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  • Thursday After Hours at OMCA with MeloDious Nights & Trivia Night

    OMCA campus

    This Thursday, get ready for an unforgettable night in the Gallery of California History with MeloDious Nights! Immerse yourself in an eclectic, soulful sound experience as the talented group from Oakland takes the stage. MeloDious will deliver a dynamic performance featuring their signature vocal harmonies, original arrangements, and creative talents, with songs from their latest album, Is It The Way: Volume I alongside new music and fresh arrangements. Between performances, explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries, indulge in delicious bites and beverages from Town Fare Café, and enjoy music curated by DJ Mark DiVita.

    Admission ticket required

  • Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing

    OMCA campus

    Bring your sketch pads and appetites to another Thursday After Hours at OMCA. Mix and mingle over music by DJ Mark DiVita and delightful cocktails prepared in OMCA’s Town Fare Café. After bites and beverages, head over to the Gallery of California Natural Sciences for uninstructed live figure drawing sessions hosted by Sketchboard Co.

    Admission ticket required

  • Thursday After Hours at OMCA | Drag Performances & Trivia Night

    OMCA campus

    This Thursday, join us at the Gallery of California Art for a fabulous and unforgettable evening featuring a special drag performance with Per Sia and friends! These incredible artists will take over the gallery for a night filled with stunning performances, dazzling costumes, and high-energy entertainment. Between acts, explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries, indulge in delicious bites and drinks from Town Fare Café, and vibe to music curated by DJ Mark DiVita. In anticipation of Oakland Restaurant Week, try your hand at trivia all about California’s food scene, with winners receiving a gift card to the OMCA Shop. It’s the perfect blend of art, culture, and fabulous fun—don’t miss out!

    Admission ticket required

  • Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing

    OMCA campus

    Bring your sketch pads and appetites to another Thursday After Hours at OMCA. Mix and mingle over music by DJ Mark DiVita and delightful cocktails prepared in OMCA’s Town Fare Café. After bites and beverages, head over to the Gallery of California History for uninstructed live figure drawing sessions hosted by Sketchboard Co.

    Admission ticket required

  • Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Amihan & Trivia Night

    OMCA campus

    This Thursday, get ready for an unforgettable night at OMCA with Amihan and her band, Diwa. Experience two intimate sets featuring fresh arrangements and new instrumentation, perfectly crafted to complement the exhibits in our Gallery of California Art. With a fusion of jazz, folk, and hip hop influences, Amihan’s music will take you on a journey of soulful storytelling, speaking to the struggles and resistance of working-class communities in the Bay Area. Between sets, explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries, grab tasty bites and drinks from Town Fare Café, and vibe to music curated by DJ Mark DiVita. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

    Admission ticket required

  • Gathering in the Garden

    Act fast—get your tickets today! Join us on May 31 for our annual fundraiser. Taking place in our 7-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.

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  • Hella Juneteenth Festival returns to OMCA

    OMCA Great Hall 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    SOLD OUT—Get ready for an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)! In partnership with Hella Creative, this year’s celebration promises another unforgettable day of community, culture, and delicious bites that pay tribute to Black heritage. Savor mouthwatering dishes from the Bay Area’s top Black chefs and restaurants, groove to live music, and dive into games and activities that honor the richness of Black culture and freedom. It’s more than a cookout—it’s a celebration of heritage, unity, and the joy of being Black. Stay tuned for more details on this can’t-miss event!

    $10 – $95

  • Member Preview for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain

    You’re invited to the Member Opening for OMCA’s newest exhibition! Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain navigates the braided histories of displacement, resistance, and resilience within Black American communities in Oakland and the East Bay. Through works from the OMCA permanent collection alongside new commissions by artist Adrian Burrell; architect June Grant with blinkLAB architecture; and the Archive of Urban Futures with Moms 4 Housing, the exhibition traces how Black communities have creatively resisted dispossession and reimagined spaces of home and belonging. Reserved tickets are highly encouraged but not required for Member Preview Hours.

    Free for Members

  • Member Preview Evening Celebration for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain

    Don’t miss the opening celebration for OMCA’s newest exhibition! Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain navigates the braided histories of displacement, resistance, and resilience within Black American communities in Oakland and the East Bay. Through works from the OMCA permanent collection alongside new commissions by artist Adrian Burrell; architect June Grant with blinkLAB architecture; and the Archive of Urban Futures with Moms 4 Housing, the exhibition traces how Black communities have creatively resisted dispossession and reimagined spaces of home and belonging.

    Sold Out

  • Hoopa Valley Tribal member Steven Saiz watches flames snake through thick underbrush during a cultural burn managed by the Cultural Fire Management Council Credit: Maddy Rifka

    Member Preview Evening Celebration for Good Fire: Tending Native Lands

    Be among the first to experience this powerful exhibition alongside the curators, collaborators, and community members who brought it to life.Join us for an evening of celebration with live music, delicious bites, and festive refreshments—an inspiring preview honoring the vital knowledge of Native California communities that you won’t want to miss!

    Free for Members