BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062729 CREATED:20221019T184649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T205730Z UID:10000043-1667577600-1667592000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Featuring A Diwali Celebration DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nJoin us in celebration of Diwali\, a festival of lights\, with a hands-on rangoli activity. \n\n\n\nSchedule of events \n\n\n\n5–7 pm – Rangoli making activity\, California Room \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off The Grid food trucks\, 10th Street \n\n\n\n5–9 pm – Town Fare Sundeck \n\n\n\n6–8 pm – DJ Siyah\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDiwali is celebrated by many in parts of South Asia and around the world by the South Asian diaspora. People of different religions\, including Hindus\, Jains\, Sikhs\, Buddhists\, as well as those who don’t identify as part of a religion\, celebrate Diwali in their own way\, with their own stories. The festival marks new beginnings\, new light to guide us through the year. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate promising occasions like Diwali\, people draw rangolis. Rangoli is an ancient art form native to parts of South Asia including India\, Nepal\, Bangladesh\, and Sri Lanka\, and is made using materials like rice powder\, brick powder\, chalk powder\, flower petals\, and colored sand. Visitors can participate in making large rangoli together with various items\, and young visitors can have fun with rangoli coloring sheets. \n\n\n\nDJ Siyah will be playing in the Amphitheater from 6 to 8 pm.  \n\n\n\n*Performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and the newly-launched Town Fare Sundeck\, featuring an outdoor bar and select bar bites from the cafe menu. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket\, or bring a blanket and lounge in our garden\, now open with direct access to Lake Merritt. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, alcoholic beverages must be consumed inside the OMCA campus and outside alcohol is not permitted. \n\n\n\nOMCA is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-featuring-a-diwali-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HERO-Dwili.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20220916T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T233900Z UID:10000029-1667728800-1667750400@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nSpend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls OMCA “the best museum for the people\, by the people.” Every first Sunday of the month\, enjoy admission to OMCA with a suggested donation of $5 for general admission. There is a $6 charge for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. \n\n\n\nExperience all that our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences have to offer. In between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our store\, or relax outside in our updated garden spaces.  \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. The suggested donation for general admission is $5 per person. Your contribution helps us provide access to other visitors in the community. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\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-2/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Black_Power-14-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221020T221313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T184310Z UID:10000046-1667732400-1667739600@museumca.org SUMMARY:VOTE joyfully DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nVoting is integral to a healthy democracy. However\, low voter turnout\, misinformation\, and disillusionment are widespread. Join us for this OMCA program that will provide valuable voter information for the upcoming November 8 General Election\, while centering creativity\, inspiration\, and joy. \n\n\n\nSchedule  \n\n\n\n12–2 pm  Screen Printing | Koret Plaza\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n1–2 pm  Voting Workshop | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\nStarting at 12 pm at Koret Plaza\, artists Lena Wolff and Hope Meng who are featured in OMCA’s Hella Feminist exhibition will conduct a screen printing activity with their graphic “VOTE” posters. The VOTE posters are part of a free public art and civic engagement project that initially began in 2017 in response to the political climate in the United States. The current posters on view in Hella Feminist were designed to urge people to vote in the 2022 midterms for meaningful reasons related to social and environmental justice. There will be free giveaways of posters and other screen printed objects. Visitors are encouraged to bring clothing\, totes\, or other fabric items to screenprint with the artist’s “VOTE for Democracy” design. \n\n\n\nAt 1 pm in the California Room\, join us for a workshop led by Becca Horwitz\, Grassroots Organizer of Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte that will explore how we can center joy and community in voting. The workshop will address issues on the ballot that are vital to the health and wellbeing of our communities\, aiming to demystify confusing language of some of the ballot measures while helping the public develop the tools to discern accurate information about candidates and policies. \n\n\n\nFree poster download link. \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/vote-joyfully/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HERO-Ivote.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221020T214329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T232745Z UID:10000044-1668182400-1668196800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Month DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nCelebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Month \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n5–7 pm – DJ Benet\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off The Grid food trucks\, 10th Street \n\n\n\n7 pm – All Nations Singers\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7:30 pm – Sonoma County Pomo Dancers\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n8 pm – All Nations Singers\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\nJoin us in the OMCA Amphitheater for an evening of powerful drum beats\, dancing\, and singing in honor of Indigneous Peoples’ Month. All Nations Singers is a legendary Northern Style Pow Wow singing group founded in Oakland by Michael Bellanger and others in 1989. This intertribal Indigenous singing and drumming group will bring that big Pow Wow sound to Friday Nights at OMCA at 7 pm and again at 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nAt 7:30 pm\, enjoy a performance of traditional Pomo dancing and singing from the North Bay’s Sonoma County Pomo Dancers. This group of talented dancers and singers offers an experience of ceremony\, prayer\, song\, and dance straight from tribal community.  \n\n\n\nDJ Benet will be playing in the Amphitheater from 6 to 8 pm.  \n\n\n\n*Performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket\, or bring a blanket and lounge in our garden\, now open with direct access to Lake Merritt. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, alcoholic beverages must be consumed inside the OMCA campus and outside alcohol is not permitted. \n\n\n\nOMCA is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-celebrating-indigenous-peoples-month/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HERO-Indigneous-Peoples-Month.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221020T215013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T232834Z UID:10000045-1668787200-1668801600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Featuring a film screening of Groundworks DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nDJ Teao Sense; Film Screening of Groundworks; Oakland Public Library’s Bike Library \n\n\n\nSchedule of events \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off The Grid food trucks\, 10th Street \n\n\n\n5:30 pm – Oakland Public Bike Library\, Koret Plaza \n\n\n\n6–7 pm – Groundworks film screening\, James Moore Theater \n\n\n\n6–8 pm – DJ Teao Sense\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7–7:30 pm – Artist panel and musical offering by L.Frank\, Ras K’dee\, Esmé Olivia\, and Bernadette Smith\, James Moore Theater \n\n\n\nAt 6 pm\, join us in the James Moore Theater for a screening of Groundworks\, a documentary that brings viewers into the lives of four California Native contemporary artists\, musicians\, dancers\, and cultural activists. While weaving together these artists’ stories and their contemporary ways of sharing traditional knowledge\, the documentary considers issues of land management\, water rights\, and food security—concerns for all Americans\, especially in an age of climate change. \n\n\n\nFollowing the film screening will be a short musical offering and panel discussion about the film.  \n\n\n\nDJ Teao Sense will be playing in the Amphitheater from 6 to 8 pm. Make sure to stop by Oakland Public Library’s Bike Library to grab a free book\, sign up for a library card\, and find out about upcoming library events. \n\n\n\n*Performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket\, or bring a blanket and lounge in our garden\, now open with direct access to Lake Merritt. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, alcoholic beverages must be consumed inside the OMCA campus and outside alcohol is not permitted. \n\n\n\nOMCA is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-featuring-groundworks/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HERO-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221025T225115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T163444Z UID:10000048-1669996800-1670011200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid with The Whoadees DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nEnjoy a night of soulful music with The Whoadees and DJ Benet. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service\, 10th Street \n\n\n\n5 – 6 pm – Music by DJ Benet\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6 – 7:30 pm – Live musical performance by The Whoadees\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:30 pm – Music by DJ Benet\, Amphitheater \n\n\n\nA Whoadees performance is a mix of styles and sounds from around the world. Staying true to their Bay Area roots\, these five funky brothers bring a fusion of hip hop\, soul\, and blues to the mix\, inspiring people to dance\, or to simply close their eyes and be filled with soulful sounds.  \n\n\n\nDJ Benet will be playing in the Amphitheater from 5 to 6 pm\, then again from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout The Whoadees \n\n\n\nWe are The Whoadees: five unique artists that came together and became a family\, each of us bringing our own flavor and style to the group. Influenced by music from all around the world and with roots in hip hop\, funk\, and jazz\, the Whoadees are made up of Michael Boyle\, Von Carter\, David Cruz\, Pher the Legend\, and Jake Zimma.  \n\n\n\nOMCA is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket\, or bring a blanket and lounge in our garden\, now open with direct access to Lake Merritt. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, alcoholic beverages must be consumed inside the OMCA campus and outside alcohol is not permitted. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA will be on break between Friday\, December 23\, 2022 and Friday\, January 13\, 2023. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party resumes on Friday\, January 20.   \n\n\n\nThe galleries will remain open to the public during the Museum’s regular business hours\, including admission to special exhibitions Hella Feminist and Angela Davis — Seize the Time. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA closure dates: \n\n\n\nFriday\, November 25\, 2022Friday\, December 23\, 2022Friday\, December 30\, 2022Friday\, January 6\, 2023Friday\, January 13\, 2023 \n\n\n\nThanks for spending another fabulous year with us on our beautifully renovated campus!  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-dec-2/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HERO-BP-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221110T004538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T003526Z UID:10000052-1670083200-1670095800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Rooted In Power Celebration & Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 the “Rooted in Power” Oakland Roots End of Season Celebration and Panel Discussion at the Oakland Museum of California! \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul will debut their new team jerseys by MEYBA\, designed in partnership with the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. These revolutionary\, first-of-their-kind jerseys will feature visually powerful imagery honoring Oakland’s community and politically active roots. \n\n\n\nGet inspired by a powerful conversation about the intersection of sports and activism\, starting at 5:30 pm. Moderated by Ameer Hasan Loggins Ph.D.\, the panel features Fredrika Newton\, former Black Panther Party member and activist; Dr. Nas Mohamed\, first openly gay Qatari and founder of the Alwan Foundation; Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham\, community organizers and hosts of the Hella Black podcast; and Dania Cabello\, former pro-soccer player and “Sports Liberation Educator.” Tickets to the panel discussion are $19 and include all access to the celebration. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to be one of the first to buy the new team jersey\, then make your way to the OMCA Garden for the end-of-season festivities\, including live music\, performances and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Town Fare cafe. A portion of the proceeds from jersey kit sales will be donated to the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation and the Oakland Roots Justice Fund. \n\n\n\n*Please note\, OMCA’s galleries and exhibitions close at 5pm on Saturdays and will not be open during this event. \n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\nThis is a ticketed event with two ticket options. All tickets are limited\, and there will be no day-of ticket sales. As this event is sponsored by Oakland Roots SC\, Oakland Soul SC\, and is in part benefiting the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation\, there are no OMCA Member discounts. \n\n\n\nCelebration: FREECelebration + Panel Discussion: $19 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCELEBRATION\n\n\n\nCelebration + Panel\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule \n\n\n\n5 pm – Doors open at 50 Tenth St. for all ticket holders  \n\n\n\n5:30 pm – Ticketed panel discussion in the James Moore Theater \n\n\n\n6:30 pm   – Celebration in the Garden \n\n\n\n6:45 pm – Jersey unveil  \n\n\n\n7:00 pm – Fundraising and Award Ceremonies  \n\n\n\n8:30 pm – Event concludes \n\n\n\n“Rooted in Power” is a collaboration between the Oakland Roots SC\, Oakland Soul SC\, and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/rooted-in-power/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HERO-youth-3-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221025T223756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T224318Z UID:10000047-1670148000-1670169600@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nSpend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls OMCA “the best museum for the people\, by the people.” Every first Sunday of the month\, enjoy admission to OMCA with a suggested donation of $5 for general admission. There is a $6 charge for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. \n\n\n\nExperience all that our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences have to offer. In between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our store\, or relax outside in our updated garden spaces.  \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. The suggested donation for general admission is $5 per person. Your contribution helps us provide access to other visitors in the community. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\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-december/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221025T225310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T000725Z UID:10000049-1670601600-1670616000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid with the Oakland Youth Chorus DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nCelebrate the holidays at OMCA with the Oakland Youth Chorus.  \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6 – 6:45 pm – Live performance by the Oakland Youth Chorus  (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7 – 9 pm – Music by DJ Wonway Posible \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Youth Chorus  will sing music from around the world\, honoring various cultures including Hanukkah\, Holiday standards\, Kwanzaa\, and more. Don’t miss this melodic combination of 60 middle school and high school singers from across the East Bay and their festive harmonies that are sure to put you into the spirit of the holidays.  \n\n\n\nFollowing their performance\, enjoy music by DJ Wonway Posible from 7 to 9 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Oakland Youth Chorus (OYC)\n\n\n\nEstablished in 1974\, OYC celebrates diverse communities through song. With the goal to build and foster multicultural understanding and respect\, OYC brings together East Bay children and youth ages 7 –17  from different neighborhoods and cultural backgrounds. \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Youth Chorus provides Bay Area students with comprehensive music education. Combining repertoire from cultures around the world\, performance opportunities\, and a concrete foundation in music literacy\, singers support their communities with performances for local schools\, organizations\, and cultural events each season. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket\, or bring a blanket and lounge in our garden\, now open with direct access to Lake Merritt. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, alcoholic beverages must be consumed inside the OMCA campus and outside alcohol is not permitted. \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA will be on break between Friday\, December 23\, 2022 and Friday\, January 13\, 2023. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party resumes on Friday\, January 20. \n\n\n\nThe galleries will remain open to the public during the Museum’s regular business hours\, including admission to special exhibitions Hella Feminist and Angela Davis — Seize the Time.  \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA closure dates: \n\n\n\nFriday\, December 23\, 2022Friday\, December 30\, 2022Friday\, January 6\, 2023Friday\, January 13\, 2023 \n\n\n\nThanks for spending another fabulous year with us on our beautifully renovated campus!  \n\n\n\nOMCA is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-dec-9/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HERO-youth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221118T002419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T003137Z UID:10000053-1670760000-1670769000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Rebound: Stories of Resilience through Re-entry DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nJames Moore Theater \n\n\n\nTickets: $1 – $30 – Sliding Scale for Non-Members; $5 for OMCA Members \n\n\n\nJoin us for a film screening of Rebound (57 min) followed by a 1-hour panel discussion in the James Moore Theater as part of our exhibition programming for Angela Davis — Seize the Time and Hella Feminist. \n\n\n\nFollow the story of two women as they navigate re-entry after incarceration\, and navigate higher education as students of the Project Rebound program at San Diego State University. \n\n\n\nThe panel talk will be moderated by San Francisco State University Project Rebound grad\, Terah Lawyer-Harper (Executive Director of CROP: Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs) and include panelist speakers Tamara Perkins (director and Oakland-based filmmaker)\, Isabella Quevedo (film subject\, San Diego State University) and Laura Murray (film subject\, North Carolina State University). \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/rebound-stories-of-resilience-through-re-entry/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Suggested donation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HERO-youth-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221025T225518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T001238Z UID:10000050-1671206400-1671220800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Featuring Art as Social Practice: Technologies for Change DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nFeaturing the book\, Art as Social Practice: Technologies for Change and DJ Danny Fathom \n\n\n\nJoin us for an abundant evening of exploring art as a practice for social change at our final Friday Nights at OMCA of the 2022 season. \n\n\n\nArt as Social Practice: Technologies for Change is a book that highlights socially engaged art practices in the 21st century\, exploring how artists use their creative practices to raise consciousness\, form communities\, create change\, and bring forth social impact through new technologies and digital practices. Three interdisciplinary artists featured in the book along with the book’s editors will present their work through various program offerings. See below for more information. \n\n\n\nVisit Oakland Public Library’s Bike Library at Koret Plaza on the Lower Level between 5 and 7 pm to grab a free book\, sign up for a library card\, and find out about upcoming library events. \n\n\n\nDJ Danny Fathom will be playing in the Amphitheater from 6 to 8 pm.   \n\n\n\nPlease note\, alcoholic beverages must be consumed inside the OMCA campus and outside alcohol is not permitted. \n\n\n\nOMCA is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket\, or bring a blanket and lounge in our garden\, now open with direct access to Lake Merritt.  \n\n\n\nAs we enter the holiday season\, Friday Nights at OMCA will be on break between Friday\, December 23\, 2022 and Friday\, January 13\, 2023. Oakland’s favorite weekly block party resumes on Friday\, January 20. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA Winter Closure dates:Friday\, December 23\, 2022Friday\, December 30\, 2022Friday\, January 6\, 2023Friday\, January 13\, 2023 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-dec-16/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HERO-youth-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221207T000723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T002324Z UID:10000055-1673172000-1673193600@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nSpend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls OMCA “the best museum for the people\, by the people.” Every first Sunday of the month\, enjoy admission to OMCA with a suggested donation of $5 for general admission. There is a $6 charge for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. \n\n\n\nExperience all that our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences have to offer. In between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our store\, or relax outside in our updated garden spaces.  \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. The suggested donation for general admission is $5 per person. Your contribution helps us provide access to other visitors in the community. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\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-sunday/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221220T003709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T015456Z UID:10000059-1673179200-1673186400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Entering the Dreamspace: A virtual study group for Black feminist conspiracy practices for liberation DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nImportant update 1/5/23: With storm conditions and uncertainty around potential museum closures this weekend\, this program will pivot to take place on Zoom. Please join the program on Sunday\, January 8 at 1pm via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTickets: $1 – $30 – Sliding Scale \n\n\n\nJoin co-conveners of the Church of Black Feminist Thought\, Ra Malika Imhotep and Miyuki Baker\, for an interactive study group session via Zoom. \n\n\n\nInspired by the work of contemporary and historical figures on display in OMCA’s Hella Feminist exhibition and catalyzed by this moment of multiple pandemics\, climate crisis\, racial capitalism\, gendered violence\, and political negligence\, study group participants will set out to explore what it means to “breathe together” while working towards collective liberation. \n\n\n\nNotes from Co-Conveners: \n\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome\, however the Church of Black Feminist Thought would like to prioritize participants who self-identify as Black to attend.\n\n\n\n\nTaking the long tradition of transnational Black feminist organizing our guide\, this workshop will engage several practices and theories of organizing and collaborating across difference. Anchor texts and practices will be pulled from works of Alexis Pauline Gumbs\, June Jordan\, Aurora Vergara Figueroa and Katherine Arboleda Hurtado\, and others. \n\n\n\nOne of the goals of this workshop is to emphasize that this practice of Black feminist study is about engaging with the work of Black feminist thinkers in ways that move beyond just reading and writing.  Participants are not required to read or print anything in advance. That said:  \n\n\n\n\nMaterials by the thinkers to be studied and a link to materials will be shared with registered attendees before the program.\n\n\n\nPlease have a notebook/journal and writing utensils.\n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to adorn themselves for the Dreamspace! What do your wildest dreams look like? \n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Church of Black Feminist Thought\n\n\n\nThe Church of Black Feminist Thought is an embodied spiritual-political education project co-convened by Ra Malika Imhotep & Miyuki Baker in an effort to share citations in more accessible ways and to surface all the hidden labor done by black feminist artists\, scholars\, and writers.  While much of our academic work is suspended in long publishing timelines and hard-to-decipher language\, we believe that bringing the words of black feminist thinkers into conversation in physical (or digital) space\, then translating our collective ruminations into visual storytelling and illustration will nourish and support many.  We are most excited about this project because it lives at the intersection of gender\, race\, critical theory and visual art.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/entering-the-dreamspace/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Suggested donation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/new-site-event-header-Cobft-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230130T195104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T232035Z UID:10000070-1673690400-1677427200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Oakland Zoo Members Month DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA is offering 50% off General Admission tickets for Oakland Zoo Membership holders. This offer is valid January 14\, 2023 through February 26\, 2023. \n\n\n\nTo redeem this offer\, request the code from Oakland Zoo Membership by emailing info@oaklandzoo.org or from OMCA Membership by emailing membership@museumca.org. Use the code to reserve Special Exhibition or General Admission tickets below\, or redeem in person by presenting proof of current Oakland Zoo membership at entry. \n\n\n\n\nGET 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/oakland-zoo-members-month/ CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-feb-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221102T171631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T002519Z UID:10000051-1674230400-1674244800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Featuring Sage & Cedar and DJ Siyah DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 the OMCA Amphitheater for a healing musical evening of Afro-Indigenous hip hop beats by Sage & Cedar. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service (10th Street) \n\n\n\n5–7 pm – Music by DJ Siyah (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7–8:30 pm – Live musical performance by Sage & Cedar (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nJoin us in the OMCA Amphitheater for a healing musical evening of Afro-Indigenous beats by hip hop duo\, Sage & Cedar\, starting at 7 pm. \n\n\n\nSage & Cedar is made up of AshEl SeaSunZ Eldridge\, and Ietef “ DJ Cavem” Vita. Together\, they will take you through a musical journey: from medicinal music created with the acoustic ngoni\, a traditional West African stringed instrument\, to spoken word and prayerformance (prayer + performance) to conscious reggae and hip hop over booming beats. \n\n\n\nAbout Sage & Cedar \n\n\n\nAshEL SeaSunZ Eldridge is Chicago born\, living in Oakland by way of NY\, and of West African/Blackfoot ancestry. AshEL has been working intentionally with various shamanic practices since 2005. Their work in ceremonial leadership includes Dagrara divinatory and ancestral healing\, Japanese spiritual purification\, and Galactic Language Activation/soul cleansing via Tian Gong. Solestial Church is not only a community of medicine music\, but a movement for soul restoration\, the re-indigenization of our world\, and the liberation of humanity. As Co-founder and Co-Director of Essential Food and Medicine \, they re-indigenize the community’s relationship to land\, food and medicine working with the houseless\, reservations\, and incarcerated. \n\n\n\nDr. Ietef “DJ Cavem” Vita is a Grammy-nominated music educator\, father of eco-hip hop\, Co-founder of “Plantega\,” and a celebrity vegan chef with a Ph.D. in Urban Ecology. Seen in Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary\, Ice on Fire\, this “Thrillist Hero award” winner was mentioned in Forbes\, Oprah & People for songs about climate action & food justice. His 2022 EP\, KONCRETE GARDEN\, is an interactive organic seed pack album that includes a QR code and growing instructions to spur listeners into action in urban farming.  \n\n\n\nAbout DJ Siyah \n\n\n\nAfter falling in love with linguistics through music at the age of 5\, Siyah Ndawela Mgoduka has been diving deep into a wide variety of music ever since. From Hip Hop and RnB\, to Jazz and Neo Soul to House\, Electro\, Kwiato\, and Future Kwaito\, his hunt for music does not stop there. With a decade of DJ experience\, Siyah Ndawela Mgoduka understands when it’s necessary to let “the plan” fade away once the mood takes over. His international travel and South African roots are undeniable as he takes you through a journey from the streets of Cape Town\, to the nightclubs of Berlin\, and the iconic backdrop of Brooklyn. Dare you to dance harder than he does. \n\n\n\nAccessibility The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-jan-20/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T225959 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230104T000209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T202611Z UID:10000061-1674255600-1674428399@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Exclusive: Reciprocity Weekend at CuriOdyssey DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 the Oakland Museum of California and CuriOdyssey Science Playground and Zoo for a bonus reciprocity weekend event! \n\n\n\nOn January 21 and 22\, OMCA Members can enjoy free admission at CuriOdyssey for up to 2 guests per membership and children under the age of 18. CuriOdyssey is open 10 am–5 pm on both days. \n\n\n\nGet excited at the Whooosh! Physics-in-Action Playground\, designed by Magical Bridge Foundation\, watch otter and bobcat feedings\, or explore the Coyote Point Recreation Area. \n\n\n\nSimply present your OMCA membership card at check-in and enjoy. No reservations required. \n\n\n\nQuestion or comments? Please contact us at membership@museumca.org or 510-318-8520.  \n\n\n\n*note: CuriOdyssey’s raptor and walkthrough aviaries are temporarily closed due to the recent avian influenza outbreak in Northern California. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/curiodyssey/ CATEGORIES:Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-curiodyssey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221220T194740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T212710Z UID:10000060-1674388800-1674396000@museumca.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective as a part of OMCA’s latest special exhibition Angela Davis: Seize the Time. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentering past and contemporary abolition movements\, this powerful event will feature the activist\, scholar\, and author celebrated in Seize the Time\, Angela Davis\, in conversation with former Oakland Youth Poet Laureate and author of the critically-acclaimed novel\, Nightcrawling\, Leila Mottley\, and National Movement Building Director from the Black Organizing Project (B.O.P.)\, Jessica Black\, whose long-term and ultimately successful efforts abolished the OUSD police force. The conversation will be moderated by Cat Brooks\, co-founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and Executive Director of The Justice Teams Network” \n\n\n\nSpecial performances will include a spoken word by director\, playwright\, arts educator and Oakland Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga PhD\, and a dance performance by Destiny Junior Company. \n\n\n\nSpecial performances will include a spoken word by director\, playwright\, arts educator and Oakland Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga PhD\, and a dance musical performance by Destiny Junior Company. \n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\n\n$1 – $50 |  Sliding Scale\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n1–1:15 pm – Reading  \n\n\n\n1:20–1:45 pm – Destiny Junior Company  \n\n\n\n1:45–2:45 pm – Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n2:45– 3 pm – Q&A \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\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/abolition-a-multigenerational-perspective/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Suggested donation,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/new-site-event-header-abolition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230111T205623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202622Z UID:10000068-1674388800-1674396000@museumca.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - LIVE BROADCAST - Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nLive Broadcast – Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective\, Lecture Hall\n\n\n\nDue to high demand for this program\, the James Moore Theatre (JMT) has sold out. HOWEVER\, we are offering a limited number of tickets to view the program from our Lecture Hall. Visitors joining us in the Lecture Hall will watch the program LIVE via telecast from the JMT.   \n\n\n\nCentering past and contemporary abolition movements\, this powerful event will feature the activist\, scholar\, and author celebrated in Seize the Time\, Angela Davis\, in conversation with former Oakland Youth Poet Laureate and author of the critically-acclaimed novel\, Nightcrawling\, Leila Mottley\, and National Movement Building Director from the Black Organizing Project (B.O.P.)\, Jessica Black\, whose long-term and ultimately successful efforts abolished the OUSD police force. The conversation will be moderated by Cat Brooks\, co-founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and Executive Director of The Justice Teams Network” \n\n\n\nSpecial performances will include a spoken word by director\, playwright\, arts educator and Oakland Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga PhD\, and a dance performance by Destiny Junior Company. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLive Broadcast Program Schedule:  \n\n\n\n1–1:15 pm – Reading  \n\n\n\n1:20–1:45 pm – Destiny Junior Company \n\n\n\n1:45–2:45 pm – Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n2:45–3 pm – Q&A \n\n\n\nAccessibility The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\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/live-broadcast-abolition-a-multigenerational-perspective/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Suggested donation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-feb-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221220T002924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T004753Z UID:10000058-1674835200-1674849600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Featuring see night and DJ Karlita DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nRock out to hard-driving and dreamy rock riffs by San Francisco indie-rock band\, see night. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm Off the Grid Service (10th Street) \n\n\n\n6–7  pm Live performance by see night  (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7–9 pm Music by DJ Karlita (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nRock out in the OMCA Amphitheater to alternating hard-driving and dreamy rock riffs by San Francisco indie-rock band\, see night\, starting at 5 pm. Don’t miss a dynamic live show reminiscent of shoegaze and alternative rock of the ‘90s\, filled with a mixture of ethereal vocals\, swelling drums\, and atmospheric guitars. \n\n\n\nAbout see night \n\n\n\nsee night is a San Francisco indie-rock 4-piece\, fronted by singer-songwriter Linda Sao with drummer Cory Aboud\, guitarist Pat Andrews\, and bassist AJ Marquez. Cathartic songs delivered with haunting vocals\, swelling drums\, and atmospheric guitars straddle somewhere between ‘90s indie-rock and woozy shoegaze. After their two self-released EPs\, stateside band tours\, and EU/UK solo tours\, the band’s first vinyl was put out by Pavement’s Bob Nastanovich—the “Eloquence” 7-inch on his Brokers Tip Records. 2022 saw a return to touring with Vancouver’s The Pack A.D. and a third EU solo tour. 2023 will see the release of a Nashville-recorded album of pandemic bedroom songs that Nastanovich describes as “glorious” and continued touring. \n\n\n\nAbout DJ Karlita \n\n\n\nA Nicaragüense-American born and raised in the Bay Area\, Karlita has spread her wings artistically as a performer\, competitor\, and community organizer. From her community\, she’s known as a freestyle dancer. Throughout her dance career\, she’s taught and traveled with organizations such All The Way Live Foundation and done residencies in Tanzania\, Uganda\, and Senegal. From these travels\, the love she has for music has been an exploration over the years from disco\, funk\, hip hop\, Afrobeats\, and Latin grooves. Karlita simply views DJing as a musical love letter to give back to her community. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-featuring-see-night-and-dj-karlita/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221118T004135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T175049Z UID:10000054-1674986400-1675004400@museumca.org SUMMARY:22nd Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Rabbit DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nDoors open at 11 am; festivities begin at 12 pm | Celebration ends at 4pm \n\n\n\nJoin us on OMCA’s campus to ring in the Year of the Rabbit together. The Rabbit is the 4th animal of the Chinese zodiac. In Vietnam\, the cat takes the place of the rabbit. \n\n\n\nFestival access starts at 11am; food market opens at 11am; activities and performances start at 12pm.  \n\n\n\nPlease note the following information as you make your plans: \n\n\n\nWeather: The Lunar New Year Celebration will proceed this weekend\, rain or shine. \n\n\n\nTraffic: Downtown Oakland will be lively with Lunar New Year festivities\, including the inaugural Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade\, 11 am – 1 pm.  \n\n\n\n9th and 10th Streets between Madison and Webster will be closed to traffic for the parade. For a map of the parade route\, visit the OCIC website. \n\n\n\nParking: Parking will be available for $10 in the OMCA Garage located at 1000 Oak St. with entrances on Oak and 12th Streets. Street parking may also be available. \n\n\n\nOverflow parking will be available for $7 at Alco Park\, located at 165 13th Street.  \n\n\n\nASL interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLunar New Year Celebration Tickets\n\n\n\nThere are four types of tickets for the Lunar New Year Celebration. \n\n\n\nFestival only – access to all Lunar New Year performances and activitiesMember tickets – Members receive free Lunar New Year festival accessFestival + Special Exhibition – enjoy the festival and see our special exhibition\, Angela Davis–Seize the TimeFestival + Gallery Talks & Core Galleries – enjoy festival access\, gallery talks\, and access to the galleries of California Art\, Natural Sciences\, and History. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival ONLY\n\n\n\nMember TICKETS\n\n\n\nFestival + Special Exhibition\n\n\n\nFestival + GALLERY TALKS & CORE GALLERIES \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood and Beverages\n\n\n\nTown Fare Cafe\, Mid Level11 am–4 pm – Enjoy cuisine that pays tribute to Chef Michele’s Southern roots and Oakland upbringing and brings together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community. Please note\, brunch will not be served during the Lunar New Year celebration. \n\n\n\nTown Fare Sundeck\, Mid Level \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm – Pick up drinks and quick bites at the outdoor Town Fare Sundeck \n\n\n\nFood Market\, Garden\, Mid and Lower Levels Curated by Henry Hsu of Oramasama Dumplings and Julian Liu\, Food Culture Historian \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm – Enjoy a delectable variety of beverages and food offerings from Bay Area AAPI chefs \n\n\n\nWe’ve partnered with Cut Fruit Collective to create an Oakland AAPI Small Food Business map for our neighbors in Chinatown and Eastlake Little Saigon. We challenge you to try and support as many as you can going into Lunar New Year! \n\n\n\nOpening Celebration\n\n\n\nGarden Stage12–12:15 pm – Usher in the New Year and chase evil spirits away with a lucky lion dance by Developing Virtue Secondary School \n\n\n\nPerformances\n\n\n\nDownload the map of activities. \n\n\n\nGarden Stage *12:30–1:00 pm – Nanta Drum Play and Pan-Gut by Hansamo’s Nanta\, Pungmulnori & Dance Teams  \n\n\n\n1:15–1:45 pm – Vietnamese 16-string  đàn tranh (zither) performance by Vân-Ánh Võ  \n\n\n\n2:00–2:30 pm – Filipino Singkil dance performance and lesson by Earlene Escobal and the Pilipinx American Student Association at CSU East Bay \n\n\n\n2:45–3:00 pm – Malaysian 24 Seasons Drumming by Developing Virtue Secondary School \n\n\n\n3:15–3:35 pm – Street style dance performance and lesson by Str8jacket\, as seen on America’s Got Talent \n\n\n\n* If raining\, performances will move to the James Moore Theater\, Lower Level \n\n\n\nStorytime\n\n\n\nLecture Hall\, Lower Level **1-1:30 pm and 3-3:30 pm – The Year of the Rabbit: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac with author Oliver Chin \n\n\n\n2-2:30 pm – Toddler Storytime with the Oakland Public Library** Limited seating. Doors open 15 minutes before each storytime. \n\n\n\nHands-on Activities\n\n\n\nGarden\, Lower Level12–4:00 pm – Create paper lanterns with Developing Virtue Secondary School. \n\n\n\nKoi Pond\, Lower Level12–4:00 pm – Make a paper-cut of a rabbit\, a cat\, “Spring” (春)\, or your own design! \n\n\n\nCalifornia Room\, Lower Level12-4:00 pm – Create care cards for elders experiencing food insecurity in neighboring Chinatown and Little Saigon with Cut Fruit Collective. \n\n\n\nOak Street Plaza\, Upper Level12-4:00 pm – Chalkboard Conversation  \n\n\n\nPanel Talk\n\n\n\nHistory Gallery\, Mid Level1-1:30 pm – Join us for a special edition of Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s Open E.A.R.S. for Change\, a series that highlights the intersection between Black and Asian histories in Oakland. Stephanie Hoang from OACC will moderate a lively conversation about cross-racial solidarity with oral historian Roy Chan and Carolyn Johnson of the Black Cultural Zone. Gallery admission required.  \n\n\n\nClosing Celebration\n\n\n\nGarden Stage3:45 pm – End the celebration with an exuberant dragon dance performed by Developing Virtue Secondary School. \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations such as Cantonese\, Spanish\, or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nOMCA Lunar New Year is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Str8jacket\n \n Founded in the Bay Area in 2012\, Str8jacket practices creativity\, grit\, and growth. They develop economic\, social\, and philosophical change for their communities through dance\, collaboration\, and collectivism. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Vân-Ánh Võ\n \n Vân-Ánh Võ is an award-winning performer of the 16-string đàn tranh (zither) and an Emmy Award-winning composer who has collaborated with Kronos Quartet and Yo-Yo Ma. She was the first Vietnamese artist to perform at the White House\, receiving the Artist Laureate Award for her community contributions through the arts. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hansamo\n \n Hansamo is a homegrown Bay Area nonprofit that provides opportunities to middle and high school students interested in learning\, performing\, and promoting traditional Korean music\, dance\, art\, language\, and culture. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Chin\n \n Oliver Chin is the author of over 20 books\, including Tales from the Chinese Zodiac and More Awesome Asian Americans: 20 Citizens Who Enriched America. Founder of the children’s book publisher Immedium\, he published the original Octonauts books which inspired the worldwide hit animated series. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Earlene Escoba\n \n Earlene Escobal has been dancing Filipino folk since 2012 with the Mabuhay Folkloric Society\, which performs around the Bay Area\, including Pistahan and Filipino Heritage Night for the Oakland Athletics and Golden State Warriors. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cut Fruit Collective \n \n Cut Fruit Collective (CFC) is a grassroots non-profit organization rooted in serving Oakland Chinatown while building and strengthening coalitions across communities. CFC supports SF Bay Area AAPI communities through art\, publishing\, and a shared love of food. \n\n \n \n \n Download Map \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oakland Asian Cultural Center\n \n Oakland Asian Cultural Center builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programs that foster inter-generational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding\, collaboration\, and social justice. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) \n \n The Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) engages students at CSU East Bay in activities that aid enriching educational growth\, enhancing Pilipinx cultural awareness\, and providing opportunities for community service and leadership development. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oakland Public Library\n \n Oakland Public Library cardholders can participate in Discover and Go\, which provides free and low-cost tickets to world-class museums\, theaters\, aquariums\, zoos and science centers. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Developing Virtue Secondary School\n \n Developing Virtue Secondary School was founded on the ideals set forth in the teachings of the Buddha. In partnership with parents\, the school strives to instill and develop in students the core virtues of kindness\, filial piety\, respect\, trustworthiness\, fairness\, citizenship\, integrity\, and humility. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Henry Hsu \n \n Henry Hsu expresses his Taiwanese heritage through cooking\, teaching\, and sharing his story. You can catch him teaching dumpling making around the Bay Area. Obsessive in using locally grown\, responsibly sourced ingredients\, his food shows off his Taiwanese roots and proudly bridges all things Bay Area. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Julian Liu\n \n Julian Liu\, a Bay Area native\, is a nonprofit communications consultant and food and culture history enthusiast with a particular interest in how foodways intersect within and beyond borders. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Map of activities for OMCA’s Lunar New Year Celebration\n \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://museumca.org/event/lunar-new-year-at-omca-year-of-the-rabbit/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HERO-youth-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230112T232311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T232725Z UID:10000069-1674986400-1675004400@museumca.org SUMMARY:第 22 屆農曆新年慶典：兔年 DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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第 22 屆農曆新年慶典：兔年 \n\n\n\n2023 年 1 月 29 日（星期日） | 上午 11 中午 12 點至下午 4 點 | OMCA 園區 \n\n\n\n與我們相聚在 OMCA，參加我們的第 22 屆農曆新年慶典。通過全家參與的故事時間、表演、活動等來慶祝和致敬農曆新年的傳統。齊心協力提升亞裔美國和太平洋島民社區，探索灣區亞洲文化之間的共同聯繫。 \n\n\n\n來到我們 OMCA 的園區，共同迎接兔年。節日活動從上午 11 點開始入場；美食市場在上午 11 點開放；活動和表演從中午 12 點開始。OMCA 的 Oak Street 停車場提供停車位，每天 10 美元；Alco Park（第 13 街 165 號）提供更多活動停車位，每天 7 美元。 \n\n\n\n門票已開售 \n\n\n\n僅限節日活動 \n\n\n\n – 可參觀所有農曆新年表演和活動 \n\n\n\n會員入場券 \n\n\n\n – 會員可免費參加農曆新年慶祝活動 \n\n\n\n節日活動 + 特別展覽 \n\n\n\n – 參加節日活動並觀賞我們的特別展覽，Angela Davis –《把握時間》(Seize the Time) \n\n\n\n節日活動 + 展覽廳講座和核心展覽廳 \n\n\n\n – 參加節日活動和展覽廳講座，並可參觀加州藝術、自然科學和歷史展覽廳。 \n\n\n\n\n僅限節日活動\n\n\n\n會員入場券\n\n\n\n節日活動 + 特別展覽\n\n\n\n節日活動 + 展覽廳講座和核心展覽廳\n\n\n\n\n將提供美國手語翻譯。  \n\n\n\n活動日程  \n\n\n\n餐飲 \n\n\n\nTOWN FARE CAFE，中層上午 11 點至下午 4 點 主廚 Michele 向其南方的家鄉和在奧克蘭的成長過程致敬，讓您享用彙集本地社區多元文化的風味美食。 \n\n\n\nTOWN FARE SUNDECK，中層 \n\n\n\n上午 11 點至下午 4 點        在室外的 Town Fare Sundeck 享用飲品和快餐。  \n\n\n\n中層和下層 – 由 Oramasama Dumplings 的 Henry Hsu 和飲食文化史學家 Julian Liu 策劃的美食市場 \n\n\n\n上午 11 點至下午 4 點 享受灣區亞裔美國和太平洋島民主廚精心準備的各種美味飲品和食物。 \n\n\n\n開幕慶典 \n\n\n\n花園舞台 \n\n\n\n中午 12-12:15 讓培德中學表演的福氣獅舞 \n\n\n\n為我們迎新年驅邪祟 \n\n\n\n表演 \n\n\n\n花園舞台 * \n\n\n\n下午 12:30-1:00 Hansamo 的亂打秀、農樂和舞蹈團隊表演的亂打鼓演奏和巫戲 \n\n\n\n下午 1:15-1:45 Vân-Ánh Võ 的越南 16 弦 đàn tranh（古箏）表演  \n\n\n\n下午 2:00-2:30 Earlene Escobal 和 CSU 東灣 Pilipinx American Student Association 的菲律賓竹竿舞舞蹈表演和課程 \n\n\n\n下午 2:45-3:00    培德中學的馬來西亞 24 季鼓樂表演 \n\n\n\n下午 3:15-3:35 美國達人秀參賽選手 Str8jacket 的街頭風格舞蹈表演和課程 \n\n\n\n故事時間 \n\n\n\nLECTURE HALL，下層 ** \n\n\n\n下午 1-1:30 和 3-3:30  《兔年：中國十二生肖的故事》，與作者 Oliver Chin 見面 \n\n\n\n下午 2-2:30 奧克蘭公共圖書館的幼兒故事時間 \n\n\n\n動手活動  \n\n\n\n花園，下層  \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點 起製作紙燈籠。 \n\n\n\n錦鯉池，下層 \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點 製作兔子、貓、「春」字或原創設計的剪紙！ \n\n\n\n加利福尼亞廳，下層 \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點 與 Cut Fruit Collective 一起為鄰近的唐人街和小西貢面臨食物無保障的長者製作關懷卡。 \n\n\n\nOAK STREET 廣場，上層 \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點    黑板談話  \n\n\n\n座談會  \n\n\n\n歷史畫廊，中層 \n\n\n\n下午 1-1:30 與我們一起參與奧克蘭亞洲文化中心的 Open E.A.R.S. for Change 特別版。這是一個突出奧克蘭黑人和亞裔間歷史交集的系列活動。來自 OACC 的 Stephanie Hoang 將主持口述歷史學家 Roy Chan 和 Black Cultural Zone 組織的Carolyn Johnson 間關於跨種族團結的熱烈對話。  \n\n\n\n需要畫廊入場門票。  \n\n\n\n閉幕慶典 \n\n\n\n花園舞台 \n\n\n\n下午 3:45 在培德中學表演的歡快舞龍表演中  \n\n\n\n結束慶典。 \n\n\n\n* 如果下雨，表演將轉移到下層的 James Moore Theater \n\n\n\n** 座位有限。每個故事時間開始前 15 分鐘可以入場。 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA 農曆新年慶祝活動所需的部分資金來自 Oakland Museum Women’s Board 的慷慨支持。 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\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 培德中學\n \n 培德中學建立在佛陀教義的基礎上。學校與家長合作，努力向學生灌輸和培養善良、孝順、尊重、守信、公平、公民、正直和謙遜等核心美德。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Van-Anh Vo\n \n Vân-Ánh Võ 是一位屢獲殊榮的 16 弦 đàn tranh（古箏）演奏家和艾美獎獲獎作曲家，曾與克羅諾斯四重奏和馬友友合作。她是第一位在白宮演出的越南藝術家，因其通過藝術對社區做出的貢獻而獲得 Artist Laureate Award。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Str8jacket\n \n Str8jacket 於 2012 年在灣區成立，踐行創造力、勇氣和成長。他們通過舞蹈、協作和集體主義為社區帶來經濟、社會和哲學變革。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hansamo（青年韓國打擊樂團）\n \n Hansamo 是灣區本地的非營利組織，為有興趣學習、表演和推廣韓國傳統音樂、舞蹈、藝術、語言和文化的初高中學生提供機會。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cut Fruit Collective\n \n Cut Fruit Collective (CFC) 是一個草根非營利組織，致力於為奧克蘭唐人街提供服務，同時建立和加強社區之間的聯盟。CFC 通過藝術、出版和對美食的共同熱愛來支持舊金山灣區亞裔美國和太平洋島民社區。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 奧克蘭亞洲文化中心\n \n 奧克蘭亞洲文化中心通過亞洲和太平洋島民藝術和文化項目建立充滿活力的社區，這些項目促進代際和跨文化對話與理解、協作和社會正義。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Chin\n \n Oliver Chin 著有 20 多本書，其中包括 Tales from the Chinese Zodiac（《十二生肖故事》）和 More Awesome Asian Americans:20 Citizens Who Enriched America（《更多優秀的亞裔美國人：20 位讓美國更豐富多彩的公民》）。他是兒童圖書出版商 Immedium 的創始人，出版了原創的 Octonauts 書籍，啟發了全球熱播的動畫系列。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 奧克蘭公共圖書館\n \n 奧克蘭公共圖書館持卡人可以參加 Discover and Go，這個項目提供世界級博物館、劇院、水族館、動物園和科學中心的免費和低價門票。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Earlene Escobal\n \n 自 2012 年以來，Earlene Escobal 一直與 Mabuhay Folkloric Society 一起推廣菲律賓民族舞。該組織在灣區演出，包括在奧克蘭運動家棒球隊和金州勇士隊籃球隊的節日與菲律賓傳統之夜演出。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) \n \n Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) 鼓勵 CSU 東灣的學生參與有助於豐富教育發展、提高菲律賓文化意識，並為社區服務和領導力發展提供機會的活動。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Henry Hsu\n \n Henry Hsu 通過烹飪、教學和分享他的故事來表現他的台灣傳統。你可以看到他在灣區附近教包餃子。他痴迷於使用當地種植、來自負責任來源的食材。他的食物展示了他的台灣出身，並自豪地連接起灣區的所有事物。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Julian Liu\n \n Julian Liu 是灣區本地人，是一名非營利溝通顧問和美食與文化歷史愛好者，對美食之道如何在其邊界內外相交特別感興趣。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 地图\n \n \n \n \n 下载 URL:https://museumca.org/event/%e7%ac%ac-22-%e5%b1%86%e8%be%b2%e6%9b%86%e6%96%b0%e5%b9%b4%e6%85%b6%e5%85%b8%ef%bc%9a%e5%85%94%e5%b9%b4/ CATEGORIES:Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HERO-youth-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230106T192013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T201630Z UID:10000062-1675440000-1675454400@museumca.org SUMMARY: Friday Nights at OMCA | West Oakland Mural Project; DJ Monk Earl DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 and the West Oakland Mural Project for a live community mural painting project at OMCA. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service (10th Street) \n\n\n\n6 – 8 pm – Music by DJ Monk Earl (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n5:30 – 8 pm – Live community mural painting project led by West Oakland Mural Project (Koret Plaza/Koi Pond\, Lower Level) \n\n\n\nGather at OMCA to celebrate Black History Month and the Women of the Black Panther Party through communal art. Led by the West Oakland Mural Project (WOMP)\, join us for a live community mural painting project starting at 5:30 pm. Supplies will be provided – all you need to do is show up! Enjoy this activity\, plus stick around for talks with the founder and curator of WOMP\, Jilchistina Vest\, and Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith\, the artist behind the “Women of the Black Panther Party” mural located in West Oakland. This activity will take place outdoors in Koret Plaza by the koi pond\, so warm clothes are recommended. \n\n\n\nDJ Monk Earl will be playing in the Amphitheater from 6 to 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout the West Oakland Mural Project \n\n\n\nThe West Oakland Mural Project (WOMP) celebrates the Black women who dedicated their lives to the fight for freedom\, and with love as a guide\, served the people\, body and soul. It is also a tool for teaching\, community building and healing. People of all colors\, ethnicities\, genders\, and ages have been brought to tears upon arrival while taking photos and videos\, speaking to the homeowner and neighbors\, and reading the names of the women. The mural has quickly become a powerful centerpiece of this community\, a destination for meeting\, gathering\, remembering\, and looking forward with hope and determination to advance the women’s legacy. \n\n\n\nWOMP honors The Black woman As God. It reminds us the Black woman is to be celebrated. An art piece so unapologetically huge\, one can’t look at it without looking up to Black women. Stand in front of the women and feel the power and the love. \n\n\n\nAbout Jilchristina Vest \n\n\n\nJilchristina Vest was born and raised in Chicago. In 1986\, at 19\, she moved to San Francisco. In 2000\, after earning degrees in Black Studies\, Women’s Studies\, and Education from SFSU and USF\, she bought a historic Victorian in West Oakland\, CA\, known for its rich history of activism and legacy of the Black Panther Party. During COVID\, she founded\, produced\, and curated the West Oakland Mural Project\, a community-based art and history project that gave birth to the 2000 sqft “Women of the Black Panther Party” Mural on the side of her home and the Mini Museum @ the Mural on the first floor. Jil is a known Kindness Queen. Joy Junkie. Justice Warrior and a Fierce Activist. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-west-oakland-mural-project/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/35.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20221216T005346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T233837Z UID:10000057-1675591200-1675612800@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nSpend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls OMCA “the best museum for the people\, by the people.” Every first Sunday of the month\, enjoy admission to OMCA with a suggested donation of $5 for general admission. There is a $6 charge for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. \n\n\n\nExperience all that our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences have to offer. In between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our store\, or relax outside in our updated garden spaces.  \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. The suggested donation for general admission is $5 per person. Your contribution helps us provide access to other visitors in the community. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\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-at-omca/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230106T192503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T234007Z UID:10000063-1676044800-1676059200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio; DJ Benet DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nDon’t miss a sonic evening of jazz by the Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio at OMCA. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6 – 8 pm – Music by DJ Benet (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:45 pm – Live music by Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\nDon’t miss an exciting musical evening by the Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio starting at 6:30 pm in the James Moore Theater. Bringing together the harp and jazz\, Muhammad and her Courageous Comrades will present a sonic experience that honors the legacy of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby through reimagined renditions\, as well as original works by the trio. \n\n\n\nEnjoy music by DJ Benet from 6 to 8 pm in the Amphitheater. \n\n\n\nAbout Destiny Muhammad \n\n\n\nDestiny Muhammad is a recording/performing artist\, band leader\, composer & producer. Her genre “Celtic to Coltrane” is cool and eclectic with a feel of jazz and storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny has curated concerts for the Grace Cathedral Christmas Concert Series\, the SFJAZZ Tribute to Jazz Harp Legend Alice Coltrane\, SF Symphony SOUNDBOX Series\, and a featured guest for GRAMMY Winner Kanye West’s ‘Sunday Service.’ She had shared the stage with Jazz Masters Denise Perrier\, Omar Sosa\, and Blue Note Artist Ambrose Akisemuire\, to name a few. She has headlined the Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Butchertown Jazz Fest. \n\n\n\nDestiny is the Healdsburg Jazz Festival 2022 Artist in Residence\, a Guest Workshop Presenter for Amateur Music Network\, collaborator with the Santa Cruz Symphony\, Harp Ambassador for the Awesome Orchestra Collective\, and Marcus Shelby’s New Orchestra. Destiny is Governor Emeritus and Educational Chair Emeritus of the Recording Academy\, ASCAP Songwriter Awardee\, SFJAZZ Teaching Artist\, Bay Area Jazz and Blues Award Winner (BAJABA) and a California Arts Council Legacy Fellow. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nent. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-destiny-muhammad/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230106T193446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T204731Z UID:10000064-1676649600-1676664000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Black History Month Dance Battle; DJ CAVEM  DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 a Black History Month Dance Battle\, hosted by Oakland TURF dancer Telice Summerfield.  \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n5 – 7  pm – Black History Dance Battle hosted by Telice Summerfield (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7 – 9 pm – Music by DJ CAVEM (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Black History Month Dance Battle in OMCA’s Amphitheater. Hosted by Oakland TURF dancer and community organizer Telice Summerfield\, this event will feature four main event 1-on-1 exhibition battles\, plus an all-women “7toSmoke” tournament in which 7 dancers will all compete against each other. The first dancer with 7 wins the tournament! \n\n\n\nFollowing their performance\, enjoy music by DJ CAVEM from 7 to 9 pm.  \n\n\n\nThis evening’s performances will take place outdoors in the Amphitheater – make sure to wear warm clothes and bundle up. \n\n\n\nAbout Telice Summerfield \n\n\n\nTelice is an incredible dancer\, educator\, and community leader who has worked closely with OMCA on culturally illuminating projects. She currently teaches dance at an elementary school in West Oakland\, and is very passionate about bringing people together through creativity. Telice created her own all ladies virtual dance platform called PxssyPower Dance (@pxssypowerdance) to help uplift the empowering relationship of dance\, identity\, and community. Her goals include cultivating shared spaces for meaningful creative experiences of which every person walks away feeling inspired.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Main Event Dancers \n\n\n\nYaameen “Yaya” Muhammad is from Oakland\, California\, representing the dance crew\, Turf Feinz. Yaya can be followed on Instagram @gaslif3 and Facebook at Yaameen Muhammad. \n\n\n\nMiguel aka “Okami” is a French TURF dancer from the dance team\, Best Alive. Born and raised in Paris\, Okami’s goal is to share TURF dancing in Europe and around the world. Find Okami’s work at @okamibestalive on Instagram. \n\n\n\nHector “Intricate” Ascencio is from Hayward\, CA. Intricate is a Tutting/TURF dancer\, and has been dancing in both styles for 16 years. Intricate is a 2x W.O.D. champion and a Semi Finalist for Fusion Concept in France\, and has also competed in RedBull’s “Dance Your Style”. Over the years\, Intricate has experienced and worked with many artists such as G-Eazy\, Kendrick Lamar\, & Troyboi\, and represents the following dance crews: Unknown\, Tutgodz\, Assassins Crew & Izakaya Squad \n\n\n\nGideon Mekwunye Jr is a songwriter/dancer/DJ who goes by the stage names of Gid-Nasty\, Giddy\, and 95. Gideon is the founder of a dance crew called Ace Mob (Artistic Creative Energetic Men of Brilliance) and co-founder of a dance crew called The Oakland Originalz. \n\n\n\n7toSmoke Lady Dancers: \n\n\n\nNia\, Turfer Girl\, Danaite\, Kai-Boogie\, Lei-Lei Star\, Daisy\, and CeCe.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-black-history-month-dance-battle/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230215T233909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T000123Z UID:10000082-1677171600-1677182400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Seat at the Table: 7-Course Dinner in Celebration of Black History Month DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 Chef Michele McQueen for an intimate curated dinner evoking conversations around African American culture over food that pays homage to our culinary contributions past\, present and future. This evening will be moderated by an African American celebrity/influencer in conversation with an African American guest speaker in the hospitality\, political or entertainment industry. The seven-course\, seated dinner will be prepared by Chef Michele McQueen with wine pairings from local Bay Area female winemakers. \n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from the dinner will go to Kids 1st Foundation\, a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for student information and applications while fostering opportunities to visit and tour historically Black universities and colleges. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/seat-at-the-table/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-2.35.54-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230106T202503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T211319Z UID:10000065-1677254400-1677268800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Destiny Arts Center dance performance; Gallery Pop-Up Talks; DJ Black and MC Aïma the Dreamer DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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 a dance performance by Destiny Arts Center and Gallery Pop-Up Talk at OMCA. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6 pm – Gallery Pop-Up Talk with OMCA Curator of History\, Dania Jordan \n\n\n\n6 – 6:45 pm – Dance performance by Destiny Arts Center (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7 pm – Gallery Pop-Up Talk with OMCA Curator of History\, Dania Jordan \n\n\n\n7 – 9 pm – Music by DJ Black and MC Aïma the Dreamer (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nJoin us on the dance floor and for a dance performance by Destiny Arts Center starting at 6 pm. Dancers will offer a short performance followed by a community dance class for visitors to join.  \n\n\n\nIn celebration of Black History\, join OMCA’s Associate Curator of History\, Dania Jordan\, for a pop-up talk and walkthrough of the Gallery of California History. Learn about how Black Americans have shaped California’s culture\, and how they have created and claimed space in California\, despite continued threats of displacement and erasure. General Admission tickets are required for the pop-up talk with Dania Jordan. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS FOR Pop-up Talk\n\n\n\n\nFollowing their performance\, enjoy music by DJ Black and MC Aïma the Dreamer from 7 to 9 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout Destiny Arts Center \n\n\n\nDestiny Arts Center (Destiny) is a pioneering creative youth development organization whose mission is to inspire and ignite social change through the arts. With over 33 years of experience\, Destiny brings high-quality arts programming– dance\, theater\, and martial arts – to foster safe\, peaceful\, and healthy environments for youth. Our culturally responsive movement arts classes promote wellness\, resiliency\, and belonging\, rooted in violence prevention and our Warrior’s Code values of love\, care\, respect\, honor\, responsibility\, and peace.  \n\n\n\nDestiny reaches nearly 2\,500 youth annually in Oakland and the greater East Bay through our school and community programs and classes offered at our North Oakland center. Our center provides pay-what-you-can classes grounded in hip hop dance\, traditional African dance forms\, and martial arts to ages 3-18. We host 30 school and community movement arts residencies\, primarily in East and West Oakland. Our award-winning Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company (ages 13-18) and Destiny Junior Company (ages 9-12) reach 20\,000 audience members per year. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \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-off-the-grid-destiny-arts-center/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/33.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230215T231801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T235841Z UID:10000079-1677258000-1677268800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Shrimp and Grits Taste-Off DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nA fun and festive community event showcasing the talents of Oakland’s most notable Black chefs: Chef Michael Woods of Oko at Tribune (@okoattribune)\, Chef Lala Harrison (@juslaeats)\, Chef Terry Braggs (@chefbraggs)\, Chef Fernay McPherson (@minnie_bells)\, Chef Tirzah (@chef_tirzah_love) and Chef Aaronette King (@chefaklovesahmad). \n\n\n\nEach chef will prepare their version of the famed low-country dish. Guests will have the opportunity to sample each dish and vote to crown the winning Shrimp and Grits. Black-owned wines along with cocktails featuring Black-owned spirits will be poured. Music will be provided by DJ Mark Divita. The event will be sponsored by OurPlace and 23andMe. \n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from the dinner will go to Kids 1st Foundation\, a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for student information and applications while fostering opportunities to visit and tour historically Black universities and colleges. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/shrimp-and-grits/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-2.09.58-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230215T232145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T015407Z UID:10000080-1677346200-1677358800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Live Conversation with Astor Chambers of Culture Raises Us DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nCulture Raises Us. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by\, it’s also something we can impact. Join Astor Chambers as he hosts an honest\, insightful\, and challenging conversation that will inspire the audience on how to get smart on taking action as empowered stewards of culture. The panelists will be pioneering cultivators across music\, fashion\, tech\, sports and entertainment. Doors will open at 6:30pm with the panel starting at 7pm. Happy hour and networking will be from 8-10pm. \n\n\n\nAstor Chambers is the host of Culture Raises US\, the podcast series and is a recognized speaker\, brand builder and marketer within the lifestyle industry. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be followed by a reception featuring a local DJ. Bar bites by Chef Michele McQueen and drinks are available for purchase. The evening is sponsored by 23andMe. \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE A SPOT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/conversation-with-astor-chambers/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe,Free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T062730 CREATED:20230215T233222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T235950Z UID:10000081-1677405600-1677423600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Feeding The Culture: Sunday Soul Jazz Brunch DESCRIPTION:ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival\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\nConclude Black History Month in the true tradition of all of us coming together and breaking bread while sharing stories and creating bonds with live music and a soulful celebratory buffet brunch. \n\n\n\n\nSoul & Jazz music (Live and DJ)\n\n\n\nYour choice of 1 of 2 two-hour indoor Brunch seating/set reservations (11:30AM or 2:00PM\, food/beverage additional ($59 buffet + beverages)\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Black History Month at Town Fare with a soulful\, celebratory buffet brunch featuring Southern soul food by Chef Michele McQueen. Live jazz music will be performed by The Real. \n\n\n\nIn the true tradition of all of us coming together\, this brunch is an opportunity for us to break bread\, while sharing stories and creating bonds with one another. Gathering over food has long been a staple for our community. \n\n\n\nThe event is sponsored by P. Harrell Wines\, Hella Coastal Beer\, and Bay Area REGISTRY. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner will go to Kids 1st Foundation\, a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for student information and applications while fostering opportunities to visit and tour historically Black universities and colleges. \n\n\n\nFeeding The Culture: Sunday Soul Jazz Brunch takes place at Town Fare by Michele McQueen” (formerly Michele Wilson of Gussie’s SF). Read more about Town Fare – Hoodline • SF Chronicle • East Bay Express. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, reservations only! \n\n\n\nTransportation: Car or BART (1 block away at Lake Merritt Station) \n\n\n\nParking: Street and underground garage (closes at 6PM) at Oakland Museum \n\n\n\nNo refunds \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/sunday-soul-jazz-brunch/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-2.32.38-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR