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SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the 67th Annual Clearance Weekend! Catch the biggest discounts on these final days of the White Elephant Sale. Markdowns all day. Admission is free—no advanced tickets are required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTFree shuttles from Fruitvale BART station are available: On Clearance Weekend\, shoppers can take a shuttle to and from BART instead of searching for parking\, which is limited. \n\n\n\nChildren of all ages are welcome at the free Clearance Weekend. We ask that small children be supervised at all times. (We cannot accommodate strollers in the warehouse.)  \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons:  \n\n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nShopping carts\, strollers\, and backpacks must be checked in.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event. Only credit/debit cards or Apple Pay will be accepted.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final. No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	    \n				    \n	        \n            Load More
URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-sale-clearance-weekend/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family
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SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Open Warehouse Days
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 10 am–2 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the 67th Annual White Elephant Sale’s Open Warehouse Days! Join us for this beloved Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California.  \n\n\n\nBrowse without the crowds on select days between January 29 and February 21\, between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $7 per day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Warehouse Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 29–Sunday\, February 1Wednesday\, February 4–Saturday\, February 7Wednesday\, February 11- Saturday. February 14Monday (Presidents Day)\, February 16Thursday\, February 19–Saturday\, February 21 \n\n\n\nShoppers with reservations will be admitted first. Walk-ins will be allowed to pay at the door as space permits\, starting at 11 am each day.  \n\n\n\nTickets are available online at whiteelephantsale.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay-at-the-door entry permitted after 11 am on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, on each Open Warehouse Day walk-in shoppers who have not pre-purchased tickets will be admitted inside starting at 11 am with the purchase of a $7 admission ticket.  \n\n\n\nFree admission for teachers: Current California pre-k to 12 teachers will be given free admission starting at 11 am.  A photo ID and proof of current status of employment will be required at entry. \n\n\n\nFree shopping hours available after 1 pm on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, shoppers will be welcome to enter the warehouse on Open Warehouse Days at no charge to shop until we close at 2 pm. \n\n\n\nFree shuttles from Fruitvale BART station: On all weekend Sale days\, and on Monday\, February 16 (Presidents’ Day)\, shoppers can take a shuttle to and from BART instead of searching for parking\, which is limited.\n\n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions:  \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed. \n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be made by credit/debit card or Apple Pay.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	    \n				    \n	        \n            Load More
URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-sale-open-warehouse-days/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family
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SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, the White Elephant Sale is the largest rummage sale in Northern California and the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). The sale returns for the 2026 season\, starting with its Preview Sale on January 25\, 10 am–3 pm\, and running through the beginning of March.  \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online at whiteelephantsale.org. \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions:  \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed. \n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be made by credit/debit card or Apple Pay.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	    \n				    \n	        \n            Load More
URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-preview-sale/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T180000
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SUMMARY:Gathering in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome over 500 community members to our annual fundraiser\, Gathering in the Garden.  \n\n\n\nTaking place in our seven-acre urban garden\, W. Kamau Bell will lead a powerful conversation with filmmaker and artist Adrian L. Burrell\, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation Carolyn Johnson\, and New York Times bestselling author of Nightcrawling\, Leila Mottley. These Oakland-born artists and community leaders will set the OMCA Garden stage with an engaging dialogue on the power of art and social change. We’ll then celebrate under the stars with entertainment\, dancing\, food\, and drinks.   \n\n\n\nGathering in the Garden is a sliding scale event\, with tickets ranging from $75 to $1\,000. All proceeds support OMCA’s exhibitions and programs\, serving hundreds of thousands of school groups\, families\, and community members. Thanks to our generous sponsors\, local teachers and community partners will receive complimentary access. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just another gala; it’s a celebration of the OMCA community\, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us in fostering belonging and connection at OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nDONATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\n\n\nDJ Lady Ryan is a Bay Area favorite – inspiring a sense of safety\, joy\, and belonging. 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 parties\, or gracing the airwaves of San Francisco radio.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLight Bites & Libations\n\n\n\nChef Michelle McQueen’s cuisine pays homage to her Southern family roots and Oakland upbringing\, bringing together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community. Last year’s favorite dishes included fried chicken and waffle cone\, low country shrimp and grits\, and key lime pie tarts. Vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten-free dishes will also be available. Complimentary drinks include cocktails\, wine\, and beer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs 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 about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n		\n        \n            \n\n			                \n                                    \n			\n            \n				\n				                    W. Kamau Bell\n				\n				                    W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian\, director\, and producer. He was the host of the Emmy nominated docu-series United Shades of America for seven seasons\, and is also the co-author of Do the Work: An Anti-Racist Activity Book with Kate Schatz. He is an ACLU Celebrity Ambassador for Racial Justice. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			                \n                                    \n			\n            \n				\n				                    Adrian L. Burrell\n				\n				                    Adrian L. Burrell is a filmmaker and artist whose work explores the intersections of race\, class\, and intergenerational dynamics. His work has been featured at the Minnesota Street Project\, in The New Yorker\, and in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Crocker Museum. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			                \n                                    \n			\n            \n				\n				                    Carolyn Johnson\n				\n				                    Carolyn Johnson is the founding CEO of the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation\, which works to build power\, secure land\, and direct funds to allow Black neighborhoods in East Oakland to thrive. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			                \n                                    \n			\n            \n				\n				                    Leila Mottley\n				\n				                    Leila Mottley is The New York Times bestselling author of Nightcrawling\, which was nominated for numerous awards\, including the Booker Prize\, making her the youngest author to have been nominated for the award. In 2018\, at age 16\, she was named the Youth Poet Laureate of Oakland\, California. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast Year’s Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our early sponsors!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting \n\n\n\nSimpson FamilyAnonymous \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremiere \n\n\n\nKaiser PermanenteAnonymous \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContributing \n\n\n\nBeth SawiGeorge Cassel and Peter PervereKatherine and Lance GyorfiSean Shih K. ChangWarren Breslau and Frances Hellman \n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting \n\n\n\nArthur J. Gallagher & Co.Dena Watson-Lamprey and Wayne LampreyDorine Holsey Streeter and Jon B. StreeterEileen Ash & Frank Arthur\, Ash Family FoundationF. Noel PerryJanet CohnRhonda and Jack MorrisRosemary Chang in honor of Ted ButtnerSheryl and Robert WongTownsend Public AffairsAnonymous \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events
URL:https://museumca.org/event/gathering/
CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:66th Annual White Elephant Clearance Weekend
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\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 66th Annual White Elephant Public Shopping Days Sale\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California. \n\n\n\nCatch the biggest discounts on these final days of the White Elephant Sale. Markdowns happening all day! Admission is free\, but tickets are required. Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits starting at 11:00 am each day. \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online: whiteelephantsale.org  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe number of shoppers will be limited each day. Admission is free\, but reservations are required. You must have a reservation for each day you shop. We may be able to take walk-ins after 11:00 AM once all who have tickets have entered. \n\n\n\nChildren of all ages are welcome at the free March Clearance Weekend Sale. However\, children 5 years and over must have a reservation and be accompanied by an adult. We ask that small children be supervised at all times. (We cannot accommodate strollers in the warehouse.) \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons: \n\n\n\n\nAll shoppers are highly encouraged to be vaccinated and boosted\, but not required.\n\n\n\nSocial distancing protocols must be followed. Wearing well-fitting masks such as N95\, KN95\, KF94 or double masking is highly recommended.\n\n\n\nNo pets\, (unless they are providing a service).\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) in the warehouse.\n\n\n\n\nShopping carts\, strollers\, and backpacks must be checked in. \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event. Only credit/debit cards or Apple Pay will be accepted. \n\n\n\nAll sales are final. No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond.  \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually during the Spring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	    \n		\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire\n\n            \n			                Spotlight Sundays invites guests to an in-depth conversation about the future of fire through the lens of Indigenous fire practices. Corrina Gould of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust will lead a conversation with Jordan Reyes and Patty Franklin of Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance. The discussion will illuminate how fire is an essential component of Native lifeways\, affirms tribal sovereignty\, and is a critical element for healthy California ecosystems. Learn what it means to be a steward of the land and how Native fire practitioners are increasing their efforts to build a more sustainable future with fire in California. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Spotlight Sundays: Earthseed Screening with People’s Kitchen Collective and Emory Douglas\n\n            \n			                Join us for a special gathering showcasing stories of survival and resilience through food culture and ancestral wisdom with People’s Kitchen Collective (PKC) and Understory. This event will begin with a screening of the documentary Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality by filmmaker Fox Nakai and PKC. Rooted in Octavia E. Butler’s Parable series and the legacy of the Black Panther Party’s community engagement strategies\, this film maps the Earth Seed pilgrimage through five regions of California. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n		    \n	        \n            Load More
URL:https://museumca.org/event/66th-annual-white-elephant-blow-out-sale/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T140000
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SUMMARY:66th Annual White Elephant Open Warehouse Days
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\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 66th Annual White Elephant Public Shopping Days Sale\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California. \n\n\n\nBrowse without the crowds on select days between January 29 and February 22 between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $7 per day. A limited number of shoppers will be allowed per day. \n\n\n\nPreview Sale:  Sunday\, January 26 \n\n\n\nOpen Warehouse Days\n\n\n\nWeek 1:  Wednesday\, January 29 through Saturday\, February 1 \n\n\n\nWeek 2:  Wednesday\, February 5 through Saturday\, February 8 \n\n\n\nWeek 3:  Wednesday\, February 12 through Saturday\, February 15 \n\n\n\nWeek 4:  Monday (Presidents Day)\, February 17; Thursday\, February 20 through Saturday\, February 22 \n\n\n\nShoppers with reservations will be admitted first. Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits starting at 11:00 am each day.  \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online: whiteelephantsale.org  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay-at-the-door entry permitted after 11:00 AM on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, each Open Warehouse Day we will admit walk-in shoppers who have not pre-purchased tickets for that day.  They will be welcome after 11:00 AM\, once all pre-purchased ticket holders have entered.  Walk-in shoppers will pay a $7.00 admission fee at the door.\n\n\n\nFree shopping hours available after 1:00 PM on Open Warehouse Sale Days: As space allows\, shoppers will be welcome to enter the warehouse on Open Warehouse Days at no charge to shop until we close at 2:00 PM.\n\n\n\nFree Admission for Teachers: Current California pre-k to 12 teachers will be given free admission starting at 11 AM.  A photo ID and proof of current status of employment will be required at entry.\n\n\n\nPrices as marked: In previous years\, we have charged an extra 10% on purchases made during the regular sale days. We are eliminating that fee in 2025.\n\n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions: \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed.\n\n\n\nShoppers (including children 12 and over) are highly encouraged to be vaccinated with a booster\, but not required.\n\n\n\nMasks are not required\, but social distancing protocols must be followed.  Wearing well-fitting masks such as N95\, KN95\, KF94 or double masking is highly recommended.\n\n\n\nNo pets (unless providing a service).\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse.\n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry. \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be by credit/debit card or Apple Pay. \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond.  \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually during the Spring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	    \n		\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire\n\n            \n			                Spotlight Sundays invites guests to an in-depth conversation about the future of fire through the lens of Indigenous fire practices. Corrina Gould of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust will lead a conversation with Jordan Reyes and Patty Franklin of Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance. The discussion will illuminate how fire is an essential component of Native lifeways\, affirms tribal sovereignty\, and is a critical element for healthy California ecosystems. Learn what it means to be a steward of the land and how Native fire practitioners are increasing their efforts to build a more sustainable future with fire in California. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Spotlight Sundays: Earthseed Screening with People’s Kitchen Collective and Emory Douglas\n\n            \n			                Join us for a special gathering showcasing stories of survival and resilience through food culture and ancestral wisdom with People’s Kitchen Collective (PKC) and Understory. This event will begin with a screening of the documentary Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality by filmmaker Fox Nakai and PKC. Rooted in Octavia E. Butler’s Parable series and the legacy of the Black Panther Party’s community engagement strategies\, this film maps the Earth Seed pilgrimage through five regions of California. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n		    \n	        \n            Load More
URL:https://museumca.org/event/66th-annual-white-elephant-public-shopping-days/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170340
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SUMMARY:66th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\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 White Elephant Sale is a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California. Organized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board\, the White Elephant Sale is the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). The sale returns for the 2025 season starting with its Preview Sale on January 26\, 10 am– 3 pm and runs through the beginning of March. For more information and additional sale dates see\, whiteelephantsale.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond.  \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually during the Spring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	    \n		\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire\n\n            \n			                Spotlight Sundays invites guests to an in-depth conversation about the future of fire through the lens of Indigenous fire practices. Corrina Gould of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust will lead a conversation with Jordan Reyes and Patty Franklin of Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance. The discussion will illuminate how fire is an essential component of Native lifeways\, affirms tribal sovereignty\, and is a critical element for healthy California ecosystems. Learn what it means to be a steward of the land and how Native fire practitioners are increasing their efforts to build a more sustainable future with fire in California. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Spotlight Sundays: Earthseed Screening with People’s Kitchen Collective and Emory Douglas\n\n            \n			                Join us for a special gathering showcasing stories of survival and resilience through food culture and ancestral wisdom with People’s Kitchen Collective (PKC) and Understory. This event will begin with a screening of the documentary Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality by filmmaker Fox Nakai and PKC. Rooted in Octavia E. Butler’s Parable series and the legacy of the Black Panther Party’s community engagement strategies\, this film maps the Earth Seed pilgrimage through five regions of California. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n		    \n	        \n            Load More
URL:https://museumca.org/event/66th-annual-white-elephant-preview-sale/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170340
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SUMMARY:65th Annual White Elephant Blow Out Sale
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\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 65th annual White Elephant Sale (WES)\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California. \n\n\n\nCatch the biggest discounts on these final days of the White Elephant Sale. Markdowns happening all day! Admission is free\, but tickets are required and only 2200 shoppers allowed per day. \n\n\n\nTickets are now available at whiteelephantsale.org  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonating to the White Elephant Sale\n\n\n\nSupport the White Elephant Sale and OMCA by donating your gently-used goods! Check out the “Cannot Take” list for more information as you gather your donations.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale which attracts shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Mural\, Local Edition Creative\, 2013
URL:https://museumca.org/event/65th-annual-white-elephant-blow-out-sale/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T170340
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SUMMARY:65th Annual White Elephant Public Shopping Days
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\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 65th annual White Elephant (WES) Public Shopping Days Sale\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California. \n\n\n\nBrowse without the crowds on select days between January 31 and February 24 between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $5 per day. Only 2200 shoppers will be allowed per day. \n\n\n\nThe new schedule for admittance into the Public Shopping Days is the following:  \n\n\n\nShoppers with reservations will be admitted first. After the reserved tickets have been admitted\, shoppers without reservations may purchase a ticket for $5\, as space allows. At 1:00 pm\, anyone can enter the warehouse and shops for free.  \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online: whiteelephantsale.org  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonating to the White Elephant Sale\n\n\n\nSupport the White Elephant Sale and OMCA by donating your gently-used goods! Check out the “Cannot Take” list for more information as you gather your donations.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale which attracts shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Mural\, Local Edition Creative\, 2013
URL:https://museumca.org/event/65th-annual-white-elephant-sale-2024/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Fundraiser,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T140000
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SUMMARY:65th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has been sold-out. \n\n\n\nThe 65th annual White Elephant Sale (WES)\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California\, returns at the end of January and flows through February and the first week of March. \n\n\n\nOrganized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board\, the White Elephant Sale is the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting OMCA. The first opportunity to shop is at the Preview Sale on January 28\, 10 am – 3 pm.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit whiteelephantsale.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonating to the White Elephant Sale\n\n\n\nSupport the White Elephant Sale and OMCA by donating your gently-used goods! Check out the “Cannot Take” list for more information as you gather your donations.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond.  \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually during the Spring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Mural\, Local Edition Creative\, 2013
URL:https://museumca.org/event/white-elephant-preview-sale-2024/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T170000
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SUMMARY:Director's Dinner
DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n        \n    \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 Director’s Dinner is a formal seated dinner hosted by CEO and Director\, Lori Fogarty\, and welcomes OMCA donors who donated $5\,000 or more in the past year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome A DONOR\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/directors-dinner/
LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607
CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Fundraiser
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