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  • Friday Nights at OMCA with Ouida

    OMCA campus

    This Friday Night at OMCA, experience an unforgettable evening of soulful sound, creative expression, and dance-floor energy. Ouida takes the Garden Stage with her powerhouse nine-piece band, blending the grit of UK-inspired R&B and soul with warm jazz textures, bold brass, and soaring pop melodies. With husky, nostalgic vocals and lush arrangements, her performance channels deep emotion and vibrant celebration—offering a glimpse into the future of contemporary soul.

    Free

  • Gallery Chats at OMCA

    OMCA campus

    Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators.

    Admission ticket required

  • Spotlight Sundays: Russell City Remembered

    James Moore Theater 1000 Oak St,, Oakland, California, United States

    Join us as October’s Spotlight Sunday wades into the powerful story of Russell City with a film screening & panel discussion, moderated by Alexis Madrigal.

    $1 – $30

  • Friday Nights at OMCA with Gabriela Sepúlveda & MARIACHI BONITAS DE DINORAH

    OMCA campus

    This Friday Night at OMCA, the Garden Stage will come alive with a powerful performance by Gabriela Sepúlveda, known as “La Nueva Reina Del Regional,” accompanied by the all-women ensemble Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah. Together, they deliver a heartfelt tribute to Mexican tradition—honoring love, memory, and family through timeless mariachi classics and passionate storytelling. With vibrant vocals, emotional depth, and a shared reverence for heritage, their performance invites the community to gather, reflect, and celebrate.

    Free

  • Gallery Chats at OMCA

    OMCA campus

    Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators.

    Admission ticket required

  • Gallery Chats at OMCA

    OMCA campus

    Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators.

    Admission ticket required

  • 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

  • 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