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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Sabrina Shauna
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with Soulovely\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Sabrina Shauna\, DJ Set by Zaynub\, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co.\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA sets the stage for an evening of soulful sounds as Bay Area artist Sabrina Shauna brings her signature blend of R&B and pop to the Garden Stage. Featuring powerhouse vocals\, heartfelt songwriting\, and infectious energy\, her performance showcases fan favorites\, new music\, and an uplifting spirit that invites audiences to sing\, dance\, and connect. \n\n\n\nKeeping the momentum going\, Zaynub takes over the Amphitheater with a genre-spanning DJ set rooted in nostalgia\, storytelling\, and feel-good grooves. Blending 90s and 2000s favorites with modern Hip-Hop\, R&B\, pop\, funk\, and soul\, the Bay Area DJ creates an upbeat soundtrack that celebrates community while keeping the dance floor moving all evening long. 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\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\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Sabrina Shauna | 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 Zaynub | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSabrina Shauna\n\n\n\nZaynub\n\n\n\nSketchboard\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 Sabrina Shauna\n				\n				                    Sabrina Shauna is a Bay Area artist best known for her dynamic vocal performances that get audiences dancing and in their feels. She channels influences from R&B and pop to create music that resonates across diverse audiences. Her artistry is dedicated to ensuring her listeners feel seen and understood\, and are never going through life’s unexpected circumstances alone. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Zaynub\n				\n				                    Zaynub is a passionate DJ based in the Bay Area. She plays open-format with a passion for understanding her audience and elevating their experience\, no matter the event. She strives to create safe spaces and good times by being intentional with her energy throughout her sets\, aiming to bring you more in touch with yourself by moving and grooving through the music.\n \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-sabrina-shauna/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with BULULÚ
DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with Soulovely\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by BULULÚ\, Afro Dance Lesson with Danaite Gebremeskel\, DJ Set by TIEDYE\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA comes alive with the vibrant sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean as BULULÚ takes the Garden Stage for an electrifying live performance. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist\, composer\, and vocalist Lali Mejia\, the ensemble blends salsa\, cumbia\, merengue\, calypso\, joropo\, and other traditions into a joyful celebration of music\, culture\, and community that invites guests to dance the night away. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy in motion\, Danaite Gebremeskel leads an interactive Afro dance lesson in the Amphitheater\, introducing participants to foundational movements\, musicality\, and the rich cultural traditions that inspire modern African dance. Welcoming all experience levels\, the class offers a fun and engaging opportunity to connect through rhythm and movement. \n\n\n\nAs the evening goes on\, TIEDYE delivers a high-energy DJ set that weaves together old-school R&B\, Afrobeats\, Amapiano\, Afrohouse\, Hip Hop\, and dancehall. Known for creating immersive musical experiences that uplift and inspire\, the Bay Area artist and DJ keeps the celebration going with infectious grooves that bring people together on the dance floor. \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\n5:30–6:30 pm Afro Dance Lesson with Danaite Gebremeskel | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by BULULÚ | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by TIEDYE | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBULULÚ\n\n\n\nDanaite Gebremeskel\n\n\n\nTIEDYE\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 BULULÚ\n				\n				                    In Venezuela\, a BULULÚ is a vibrant\, buzzing gathering that sparks excitement. It only takes a minute listening to BULULÚ to understand why they’ve adopted the name. \nLed by Venezuelan-born percussionist\, composer\, and vocalist Lali Mejia\, BULULÚ draws inspiration from the folkloric rhythms of Venezuelan\, Colombian\, Puerto Rican\, Cuban\, and other Caribbean cultures. \nBULULÚ’s performances encompass an exciting mix of styles\, ranging from calypso and salsa to cumbia\, son\, guaracha\, merengue\, bachata\, joropo\, and more. The band stands out not only for its rich musical diversity and original repertoire\, but also for its inclusive identity\, embracing the LGBTQ+ community and a majority of female band members. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Danaite Gebremeskel\n				\n				                    Danaite is a dancer based in the Bay Area. She was born and raised in Ethiopia\, where she learned her love for dance\, music\, and culture. After moving to the United States\, she continued her love for dance by joining multiple companies that helped shape her mind-set around dance. Now\, she shares what she has learned from and about dance through her passion for Afro Dance. \n  \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About TIEDYE\n				\n				                    Bay Area native Artist and DJ\, Jazmin LaBrie\, curates ethereal soundscapes that levitate the spirit and move the body. With a deep love for Afrobeats\, old-school R&B\, and underground rave energy\, she seamlessly blends genres into unforgettable sets that bridge fashion\, art\, and nightlife. \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-bululu-3/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance
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