BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230929T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20230810T185022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T221335Z UID:10000162-1696003200-1696017600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Esotérica Tropical DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is the place to be for celebratory and meaningful things to see and be part of\, with plenty of signature  features including two streets packed with Off the Grid food trucks and the OMCA campus alive with music\, dancing\, late-night access to OMCA’s award-winning galleries of art\, history\, and science\, special exhibitions with a Museum ticket\, and more.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Esotérica Tropical Program\n\n\n\nJoyful Sounds and Magical Movement! \n\n\n\nGet your body going with a Cuban salsa class taught by Bay Area dancer mover and shaker Diana Aburto Vega. Cuban Salsa style is based in the original form of Salsa rooted in Cuba. It is characterized by Afro Cuban style body movement which includes body isolation and hip movement. In this class we briefly go through the basic movements and steps to apply these influences. Esotérica Tropical casts healing spells with a luminous and healing voice blending folk harp\, Afro-Puerto Rican bomba rhythms\, and electronics. Get your pulse pumping to DJ Father Taj in the 10th Street Amphitheater. \n\n\n\n6—7 pm – Cuban Salsa Class with Diana Aburto Vega\, Oak Street Plaza6—8 pm – Into the Brightness Gallery Activation Hours\, Great Hall6:30—7:30 pm – Esotérica Tropical\, OMCA Garden6:30—8:30 pm – DJ Father Taj\, 10th Street Amphitheater \n\n\n\nAbout The Performers\n\n\n\nEsotérica Tropical casts spells with a luminous voice and songs that invoke full-spectrum healing. Blending folk harp\, Afro-Puerto Rican bomba rhythms\, and electronics\, her music is rooted in a continuous process of discovery and care where trauma is transformed into art. Esotérica Tropical’s songs are a soundtrack for liberatory practices and joyous moods– a space for ritual and ceremony through song and dance. \n\n\n\nBoricua bruja Esotérica Tropical draws inspiration from over 20 years of experience as a healer including studying bodywork\, and practicing traditional medicine and acupuncture.“My songs come from a deep state of listening and meditation—a communion with nature\, while at the river\, the beach\, or staring at a tree or the sky; or from a very emotive disposition\, like the grief over my paternal grandmother’s death and the rage I feel from being a colonial subject. They help me remember my essence\, the love and care that is available\, the strength of my ancestors\, and my own agency.” \n\n\n\nTraveling from Santa Cruz California\, DJ Father Taj is a disciple of the groove. His eclectic style evokes New York City Café’s as well as major all night parties. Beats for days this raver turned DJ is at home on any dancefloor. Father Taj spins music for your mind\, your body\, and your soul! \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\nAbout Friday Nights at OMCA with Off The Grid \n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night between April and October. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage for $10. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid will begin its seasonal break. The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27\, 2023. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party will resume in April 2024. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-cuban-salsa-class-with-diana-aburto-vega/ CATEGORIES:Gallery Activation Hours,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/99.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20230911T195628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T194159Z UID:10000168-1696608000-1696622400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA in Celebration of Por el Pueblo with Let’s Lab and AstraLogik! DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27. Details below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA in Celebration of Por el Pueblo with Let’s Lab and AstraLogik \n\n\n\nMake October fun and memorable with hands-on artmaking including DIY printmaking in celebration of our new exhibition\, Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya (opening October 6) or try your hand at figure drawing with a live model! Let’s Lab introduces AstraLogik\, a Bay Area Queer Pinay musical duo that redefines “success” and “happiness” through a healing lens. Complete the evening with A-100 photo booth\, insightful conversation as part of Gallery Activation Hours and dance the night away to the high-energy sounds of DJ Benet. All this and two streets of tempting and innovative Off the Grid food trucks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n5—7 pm – Hands-On Screenprinting\, Garden5—8 pm – A-100 Photo Booth\, Redwood Burl6—8 pm – Sketchboard Community Figure Drawing\, California Room6—8 pm – Into the Brightness Gallery Activation Hours\, Great Hall6:30—7:30 pm – Let’s Lab with AstraLogik!\, Garden Stage6:45—8:45 pm – DJ Benet\, 10th Street Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore on the Programming\n\n\n\nLet’s Lab is an innovative art platform based in the Bay Area that provides a space for musicians and singers of all kinds to showcase their talent. This week Let’s Lab introduces AstraLogik\, a Queer Pinay musical duo from the Bay Area. Their chill-folk-electronic-soul music is shaped by their story of redefining what “success” and “happiness” means\, especially through their lens as Filipino-Americans\, a Queer couple\, healers\, survivors of violence and homelessness.Create your own art from a life model with Sketchboard in the California room! Sketchboard is a collective that has run multiple weekly figurative drawing events in SF and Oakland for 10 years\, with the mission of bringing artists and bodies from underrepresented minorities to the arts. The workshop is for all ages and  includes two hours of clothed\, life drawing with a professional art model. Art supplies will be provided. Space is limited to 40 seats\, first come\, first served. We ask participants to refrain from taking pictures\, as we will have a publicity photographer onsite. \n\n\n\nIn celebration of the opening of Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya\, join OMCA educators in a hands-on printmaking station where you’ll create your own poster centered around inspiration\, justice\, and empathy. Explore the living impact of Chicano artist Malaquías Montoya\, and learn more about other California activists and artists through a selection of social justice posters on view in the Radical Acts section of the Art Gallery. \n\n\n\nGallery Activation Hours puts a twist on the traditional museum tour. Using an informal approach\, OMCA facilitators combine content knowledge with lived experience. Centering community voices and encouraging dialogue in our galleries provides meaningful and fresh interpretations of our Special Exhibitions. Come join the conversation! \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\nAbout Friday Nights with Off the Grid\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks\, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nLimited flat-rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage for $10. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (OTG) will begin its seasonal break. The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party will resume in April 2024. During the Friday Nights break\, OMCA will remain open to the public during the Museum’s regular business hours\, including admission to special exhibitions\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD and Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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/with-lets-lab-and-astralogik/ CATEGORIES:Gallery Activation Hours,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/header-OMCA-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20230911T231617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T202231Z UID:10000179-1697211000-1697220000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Fall Teacher Night DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFall Teacher Night\n\n\n\nOMCA celebrates teachers during our Fall Teacher Night. Explore liberatory and creative education practices with Do Your Lessons Love Your Students? Creative Education for Social Change authors Mariah Rankine-Landers and Jessa Brie Moreno. Join a facilitated conversation on the role of love in education and try out some strategies during interactive workshops. Then hang out to enjoy Friday Nights at OMCA\, including live Cuban music and dance with Rumbaché and CaliDance\, contribute to the Oak Leaf Community Art Project by Chicana artist Consuelo Jimenez Underwood\, enjoy late-night gallery access including exhibitions Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD and Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya\, and Off the Grid food trucks.  \n\n\n\nSchedule of events\n\n\n\n4:30 pm – Teacher Night check-in table opens \n\n\n\n5 pm – Do Your Lessons Love Your Students? book reading and teacher conversation on the role of love in education\, with Mariah Rankine-Landers and Jessa Brie Moreno. \n\n\n\n6 pm – Drop-in workshops inspired by Do Your Lessons Love Your Students? and Borderline community art project by Chicana artist Consuelo Jimenez Underwood \n\n\n\n6:30 pm – Live Cuban music and dance with Rumbaché and CaliDance\, Garden Stage \n\n\n\n7 pm – Teacher Night check-in table closes. Friday Nights continues\, with Off the Grid food trucks closing at 8 pm and OMCA galleries closing at 9 pm.Bring your team or make some new friends at neighboring schools. This event is free for teachers and chaperones\, no RSVP required. Free gallery admission for all attendees\, plus Off the Grid and bar tickets for the first 100 arrivals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO EDUCATOR NEWS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/fall-teacher-night/ CATEGORIES:Teachers,Workshop,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/header-OMCA-19.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20230911T222917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T193124Z UID:10000171-1697212800-1697227200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA featuring Havana Nights SF\, presented by Rumbaché and The CaliDance! DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27. Details below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA featuring Havana Nights SF\, presented by Rumbaché and The CaliDance!\n\n\n\nGet ready to move and groove with Havana Nights SF\, a celebration of Cuban music and dance with Rumbaché and The CaliDance fusing salsa\, timba\, bomba\, funk\, and whatever else they can find to spice up the mood!  Families and children are invited to participate in a Community Art Project by creating an oak leaf that will be featured in an upcoming art installation by Chicana artist Consuelo Jimenez Underwood. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n4:30—7 pm – Fall Teacher Night\, check in at Oak Street Plaza6—7:30 pm – Oak Leaf Community Art Project6—8 pm – Into the Brightness Gallery Activation Hours\, Great Hall6:30—8 pm – Havana Nights SF\, presented by Rumbaché and The CaliDance\, Garden6:45—8:45 pm – DJ True Justice\, 10th Street Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore on the Programming\n\n\n\nOMCA celebrates teachers during our Fall Teacher Night. Explore liberatory and creative education practices with Do Your Lessons Love Your Students? Creative Education for Social Change authors Mariah Rankine-Landers and Jessa Brie Moreno. Join a facilitated conversation on the role of love in education and try out some strategies during interactive workshops. \n\n\n\nOMCA is working with Chicana artist Consuelo Jimenez Underwood to create an installation that will be part of an upcoming exhibition in June 2024. Children and families are invited to participate in the Oak Leaf Community Art Project by tracing their hands on an oak leaf that will be used in the installation. Oak leaves will be used in the installation to honor the earth and they are meant to symbolize the role that family and place have in holding and creating memory. After tracing their hands\, participants will be invited to draw\, color\, or write inside of their handprints to convey their feelings\, hopes\, thoughts\, memories\, and mark their family’s impact in the Bay Area. \n\n\n\nRumbaché and The CaliDance are joining forces once again for a special celebration of live Cuban music and dance! Rumbaché\, known for performing deep timba and salsa grooves for all the bailadores out there\, returns to OMCA fusing salsa\, timba\, bomba\, funk\, and whatever else they can find to spice up the mood! CaliDance\, led by Yismari Tellez Ramos\, will perform a special Cuban and Tropicana style dance throughout the evening. Do not miss their specialized choreography and collaboration\, and what they are planning for the end of the night! \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\nAbout Friday Nights with Off the Grid\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks\, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nLimited flat-rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage for $10. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (OTG) will begin its seasonal break. The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party will resume in April 2024. During the Friday Nights break\, OMCA will remain open to the public during the Museum’s regular business hours\, including admission to special exhibitions\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD and Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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/havana-nights-sf/ CATEGORIES:Gallery Activation Hours,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/header-OMCA-16-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20230911T223644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T162854Z UID:10000176-1697817600-1697832000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA featuring Live Beatmaking with SETI X DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27. Details below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA featuring Live Beatmaking with SETI X\n\n\n\nJoin groundbreaking Hip Hop innovator SETI X for a hands-on beatmaking workshop in the Garden. On Oak Street Plaza\, smoldering style and pop/rock sensibility are the hallmarks of musician/model Christopher Kenji’s performances\, introduced to Friday Nights by our partners at Let’s Lab. Dance to DJ Bitesize! in the 10th Street Amphitheater or join other museumgoers in the Great Hall for spirited and insightful conversation as part of Gallery Activation Hours. Remember to come with an appetite and visit Off the Grid food trucks on both 10th and Oak Streets! \n\n\n\n5—8 pm – Live Beatmaking with SETI  X\, Garden6:30—7:30 pm – Let’s Lab with Christopher Kenji!\, Oak Street Plaza6—8 pm – Into the Brightness Gallery Activation Hours\, Great Hall6:45—8:45 pm – DJ Bitesize!\, 10th Street Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore on the Programming\n\n\n\nLet’s Lab is an innovative art platform based in the Bay Area  that provides a space for musicians and singers of all kinds to showcase their talent. The perfect place to discover new talent and connect with like-minded individuals in the artistic community. This evening\, Let’s Lab introduces Christopher Kenji\, a Pop/Rock Artist and Model!J Dilla Academy Music Tech Beatmaking Workshop with SETI XJ Dilla Academy music tech grantee Seti X invites participants of the OMCA community for a night of creative expression through a beatmaking workshop. In this guided workshop\, participants will create their own beat using an iPad\, a midi controller\, and additional production equipment. Participants will have the opportunity to share their beats with the community at the end of the workshop.Ancestral Divinity Manifested in Real Time. SETI X provides a rare glimpse into the time and space continuum\, sharing sounds and vibrations that resonate and heal our original DNA. SETI X has toured internationally\, sharing the stage with the likes of Yasiin Bey [Mos Def]\, Talib Kweli\, RZA\, Ziggy Marley\, Punjabi MC and most recently Prophets of Rage. SETI X’s accomplishments include appearing on CNN’s Emmy Award Winning Show “United Shades of America” with W. Kamau Bell. On the episode\, W. Kamau and SETI discuss what it means to be a South Asian American Sikh Hip Hop artist from California. \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\nAbout Friday Nights with Off the Grid\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks\, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nLimited flat-rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage for $10. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (OTG) will begin its seasonal break. The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party will resume in April 2024. During the Friday Nights break\, OMCA will remain open to the public during the Museum’s regular business hours\, including admission to special exhibitions\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD and Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-featuring-live-beatmaking-with-seti-x/ CATEGORIES:Gallery Activation Hours,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/header-OMCA-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20230911T224559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T000135Z UID:10000177-1698422400-1698436800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA: SambaFunk! With King Theo Ogum DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: This is the final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023. Details below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA: SambaFunk! With King Theo Ogum\n\n\n\nBring on the funk and dance to the samba with King Theo Ogum and company! But first\, learn the ins and outs of sultry samba dancing with Queen Joy Brussard in a community dance class that will get you moving and ready to party Brazil style.   \n\n\n\nFamilies and children are invited to participate in a Community Art Project by creating an oak leaf that will be featured in an upcoming art installation by Chicana artist Consuelo Jimenez Underwood. \n\n\n\nFor those in the mood for a reflective moment\, join in the Gallery Activation Hours conversation in the Great Hall\, then dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Siyah in the 10th Street Amphitheater as we say farewell to the 2023 season of Friday Nights at OMCA—join us when we return in April 2024 after our usual winter break. \n\n\n\n5—6:30 pm – Oak Leaf Community Art Project\, Oak Street Plaza6—7 pm – Introduction to Brasilian Samba Community Dance Class with Queen Joy Brussard\, Oak Street Plaza6—8 pm – Into the Brightness Gallery Activation Hours\, Great Hall6:30—7:30 pm – SambaFunk! With King Theo Ogum\, Garden6:45—8:45 pm – DJ Siyah\, 10th Street Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore on the Programming\n\n\n\nOak Leaf Community Art Project OMCA is working with Chicana artist Consuelo Jimenez Underwood to create an installation that will be part of an oncoming exhibition in June 2024. Children and families are invited to participate in the Oak Leaf project by tracing their hands on an oak leaf that will be used in the installation. Oak leaves will be used in the installation to honor the earth\, and they are meant to symbolize the role that family and place have in holding and creating memory. After tracing their hands\, participants will be invited to draw\, color\, or write inside of their handprints to convey their feelings\, hopes\, thoughts\, memories\, and mark their family’s impact in the Bay Area.Introduction to Brasilian Samba. A Community dance class with Queen Joy Brussard \n\n\n\nAfrican Brasilian dance and drum through a uniquely Funky African American lens. Come dance\, sing\, and celebrate Oakland with the Funkquarians. Founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Theo Aytchan Williams\, SambaFunk! has grown into a beloved and multi-faceted cultural arts organization with diverse programming ranging from weekly dance instruction\, stage performances\, original music creation\, costume production\, parades\, festivals\, and participation in political\, social justice\, healing circles\, and arts advocacy. SambaFunk!’s mission is to preserve and present African Diaspora art and culture to underserved communities of color. Its  goal is to create new intersections of the arts\, health\, and wellness and sees its work as an essential element in the healing of the Nation. \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\nAbout Friday Nights with Off the Grid\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks\, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nLimited flat-rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage for $10. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (OTG) will begin its seasonal break. The final Friday Nights at OMCA with OTG of 2023 will be October 27. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party will resume in April 2024. During the Friday Nights break\, OMCA will remain open to the public during the Museum’s regular business hours\, including admission to special exhibitions\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD and Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-sambafunk-with-king-theo-ogum/ CATEGORIES:Gallery Activation Hours,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/header-OMCA-18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20231013T000519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T194044Z UID:10000189-1699185600-1699189200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.  \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.   \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk/ LOCATION:Town Fare Cafe\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20231113T213348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T213349Z UID:10000206-1701604800-1701608400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.  \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.   \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-dec/ LOCATION:Town Fare Cafe\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20231110T231643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T235557Z UID:10000198-1702814400-1702821600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Holiday Marketplace and Collage-Fest 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 \nFriday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLower Level – Marketplace\, Lillie Education Center; Collage activity\, California Room \n\n\n\nUsher in the winter holidays and join us for a festive marketplace to shop for artwork produced by Into The Brightness artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth\, and the NIAD Art Center. Artists will showcase and sell a large offering of original artwork\, making it a wonderful opportunity to find unique and meaningful gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. Artist vendors include Isaiah Jackson\, Jean McElvane\, Dorian Reid\, Karen Ridge\, Yukari Sakura\, Isaac Haney-Owens\, and more. \n\n\n\nWe also invite you to get hands-on with a delightful winter collage activity that uses recycled  materials. This program has free admission\, and all ages and skill levels are welcome.  \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to see our Special Exhibitions while you’re at OMCA\, you can purchase advance tickets below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Ridge\, artist at Creative Growth\n\n\n\nJane Mc Elvane\, artist at NIAD\n\n\n\nIsaiah Jackson\, artist at Creative Growth\n\n\n\nDorian Reed\, artist at NIAD URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-holiday-marketplace/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Shop,Family,Free,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/header-OMCA-30-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20231215T220139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T214505Z UID:10000216-1704621600-1704643200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-january/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20231215T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T215838Z UID:10000215-1704628800-1704632400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.  \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.   \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-january/ LOCATION:Town Fare Cafe\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240116T042519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230131Z UID:10000228-1706112000-1706122800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nFriday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240116T043904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T231024Z UID:10000229-1706198400-1706209200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nFriday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25 and also includes access to our core galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-2/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240116T044012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T225744Z UID:10000230-1706284800-1706295600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks by Town Fare Cafe\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-3/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240116T202927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230803Z UID:10000233-1706353200-1706353200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nFriday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInto the Brightness is going out with a bang of light! As this unique special exhibition filled with color\, complexity\, and joy comes to a close\, its brightness spills into the OMCA Garden. \n\n\n\nOMCA invites you\, starting Wednesday\, January 24\, until the close of Into the Brightness Sunday\, January 28\, to Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration. \n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week with a tour of the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artist from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD. \n\n\n\nAccess to the light- filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\n The Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-6/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240116T044042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230944Z UID:10000231-1706371200-1706382000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nFriday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks by Town Fare Cafe\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm- 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-4/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240116T044135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T230855Z UID:10000232-1706457600-1706464800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Into the Brightness Garden Lights Celebration DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nFriday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome brighten up your week at the OMCA  Garden\, transformed with radiant light structures that pay homage to the aesthetic themes of Into the Brightness.  \n\n\n\nThis pool of light and joy will be accompanied with a backdrop of music\, toasty hot drinks by Town Fare Cafe\, and a free sweet treat for the first 25 tickets purchased for Special Exhibition\, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored\, Creative Growth & NIAD.  \n\n\n\nAccess to the light-filled Garden is free of charge while cost for the special exhibition is $25. \n\n\n\nThe Garden will be lit and galleries open 5pm – 8pm January 24 – January 27 and 5pm – 7pm  January 28. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/into-the-brightness-garden-lights-celebration-5/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Garden-Lights-Celebration-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240123T021639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T021640Z UID:10000241-1707048000-1707051600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.  \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.   \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-2/ LOCATION:Town Fare Cafe\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240303T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240220T010311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T014229Z UID:10000260-1709467200-1709470800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.  \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.   \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-3/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240201T220635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T211751Z UID:10000246-1710433800-1710441000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Exhibit A: A Townhall on Anti-Blackness in Oakland DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nFriday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) partners with Edutainment for Equity and the City of Oakland Department of Race and Equity to host Exhibit A: A Townhall on Anti-Blackness in Oakland\, an interactive data experience on anti-Blackness in the city of Oakland. \n\n\n\nExhibit A employs the power of statistics and data visualization\, and casts the city of Oakland into the future to give a glimpse of what continued anti-Black models can bring and what futures are possible if such anti-Black structures are resisted.  \n\n\n\nExhibit A builds off of the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois’ prolific statistical work by using interactive data visualizations created by Oakland based artists to illustrate trajectories impacted by both pro and anti-Black futures. Exhibit A is supported by participating policy makers and city workers from critical sectors including leaders from the Department of Race and Equity and is an expression of Oakland’s community. \n\n\n\nBetween digital interfaces\, augmented reality experiences\, and interactive workshops designed to spark conversation and critical engagement\, this experience is one meant to be amplified. \n\n\n\nParticipants are enlisted to engage their own friends through social media by sharing images of the art and their response to it\, and offering visions and forecasts for the future of Oakland. \n\n\n\nThe community dialogue will be moderated by journalist and host of Hard Knock Radio DJ Davey D and educator\, community leader\, and Exhibit A co-producer\, Hodari Davis. Interspersed between dialogue will be musical stylings and performances by CEO and founder of Edutainment for Equity and Exhibit A co-producer\, Candice Wicks-Davis (also known as Mama Candice)\, and several Oakland favorites.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve tickets\n\n\n\nMember tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT EXHIBIT A\n\n\n\nExhibit A employs the power of statistics and data visualization\, and casts the city of Oakland into the future to give a glimpse of what continued anti-Black models can bring and what futures are possible if such anti-Black structures are resisted. \n\n\n\nThis project is meant to be jumping off point for deeper conversations about the nature and direction of Oakland in general and in Black life in Oakland specifically. The project produced by Hodari Davis and hosted by Edutainment for Equality is happening in partnership with the City of Oakland Department of Race and Equity\, the City of Oakland Department of Arts and Culture and is situated within a larger network of several Oakland based Organizations. Exhibit A\,  though firmly rooted in the Oakland community and dedicated to issues of anti-blackness facing communities here in the Bay Area\, is also intended to develop and expand beyond and impact the broader political mythos that institutional racism does not exist in the United States. \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/exhibit-a-a-townhall-on-anti-blackness-in-oakland/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image2-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240229T234834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T001251Z UID:10000261-1712332800-1712343600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all Members! Join us for a special members’ lounge on the 3rd Level Terrace\, overlooking our Garden. Mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments. Plus\, we’ll be raffling off some awesome OMCA merch! \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 5 | 5-9 pm \n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community during our launch party for the new season of Friday Nights at OMCA. This exciting weekly event includes live music\, hands-on activities\, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks\, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions. Member tickets are free! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omcaspecial-members-lounge/ LOCATION:OMCA Garden\, 1000 Oak Street\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2022_OMCA_Gardens_FridayNights_Games_Visitor_Families_PhotoCredit_MariahBerdiago52142566424_6cfd9584c2_c-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240315T163831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T232826Z UID:10000262-1712332800-1712347200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights | Live Music by Dos Four\, hands on nature print making\, bubbles with The Bubble Lady and sets by DJ Lady Ryan DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKick off the first Friday Nights at OMCA of the season with the whole fam! Enjoy a rhythmic night full of feel-good music for all ages! Dos Four pulls from a blend of Caribbean and Afro-Latin sounds like Salsa\, Cumbia\, Salsa Choque\, Latino House and more that will be  sure to get you moving. Dance and play to the music along with The Bubble Lady\, Rebecca Nile\, and contribute to the good vibes with the multiple bubble stations arranged around the Garden and fill the sky with delight! Continue the rhythmic energy with a set from beloved DJ Lady Ryan and then be sure to take the chance to create a nature print with OMCA facilitators so you can walk away with a memento made with local flowers and leaves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5—9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5—7:30 pm Nature Print Making  | The Garden \n\n\n\n5:15—6:15 pm The Bubble Lady- Rebecca Nile |  The Garden \n\n\n\n6—7:30 pm Dos Four | The Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45—8:45 pm DJ Lady Ryan  | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLead singer and songwriter Leyder Chapman was born in Holguín\, Eastern Cuba and raised in Havana. Chapman’s talent for performing started at a young age and wrote his first song\, “Yo Te Amo Verdad\,” at the age of fourteen. After arriving in Oakland\, he founded SAOCO\, a band specializing in the fusion of Cuban rhythms with popular Reggaeton. It was at this time that Chapman’s name as a musical artist\, Dos Four\, was formed. Along with several successful collaborations over the years\, Dos Four has been growing strong ever since. \n\n\n\n\n\nLady Ryan is a Bay Area favorite – inspiring a sense of safety\, joy\, and belonging as a spiritual conductor and dedicate/d professional. Her passion for music can be heard throughout the Bay Area and beyond\, whether she’s energizing the crowd at Warriors games\, hosting one of her celebrated Soulovely or Sweetspot parties\, or gracing the airwaves of 91.7 KALW in San Francisco. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Bay Area music scene in 2023 alone\, Lady Ryan was voted best DJ in the Bay Area by Bay Area Reporter Magazine and honored by the CIty of Oakland for her leadership in LGBTQ music and arts communities.  Lady Ryan has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Diana Ross\, George Clinton\, Erykah Badu\, Journey\, Indigo Girls\, and Anderson Paak. With a deep range and knowledge of multiple music genres\, coupled with the right touch of nostalgia\, her ability to conduct high vibrations makes Lady Ryan a sure shot for any dance floor. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Bubble Lady\, Rebecca Nile\, lives in Northern California and has been providing quality bubble thrills throughout the Bay Area and beyond\, for more than 25 years. A trained Shakespearean actress and professional clown\, as well as holding a degree in chemical engineering\, Rebecca brings years of experience and theatrical skills to each and every performance. She delights in playing with her audience\, bringing genuine enthusiasm and joy. Rebecca has a special knack for helping the shy and children with exceptional needs participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-live-music-by-dos-four-hands-on-nature-print-making-bubbles-with-the-bubble-lady-and-sets-by-dj-lady-ryan/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4.5.24_LEAD-PHOTO_Dos-Four.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240326T003112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T174931Z UID:10000274-1712484000-1712505600@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays | April 7 DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-april24/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240315T235558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T235558Z UID:10000273-1712491200-1712494800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.  \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.   \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-4/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240315T213134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T232809Z UID:10000263-1712937600-1712952000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights | Live Music by CABANIJAZZ PROJECT\, interactive dance experience with Shadja and set with DJ Benet DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA keeps going strong with another Friday of music and community! This week get swept away in the innovative and exuberant sounds of the CABANIJAZZ PROJECT. Led by Grammy award winning composer Javier Cabanillas\, this Latin fusion band blends together Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music traditions into a unique and infectious sound that is taking the Bay Area music scene by storm. Get further inspired with the dance movements of Shadji Simone Correia whose unique style of performance movement draws audiences in to react and to create a collaborative experience between art\, audience\, and performer. The night will be further fortified with a feel-good set from DJ Benet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5—9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions  evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30—6 pm Shadji Simone Correia Dance Performance | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6–7:30 pm CABANIJAZZ PROJECT | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45—8:45 pm DJ Benet  | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cabani Jazz Project:\n\n\n\nSan Francisco-based Latin band\, CABANIJAZZ PROJECT\, led by GRAMMY® Award-Winning Composer and Conga Player\, Javier Cabanillas\, emerged from the streets of Tijuana\, Mexico\, to triumphantly grace the red carpet in Los Angeles\, claiming a GRAMMY® Win with the Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Fusing rich Jazz harmonies with Afro-Caribbean dance rhythms\, the seven-piece ensemble crafts a unique sonic experience. Cabanillas\, now a Bay Area resident\, directs the band’s original compositions\, earning a 4-Star rating in DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE. Their music\, featured on NPR\, PBS\, and United Airlines\, captivates audiences at top Jazz & Salsa Festivals. With roots spanning funk\, pop\, and folkloric genres\, each member contributes their distinct voice without losing collective identity. Drawing crowds in the San Francisco Bay Area\, CABANIJAZZ PROJECT continually amplifies its fanbase with each electrifying performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Shadji Simone Correia:\n\n\n\nShadja Correia (she/her) is a contemporary professional dancer who prioritizes self-expression and self-reflection through her movement. She welcomes an atmosphere of indulgent curiosity through the exploration of movement. Shadja earned her BFA in Dance from Rutgers University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout DJ Benet:\n\n\n\nDJ Benet is a multifaceted talent\, seamlessly blending the roles of a DJ\, audio engineer\, producer\, director\, and artist. With a diverse musical palette\, he captivates audiences with his eclectic mix of genres. Renowned for his collaborative spirit\, DJ Benet has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Mani Draper\, Kevin Allen\, Brookfield Duece\, Caleborate\, Passwordz\, and Nef the Pharaoh\, contributing his unique touch to their works. Additionally\, he is a member of the band “The Whoadees.” With a passion for pushing boundaries and a commitment to excellence\, DJ Benet continues to captivate audiences across the Bay. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSan Francisco-based Latin band\, CABANIJAZZ PROJECT\, led by GRAMMY® Award-Winning Composer and Conga Player\, Javier Cabanillas\, emerged from the streets of Tijuana\, Mexico\, to triumphantly grace the red carpet in Los Angeles\, claiming a GRAMMY® Win with the Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Fusing rich Jazz harmonies with Afro-Caribbean dance rhythms\, the seven-piece ensemble crafts a unique sonic experience. Cabanillas\, now a Bay Area resident\, directs the band’s original compositions\, earning a 4-Star rating in DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE. Their music\, featured on NPR\, PBS\, and United Airlines\, captivates audiences at top Jazz & Salsa Festivals. With roots spanning funk\, pop\, and folkloric genres\, each member contributes their distinct voice without losing collective identity. Drawing crowds in the San Francisco Bay Area\, CABANIJAZZ PROJECT continually amplifies its fanbase with each electrifying performance. \n\n\n\n\n\nDJ Benet is a multifaceted talent\, seamlessly blending the roles of a DJ\, audio engineer\, producer\, director\, and artist. With a diverse musical palette\, he captivates audiences with his eclectic mix of genres. Renowned for his collaborative spirit\, DJ Benet has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Mani Draper\, Kevin Allen\, Brookfield Duece\, Caleborate\, Passwordz\, and Nef the Pharaoh\, contributing his unique touch to their works. Additionally\, he is a member of the band “The Whoadees.” With a passion for pushing boundaries and a commitment to excellence\, DJ Benet continues to captivate audiences across the Bay. \n\n\n\n\n\nShadja Correia (she/her) is a contemporary professional dancer who prioritizes self-expression and self-reflection through her movement. She welcomes an atmosphere of indulgent curiosity through the exploration of movement. Shadja earned her BFA in Dance from Rutgers University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-live-music-by-cabani-jazz-project-interactive-dance-experience-with-shadja-and-set-with-dj-benet/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4.12.24_Cabani-Jazz-Project_LEAD-PHOTO-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240315T220224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T235951Z UID:10000266-1713540600-1713549600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spring Teacher Night at Friday Nights at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe celebrate you\, teachers! Join us for OMCA’s spring Teacher Night\, when you can hang out and enjoy the Museum— on us.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the posters and graphic prints that highlight political and social justice issues in Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya\, and then screen print your own tote bag during a special drop-in workshop for teachers. Head to the OMCA Garden to hang out and enjoy the rhythms and music of Punjab\, India with Non Stop Bhangra\, one of the best dance parties in the Bay Area. Enjoy late-night gallery access and Off the Grid food trucks. \n\n\n\nBring your team\, or make some new friends at neighboring schools. This event is free for teachers and chaperones\, no RSVP required. Check in at the Teacher Night table to receive free gallery admission for all teachers and chaperones\, plus Off the Grid and bar tickets for the first 100 arrivals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n4:30—7 pm Teacher Night check-in | Oak Street Plaza \n\n\n\n5—6:30 pm Drop-In Workshop: Tote Bags Screen Printing | Oak Street Plaza \n\n\n\n5—8:30 pm Live music and dance with Non Stop Bhangra | The Garden Stage \n\n\n\n5— 8 pm Off the Grid Food Trucks | 10th Street \n\n\n\n5— 9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibition Access  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO EDUCATOR NEWS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\n Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/spring-teacher-night-at-friday-nights-at-omca/ CATEGORIES:Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/new-site-event-header-fall-teacher-e1710540038163-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240315T214450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T190252Z UID:10000264-1713542400-1713556800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights | Non Stop Bhangra Community Dance Party\, Spring Teacher Night and DJ set by Black DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet into the rhythm this Friday Night at OMCA with Non Stop Bhangra known as the best dance party in the Bay Area. A celebration of the rhythms and music from Punjab\, India\, Non Stop Bhangra comes back to Friday Nights at OMCA bringing high energy\, vibrancy\, and color. Featuring dance lessons\, performances\, DJs\, live drummers and more\, it’s a joyful release for the whole family and all the teachers being celebrated at our Spring Teacher Night! The night will be set with the skillful DJ spinnings of Black sure to keep the good times flowing. \n\n\n\nView our Spring Teacher Night page for information about Spring Teacher programs and activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5—9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions  \n\n\n\n5—8:30 pm Non Stop Bhangra | The Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45—8:45 pm DJ Black  | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVoted “best dance party” in San Francisco\, Non Stop Bhangra is a unique experience that celebrates the beautiful and vibrant spirit of Bhangra\, a traditional Punjabi folk music and dance. Celebrating 20 years of productions in 2024\, it is one of the major platforms in North America for Punjabi music and a staple in the SF Bay Area arts culture. Highlighting the ancestral roots of the Punjabi dance while pushing boundaries with contemporary influences\, Non Stop Bhangra is a genre-busting elixir of North Indian Bhangra music and dance\, mixed with reggae\, hip-hop\, and electronica. Featuring dance lessons and dance performances with Dholrhythms Dance Company\, an ever evolving and eclectic mix of DJs\, live drummers\, and guest musicians\, it’s a treat for the eyes and ears and a one-of-a-kind experience only found in the Bay Area. \n\n\n\n\n\nBlack has always loved music and while growing up in Houston\, she started collecting records. When she moved to the Bay Area in 1991\, Black brought her records and a dream of doing music. She recalls seeing Chris C. and Pam the Funkstress perform\, and knew then that she wanted to be a female DJ. Black learned her craft 30 years ago from Sexy DJ at The Catch One in Los Angeles. Nadeeah helped her hone her skills and taught her how to get gigs. She has played alongside DJs including MAW\, Fuse\, Digit\, J Boogie\, Rusty Lazer\, and Trackademicks. She has opened for many artists including Medusa\, Erykah Badu\, The Roots\, Patty Duke\, Tony Toni Tone\, Yo Yo\, Bahamadia\, Meshell Ndegeocello\, Ledisi\, Alanis Morissette\, Big Freedia\, Hot Tub\, The Lovemakers\, Brandy\, Goapele\, Nneka and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-non-stop-bhangra-community-dance-party-spring-teachernight-and-dj-set-by-black/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4.19.24_LEAD-PHOTO_NSB-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240315T215449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T190456Z UID:10000265-1714147200-1714161600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights | Live Music by MacArthur Maze\, Sketchboard Live Drawing Sessions\, and set by DJ Ron Reeser DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA brings back a Thursday After Hours special\, Sketchboard Live Drawing! This Friday OMCA invites visitors to bring their sketch pads and appetites and get creative in the Museum’s Gallery of California Art with live drawing sessions. \n\n\n\nOMCA welcomes 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 gallery\, please be mindful of the space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite or charcoal pencils. \n\n\n\nSketching in the gallery is first come\, first served and is included with the price of general Museum Gallery access and free for Museum Members. Between drawing sessions the excellent mixings of Bay Area favorite\, DJ Ron Reeser as well as a special performance by MacArthur Maze happening on the main Garden Stage will be sure to get you moving.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n5—9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions  evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30—6:15 pm Sketchboard Live Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6—7 pm MacArthur Maze | The Garden Stage  \n\n\n\n6:45—7:30 pm Sketchboard Live Drawing | Gallery of California Art  \n\n\n\n6:45—8:45 pm DJ Ron Reeser  | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndependent hip-hop ensemble and crew\, MacArthur Maze\, combine only the most organic Bay Area ingredients to create a powerhouse. Spearheaded by their tenured turntablist/producer\, DJ D Sharp\, Mac Maze is comprised of five emcees (Blvck Achilles\, Champ Green\, D.Bledsoe\, Ian Kelly\, & Roux Shankle)\, and four producers (DJ D Sharp\, S. Kaminski\, DJ Basta\, & NOBL). 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\nSketchboard 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 Sketchboard’s community. \n\n\n\n\n\nImmerse in the pulsating rhythms of the global electronic music scene with Ron Reeser. His signature Tech House sound consistently infiltrates DJ sets across the globe. An American DJ and producer\, Ron Reeser\, originally hailing from the vibrant backdrop of the San Francisco Bay Area\, boasts an dynamic discography that spans esteemed labels such as Sony\, Ultra Music\, Sirup\, and Pyro Records. Notably\, his remix catalog features an array of renowned artists\, including ColdPlay\, Billie Eilish\, Dua Lipa\, Miley Cyrus\, Doja Cat\, Chainsmokers\, Kaskade\, Galantis\, Chromeo\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-live-music-by-macarthur-maze-sketchboard-live-drawing-sessions-and-set-by-dj-ron-reeser/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4.26.24_LEAD-PHOTO_MacArthur-Maze-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240404T232457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T232432Z UID:10000278-1714217400-1714221000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Healing Garden: Reflecting on Our Collective Grief DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn conjunction with UC Berkeley’s The Othering and Belonging Institute’s 2024 conference\, OMCA is pleased to partner with OBI to offer a reflective gathering on collective grief.  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join us for this peaceful experience in our beautiful garden. Wellness practitioner\, Josie Santiago and earth ritual artist\, Veronica Ramirez will lead us in the sacred ritual of mandala creation to cultivate a space of healing. With an open heart\, we will come together in this safe space to reflect on our loss\, global grief\, or simply soak in the connectedness of community. Grief is a universal experience and when we connect with others\, it can be healing. We hope you will join us. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public regardless of participation in The Othering and Belonging Conference \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Veronica Ramirez\n \n \n\nVeronica Ramirez is first generation to Chilean/Mapuche ancestry\, born on Ramaytush Territory (Redwood City\, CA). Co-founder of PLACE (People Linking Art\, Community & Ecology) on Ohlone Territory (Oakland\, CA)\, an educational center and maker space since 2011\, Veronica’s experience spans various domains\, including organizational development\, educational programming\, placemaking projects\, community partnerships\, and neighbor relations. In 2021\, she joined SNAG Mag/The Nest (Seventh Native American Generation) as a co-director\, helping to facilitate this youth-inspired initiative that shares inspiring Native/Indigenous stories through rich articles and featured artists. As a founding member of Golden Gate Cohousing since 2012\, she contributes to the co-living project dedicated to diversity and affordable housing for change makers\, a project of Shared Living Resource Center where she serves as a board member. Veronica’s curious nature inspires her toward her deep love of the natural world\, human connection\, and the transformative healing that comes from the co-creative spirit we each possess.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Josie Santiago\n \n Josie Santiago is a seasoned somatic practitioner\, facilitator\, and wellness coach with over a decade of experience in cultivating healthy relational practices within diverse communities.  She is the owner of Akili Well\, an organization based in Oakland\, Ca dedicated to fostering leadership\, learning\, and overall well-being. As an interdisciplinary practitioner\, she uses her experience in holistic healing modalities to encourage self-awareness\, self-care\, and collective transformation.  When she is not leading well-being circles\, Josie facilitates experiential workshops and retreats aimed at helping individuals find ease and joy in their lives. Her commitment to creating spaces for growth and exploration underscores her passion for empowering others to thrive mentally\, emotionally\, and physically. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/healing-garden-reflecting-on-our-collective-grief/ CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Healing-Garden-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T091615 CREATED:20240410T223807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T222646Z UID:10000279-1714752000-1714766400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA | Live Music with Alphabet Rockers\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Wire Sculpture Making\, Gallery Chats\, and DJ set with Siyah DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA with ALPHABET ROCKERS\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPump up the joy this first Friday at Friday Nights at OMCA! Join us as the intergenerational hip hop group\, Alphabet Rockers\, explores elements of hip hop and leads audiences to shared moments of joyful expression\, uplifting affirmations\, and celebratory movement. Drag Storytime keeps the empowering energy flowing as drag artist Per Sia brings Tyler Feder’s preschool picture book\, Bodies are Cool\, to life with an exuberant read-aloud alongside bright and friendly illustrations to captivate all. \n\n\n\nFeel further inspired by the change makers highlighted in our collection with a hands-on wire sculpture activity inspired by Ruth Asawa’s Untitled\, 1974 piece on display in Oak Street Plaza\, and  the insightful Gallery Chats being held in our Special Exhibition\, Por el Pueblo: The Legacy and Influence of Malaquías Montoya. And as the night unfolds\, the seasoned DJ music stylings of Siyah are sure to keep the good vibrations flowing high. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n5—9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:15—5:30 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia  | The Garden \n\n\n\n5:30—7:30 pm Wire Sculpture Making |  The Garden \n\n\n\n6—8 pm Gallery Chats  | The Great Hall  \n\n\n\n6:30—7:20 pm The Alphabet Rockers  | The Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45—8:45 pm Siyah |  Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nGather with family\, friends\, and community every Friday at 5 pm for free live music and hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and late night access to our galleries and special exhibitions\, with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\nBring your own or grab dinner from any one of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer\, wine\, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale. After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations\, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games\, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming\, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo outside alcohol permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPer Sia comes with a pedigree from weekly performances at the late\, iconic Esta Noche. Her trajectory has gone on to include art curation\, stand-up\, television\, and maybe a quinceañera or two\, in San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, and México. Per Sia is currently a regular performer in the nationally acclaimed “Drag Story Hour” as well as an educator in residence at an after school arts program in the San Francisco Unified School District profiled on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n\n\n\n\nAlphabet Rockers make music that sparks change. Kaitlin McGaw (she/her) and Tommy Soulati Shepherd (he/him/they)\, are visionary artists and leaders who create a culture of belonging for all of us. \n\n\n\nThey are GRAMMY-winners\, 4-time GRAMMY nominees\, nationally renowned children’s book authors\, influential media creatives\, keynote speakers\, and resident artists of esteemed programs such as Othering & Belonging Institute\, Destiny Arts Center\, and Hiiwav Black Music Incubator. Their music and leadership is built from their combined pedigree of applied research and creative practice (Kaitlin McGaw is a Harvard University graduate in African American Studies; Tommy Shepherd is a Pacific Conservatory of Theatre graduate). \n\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\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-live-music-with-alphabet-rockers-drag-storytime-with-per-sia-wire-sculpture-making-gallery-chats-and-dj-set-with-siyah/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.3.24_LEAD-PHOTO_Alphabet-Rockers-Co-Founders_Photo-By-Sam-Popp-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR