BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014917 CREATED:20250509T230735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202716Z UID:10002163-1751043600-1751058000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with King Isis DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by King Isis\, Vogue Dance Lesson with Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield\, DJ Ignacia Music Set\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA celebrates Pride Month with an evening of powerful music\, fierce movement\, and joyful community connection! Don’t miss a live performance by King Isis\, whose emotionally charged set takes audiences on a transformative journey through healing and self-discovery. Blending raw alt-pop with acoustic\, R&B\, and grunge textures\, King Isis brings a performance that is as vulnerable as it is empowering. \n\n\n\nStep into your spotlight with a high-energy Vogue Dance Lesson led by Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield. Rooted in Harlem ballroom culture\, Vogue is an expressive dance form filled with sharp lines\, dramatic poses\, and dynamic floorwork. This class covers the six core elements of Vogue—hands\, spins\, catwalk\, duck walk\, dips\, and floor performance—along with a warm-up and cultural context. It’s a full-body workout that honors the history and creativity of queer and trans communities of color. \n\n\n\nTo keep the energy high\, DJ Ignacia hits the decks with a genre-blending set designed to move bodies and uplift spirits. Known for creating inclusive\, affirming spaces across the country\, Ignacia’s live remixes and bold sound curation make every set unforgettable. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer guests a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invites visitors to chat\, ask questions\, and connect with our OMCA facilitators\, who combine content knowledge with lived experience to encourage meaningful dialogue and fresh interpretations of our exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this exciting night of dance\, culture\, and unforgettable beats at OMCA’s Friday Nights. Come for the rhythm\, stay for the community\, and get ready to feel the vibe! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Vogue Dance Lesson with Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n5:30–8:00 pm Bike East Bay Resource Table and Activity | Garden \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Ignacia  | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n7–8 pm Live Music by King Isis  | Garden Stage \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKing Isis\n\n\n\nJocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield\n\n\n\nDJ Ignacia\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 King Isis\n \n Born and raised in Oakland\, CA\, King Isis (they/she) shape-shifts through sound\, blending rock\, pop\, and whatever else feels right in the moment. Music has been in their blood for generations\, learning piano on the keys once played by their great-great-grandmother Omega King\, one of the first Black opera singers in Chicago. After years of stringent classical training\, they broke free to explore the outer edges\, creating music for the misfits and weirdos\, for those living outside the margins. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield\n \n Jocquese “SirJoQ” Whitfield is a San Francisco-born dancer\, choreographer\, MC\, and the city’s first Vogue instructor\, teaching their signature Vogue & Tone classes since 2010. Blending freestyle hip-hop with modern\, classical\, and diasporic dance traditions\, their work spans both stage and screen. Signed to Molly House Records\, Jocquese’s original music has been featured on Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour\, HBO’s We’re Here\, and Viceland’s My House. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Ignacia\n \n Originally from Illinois\, DJ Ignacia is proud to call Oakland home after five years of residence. Six years ago in DC\, Ignacia began deep-diving into the world of what it means to be a DJ. They are a lover of many activities; painting\, skating\, and exercising are just a few of many. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-king-isis/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6.27.25_King-Isis_4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014917 CREATED:20250415T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224105Z UID:10001908-1751115600-1751122800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-24/2025-06-28/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014917 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001909-1751720400-1751727600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-05/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014917 CREATED:20250123T235123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T110840Z UID:10001249-1751799600-1751821200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-10/2025-07-06/ CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001063-1751806800-1751810400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2025-07-06/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250605T230050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202719Z UID:10002166-1752253200-1752267600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Raye Zaragoza DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Raye Zaragoza\, Afro Dance Lesson by Tomiko Iyalla\, Music Set by DJ Moteef\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA brings you an evening of music\, movement\, and connection across cultures and generations! Experience a captivating live performance by singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza\, whose soulful blend of folk and Americana channels themes of self-discovery\, joy\, and resilience. With powerful vocals and storytelling rooted in lived experience\, Raye’s music uplifts often unheard voices\, creating space for reflection\, healing\, and celebration. \n\n\n\nGet ready to move during an energetic Afro Dance lesson with Tomiko Iyalla! Drawing from her Nigerian heritage and passion for community\, Tomiko leads an Afro Dance session filled with joyful choreography designed for all levels. Come as you are and leave feeling empowered. \n\n\n\nThen keep the vibes going with DJ Moteef\, a Bay Area favorite known for her intentional sets that blend R&B\, House\, Funk\, Afrobeats\, and more. Her music offers a sonic journey that invites nostalgia and honors culture. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Afro Dance Lesson with Tomiko Iyalla | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Moteef | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n7–8 pm Live Music by Raye Zaragoza | Garden Stage \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaye Zaragoza\n\n\n\nTomiko Iyalla\n\n\n\n DJ Moteef\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 Raye Zaragoza\n \n Raye Zaragoza is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who challenges traditional expectations placed on women as they age. Her album Hold That Spirit explores themes of self-investment\, joy\, and the female experience. The album’s feminist undercurrent is evident in songs like “Strong Woman\,” which celebrates female strength\, and “Not A Monster\,” which candidly addresses Zaragoza’s personal struggles. She collaborated exclusively with female artists on the album\, aiming to create a communal\, emotionally safe space to process her breakup and make honest art about her life. Zaragoza also hopes to provide visibility for Indigenous artists and foster a sense of community through her music. In addition to her music\, Zaragoza is a songwriter for Netflix’s animated children’s series Spirit Rangers and has just finished touring nationally in the reimagined Broadway production of Peter Pan\, bringing representation and a fresh perspective to the classic story. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Tomiko Iyalla\n \n Tomiko is a Nigerian American multidisciplinary artist whose primary work and emphasis is teaching Afro Dance. Using the influence of her Nigerian culture and life experiences\, Tomiko brings to life colorful narratives of her people\, ancestry\, and personal story. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Moteef\n \n DJ Moteef is a Bay Area-raised and based sound selector whose love for music was shaped by her Nigerian upbringing and the Bay’s hyphy movement. A student of the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound\, she has played venues across the Bay including 1015 Folsom\, Crybaby\, Parliament\, and more\, while collaborating with brands like LinkedIn and Apple. Her sets celebrate a global soundscape\, nostalgic selections\, and are grounded in community\, culture\, and connection. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-raye-zaragoza/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7.11.25_Raye-Zaragoza_1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250606T183237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T183238Z UID:10002170-1752321600-1752325200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Women Artists of the OMCA Gallery of California Art DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Women Artists of the OMCA Gallery of California Art\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a woman-focused walk through the art gallery with Gallery Chats facilitator\, Avril Angevine. Take a deep dive into the background of some of California’s best—and least—known women artists. Delight in their mesmerizing work and hear stories about their lives\, practices\, and challenges. Featuring artists Sonia Getchoff\, Viola Frey\, Carmen Lomas Garza\, Hung Liu\, Margaret Peterson\, and Ann Weber. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that tour spots are limited. A sign up sheet will be available at the Ticketing Desk when checking in so get here early to grab your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nAvril Angevine is an OMCA Gallery Chats Facilitator and a lifelong art aficionado with a particular interest in modern\, contemporary\, and California art. She speaks on art subjects at various locations in the Bay Area\, including the OLLI programs at Santa Clara University\, Dominican College\, San Francisco State\, and the Fromm Institute. Avril has a BA in English and an MA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and taught English and Humanities at local colleges. She is also a museum guide at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, and the Oakland Museum of California. \n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-tours-women-artists-of-the-omca-gallery-of-california-art/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2021_OMCA_Gallery-of-California-Art_Hung-Liu_Photo-Cedit_-Leopoldo-Macaya_6U4A1563-1-e1749234706910.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001910-1752325200-1752332400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-12/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250515T202458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T170810Z UID:10002165-1752750000-1752769800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Preview for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Member Preview Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’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\, as well as the Archive of Urban Futures and 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE MEMBER TICKETS\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\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMajor support for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Marion Coleman\, Homes On Fire\, 2014\, Textile\, Hayward Area Historical Society \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\nMajor support for Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California is provided by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Oakland Museum Women’s Board. This project was also made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-preview-for-black-spaces-reclaim-remain/ CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Opening,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Homes-on-Fire-e1747332754145.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250515T202556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T180704Z UID:10002164-1752775200-1752786000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Preview Evening Celebration for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Member Preview Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to popular demand\, our evening celebration is at capacity. We are thankful for the overwhelming support and excitement around this new exhibition. We still have availability for the Daytime Preview Hours from 11–5 pm\, or join us at Friday Nights for the public opening! \n\n\n\nBlack 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\, as well as the Archive of Urban Futures and Moms 4 Housing\, the exhibition traces how Black communities have creatively resisted dispossession and reimagined spaces of home and belonging. \n\n\n\nWe will be celebrating with the curators and collaborators who have helped make this exhibition possible. Join us for light bites\, live music\, and a cash bar. \n\n\n\nRSVP required for the evening celebration. Capacity is limited. QUESTIONS? Email membership@museumca.org or call 510-318-8520. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\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\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMajor support for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Marion Coleman\, Homes On Fire\, 2014\, Textile\, Hayward Area Historical Society \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\nMajor support for Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California is provided by the Henry Luce Foundation and the Oakland Museum Women’s Board. This project was also made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-preview-evening-celebration-for-black-spaces-reclaim-remain/ CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Opening,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Homes-on-Fire-e1747332754145.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250606T175504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202617Z UID:10002167-1752858000-1752872400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, DJ Music Set by Hauna Bauna\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA brings an evening of high-powered sound\, cross-generational groove\, and vibrant creative energy! Don’t miss a show-stopping performance by The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\, an ensemble led by the legendary Bay Area vocalist whose career spans over six decades. From jazz and blues to funk and soul\, Faye Carol’s powerhouse vocals and magnetic presence light up the stage\, where every note is a celebration of Black musical traditions and community resilience. \n\n\n\nIn the Gallery of California Art\, Sketchboard Co. invites you to dive into your creativity with uninstructed Live Figure Drawing! It’s a perfect opportunity to create something personal and unique while soaking in the Museum’s atmosphere. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.  Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nAs the night unfolds\, DJ Hauna Bauna keeps the energy sky-high with a genre-bending DJ set that pulls from Hip-Hop\, House\, Afrobeats\, and beyond. Her deeply danceable soundscapes are designed to move both your body and spirit\, uniting the crowd with rhythms that feel both global and deeply personal. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer guests a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invites visitors to chat\, ask questions\, and connect with our OMCA facilitators\, who combine content knowledge with lived experience to encourage meaningful dialogue and fresh interpretations of our exhibitions. Join us at OMCA for a meaningful evening of culture\, creativity\, and celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by Hauna Bauna  | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–8:15 pm Live Music by The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet | OMCA Garden \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\n\n\n\nDJ Hauna Bauna\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\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 The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Sextet\n \n Highly regarded for her powerful voice\, astonishing versatility\, and gift of connecting with her audience\, The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is known as an icon in the Bay Area and beyond. Equally at home in jazz\, blues\, R&B\, gospel\, funk\, Latin\, and Hip-Hop\, she has developed her own authentic sound and unique delivery\, delighting audiences young and old across the globe. After beginning her career in gospel music\, Faye Carol made her name singing with Oakland blues and funk legend Johnny Talbot & De Thangs before forming her own trio and gaining fame in San Francisco’s jazz\, blues\, and cabaret clubs of the 1970s and ‘80s. With an over 60-year career in music\, this living legend has developed her own unique acoustic sound and style in Black Music. Drawing from funk\, blues\, gospel\, and straight-ahead swingin’\, she has cultivated an audience that remains as diverse as her uplifting music. She has shared the stage with icons such as Marvin Gaye\, Ray Charles\, Albert King\, Robert Randolph\, Ledisi\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, Sun Ra\, Pharoah Sanders\, Mistah F.A.B.\, Buster Williams\, Bernard Purdie\, and Pete Escovedo. She is also a dedicated educator and founder of School of The Getdown\, and she has been honored with the proclamation of ‘Faye Carol Day’ in Berkeley and Oakland\, inducted into the Oakland Walk of Fame\, and awarded a Jazz Journalist Association Jazz Hero Award\, Jefferson Award for Public Service\, Top Star Awards Entertainer of the Year\, and a prestigious Hewlett 50 Arts Commission. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Hauna Bauna\n \n DJ Hauna Bauna is from San Jose\, CA\, and has been DJing for two years. She’s a lover of music and loves to dance. Her sets consist of Hip-Hop\, Afrobeats\, House\, Jersey Club\, NOLA Bounce\, and R&B. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-the-dynamic-miss-faye-carol-her-sextet/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7.18.25_Miss-Faye-Carol_2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001911-1752930000-1752937200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-19/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250606T181338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T233859Z UID:10002169-1753016400-1753021800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: I Was There Too: A Performance by Meres-Sia Gabriel\, Child of the Black Panther Party Revolution DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: I Was There Too: A Performance by Meres-Sia Gabriel\, Child of the Black Panther Party Revolution\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI Was There Too is a unique multimedia performance about one woman’s inner revolution as she struggles to understand what it means to have been born into the Black Panther Party. Daughter of two Black Panthers (Emory Douglas and Gayle Dickson)\, Meres-Sia Gabriel shares a first-hand account of what it was like to grow up in a revolution that changed the course of history.  \n\n\n\nThrough family photographs\, archival images\, personal narratives\, live jazz and blues music\, and original poetry reminiscent of the Black Arts Movement\, Gabriel takes the audience on a soul-stirring journey. This performance weaves together a coming-of-age story shaped by powerful Black leaders and the impact of impoverishment\, secrecy\, and adults navigating the enormity of the movement. Gabriel’s showcase gives voice to the often-overlooked experience of the children of the Black Panther Party\, bringing awareness and healing to this softer side of the resistance.  \n\n\n\nI Was There Too is written\, performed\, and produced by Meres-Sia Gabriel. Directed by Ajuana Black and Musical Direction by Dr. Yafeu Tyhimba.  \n\n\n\n\nGENERAL TICKETS\n\n\n\nmember tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Meres-Sia Gabriel\n\n\n\nMeres-Sia Gabriel was born and raised in Oakland\, California. A graduate of Howard University and Middlebury College School in France / Université Sorbonne-Nouvelle\, Meres-Sia received her master’s in French and has taught French\, Language Arts\, Writing\, and Literature at various institutions. In addition to her artist practice\, she is a college French instructor\, a teacher consultant for the Bay Area Writing Project at UC Berkeley\, and the founder of Life-Changing Writing where she helps writers discover their literary voice.  \n\n\n\nShe has performed in the Kehinde Wiley and Lhola Amira exhibitions at the de Young Museum of San Francisco and the Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museum of san Francisco. Her poetry is featured in the “Black Power” installation at the Oakland Museum of California. Her poetry has also been featured in exhibitions of the Zapantera Negra project in Cuba\, Chiapas\, Vienna\, and Spain. She is the bestselling author of a book of poetry and prose entitled I Twirl in the Smoke. And she is the co-author of the KQED and BE-IMAGINATIVE watch guide for the Emmy-nominated film When the Waters Get Deep.  \n\n\n\nShe contributed to the foreward of her father’s book Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas (Rizzoli Press) and toured with him for his exhibitions at Los Angeles MOCA\, New Museum in New York\, Urbis in Manchester\, UK\, and Universidad de la Tierra in Chiapas\, MX. As a child of the Black Panther Party\, Meres-Sia grew up in a movement that believed art should have a social message. Likewise\, her work as a writer and performer beckons us to an inner revolution of self-reflection and personal healing.  \n\n\n\nMeres-Sia is a 2023 recipient of grant awards from the California Arts Council\, Center for Cultural Power\, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts\, which have allowed her to write and produce this one-woman show about her experiences growing up in the Black Panther Party. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ajuana Black\n\n\n\nAjuana Black is a powerhouse performer whose vibrant presence lights up every stage she touches. With over two decades of musical theater experience\, she has starred in productions such as Dreamgirls (Lorrell)\, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Charlene)\, Once on This Island (Ti Moune)\, and Go Down Garvey. Ajuana also brought her dynamic storytelling to the screen\, playing young Johnnie Gibson in the CBS movie The Johnnie Gibson Story\, directed by Bill Duke and featuring Lynn Whitfield. Alongside her work in television and commercials\, she wrote\, produced\, and performed her own deeply personal one-woman show MamaHOOD Wings\, chronicling her journey into motherhood. Black’s creative impact extends behind the scenes as well—she directed and produced five full-scale middle school musicals\, including The Wiz and Annie. This season marks her second as director of I Was There Too  the powerful and revealing one-woman show written and performed by Meres-Sia Gabriel. When she is not onstage or directing\, audiences can catch her bringing down the house as the lead vocalist with some of the most entertaining\, top-tier cover bands in the Bay Area. Whether on stage or behind the scenes\, Black continues to uplift\, electrify\, and leave audiences moved—through both her commanding performances and her visionary collaborative work. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-i-was-there-too-a-performance-by-meres-sia-gabriel-child-of-the-black-panther-party-revolution/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Perfomance-Image.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250606T180222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T202602Z UID:10002168-1753462800-1753477200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with ROJAI IN THE POCKET DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by ROJAI IN THE POCKET\, Reggaeton Dance Lesson with Sara Templeton\, DJ Set by Yuca Frita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is bringing the heat with a night full of raw soul\, global rhythms\, and nonstop movement! Get ready for an electrifying live performance by ROJAI IN THE POCKET\, where funk meets soul and passion meets rhythm. Led by powerhouse vocalist Jairo Vargas\, aka Rojai\, this genre-blending band brings a sound as unique as the San Francisco streets that shaped it. \n\n\n\nKick things off with a Reggaetón Dance Lesson led by the dynamic Sara Templeton! This high-energy class blends the rhythmic influence of Hip-Hop\, dancehall\, and salsa for a sensual\, urban style that’s all about confidence and fun. From warmup to choreography\, Sara’s routine breaks it all down so dancers of all levels can get in the groove. ¡Bailemos! \n\n\n\nAs the evening rolls on\, Yuca Frita keeps the dancefloor lit with a DJ set packed with bass-heavy beats and global club sounds. Her high-octane mixes span reggaetón\, dembow\, baile funk\, and dancehall\, creating a percussive soundscape that pays homage to the Global South while keeping the energy sky-high. Expect a sonic journey that’s loud\, proud\, and made for movement. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Reggaeton Dance Lesson with Sara Templeton | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Music Set by Yuca Frita  | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–8:15 pm Live Music by ROJAI IN THE POCKET | OMCA Garden \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nROJAI IN THE POCKET\n\n\n\nSara Templeton\n\n\n\nYuca Frita\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 Rojai\n \n Rojai is the leader and vocalist for the widely recognized and highly acclaimed San Francisco bands Bayonics\, The Pocket (formerly Hot Pocket)\, and Starship Connection. Rojai\, a seasoned artist\, does what he does best by channeling a sixth sense that only he holds\, to move crowds with consistent passion\, energy\, and emotion. Teaming up with some of the best producers locally and worldwide\, Rojai puts forth melodies\, lyrics\, and compositions that carry inherent respect for the funk and soul greats that inspired his craft. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sara Templeton\n \n Sara is a San Francisco-based choreographer\, teacher\, and dancer. She started her professional career as a Hip-Hop dancer and later expanded her expertise to include modern\, ballet\, Dunham technique\, and the dance forms associated with her Puerto Rican heritage. Sara has choreographed for both stage and film and currently teaches at studios around the Bay Area. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Yuca Frita\n \n Yuca Frita is a Bay Area-born Peruvian American DJ whose high-energy and percussive genre-blending sets synthesize Latin\, Afro-Caribbean\, and club rhythms. Her sound has been described as a “rowdy\, leftfield approach to reggaeton and dembow” (Resident Advisor). Mixing rambunctious edits with both well-known and deep cuts\, she plays in service to the hype\, with the intention to keep dancers moving and pay homage to the club sounds of the Global South. Since the onset of her DJing career in 2021\, she has played several notable events including the Outside Lands Music Festival\, and has opened for artists such as Tokischa\, Ms Nina\, MJ Nebreda\, Rosa Pistola\, Bianca Oblivion\, and more. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-rojai-in-the-pocket/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7.25.25_Rojai-in-the-Pocket_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001912-1753534800-1753542000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-07-26/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T180431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T205051Z UID:10002187-1754067600-1754082000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with KULARTS DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music and Dance by KULARTS\, DJ set by Amal\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Zine Making\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of music\, movement\, and storytelling that celebrates vibrant community culture across generations.  \n\n\n\nExperience the vibrant rhythms and cultural traditions of the Pilipino diaspora with live performances by KULARTS\, featuring  a convergence of ritual dance and movement—from Alleluia Panis Dance Theater’s powerful performances\, to Jonathan Mercado’s dynamic Sagayan performance—an Indigenous Maguindanaoan warrior dance—to the joyful folk dance of AGOS Youth. AGOS Rondalla will fill the air with romantic melodies on traditional string instruments\, while the Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble transports you to Mindanao through the pulsating rhythms of kulintang percussion. The celebration kicks off with an irresistible set from DJ ET of Astig Sound that welcomes everyone to movement. \n\n\n\nGather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, featuring The World We Can Build by Eliza Hull and Sally Rippin\, a warm tale about friendship\, accessibility\, and creating inclusive spaces for all. And don’t miss a bookmark-making activity inspired by summertime at OMCA—get creative with stickers\, colored pencils\, and more in this hands-on art session for all ages. Then keep the vibes going with Amal\, who’ll be spinning a genre-blending set of funk\, house\, R&B\, global beats\, and more—all rooted in joy\, culture\, and community. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Bookmark Making | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm Live Music and Dance by KULARTS | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm DJ Set by Amal | Amphitheater \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nKULARTS\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\nAmal\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 KULARTS\n \n Founded in 1985\, KULARTS is the main presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipino Arts in the United States. The mission of KULARTS is to inform and expand the understanding of American Pilipino culture through works that address contemporary issues in the community. KULARTS objectives are to nurture the artistic development of Pilipino American artists\, and preserve the spirit and integrity of ancient Pilipino art forms through research\, education and documentation. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n Per Sia comes with a pedigree from weekly performances at the late\, iconic Esta Noche. Her trajectory has gone on to include art curation\, stand-up\, television\, and maybe a quinceañera or two\, in San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, and México. Per Sia is currently a regular performer in the nationally acclaimed “Drag Story Hour” as well as an educator in residence at an after-school arts program in the San Francisco Unified School District\, profiled on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Amal\n \n Amal is a DJ\, curator\, and event producer based in Oakland\, California. With music at the center of her work and creations\, Amal’s multifaceted sound\, inspired by her Egyptian roots and the diversity of her home in the Bay Area\, defies genre boundaries. From R&B to future beats\, soul to global\, house to hip-hop\, and everything in between\, Amal’s work holds a common thread of building feeling\, connection\, and community. She is also the creator of Butter\, an everything-and-anything dance party based in Oakland and San Francisco. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-kularts/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/8.1_KULARTS_Burden-of-Proof-Ritwal-Photo-by-Alyssa-Cortez-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001913-1754139600-1754146800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-08-02/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250709T233554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T233555Z UID:10001250-1754218800-1754240400@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-11/ CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001064-1754226000-1754229600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2025-08-03/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T195509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T213756Z UID:10002194-1754650800-1754845200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Semi—Annual Member Shop Sale DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s sale time! Join us onsite and online for the semi-annual Member sale at the OMCA Shop. Starting Friday\, August 8 through Sunday\, August 10\, OMCA Members enjoy double their regular discount on regularly priced items in our Shop–that’s 20% off! \n\n\n\nExplore our full range of gifts available at the OMCA Shop and show your Membership card at check-out. The OMCA Shop is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm and Friday Nights until 8:30 pm. \n\n\n\nFor our online shoppers\, be sure to check your Member emails for exclusive coupon codes that unlock your discounts when you shop online. \n\n\n\nOakland PrideShow your Oakland love with locally made art\, exclusive branded beanies\, hoodies\, and tees—rooted in community pride. \n\n\n\nBlack Spaces: Reclaim & RemainCelebrate our newest exhibition with thoughtfully curated books\, prints\, and gifts that honor Black stories\, spaces\, and voices. \n\n\n\nSummer VibesAdventure awaits! Discover field guides\, birding books\, and summer reads perfect for exploring Oakland’s neighborhoods and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLET’S SHOP\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n*20% off applies to regularly priced items only. A limited number of items are available online. For the full collection of OMCA products\, please visit the OMCA Shop onsite during regular Museum hours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/semi-annual-member-shop-sale-8-25/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Shop,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Omca_july17_july18-134-e1753825064831.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T183244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T180037Z UID:10002188-1754672400-1754686800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Agua Pura DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by Agua Pura\, Bachata Dance Lesson by Pamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\, DJ Dailo Mac Music Set\, Pop-up Talk with Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night\, join us for an evening of music\, movement\, and a celebration of identity and culture! Don’t miss Agua Pura\, a Bay Area-based salsa band composed entirely of femme and queer musicians. Their high-energy set blends salsa classics\, cumbia\, timba\, rumba\, and son\, paired with Agua Pura originals previewing their upcoming debut album. Rooted in tradition and driven by community\, Agua Pura sets the stage with joy and inclusive energy for expression and connection. \n\n\n\nWarm up your body and spirit with a lively Bachata dance lesson led by Pamé Ortiz and Kayla Jones with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\, a queer and POC-led Afro-Latin studio in Oakland. This beginner-friendly class welcomes everyone to jump in and enjoy the rhythm\, whether solo or with a partner. \n\n\n\nThen let DJ Dailo Mac take you on a global musical journey through R&B\, Latin\, K-pop\, EDM\, hip-hop\, and more. With more than 20 years of experience\, she’s here to create powerful\, high-energy dance floors that get everyone moving. \n\n\n\nPlus\, in honor of Black August\, join us for a Gallery Chats pop-up with special guests Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson in OMCA’s Black Power feature in the Gallery of California History. Following an in-gallery showing of Tyehimba Taylor’s short films\, “Legacy of Love” and “East Oakland Rising\,” these community influencers will explore topics such as Black collective determination\, activism\, and cultural legacy in Oakland. Their conversation will amplify the themes of OMCA’s latest special exhibition\, Black Spaces: Reclaim and Remain\, on view in OMCA’s Great Hall. Join us for a meaningful evening of culture\, creativity\, and celebration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Bachata Dance Lesson by Pamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n5–6 pm Film Screening | Gallery of California History (Black Power) \n\n\n\n“Legacy of Love” | Run Time 13:57  \n\n\n\n“East Oakland Rising” | Run Time 26:49  \n\n\n\n6–7 pm Special Guest Gallery Chats with Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Agua Pura | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Dailo Mac Music Set | Amphitheater \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgua Pura\n\n\n\nPamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\n\n\n\nDJ Dailo Mac\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 Agua Pura\n \n Agua Pura is a Bay Area-based salsa band composed of all femme/queer musicians playing a mix of traditional Cuban music\, cumbia\, salsa\, timba\, and R&B fusion. The band features the bandleader\, Rebecca Rodríguez\, on conga and vocals\, Katharine Headlund on piano\, Mireya Leon on bass\, Mena Ramos on timbales\, Belén Cortes on percussion and vocals\, Zahra Rothschild on vocals and hand percussion\, Alexis Harnage on trumpet\, Mara Fox on trombone\, and Nzingah Smith on tenor saxophone and flute. This local salsa band’s mission is to create a safe space for femme/queer musicians to express themselves and connect to their ancestry. ¡Ay que sigue la salsa Mamá! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Pamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\n \n Pamé Ortiz and Kayla Jones are instructors at In Lak’ech Dance Academy\, a queer and POC-led Afro-Latin dance studio based in Oakland. They’ve been dancing and teaching with In Lak’ech for over three years\, bringing joyful energy\, inclusivity\, and a deep love for Bachata to every space they enter. Their classes invite folks of all backgrounds to move\, connect\, and have fun. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Dailo Mac\n \n DJ Dailo Mac (she/her) is a seasoned open-format DJ with over 20 years of experience energizing dance floors and curating unforgettable vibes. Known for her genre-blending style and community-centered approach\, she has collaborated with artists like Son of Paper and shared stages with icons such as One Vo1ce. Her work bridges music\, identity\, and celebration—turning every set into a powerful space for connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Carolyn Johnson\n \n Carolyn Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Black Cultural Zone. Before that\, she was a business instructor at the College of Alameda and Associate Director of Commercial Real Estate at the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC). With EBALDC\, she leads a nonprofit community development organization building healthy\, vibrant and safe neighborhoods in Oakland and the greater East Bay. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Cheo Tyehimba Taylor\n \n Cheo Tyehimba Taylor is a journalist\, author\, former educator\, and filmmaker. He directed and produced the original docuseries “KingMakers of Oakland” (2016)\, an Official Selection at the American Black Film Festival. He was the founding director of the Game Changers Project\, a national fellowship for indie filmmakers across eight U.S. cities that partnered with The Obama Administration’s My Brother’s Keeper program. His short films “Legacy of Love” and “East Oakland Rising” are historic tributes to Oakland and are screening in OMCA’s Gallery of California History. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-agua-pura/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/8.8_Agua-Pura_1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T192618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T192619Z UID:10002192-1754676000-1754679600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Special Guest Gallery Chats with Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Gallery Chats with Legacy of Love and East Oakland Rising filmmaker\, Cheo Tyehimba and Carolyn Johnson of Black Cultural Zone\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn honor of Black August\, join filmmaker Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Black Cultural Zone CEO Carolyn Johnson in OMCA’s Black Power feature for a pop-up talk about Taylor’s films “Legacy of Love” and “East Oakland Rising”. These films focus on the impact of the collective determination of African American communities on the Bay Area landscape. They explore topics like launching the first Black-led health center\, tackling environmental racism\, and a 10-year battle against unfair housing policies and gentrification in East Oakland. Johnson\, who is featured in the film\, will share highlights from her lifelong commitment to the Black Arts and Culture legacy in Oakland. This conversation will leave you inspired and motivated. Not to be missed!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Carolyn Johnson\n\n\n\nCarolyn Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Black Cultural Zone. Before that\, she was a business instructor at the College of Alameda and Associate Director of Commercial Real Estate at the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC). With EBALDC\, she leads a nonprofit community development organization building healthy\, vibrant and safe neighborhoods in Oakland and the greater East Bay.  \n\n\n\nAbout Cheo Tyehimba Taylor\n\n\n\nCheo Tyehimba Taylor is a journalist\, author\, former educator\, and filmmaker. He directed and produced the original docuseries “KingMakers of Oakland” (2016)\, an Official Selection at the American Black Film Festival. He was the founding director of the Game Changers Project\, a national fellowship for indie filmmakers across eight U.S. cities that partnered with The Obama Administration’s My Brother’s Keeper program. His short films “Legacy of Love” and “East Oakland Rising” are historic tributes to Oakland and will be screening ongoing in OMCA’s Gallery of California History. \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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/special-guest-gallery-chats-with-cheo-tyehimba-taylor-and-carolyn-johnson/ LOCATION:OMCA Gallery of California History\, 1000 Oak St\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-10-24-OMCA-2024-Dia-de-los-Muertos-School-Programming-©-Christine-Cueto-_DSF7188.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T200838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T163552Z UID:10002195-1754740800-1754744400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Cancelled—Member Tours: Students on Strike Curator Walkthrough  DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancelled—Member Tours: Students on Strike Curator Walkthrough \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to join our Gallery Chats happening on both Friday and Saturday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a walkthrough of the Gallery of California History feature Students on Strike with OMCA Curator Ryder Diaz. This exhibition explores the enduring legacy of student activism at San Francisco State University by highlighting the similarities and differences between the historic 1968-1969 student strike that established the nation’s first Black Studies Department and first College of Ethnic Studies and the contemporary campus protests against the war in Gaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that spaces are limited. A sign up sheet will be available at the Ticketing Desk when checking in. Arrive early to grab your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nRyder Diaz (he/they) is OMCA’s Natural Sciences Curator. They have helped to develop science-related exhibitions at Bay Area museums for the past decade. Ryder brings an interdisciplinary background and approach to his work: He has degrees in Science Communication\, Population Biology\, Metropolitan Studies\, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. Outside of OMCA\, Ryder co-organizes a monthly bird walk for queer and trans people of color\, as well as facilitates an all-volunteer\, creekside habitat-restoration project in the Fruitvale. \n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-tours-students-on-strike-curator-walkthrough/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Illegal-speaker-near-AD-Building-1-e1743023095519.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001914-1754744400-1754751600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-08-09/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T184231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T170848Z UID:10002189-1755277200-1755291600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Amihan DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Amihan\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, DJ Set by Jenset\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA brings you an evening of rhythm\, resistance\, and creative expression! Experience a powerful live set from Frisco Pinay rapper\, singer\, and musician Amihan\, whose unique blend of folk\, hip-hop\, and revolutionary chants channels stories of migration and solidarity. Performing alongside her band Diwa\, a collective of Bay Area artists and organizers\, Amihan’s music honors her Filipino roots and the collective fight for justice. \n\n\n\nIn the Gallery of California Art\, Sketchboard Co. invites you to dive into your creativity with uninstructed live figure drawing! All are welcome to sketch\, reflect\, and connect in this open studio-style session celebrating the beauty and diversity of the human form. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.  Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nAs the evening heats up\, join us for a dynamic DJ set from Jenset\, bringing high-energy mixes that span hip-hop\, R&B\, and original remixes. A nurse and DJ\, Jenset brings healing and hype in equal parts\, turning the dance floor into a space of joy\, release\, and connection.  \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm Live Music by Amihan  | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by Jenset  | Amphitheater \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmihan\n\n\n\nJenset\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\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 Amihan\n \n Amihan [harvest wind] is a self-taught musician\, emcee\, and vocalist born and bred in San Francisco–reppin’ the Excelsior neighborhood. She was named after the peasant women’s alliance AMIHAN\, based in the countryside of her homeland\, and raised through community organizing in the city. Amihan is the guitarist and vocalist of the band Diwa\, a cultural group of activists and instrumentalists whose work spans across the Bay Area. Using their live performances to support grassroots fundraisers and campaigns\, their music also amplifies the calls of the Filipino people for national democracy and all other oppressed peoples fighting for genuine freedom in our homelands. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Jenset\n \n Jenset is a DJ and a nurse who believes in the healing powers of music and dance. She uses her DJ sets as a tool for stress relief and joy\, helping to create a sense of unity and celebration. Jenset has earned opportunities to open for artists such as JID\, DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia\, Trapaholics\, Breakbot\, Dua Saleh\, Nef the Pharaoh\, Keak da Sneak\, and more. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-amihan/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/8.15_Amihan_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001915-1755349200-1755356400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-08-16/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T195958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T200929Z UID:10002193-1755435600-1755441000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Rituals of Care Celebration with Artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong\, Cut Fruit Collective\, and Teaphile DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nGallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Rituals of Care Celebration with Artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong\, Cut Fruit Collective\, and Teaphile\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month\, Spotlight Sundays welcomes guests to join artist Chelsea Ryoko Wong for a free\, all-ages celebration in OMCA’s Oak Street Plaza. Wong’s colorful paintings amplify the diversity of her Asian heritage and the vibrant family histories of the AAPI women depicted in them. Under her playful mural\, titled Calling Home\, this lively event will explore rituals of community care with Wong and OMCA’s community partners Cut Fruit Collective and Teaphile.  \n\n\n\nEnjoy a traditional Gongfu tea ceremony while choosing from an assortment of fun activities\, including ‘make a wish’ origami\, handmade elder care cards\, and kite decorating. Visitors will be invited to write hopeful messages on beautifully designed cards and paper hearts to be distributed to seniors in Chinatown and Little Saigon.  \n\n\n\nThis event is a part of our feature programming for Ancestral Visions\, on view through February 2026\, and is made possible by the Harker Fund Artist Residency Program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Chelsea Ryoko Wong\n\n\n\nChelsea Ryoko Wong (b. 1986\, Seattle\, WA) is a painter and muralist known for vibrant\, joyful celebrations of community\, ritual\, and seasonality. Inspired by Northern California and international travels\, the scenes in Wong’s paintings are infused with fantasy\, humor\, and imagination. Translating her printmaking background to the realm of painting\, Wong’s paintings are composed through a meticulous layering of form and figure.  \n\n\n\nWong attended Parsons School of Design\, New York and received her BFA in printmaking from California College of the Arts. She is the first recipient of the Hamaguchi Emerging Artists Fellowship award at Kala Art Institute\, Berkeley and was a 2022 finalist for SFMOMA’s esteemed SECA Art Award. She has participated in recent group exhibitions at the de Young\, San Francisco; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts\, San Francisco\, CA; Creativity Explored\, San Francisco\, CA; Chinese Cultural Center\, San Francisco\, CA; and Bolinas Museum\, CA. She has completed large-scale mural projects in San Francisco at Asana; La Cocina; Facebook Artist in Residence Program; and the Asian Art Museum. She was awarded the Harker Fund Residency in 2024 and will present a solo exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California in February 2025. Her work has been acquired by institutional and private collections including the de Young\, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Crocker Art Museum\, Sacramento\, CA\, and Bolinas Museum\, CA. Wong lives and works in the Mission District of San Francisco. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-rituals-of-care-celebration-with-artist-chelsea-ryoko-wong-cut-fruit-collective-and-teaphile/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CRW-member-tour-header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250710T190209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T190210Z UID:10002190-1755882000-1755896400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by  SambaDá\, House Dance Lesson with Terrence Paschal\, DJ Set by Gomorrah Dawn\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA presents an evening of rhythm\, roots\, and movement! Experience the vibrant energy of SambaDá\, ready to transform the OMCA Garden with an infectious\, high-energy show blending samba\, Afro-Brazilian rhythms\, funk\, cumbia\, and reggae. Calling upon deep roots in Brazil and the African diaspora\, SambaDá brings 25 years of joyful\, Carnival-inspired performance to the stage—guaranteed to get you and your crew dancing! \n\n\n\nJump into a beginner-friendly house dance lesson with Terrence Paschal. Rooted in street styles\, this Bay Area dancer will guide guests through grooves and foundational steps in a welcoming\, upbeat session focused on self-expression and fun. \n\n\n\nThen let Gomorrah Dawn turn up the vibe with a genre-blurring DJ set of soulful house\, deep house\, disco\, and R&B remixes. Known for her bold\, ancestral\, and high-spirited sound\, her sets are pure movement magic—fresh\, nostalgic\, and totally danceable. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the museum’s exhibitions. It’s a night to explore global traditions\, find your flow\, and celebrate community through music\, dance\, and inquiry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm House Dance Lesson with Terrence Paschal | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm Live Music by SambaDá | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm DJ Set by Gomorrah Dawn | Amphitheater \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\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \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\nSambaDá\n\n\n\nTerrence Paschal\n\n\n\nGomorrah Dawn\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 SambaDá\n \n For the past 25 years\, SambaDá has been building a musical bridge between traditional and contemporary Brazilian sounds\, with roots in Africa and influences from around the U.S. and the Caribbean. Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha Da Hora bring their lifelong dedication to Afro-Brazilian song\, dance\, and percussion to the group. Papiba is a Mestre of the Brazilian art of capoeira\, and Dandha has been performing with the world-renowned cultural organization Ilê Aiyê since she was six years old. Together with the other members of SambaDá\, they create a joyous blend of Afro-Samba-Reggae-Funk guaranteed to keep feet dancing and open hearts! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Terrence Paschal\n \n Terrence Paschal is originally from Stockton\, California\, and has been performing street dance styles for 13 years. Terrence has danced professionally in a street dance company and has performed both domestically and overseas. Terrence’s mission is to share their love for these dance forms so that others may find their own voice through creative expression. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Gomorrah Dawn\n \n Forged in Philly and minted in the Bay\, Gomorrah Dawn is a househead-turned-DJ\, spinning fire from the gods. With a sound that is dank\, spirited\, bold\, ancestral\, and just a lil spicy\, getting lost in a Gomorrah Dawn set is an ecstatic experience. \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 sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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-sambada/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/8.22_SambaDa_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001916-1755954000-1755961200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2025-08-23/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T014918 CREATED:20250818T210049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T225505Z UID:10002203-1756252800-1756684799@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at BAMPFA DESCRIPTION:Gallery Chats at OMCA\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\nJoin us in a celebratory partnership between the Oakland Museum of California and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) with this bonus reciprocity week-long event!  \n\n\n\nFrom August 27–31\, OMCA Members enjoy free admission for 2 guests per membership and 50% off of current and future film screenings! Use code OMCA25 for film reservations online. \n\n\n\nBAMPFA is open 11 am–7 pm\, Wednesday through Sunday. \n\n\n\nNot a Member yet? Join Today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Exhibitions Include:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRouted West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California \n\n\n\nRouted West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California traces the flow and flourishing of quilts in the context of the Second Great Migration through approximately one hundred quilts representing the work of eighty individuals\, many of them women. It is the first group show drawn from a transformative bequest of African American quilts that the museum received in 2019. \n\n\n\nGuided tours offered on 8/27 and 8/31 are first come\, first serve as there are no reservations. Please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread\n\n\n\nLee ShinJa: Drawing with Thread is the first North American survey of the work of the historically under-recognized Korean artist Lee ShinJa (b. 1930\, Uljin\, South Korea; lives and works in Seoul). Spanning more than five decades\, from the 1950s to the early 2000s\, the exhibition showcases the artist’s bold innovations in fiber through forty monumental textile works\, woven maquettes\, and preparatory sketches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMATRIX 287 / Berenice Olmedo: To ti ên einai\n\n\n\nMATRIX 287 / Berenice Olmedo: To ti ên einai is the first museum exhibition in the United States for artist Berenice Olmedo (b. 1987\, Oaxaca\, Mexico; lives and works in Mexico City). Olmedo’s intimate yet commanding anthropomorphic assemblages with fused prostheses and orthotics urge a reconsideration of standardized expectations of bodies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor gallery admission\, simply present your OMCA membership card at the Visitor Experience welcome counter and enjoy.   \n\n\n\nQuestion or comments? Please contact us at membership@museumca.org or 510-318-8520. Please note that BAMPFA is closed on Labor Day\, September 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Daria Lugina/BAMPFA URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-bonus-reciprocity-at-bampfa-2025/ LOCATION:Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive\, 2155 Center St\, Berkeley\, California\, 94720\, United States CATEGORIES:Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/237A0019-copy-e1755644051772.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR