BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.17.1//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:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T210000 DTSTAMP:20260714T233857Z CREATED:20260714T233856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T233857Z UID:12033-1787936400-1787950800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with BULULÚ DESCRIPTION:Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Amihan & Trivia Night\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by BULULÚ\, Afro Dance Lesson with Danaite Gebremeskel\, DJ Set by TIEDYE\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA comes alive with the vibrant sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean as BULULÚ takes the Garden Stage for an electrifying live performance. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist\, composer\, and vocalist Lali Mejia\, the ensemble blends salsa\, cumbia\, merengue\, calypso\, joropo\, and other traditions into a joyful celebration of music\, culture\, and community that invites guests to dance the night away. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy in motion\, Danaite Gebremeskel leads an interactive Afro dance lesson in the Amphitheater\, introducing participants to foundational movements\, musicality\, and the rich cultural traditions that inspire modern African dance. Welcoming all experience levels\, the class offers a fun and engaging opportunity to connect through rhythm and movement. \n\n\n\nAs the evening goes on\, TIEDYE delivers a high-energy DJ set that weaves together old-school R&B\, Afrobeats\, Amapiano\, Afrohouse\, Hip Hop\, and dancehall. Known for creating immersive musical experiences that uplift and inspire\, the Bay Area artist and DJ keeps the celebration going with infectious grooves that bring people together on the dance floor. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Afro Dance Lesson with Danaite Gebremeskel | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by BULULÚ | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by TIEDYE | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBULULÚ\n\n\n\nDanaite Gebremeskel\n\n\n\nTIEDYE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About BULULÚ\n \n In Venezuela\, a BULULÚ is a vibrant\, buzzing gathering that sparks excitement. It only takes a minute listening to BULULÚ to understand why they’ve adopted the name. \nLed by Venezuelan-born percussionist\, composer\, and vocalist Lali Mejia\, BULULÚ draws inspiration from the folkloric rhythms of Venezuelan\, Colombian\, Puerto Rican\, Cuban\, and other Caribbean cultures. \nBULULÚ’s performances encompass an exciting mix of styles\, ranging from calypso and salsa to cumbia\, son\, guaracha\, merengue\, bachata\, joropo\, and more. The band stands out not only for its rich musical diversity and original repertoire\, but also for its inclusive identity\, embracing the LGBTQ+ community and a majority of female band members. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Danaite Gebremeskel\n \n Danaite is a dancer based in the Bay Area. She was born and raised in Ethiopia\, where she learned her love for dance\, music\, and culture. After moving to the United States\, she continued her love for dance by joining multiple companies that helped shape her mind-set around dance. Now\, she shares what she has learned from and about dance through her passion for Afro Dance. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About TIEDYE\n \n Bay Area native Artist and DJ\, Jazmin LaBrie\, curates ethereal soundscapes that levitate the spirit and move the body. With a deep love for Afrobeats\, old-school R&B\, and underground rave energy\, she seamlessly blends genres into unforgettable sets that bridge fashion\, art\, and nightlife. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bululu-3/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8.28_Bululu_by-Kike-Arnal_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T220000 DTSTAMP:20260804T172728Z CREATED:20260804T171549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T172728Z UID:12198-1789236000-1789250400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up DESCRIPTION:Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Amihan & Trivia Night\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter selling out venues across the country\, the smash-hit\, all-Native comedy show\, Good Medicine\, returns to OMCA for the fourth year for a night of live stand-up from the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. Hosted and produced by comedian Jackie Keliiaa (Netflix) this year’s showcase features Brian Bahe (CBS)\, Cheyenna Sapp (Acting Good)\, and Marc Yaffee (Showtime). Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts promptly at 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nWe welcome visitors to arrive early to enjoy live music\, food by critically acclaimed Native American restaurant Wahpepah’s Kitchen\, and a Native artisan market featuring handcrafted art and jewelry from Hokuemek\, Feisty Pueblo\, and Bazi Beaded It. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages will also be available for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring their own food; however\, no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed in the venue. \n\n\n\nHeld outdoors in the OMCA Garden\, “Good Medicine” is the perfect opportunity to grab your favorite picnic blanket and dine al fresco before enjoying 90 minutes of hilarious live Native comedy. As the venue for “Good Medicine” is an open\, grassy field\, the organizers recommend that guests bring blankets or low chairs that rest on the ground with a low back. Tall chairs are not permitted as they obstruct views of the stage. Lawn space is first-come\, first serve. Accessible seating is also available. To request accessibility accommodations\, please call the Customer Service team at 510-318-8400\, or email OMCA at visitor@museumca.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets AVAILABLE SOON\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncomedians\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Bahe\n \n Brian Bahe is an Indigenous (Tohono O’odham\, Hopi\, Navajo)\, gay (vers bottom) comedian and writer originally from Phoenix\, Arizona\, now based in Los Angeles by way of New York City. He’s a writer for the CBS series GHOSTS. Before that\, he was a writer for the Fox series THE GREAT NORTH. He was named a “Comedian You Should and Will Know in 2023” by Vulture and he was a 2022 New Face at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He co-starred in the “Untitled Sierra Teller Ornelas/Jackie Keliiaa/Bobby Wilson/Project” comedy pilot for NBC in 2025. He co-hosts the podcast “Sage-Based Wisdom” with Jana Schmieding where they offer sacred\, Indigenous wisdom to callers. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie Keliiaa\n \n Jackie Keliiaa is a stand-up comedian\, writer\, and actor. You can find her in the book\, We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy. She co-wrote and executive produced an Untitled NBC comedy pilot set at a Native community center in Oakland. She has been featured on Comedy Central\, Team Coco and voices the character Bubble on Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers.” Jackie wrote for the web series You’re Welcome America and has been featured in a variety of publications including Vulture\, Uproxx\, LA Times and KQED among others.  \nShe has opened for Judah Friedlander\, Nikki Glaser\, and was featured on the First Nations Comedy Experience streaming on Amazon Prime. Jackie produces Good Medicine Comedy\, an all-Native comedy show which has sold out venues in the Bay Area and beyond. She is a regular at Bay Area venues and has performed at San Francisco SketchFest\, Punch Line San Francisco and Cobb’s Comedy Club. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Yaffee\n \n A seasoned veteran\, Marc Yaffee has performed in 42 states and 11 countries\, including six overseas tours for Armed Forces Entertainment. Marc is a co-star of the historic Showtime special\, Goin’ Native\, the American Indian Comedy Slam\, the first ever all-Native American standup special. He is also a founding member of the Pow Wow Comedy Jam\, whose cast was honored as the National Indian Gaming Association’s Entertainers of the Year. Marc has also appeared on FNX Network’s First Nations Comedy Experience and released two Dry Bar Comedy specials. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp\n \n Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp is a Nehiyaw actor\, comedian\, writer\, and emerging film maker from Little Pine First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. She is best known for her role as Rose Sinclair on the hit CTV sitcom Acting Good\, nominated for Best Comedic Ensemble at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. Her stand-up comedy has taken her across Canada\, the U.S.\, and Aotearoa (New Zealand)\, where she headlined the Indig-E Girl Comedy Showcase and performed at the Saskatoon\, Vancouver\, and Wellington Fringe Festivals. Shy was also featured in the 2025 Winnipeg Comedy Festival “Maybe It’s Me” Mega Show and “Bannock Bums” show. She has produced her first hour of comedy titled “The Hot Mess Comedy Show”\, which she is taking to the Edmonton Fringe Festival in August of 2026. Shy brings warmth\, humility\, and delusion to every project she works on a combination that you don’t want to miss. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nGood Medicine at OMCA is generously funded by the Alameda County Arts Commission ARTSFUND\, Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley\, Sogorea Te Land Trust\, Google Aboriginal and Indigenous Network\, and the Oakland Museum of California.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/good-medicine-a-night-of-live-native-stand-up-2026/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GM3-164-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR