t miss the final weeks of Friday Nights at OMCA! As the days get shorter and fall settles in\, Oakland’s favorite weekly block party—complete with Off the Grid food trucks—is wrapping up its current season with a bang. Join us for a few more festive fall evenings of music\, community\, food\, and fun before Friday Nights takes a seasonal pause. \n\n\n\nOMCA will continue to welcome visitors during regular Museum hours\, with plenty to explore—including our latest special exhibition\, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on Japanese Incarceration\, and featured experiences like OMCA’s 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration. Visit museumca.org for Museum hours\, exhibitions\, and program details. \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. Please view our Garden Guidelines and Dog Policy. \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\nLA GENTE SF\n\n\n\nmare.e.fresh\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 LA GENTE SF\n \n LA GENTE SF was born in the eclectic city of San Francisco\, California. The group is led by Rafa Sarria Bustamante: singer-songwriter and voting member of the Recording Academy/Grammy’s. LA GENTE SF has created their own unique blend of World Music\, Cumbia\, Salsa\, and Reggaeton. Their music and live shows fuse together rhythms\, dances and cultural influences from all over Latino America and the Caribbean with a distinct San Francisco flavor\, to create an infectious\, high energy dance party. LA GENTE SF have just released “Llama Cumbia”\, their second single and music video from their 5th studio album “Entre 2 Mundos.” The album and series of music videos were recorded and filmed in San Francisco\, Colombia\, Spain\, Mexico and Morocco and was produced by Rafa Sarria Bustamante\, Maya Finlay & Jordan Feinstein. The Band is currently on their 2026 World Tour with dates in the US\, Colombia\, Mexico & more. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About mare.e.fresh\n \n mare.e.fresh is a DJ/producer based out of the Bay Area that combines a mix of cumbia/hiphop/reggaeton/and the occasional banda to create a blend of music aimed at making people dance. She is a part of the art collective Velvet Cloud Radio and an active member of Chulita Vinyl Club’s Bay Area chapter. Her DJ’ing is centered around taking up and harvesting space in which people can have fun and dance in through music. \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 proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \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\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-la-gente-sf/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10.30_LA-GENTE-SF_credit-Philip-Pavliger_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR