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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Pacific Mambo Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Pacific Mambo Orchestra\, Music Set by Dj Sizzle\, Salsa Dance Lesson with Ramón Ramos Alayo\, OMCA Members’ Lounge\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is set to kick off your weekend with bold Latin sounds\, vibrant dance\, and nonstop rhythm. Pacific Mambo Orchestra takes over the Garden Stage with an electrifying live performance\, blending mambo\, salsa\, Latin jazz\, and big band tradition into a high-energy vibe that’s both timeless and fresh. Known for their explosive stage presence and world-class musicianship\, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble delivers a powerful\, dance-ready experience. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy alive\, Dj Sizzle spins a lively mix of cumbia\, reggaeton\, salsa\, merengue\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and global beats\, curating a feel-good soundtrack that keeps the dance floor moving. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to step into the rhythm with Ramón Ramos Alayo who will lead a salsa dance lesson rooted in Cuban tradition. With an emphasis on connection\, musicality\, and joyful expression\, this session welcomes dancers of all levels to build confidence and add a little extra flavor to their moves. \n\n\n\nOn the Upper Level Terrace the Museum welcomes its Members to a special Members’ Lounge. Members can enjoy light refreshments\, sidewalk chalk\, family-friendly games\, and a bingo give-away featuring awesome OMCA merch! It’s the perfect way to mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts all while overlooking the Garden buzzing with Friday Nights energy. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Member Lounge | Upper Level Terrace \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Salsa Dance Lesson with Ramón Ramos Alayo | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Pacific Mambo Orchestra | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by Dj Sizzle | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPacific Mambo Orchestra\n\n\n\nDj Sizzle\n\n\n\nRamón Ramos Alayo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n		\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Pacific Mambo Orchestra\n				\n				                    Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO) is a Grammy Award-winning Latin big band from San Francisco that has become one of the leading forces in keeping the great mambo and Latin jazz orchestra tradition alive in the 21st century. Founded in 2010 by pianist Christian Tumalan and trumpeter Steffen Kuehn\, the 19-piece ensemble gained international recognition after winning the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album with its debut release\, launching the band onto major stages around the world. Combining the spirit of Tito Puente\, Machito\, and the classic mambo orchestras with bold original compositions and modern arrangements\, PMO delivers explosive\, high-energy performances marked by virtuoso musicianship and powerful big band sound. From major jazz festivals to concert halls across the United States\, Europe\, Canada\, and Latin America\, Pacific Mambo Orchestra has earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows that celebrate the past\, present\, and future of Latin big band music. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Dj Sizzle\n				\n				                    Dj Sizzle is an artist and producer based in California\, where she splits her time between The Bay Area and Los Angeles. She is the co-founder and director of Cumbiaton\, an intergenerational cultural movement that celebrates Afro-Latin culture\, community\, and self-expression. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Ramón Ramos Alayo\n				\n				                    Ramón Ramos Alayo was selected by the Cuban government to study dance in Santiago de Cuba at age eleven. In 1990\, he earned a master’s degree in contemporary and folkloric dance and dance education from Havana’s National School of Art. As a graduate specializing in folkloric and contemporary dance\, he was a principal dancer with several prominent Cuban dance companies\, including Danza del Caribe and Narcisco Medina Contemporary Dance Company\, touring throughout Europe\, Belize\, and Canada. His success continued after relocating to the U.S. in 1997; he has performed as a dancer with numerous outstanding companies\, including Robert Henry Johnson\, Kim Epifano\, Sara Shelton Mann\, Zaccho Dance Theatre and Robert Moses’ Kin. Ramon currently teaches Cuban popular dance\, Afro-Cuban modern dance\, and children’s movement at several local dance studios and schools. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us Friday\, May 22 for our rescheduled Member Lounge! \n\n\n\nCalling all Members! You’re invited to a special Member Lounge on the Upper Level Terrace\, overlooking our Garden\, in celebration of you! Mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments\, games\, and bingo\, where we’ll be giving away some amazing items from the OMCA Shop. Bring your friends and family\, and enjoy Friday Nights together! \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 22 | 5-9 pm \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is set to kick off your weekend with bold Latin sounds\, vibrant dance\, and nonstop rhythm. Pacific Mambo Orchestra takes over the Garden Stage with an electrifying live performance\, blending mambo\, salsa\, Latin jazz\, and big band tradition into a high-energy vibe that’s both timeless and fresh. In the Amphitheater\, step into the rhythm with Ramón Ramos Alayo who will lead a salsa dance lesson rooted in Cuban tradition. With an emphasis on connection\, musicality\, and joyful expression\, this session welcomes dancers of all levels to build confidence and add a little extra flavor to their moves. Keeping the energy alive\, Dj Sizzle spins a lively mix of cumbia\, reggaeton\, salsa\, merengue\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and global beats\, curating a feel-good soundtrack that keeps the dance floor moving. Throughout the evening\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to join meaningful conversations with OMCA facilitators\, offering fresh perspectives on the museum’s exhibitions. It’s not just a Friday night—it’s your Friday night at OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\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-omcaspecial-members-lounge-4-2026/
LOCATION:OMCA Garden\, 1000 Oak Street\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States
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