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  • Friday Nights at OMCA with THE WHOADEES

    OMCA campus

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm, soul, and global sound at OMCA’s Friday Nights! This Friday, THE WHOADEES will take the stage with their unique fusion of hip-hop, soul, and blues, creating a vibrant gumbo of styles and sounds from around the world. Staying true to their Bay Area roots, these five funky brothers will fill the air with soulful tunes that will have you dancing or simply closing your eyes to immerse yourself in their deep grooves.

    Free

  • 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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  • First Sundays

    First Sundays

    Every 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.

    Free

  • Friday Nights at OMCA with Aguacero

    OMCA campus

    Friday Nights at OMCA honors Pride Month with a vibrant celebration of culture, identity, and rhythm! Feel the pulse of Puerto Rico with Aguacero, an intergenerational ensemble bringing Bomba to life through percussion, dance, and song. Blending traditional and original compositions, their performance tells powerful Afro-Caribbean stories and invites all ages to join the rhythm through call and response, movement, and music.

    Free

  • Friday Nights at OMCA with Discos Resaca Collective

    OMCA campus

    Friday Nights at OMCA is turning up the energy with a night full of music, movement, and rhythm you won’t want to miss! Get ready to hit the dance floor as Discos Resaca Collective brings their signature Bay Area West Coast Cumbia sound to life. Featuring Mariposas del Alma’s soulful harmonies and Deuce Eclipse’s legendary rhymes, their high-octane set blends heavy percussion and soaring accordion riffs for an unforgettable live performance.

    Free

  • 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

  • Friday Nights at OMCA with ASTU

    OMCA campus

    This Friday Nights at OMCA continues the spirit of Juneteenth with an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring sound and immersive vibes that bring the community together! Don’t miss a live performance by ASTU, whose captivating voice and raw emotional presence take center stage alongside a genre-defying live band. With a sound that blends soulful vocals, magnetic vulnerability, and powerful instrumentation, ASTU delivers a performance that’s as intimate as it is electrifying.

    Free