BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001076-1785675600-1785679200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260807T210000 DTSTAMP:20260731T224007Z CREATED:20260714T231334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T224007Z UID:10002334-1786122000-1786136400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with seiji oda DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by seiji oda with Special Guests\, Music Set by DJ Benet\, Community Tabling with Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul Soccer Club\, Bookmark Making\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, seiji oda takes over the Garden Stage with a dynamic live performance celebrating “A Renaissance in the Town.” Blending his signature “lofi-hyphy” sound with ambient textures and Bay Area influences\, the Oakland rapper and producer delivers a vibrant set that highlights the next generation of local music while honoring the artists who paved the way. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy flowing\, DJ Benet brings an eclectic mix of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, rock\, pop\, and more to the Amphitheater throughout the evening. Known for his versatility as a DJ\, producer\, and recording artist\, the Oakland native creates an engaging soundtrack that keeps guests moving while showcasing his passion for boundary-pushing musical experiences.Guests can also connect with the community by visiting the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Club in the Garden\, where they can learn more about the teams\, browse merchandise\, enjoy a fun game of Plinko\, and enter for the chance to win raffle prizes. Families and visitors of all ages are also invited to kick off back-to-school season with a hands-on bookmark-making activity\, creating a personalized keepsake to take home. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–8 pm Community Tabling: Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul Soccer Club | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Bookmark Making | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by seiji oda with Special Guests | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by DJ Benet | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nseiji oda\n\n\n\nDJ Benet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About seiji oda\n \n seiji oda is a Japanese-American rapper and producer from Oakland. His signature sound “lofi-hyphy” combines ambient soundscapes with his Bay Area hyphy roots. This juxtaposition represents seiji’s unorthodox approach to creating music that feels both familiar and futuristic.\n \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Benet\n \n DJ Benet is an Oakland-based DJ\, audio engineer\, producer\, and recording artist known for his versatility and passion for music. With a diverse musical palette\, he captivates audiences with his eclectic mix of genres. DJ Benet has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Kevin Allen\, Detahjae\, Mortal VIP\, Caleborate\, Passwordz\, and Nef the Pharaoh. Additionally\, he is a member of the band\, The Whoadees. As an engineer and producer\, he helps artists bring their creative vision to life\, while his work as an artist blends elements of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, rock\, and pop. Whether behind the decks\, in the recording booth\, or creating original music\, DJ Benet is dedicated to pushing boundaries and building authentic musical experiences. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-seiji-oda/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8.7_seiji-oda_3-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T233149Z CREATED:20260716T233148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T233149Z UID:10002339-1786705200-1786899600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Semi-Annual Member Shop Sale DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s sale time! Join us onsite and online for the semi-annual Member sale at the OMCA Shop. Starting Friday\, August 14\, through Sunday\, August 16\, OMCA Members enjoy double their regular discount on regularly priced items in our Shop–that’s 20% off! \n\n\n\nExplore our full range of gifts available at the OMCA Shop and show your Membership card at check-out. The OMCA Shop is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm and Friday Nights until 8:30 pm. \n\n\n\nFor our online shoppers\, be sure to check your Member emails for exclusive coupon codes that unlock your discounts when you shop online. \n\n\n\nOakland PrideShow your Oakland love with locally made art\, exclusive branded beanies\, hoodies\, and tees—rooted in community pride. \n\n\n\nMildred Howard: Poetics of MemoryCelebrate our newest exhibition with thoughtfully curated books\, prints\, and gifts that honor Black legacy\, presence\, and memory. \n\n\n\nSummer VibesAdventure awaits! Discover field guides\, birding books\, and summer reads perfect for exploring Oakland’s neighborhoods and beyond. \n\n\n\n\nLET’S SHOP\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our Special Member’s Lounge at Friday Nights on August 14 from 5:30-7:30 pm\, and shop the Member sale while you’re here! \n\n\n\nNot a Member? Learn more about membership. \n\n\n\n*20% off applies to regularly priced items only. A limited number of items are available online. For the full collection of OMCA products\, please visit the OMCA Shop onsite during regular Museum hours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/semi-annual-member-shop-sale-2/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Shop,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-06-12-OMCA-Friday-Nights-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF6541-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T210000 DTSTAMP:20260714T232357Z CREATED:20260714T232357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T232357Z UID:10002335-1786726800-1786741200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Ashley Mehta DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Ashley Mehta\, DJ set by BRIIZA\, Locking Dance Lesson with Chaz\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA comes alive with a captivating live performance from Ashley Mehta on the Garden Stage. Blending powerhouse vocals\, infectious pop melodies\, and emotionally honest songwriting\, the rising singer-songwriter delivers a dynamic set that moves seamlessly between intimate storytelling and high-energy anthems\, creating an unforgettable connection with the audience. \n\n\n\nBringing even more energy to the evening\, BRIIZA takes over the Amphitheater with a vibrant DJ set that weaves together Latin music\, Bay Area classics\, house\, and global electronic sounds. Renowned for her fearless\, genre-spanning approach and electrifying presence behind the decks\, the Salvadoran producer and DJ keeps guests dancing with an upbeat\, family-friendly soundtrack. \n\n\n\nGuests can also step onto the dance floor during a locking dance lesson led by Chaz. This interactive experience introduces the eight foundational movements of the iconic street dance style while exploring rhythm\, groove\, and technique\, offering participants of all levels the opportunity to learn from a seasoned artist. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Locking Dance Lesson with Chaz | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Ashley Mehta | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by BRIIZA | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Mehta\n\n\n\nChaz\n\n\n\nDJ BRIIZA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ashley Mehta\n \n Ashley Mehta is a rising pop artist and songwriter known for her emotionally honest songwriting\, infectious melodies\, and dynamic live performances. She has built momentum through major brand campaigns with NYX\, Toyota\, McDonald’s\, and AT&T\, while also touring internationally in support of artists like Thuy\, Lyn Lapid\, Emei\, and BINI. Blending vulnerability with confidence\, Ashley continues to establish herself as a compelling voice in modern pop with music that resonates deeply with a global audience. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Chaz\n \n Chaz has been locking since 1982 and has never stopped. In doing so\, he has created evolved forms of the dance while retaining its original and standard forms. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About BRIIZA\n \n BRIIZA (Bree-sah) is a queer Salvadoran music producer\, DJ\, and finger drummer with a no-holds-barred approach to blending and producing electronic music influenced by sounds from around the world. She’s known for her high-energy creative sets that are fast-paced and built to move packed dance floors. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-ashley-mehta/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8.14_Ashley-Mehta_2-e1784071292915.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T193000 DTSTAMP:20260716T233449Z CREATED:20260716T233448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T233449Z UID:10002340-1786728600-1786735800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA Special Members Lounge DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\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 Friday\, August 14 for our Special Member Lounge! \n\n\n\nCalling all Members! You’re invited to a special Member Lounge on the Upper Level Terrace\, overlooking our Garden\, in celebration of you! Mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments\, games\, and bingo\, where we’ll be giving away some amazing items from the OMCA Shop. Bring your friends and family\, and enjoy Friday Nights together! \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid \n\n\n\nFriday\, August 14 | 5-9 pm \n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA comes alive with a captivating live performance from Ashley Mehta on the Garden Stage\, featuring powerhouse vocals\, infectious pop melodies\, and emotionally honest songwriting. Bringing even more energy to the evening\, BRIIZA takes over the Amphitheater with a vibrant DJ set that weaves together Latin music\, Bay Area classics\, house\, and global electronic sounds. Guests can also step onto the dance floor during a locking dance lesson led by Chaz\, introducing the eight foundational movements of the iconic street dance style. Throughout the evening\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to join meaningful conversations with OMCA facilitators\, offering fresh perspectives on the museum’s exhibitions. It’s not just a Friday night—it’s your Friday night at OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisiting the Friday Nights Member Lounge? You’re in luck—the semi-annual Member sale runs the same weekend! You can shop onsite at the OMCA Shop or online. Starting Friday\, August 14 through Sunday\, August 16\, OMCA Members enjoy double their regular discount on regularly priced items in our Shop–that’s 20% off!  \n\n\n\nNot a Member? Learn more about membership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/special-members-lounge-8-14/ LOCATION:OMCA Garden\, 1000 Oak Street\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSF7836-e1755734501535.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T144500 DTSTAMP:20260812T201217Z CREATED:20260717T204352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T201217Z UID:10002338-1786885200-1786891500@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Local Short Film Showcase and Conversation with Cinemama DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nFriday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\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\nSpotlight Sundays: Local Short Film Showcase and Conversation with Cinemama\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Spotlight Sundays\, we are excited to partner with Oakland’s filmmaking community hub Cinemama\, featuring two local films exploring identity\, place\, and resilience—themes featured in our current exhibition\, Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory. Welcome to the Neighborhood (28min) follows the Howard family\, who joined the growing number of African Americans moving to Berkeley during WWII. Directed by Pam Uzzell\, this story examines the forces of gentrification and the resistance movement led by Mildred’s mother\, Mable Howard.  \n\n\n\nBlú Honey (19min)\, directed by filmmaker and poet Donté Clark\, is an homage to Clark’s hometown of Richmond. An emotive and poetic film\, it traces the torching reality of the Black male experience across four generations and a spiritual commitment to community empowerment and liberation. Following the screenings\, join us in conversation with Cinemama executive director Niema Jordan\, filmmaker Donté Clark\, and interdisciplinary artist and urban cultural preservationist Rashida Chase as they explore notions of home and belonging.   \n\n\n\nContinue the conversation! The panelists and filmmakers will host a post-program gathering in the adjacent space until 3:30 pm. All are welcome to join!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL TICKETs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is a part of our exhibition programming for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory\, on view through October 18\, 2026. Spotlight Sundays ticket is $10 and includes access to all of OMCA’s galleries\, including Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rashida Chase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRashida Chase is a versatile artist\, community organizer\, and advocate for art\, wellness\, and culture in the urban setting\, with an eye toward promoting cultural preservation and equitable growth for future generations. Chase holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development & Design from UC Berkeley\, and is the author of the Culture Keepers Guide: Artist Community Development Toolkit. She brings an interdisciplinary lens to building inclusive spaces\, with a focus on how the arts drive positive change and cultural preservation within the built environment. Currently\, Chase is Project Lead for the Black Arts Movement and Business District (BAMBD) and led the state designation process securing BAMBD’s status as a recognized cultural district.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Donté Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonté Clark is a poet\, author\, and playwright from Richmond CA\, who uses spoken word and performance as a healing space to process generational traumas with a holistic perspective to shift culture and bridge community centered in black and brown liberation. Donté is an emerging filmmaker leaning into his lifelong passion for authentic surreal storytelling documenting the Black male experience with a poetic eye. Debuting his first short film\, Blú Honey\, a coming of age short exploring the long term effects of systemic racism\, white terror\, and the stride towards liberation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Niema Jordan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNiema Jordan is a journalist\, TEDx Speaker\, award-winning filmmaker and the Executive Director of Cinemama with a passion for character-driven stories and community impact. Originally from Oakland\, Jordan got her start at Essence magazine in NY and returned home to pursue graduate degrees in journalism and public health. Her work has been published in Ebony and Glamour. Her production credits include Oasis\, The Chosen Life\, Bobby Kennedy for President\, The Me You Can’t See\, Eyes On The Prize: Hallowed Ground\, and Bree Wayy: Promise\, Witness\, Remembrance. Jordan is a producer on HBO’s\, Eyes On the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest and serves on the board of Oakland Kids First. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pam Uzzell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPam Uzzell is a documentary filmmaker and podcaster living in Oakland. She is the host of the podcast Art Heals All Wounds and the director and producer of three independent documentaries\, Some Call It Heaven (2007)\, Unearthing the Dream (2012)\, and Welcome to the Neighborhood (2018). Welcome to the Neighborhood\, the story of how the Bay Area housing crisis has pushed out one of Berkeley’s most prominent artists\, has been broadcast as part of KQED’s Truly CA series. Pam’s latest short film\, Shelter in Displacement\, (2020) features the work of artist Victor Mavedzenge and was selected as part of the de Young Open. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-local-short-film-showcase-and-conversation-with-cinemama/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8.16_SpotlightSundays_featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260714T233202Z CREATED:20260714T233200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T233202Z UID:10002336-1787331600-1787346000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Sabrina Shauna DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Sabrina Shauna\, DJ Set by Zaynub\, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co.\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA sets the stage for an evening of soulful sounds as Bay Area artist Sabrina Shauna brings her signature blend of R&B and pop to the Garden Stage. Featuring powerhouse vocals\, heartfelt songwriting\, and infectious energy\, her performance showcases fan favorites\, new music\, and an uplifting spirit that invites audiences to sing\, dance\, and connect. \n\n\n\nKeeping the momentum going\, Zaynub takes over the Amphitheater with a genre-spanning DJ set rooted in nostalgia\, storytelling\, and feel-good grooves. Blending 90s and 2000s favorites with modern Hip-Hop\, R&B\, pop\, funk\, and soul\, the Bay Area DJ creates an upbeat soundtrack that celebrates community while keeping the dance floor moving all evening long. With gallery admission\, guests can also join Sketchboard Co. in the Gallery of California Art for live figure drawing sessions. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Sabrina Shauna | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by Zaynub | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSabrina Shauna\n\n\n\nZaynub\n\n\n\nSketchboard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sabrina Shauna\n \n Sabrina Shauna is a Bay Area artist best known for her dynamic vocal performances that get audiences dancing and in their feels. She channels influences from R&B and pop to create music that resonates across diverse audiences. Her artistry is dedicated to ensuring her listeners feel seen and understood\, and are never going through life’s unexpected circumstances alone. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Zaynub\n \n Zaynub is a passionate DJ based in the Bay Area. She plays open-format with a passion for understanding her audience and elevating their experience\, no matter the event. She strives to create safe spaces and good times by being intentional with her energy throughout her sets\, aiming to bring you more in touch with yourself by moving and grooving through the music.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Their mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in the community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-sabrina-shauna/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8.21_Sabrina-Shauna_4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T210000 DTSTAMP:20260714T233857Z CREATED:20260714T233856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T233857Z UID:10002337-1787936400-1787950800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with BULULÚ DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by BULULÚ\, Afro Dance Lesson with Danaite Gebremeskel\, DJ Set by TIEDYE\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA comes alive with the vibrant sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean as BULULÚ takes the Garden Stage for an electrifying live performance. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist\, composer\, and vocalist Lali Mejia\, the ensemble blends salsa\, cumbia\, merengue\, calypso\, joropo\, and other traditions into a joyful celebration of music\, culture\, and community that invites guests to dance the night away. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy in motion\, Danaite Gebremeskel leads an interactive Afro dance lesson in the Amphitheater\, introducing participants to foundational movements\, musicality\, and the rich cultural traditions that inspire modern African dance. Welcoming all experience levels\, the class offers a fun and engaging opportunity to connect through rhythm and movement. \n\n\n\nAs the evening goes on\, TIEDYE delivers a high-energy DJ set that weaves together old-school R&B\, Afrobeats\, Amapiano\, Afrohouse\, Hip Hop\, and dancehall. Known for creating immersive musical experiences that uplift and inspire\, the Bay Area artist and DJ keeps the celebration going with infectious grooves that bring people together on the dance floor. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Afro Dance Lesson with Danaite Gebremeskel | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by BULULÚ | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by TIEDYE | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBULULÚ\n\n\n\nDanaite Gebremeskel\n\n\n\nTIEDYE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About BULULÚ\n \n In Venezuela\, a BULULÚ is a vibrant\, buzzing gathering that sparks excitement. It only takes a minute listening to BULULÚ to understand why they’ve adopted the name. \nLed by Venezuelan-born percussionist\, composer\, and vocalist Lali Mejia\, BULULÚ draws inspiration from the folkloric rhythms of Venezuelan\, Colombian\, Puerto Rican\, Cuban\, and other Caribbean cultures. \nBULULÚ’s performances encompass an exciting mix of styles\, ranging from calypso and salsa to cumbia\, son\, guaracha\, merengue\, bachata\, joropo\, and more. The band stands out not only for its rich musical diversity and original repertoire\, but also for its inclusive identity\, embracing the LGBTQ+ community and a majority of female band members. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Danaite Gebremeskel\n \n Danaite is a dancer based in the Bay Area. She was born and raised in Ethiopia\, where she learned her love for dance\, music\, and culture. After moving to the United States\, she continued her love for dance by joining multiple companies that helped shape her mind-set around dance. Now\, she shares what she has learned from and about dance through her passion for Afro Dance. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About TIEDYE\n \n Bay Area native Artist and DJ\, Jazmin LaBrie\, curates ethereal soundscapes that levitate the spirit and move the body. With a deep love for Afrobeats\, old-school R&B\, and underground rave energy\, she seamlessly blends genres into unforgettable sets that bridge fashion\, art\, and nightlife. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bululu-3/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/8.28_Bululu_by-Kike-Arnal_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T210000 DTSTAMP:20260812T222103Z CREATED:20260812T220159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T222103Z UID:10002359-1788541200-1788555600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with PHER DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by PHER\, DJ Set by JAZZ.FM\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Suncatcher Making\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter PHER brings his soulful sound to the Garden Stage with a powerful live performance. Blending contemporary R&B\, jazz\, and soul with heartfelt storytelling\, the three-time Grammy-winning collaborator delivers an uplifting set of original music\, reimagined classics\, and joyful grooves that invite audiences to sing\, reflect\, and celebrate together. \n\n\n\nKeeping the music going throughout the evening\, Bay Area JAZZ.FM takes over the Amphitheater with an energetic DJ set that moves effortlessly across genres. Rooted in Hip-Hop and R&B while inspired by the energy of the crowd\, her vibrant DJ set creates the perfect soundtrack for dancing\, relaxing\, and enjoying a summer night at the Museum. \n\n\n\nFamilies can also gather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, San Francisco’s Drag Laureate\, featuring a reading of I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity. Guests of all ages are also invited to create their own colorful suncatcher inspired by the beauty of the sky\, making a keepsake to take home after an evening of creativity and self-expression. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Make a Suncatcher | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by PHER | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by JAZZ.FM  | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPHER\n\n\n\nJAZZ.FM\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About PHER\n \n Oakland-born vocalist\, songwriter\, and educator PHER is a three-time Grammy-winning collaborator whose work spans R&B\, soul\, jazz\, and beyond. He has shared the stage and studio with artists including Prince\, Stevie Wonder\, Robert Glasper\, The Roots\, Esperanza Spalding\, Jon Batiste\, Bilal\, and Usher. Following the release of his debut album\, “Songs by PHER”\, he has returned home to Oakland\, where he continues to build community through performances that celebrate love\, healing\, family\, and the city’s rich musical legacy.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About JAZZ.FM\n \n JAZZ.FM is a DJ born and raised in the Bay Area. Although most rooted in Hip-hop and R&B\, she is all about feeling the energy of a crowd rather than sticking to one genre. By tuning into JAZZ.FM\, listeners tune into her own unique frequency—an experience filled with joy and connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n San Francisco’s current Drag Laureate\, Per Sia\, is a first-generation Trans Mexican-American drag artist raised in South Central Los Angeles\, with drag roots in San Francisco’s Mission District. Her multidisciplinary practice spans performance\, curation\, television\, and storytelling\, presented in spaces ranging from local bars to major museums\, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Oakland Museum of California. A graduate of the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, she is a co-founder of Drag Story Hour and an educator with Children’s After School Arts\, with work featured on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-pher/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.4_PHER_3-scaled-e1786572068576.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001077-1788699600-1788703200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260812T221317Z CREATED:20260812T221316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T221317Z UID:10002360-1789146000-1789160400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons\, DJ set by VEYN\, Afro Soca Dance Lesson with Caliwynd\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA comes alive with the vibrant sounds of West Africa as Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons take the Garden Stage for an electrifying live performance. Led by Guinean master drummer and educator Bongo Sidibe\, the nine-piece ensemble blends traditional rhythms with Afrobeats\, reggae\, Hip-Hop\, and contemporary influences\, creating a joyful celebration filled with soaring percussion\, powerful vocals\, and plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in the fun. \n\n\n\nKeeping the celebration going\, international DJ VEYN fills the Amphitheater with an infectious mix of Caribbean Global Sound throughout the evening. Drawing from Soca\, Dancehall\, Afrobeats\, Reggae\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and more\, the Bay Area favorite creates a vibrant soundtrack that brings people together on the dance floor and celebrates the rhythms of the African diaspora. \n\n\n\nGuests can also get moving during an Afro Soca dance lesson with Caliwynd\, whose joyful\, community-centered instruction invites participants of all experience levels to explore movement\, creativity\, and self-expression. Set to the infectious sounds of Soca and dance styles rooted across the African diaspora\, this high-energy class is the perfect way to kick off an evening of music\, culture\, and connection. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Afro Soca Dance Lesson with Caliwynd | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by VEYN | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBongo Sidibe & The TonTons \n\n\n\nVEYN\n\n\n\nCaliwynd\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Bongo Sidibe\n \n Born and raised in Guinea\, West Africa\, Bongo Sidibe has spent more than 15 years in the San Francisco Bay Area preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of his homeland. A respected educator\, he teaches West African drumming and dance throughout Oakland’s public schools while leading community workshops and cultural programs for organizations across the region. Backed by a nine-piece ensemble of exceptional Bay Area musicians dedicated to West African music\, Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons deliver an authentic and exhilarating live experience. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About VEYN\n \n VEYN is a Caribbean-born DJ from St. Thomas\, U.S. Virgin Islands\, and the founder of Tropic Soul—one of the Bay Area’s premier Caribbean music and culture brands. Known for his high-energy\, genre-blending sets\, he seamlessly mixes Soca\, Dancehall\, Afrobeats\, Reggae\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and global rhythms to create unforgettable experiences that bring people together. With over two decades in the Bay Area music scene\, VEYN has become a trusted name for clubs\, festivals\, cultural events\, and community celebrations. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Caliwynd\n \n Caliwynd has a dance and teaching practice rooted in the understanding that dance builds community by bringing people together and unlocking their capacity for uninhibited creative expression\, healing\, and empowerment. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bongo-sidibe-the-tontons/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.11_Bongo-Sidibe-The-TonTons_2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T220000 DTSTAMP:20260805T172508Z CREATED:20260804T171549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T172508Z UID:10002357-1789236000-1789250400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter selling out venues across the country\, the smash-hit\, all-Native comedy show\, Good Medicine\, returns to OMCA for the fourth year for a night of live stand-up from the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. Hosted and produced by comedian Jackie Keliiaa (Netflix) this year’s showcase features Brian Bahe (CBS)\, Cheyenna Sapp (Acting Good)\, and Marc Yaffee (Showtime). Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts promptly at 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nWe welcome visitors to arrive early to enjoy live music\, food by critically acclaimed Native American restaurant Wahpepah’s Kitchen\, and a Native artisan market featuring handcrafted art and jewelry from Hokuemek\, Feisty Pueblo\, and Bazi Beaded It. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages will also be available for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring their own food; however\, no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed in the venue. \n\n\n\nHeld outdoors in the OMCA Garden\, “Good Medicine” is the perfect opportunity to grab your favorite picnic blanket and dine al fresco before enjoying 90 minutes of hilarious live Native comedy. As the venue for “Good Medicine” is an open\, grassy field\, the organizers recommend that guests bring blankets or low chairs that rest on the ground with a low back. Tall chairs are not permitted as they obstruct views of the stage. Lawn space is first-come\, first serve. Accessible seating is also available. To request accessibility accommodations\, please call the Customer Service team at 510-318-8400\, or email OMCA at visitor@museumca.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL Tickets\n\n\n\nMEMBER Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncomedians\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Brian Bahe\n \n Brian Bahe is an Indigenous (Tohono O’odham\, Hopi\, Navajo)\, gay (vers bottom) comedian and writer originally from Phoenix\, Arizona\, now based in Los Angeles by way of New York City. He’s a writer for the CBS series GHOSTS. Before that\, he was a writer for the Fox series THE GREAT NORTH. He was named a “Comedian You Should and Will Know in 2023” by Vulture and he was a 2022 New Face at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He co-starred in the “Untitled Sierra Teller Ornelas/Jackie Keliiaa/Bobby Wilson/Project” comedy pilot for NBC in 2025. He co-hosts the podcast “Sage-Based Wisdom” with Jana Schmieding where they offer sacred\, Indigenous wisdom to callers. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jackie Keliiaa\n \n Jackie Keliiaa is a stand-up comedian\, writer\, and actor. You can find her in the book\, We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy. She co-wrote and executive produced an Untitled NBC comedy pilot set at a Native community center in Oakland. She has been featured on Comedy Central\, Team Coco and voices the character Bubble on Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers.” Jackie wrote for the web series You’re Welcome America and has been featured in a variety of publications including Vulture\, Uproxx\, LA Times and KQED among others.  \nShe has opened for Judah Friedlander\, Nikki Glaser\, and was featured on the First Nations Comedy Experience streaming on Amazon Prime. Jackie produces Good Medicine Comedy\, an all-Native comedy show which has sold out venues in the Bay Area and beyond. She is a regular at Bay Area venues and has performed at San Francisco SketchFest\, Punch Line San Francisco and Cobb’s Comedy Club. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Marc Yaffee\n \n A seasoned veteran\, Marc Yaffee has performed in 42 states and 11 countries\, including six overseas tours for Armed Forces Entertainment. Marc is a co-star of the historic Showtime special\, Goin’ Native\, the American Indian Comedy Slam\, the first ever all-Native American standup special. He is also a founding member of the Pow Wow Comedy Jam\, whose cast was honored as the National Indian Gaming Association’s Entertainers of the Year. Marc has also appeared on FNX Network’s First Nations Comedy Experience and released two Dry Bar Comedy specials. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp\n \n Cheyenna “Shy” Sapp is a Nehiyaw actor\, comedian\, writer\, and emerging film maker from Little Pine First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. She is best known for her role as Rose Sinclair on the hit CTV sitcom Acting Good\, nominated for Best Comedic Ensemble at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. Her stand-up comedy has taken her across Canada\, the U.S.\, and Aotearoa (New Zealand)\, where she headlined the Indig-E Girl Comedy Showcase and performed at the Saskatoon\, Vancouver\, and Wellington Fringe Festivals. Shy was also featured in the 2025 Winnipeg Comedy Festival “Maybe It’s Me” Mega Show and “Bannock Bums” show. She has produced her first hour of comedy titled “The Hot Mess Comedy Show”\, which she is taking to the Edmonton Fringe Festival in August of 2026. Shy brings warmth\, humility\, and delusion to every project she works on a combination that you don’t want to miss. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nGood Medicine at OMCA is generously funded by the Alameda County Arts Commission ARTSFUND\, Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley\, Sogorea Te Land Trust\, Google Aboriginal and Indigenous Network\, and the Oakland Museum of California.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/good-medicine-a-night-of-live-native-stand-up-2026/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GM3-164-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260812T223445Z CREATED:20260812T223430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T223445Z UID:10002358-1789749000-1789758000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Fall Teacher Night DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\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\nCalling all teachers! In celebration of our school communities\, teachers and principals are invited to join us for OMCA’s Annual Fall Teacher Night.  \n\n\n\nStop by a dedicated educators’ lounge to learn more about OMCA’s education resources and connect with fellow teachers and principals. While you’re here\, explore the Museum’s galleries\, including an introduction to the Gallery of California History and themes related to our latest special exhibition\, BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Experience. \n\n\n\nThen head to the Garden to celebrate the start of a new school year with colleagues and the OMCA community while enjoying the incredible food\, live music\, and vibrant atmosphere of Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid. \n\n\n\nBring your team! This event is free for teachers and principals\, including free gallery admission for all teachers and chaperones\, plus Off the Grid food truck and drink tickets for the first 100 arrivals. No RSVP required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n4:30 pm Teacher Night Registration and Lounge Open | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n5:00–6:30 pm Special engagement in the History gallery exploring themes related to the new exhibition\, BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n7 pm Teacher Night Check-in Table and Lounge Close—Enjoy Friday Night events! \n\n\n\n9 pm Off the Grid Food Trucks Close | 10th Street \n\n\n\n9 pm OMCA Galleries Close \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUBSCRIBE TO EDUCATOR EMAIL LIST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:\n\n\n\n Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/fall-teacher-night-2026/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-05-08-OMCA-Friday-Nights-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF5947-Social-Media-Use.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260812T223341Z CREATED:20260812T223340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T223341Z UID:10002361-1789750800-1789765200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Kiyomi & Cal Raijin Taiko DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko\, Live Music by Kiyomi\, Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac\, Annual Fall Teacher Night\, ScholarMatch\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the opening week of BeHere/1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration this Friday Night at OMCA with an evening of music\, culture\, and community. The Garden Stage features two dynamic performances\, beginning with Cal Raijin Taiko\, whose original compositions blend the tradition of Japanese taiko drumming with contemporary influences. Following\, Bay Area singer-songwriter Kiyomi brings her soulful alternative R&B sound to the stage\, weaving rich harmonies\, live looping\, and heartfelt storytelling into an intimate performance that invites audiences to slow down and connect. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy flowing\, DJ Dailo Mac takes over the Amphitheater with a vibrant\, genre-spanning mix of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, K-pop\, Latin\, House\, EDM\, and global rhythms. Her joyful\, community-centered sets create the perfect soundtrack for dancing\, gathering\, and celebrating together throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nTeachers and school leaders are specially invited to join OMCA’s Annual Fall Teacher Night for an evening of connecting with fellow educators\, discovering museum resources\, and exploring the galleries—including an introduction to the Gallery of California History and themes from the newly opened BeHere/1942 exhibition. All guests are also welcome to visit ScholarMatch in the Garden to learn about free college access programs supporting first-generation students while enjoying games\, prizes\, and opportunities to connect. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n4:30–7 pm Fall Teacher Night Check-In and Lounge | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with ScholarMatch | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–6:30 pm Live Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Kiyomi | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCal Raijin Taiko\n\n\n\nKiyomi\n\n\n\nDailo Mac\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Cal Raijin Taiko\n \n Founded in 2005\, Cal Raijin Taiko is Berkeley’s premier Japanese drumming performance ensemble. With a repertoire consisting entirely of original compositions\, Cal Raijin Taiko performs to spread the knowledge\, love\, and passion of taiko to both the campus and the surrounding communities. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Kiyomi\n \n Kiyomi is an independent singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area known for her captivating vocals\, soulful melodies\, and emotionally rich performances. Drawing inspiration from R&B\, neo-soul\, and pop\, she creates music that encourages authenticity\, healing\, and human connection.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Dailo Mac\n \n DJ Dailo Mac (she/her) is a seasoned open-format DJ with over 20 years of experience energizing dance floors and curating unforgettable vibes. Known for her genre-blending style and community-centered approach\, she has collaborated with artists like Son of Paper and shared stages with icons such as One Vo1ce. Her work bridges music\, identity\, and celebration—turning every set into a powerful space for connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ScholarMatch\n \n ScholarMatch is a non-profit that offers a free college access program for high school seniors who will be the first in their families to attend college through individualized advising\, scholarships\, and more! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kiyomi-cal-raijin-taiko/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.18_Cal-Raijin-Taiko_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260812T224729Z CREATED:20260812T224426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T224729Z UID:10002362-1790355600-1790370000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Los Tranquilos DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Los Tranquilos\, Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild\, Caja Mágica’s All-Vinyl DJ Set\, Bike with East Bay Community Tabling\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into an evening of nostalgic rhythms\, movement\, and community connection this Friday Night at OMCA. The Garden Stage comes alive with Los Tranquilos\, a California trio blending the romantic soul\, psychedelia\, and classic grooves of 1960s and ’70s Latin America. With soulful melodies\, rock influences\, and timeless rhythms\, their performance celebrates the rich musical traditions that continue to inspire generations. \n\n\n\nThe celebration continues in the Amphitheater with Caja Mágica’s all-vinyl DJ set\, featuring a vibrant selection of Latin American records from the ’60s and ’70s across a range of genres. Guests can also get into the groove with community activist and dancer Soulchild during an introductory disco dance lesson\, inviting participants to learn classic moves\, embrace self-expression\, and enjoy the joy of dancing together. \n\n\n\nVisitors can connect with Bike East Bay in the Garden to learn about efforts to create safer\, more accessible streets throughout the East Bay. Explore their advocacy work\, discover free bike education classes and community events\, and join in a creative “Draw a Bike From Memory” activity for all ages. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twist on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore new perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhibitions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shirts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with Bike East Bay | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Disco Dance Lesson with Soulchild | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Los Tranquilos | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Vinyl DJ Set with Caja Mágica | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLos Tranquilos\n\n\n\nCaja Mágica\n\n\n\nSouldchild\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Los Tranquilos\n \n Los Tranquilos are a group based out of Nipomo\, California. The band lineup features brother duo Manny and JJ Martinez\, as well as longtime friend Cameron Porter. Established in the summer of 2022\, Los Tranquilos have been working to create universal yet historical grooves with sounds heavily inspired by 60’s/70’s romanticas/soul\, psychedelia from México and all of Latin America. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Caja Mágica\n \n Caja Mágica is a dance party run by DJ duo Elisse Locomotion (Ecatepec\, México) and José Trujillo (Wilmington\, CA) and was founded in Oakland in 2018. They host a monthly residency at Kilowatt Bar where they passionately share their love for music with the community while also preserving their rich cultural heritage. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Bike East Bay\n \n Bike East Bay mobilizes by bike to build thriving communities that are joyful\, safe\, and inclusive. They are building a movement for safe streets and connected\, thriving communities where people come first\, not cars. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-los-tranquilos/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9.25_Los-Tranquilos_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001078-1791118800-1791122400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-10-04/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001079-1793538000-1793541600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-11-01/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001080-1796562000-1796565600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2026-12-06/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270103T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001081-1798981200-1798984800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-01-03/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270207T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001082-1802005200-1802008800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-02-07/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270307T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001083-1804424400-1804428000@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-03-07/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270404T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001084-1806843600-1806847200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-04-04/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270502T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001085-1809262800-1809266400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-05-02/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270606T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001086-1812286800-1812290400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-06-06/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270704T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001087-1814706000-1814709600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-07-04/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270801T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001088-1817125200-1817128800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-08-01/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270905T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001089-1820149200-1820152800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-09-05/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271003T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001090-1822568400-1822572000@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-10-03/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271107T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001091-1825592400-1825596000@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-11-07/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20271205T140000 DTSTAMP:20240708T163001Z CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001092-1828011600-1828015200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2027-12-05/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR