BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20221220T003709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T015456Z UID:10000059-1673179200-1673186400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Entering the Dreamspace: A virtual study group for Black feminist conspiracy practices for liberation DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant update 1/5/23: With storm conditions and uncertainty around potential museum closures this weekend\, this program will pivot to take place on Zoom. Please join the program on Sunday\, January 8 at 1pm via Zoom. \n\n\n\nTickets: $1 – $30 – Sliding Scale \n\n\n\nJoin co-conveners of the Church of Black Feminist Thought\, Ra Malika Imhotep and Miyuki Baker\, for an interactive study group session via Zoom. \n\n\n\nInspired by the work of contemporary and historical figures on display in OMCA’s Hella Feminist exhibition and catalyzed by this moment of multiple pandemics\, climate crisis\, racial capitalism\, gendered violence\, and political negligence\, study group participants will set out to explore what it means to “breathe together” while working towards collective liberation. \n\n\n\nNotes from Co-Conveners: \n\n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome\, however the Church of Black Feminist Thought would like to prioritize participants who self-identify as Black to attend.\n\n\n\n\nTaking the long tradition of transnational Black feminist organizing our guide\, this workshop will engage several practices and theories of organizing and collaborating across difference. Anchor texts and practices will be pulled from works of Alexis Pauline Gumbs\, June Jordan\, Aurora Vergara Figueroa and Katherine Arboleda Hurtado\, and others. \n\n\n\nOne of the goals of this workshop is to emphasize that this practice of Black feminist study is about engaging with the work of Black feminist thinkers in ways that move beyond just reading and writing.  Participants are not required to read or print anything in advance. That said:  \n\n\n\n\nMaterials by the thinkers to be studied and a link to materials will be shared with registered attendees before the program.\n\n\n\nPlease have a notebook/journal and writing utensils.\n\n\n\nParticipants are invited to adorn themselves for the Dreamspace! What do your wildest dreams look like? \n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Church of Black Feminist Thought\n\n\n\nThe Church of Black Feminist Thought is an embodied spiritual-political education project co-convened by Ra Malika Imhotep & Miyuki Baker in an effort to share citations in more accessible ways and to surface all the hidden labor done by black feminist artists\, scholars\, and writers.  While much of our academic work is suspended in long publishing timelines and hard-to-decipher language\, we believe that bringing the words of black feminist thinkers into conversation in physical (or digital) space\, then translating our collective ruminations into visual storytelling and illustration will nourish and support many.  We are most excited about this project because it lives at the intersection of gender\, race\, critical theory and visual art.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/entering-the-dreamspace/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Suggested donation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/new-site-event-header-Cobft-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230130T195104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T232035Z UID:10000070-1673690400-1677427200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Oakland Zoo Members Month DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA is offering 50% off General Admission tickets for Oakland Zoo Membership holders. This offer is valid January 14\, 2023 through February 26\, 2023. \n\n\n\nTo redeem this offer\, request the code from Oakland Zoo Membership by emailing info@oaklandzoo.org or from OMCA Membership by emailing membership@museumca.org. Use the code to reserve Special Exhibition or General Admission tickets below\, or redeem in person by presenting proof of current Oakland Zoo membership at entry. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/oakland-zoo-members-month/ CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-feb-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20221102T171631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T002519Z UID:10000051-1674230400-1674244800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Featuring Sage & Cedar and DJ Siyah DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in the OMCA Amphitheater for a healing musical evening of Afro-Indigenous hip hop beats by Sage & Cedar. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service (10th Street) \n\n\n\n5–7 pm – Music by DJ Siyah (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7–8:30 pm – Live musical performance by Sage & Cedar (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nJoin us in the OMCA Amphitheater for a healing musical evening of Afro-Indigenous beats by hip hop duo\, Sage & Cedar\, starting at 7 pm. \n\n\n\nSage & Cedar is made up of AshEl SeaSunZ Eldridge\, and Ietef “ DJ Cavem” Vita. Together\, they will take you through a musical journey: from medicinal music created with the acoustic ngoni\, a traditional West African stringed instrument\, to spoken word and prayerformance (prayer + performance) to conscious reggae and hip hop over booming beats. \n\n\n\nAbout Sage & Cedar \n\n\n\nAshEL SeaSunZ Eldridge is Chicago born\, living in Oakland by way of NY\, and of West African/Blackfoot ancestry. AshEL has been working intentionally with various shamanic practices since 2005. Their work in ceremonial leadership includes Dagrara divinatory and ancestral healing\, Japanese spiritual purification\, and Galactic Language Activation/soul cleansing via Tian Gong. Solestial Church is not only a community of medicine music\, but a movement for soul restoration\, the re-indigenization of our world\, and the liberation of humanity. As Co-founder and Co-Director of Essential Food and Medicine \, they re-indigenize the community’s relationship to land\, food and medicine working with the houseless\, reservations\, and incarcerated. \n\n\n\nDr. Ietef “DJ Cavem” Vita is a Grammy-nominated music educator\, father of eco-hip hop\, Co-founder of “Plantega\,” and a celebrity vegan chef with a Ph.D. in Urban Ecology. Seen in Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary\, Ice on Fire\, this “Thrillist Hero award” winner was mentioned in Forbes\, Oprah & People for songs about climate action & food justice. His 2022 EP\, KONCRETE GARDEN\, is an interactive organic seed pack album that includes a QR code and growing instructions to spur listeners into action in urban farming.  \n\n\n\nAbout DJ Siyah \n\n\n\nAfter falling in love with linguistics through music at the age of 5\, Siyah Ndawela Mgoduka has been diving deep into a wide variety of music ever since. From Hip Hop and RnB\, to Jazz and Neo Soul to House\, Electro\, Kwiato\, and Future Kwaito\, his hunt for music does not stop there. With a decade of DJ experience\, Siyah Ndawela Mgoduka understands when it’s necessary to let “the plan” fade away once the mood takes over. His international travel and South African roots are undeniable as he takes you through a journey from the streets of Cape Town\, to the nightclubs of Berlin\, and the iconic backdrop of Brooklyn. Dare you to dance harder than he does. \n\n\n\nAccessibility The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-jan-20/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T225959 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230104T000209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T202611Z UID:10000061-1674255600-1674428399@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Exclusive: Reciprocity Weekend at CuriOdyssey DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Oakland Museum of California and CuriOdyssey Science Playground and Zoo for a bonus reciprocity weekend event! \n\n\n\nOn January 21 and 22\, OMCA Members can enjoy free admission at CuriOdyssey for up to 2 guests per membership and children under the age of 18. CuriOdyssey is open 10 am–5 pm on both days. \n\n\n\nGet excited at the Whooosh! Physics-in-Action Playground\, designed by Magical Bridge Foundation\, watch otter and bobcat feedings\, or explore the Coyote Point Recreation Area. \n\n\n\nSimply present your OMCA membership card at check-in and enjoy. No reservations required. \n\n\n\nQuestion or comments? Please contact us at membership@museumca.org or 510-318-8520.  \n\n\n\n*note: CuriOdyssey’s raptor and walkthrough aviaries are temporarily closed due to the recent avian influenza outbreak in Northern California. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/curiodyssey/ CATEGORIES:Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-curiodyssey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20221220T194740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T212710Z UID:10000060-1674388800-1674396000@museumca.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective as a part of OMCA’s latest special exhibition Angela Davis: Seize the Time. \n\n\n\n\n\nCentering past and contemporary abolition movements\, this powerful event will feature the activist\, scholar\, and author celebrated in Seize the Time\, Angela Davis\, in conversation with former Oakland Youth Poet Laureate and author of the critically-acclaimed novel\, Nightcrawling\, Leila Mottley\, and National Movement Building Director from the Black Organizing Project (B.O.P.)\, Jessica Black\, whose long-term and ultimately successful efforts abolished the OUSD police force. The conversation will be moderated by Cat Brooks\, co-founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and Executive Director of The Justice Teams Network” \n\n\n\nSpecial performances will include a spoken word by director\, playwright\, arts educator and Oakland Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga PhD\, and a dance performance by Destiny Junior Company. \n\n\n\nSpecial performances will include a spoken word by director\, playwright\, arts educator and Oakland Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga PhD\, and a dance musical performance by Destiny Junior Company. \n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\n\n$1 – $50 |  Sliding Scale\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n1–1:15 pm – Reading  \n\n\n\n1:20–1:45 pm – Destiny Junior Company  \n\n\n\n1:45–2:45 pm – Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n2:45– 3 pm – Q&A \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/abolition-a-multigenerational-perspective/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Suggested donation,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/new-site-event-header-abolition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230111T205623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T202622Z UID:10000068-1674388800-1674396000@museumca.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - LIVE BROADCAST - Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Broadcast – Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective\, Lecture Hall\n\n\n\nDue to high demand for this program\, the James Moore Theatre (JMT) has sold out. HOWEVER\, we are offering a limited number of tickets to view the program from our Lecture Hall. Visitors joining us in the Lecture Hall will watch the program LIVE via telecast from the JMT.   \n\n\n\nCentering past and contemporary abolition movements\, this powerful event will feature the activist\, scholar\, and author celebrated in Seize the Time\, Angela Davis\, in conversation with former Oakland Youth Poet Laureate and author of the critically-acclaimed novel\, Nightcrawling\, Leila Mottley\, and National Movement Building Director from the Black Organizing Project (B.O.P.)\, Jessica Black\, whose long-term and ultimately successful efforts abolished the OUSD police force. The conversation will be moderated by Cat Brooks\, co-founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and Executive Director of The Justice Teams Network” \n\n\n\nSpecial performances will include a spoken word by director\, playwright\, arts educator and Oakland Poet Laureate Ayodele Nzinga PhD\, and a dance performance by Destiny Junior Company. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLive Broadcast Program Schedule:  \n\n\n\n1–1:15 pm – Reading  \n\n\n\n1:20–1:45 pm – Destiny Junior Company \n\n\n\n1:45–2:45 pm – Panel Discussion \n\n\n\n2:45–3 pm – Q&A \n\n\n\nAccessibility The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/live-broadcast-abolition-a-multigenerational-perspective/ CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Suggested donation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-feb-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20221220T002924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T004753Z UID:10000058-1674835200-1674849600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Featuring see night and DJ Karlita DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRock out to hard-driving and dreamy rock riffs by San Francisco indie-rock band\, see night. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm Off the Grid Service (10th Street) \n\n\n\n6–7  pm Live performance by see night  (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7–9 pm Music by DJ Karlita (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nRock out in the OMCA Amphitheater to alternating hard-driving and dreamy rock riffs by San Francisco indie-rock band\, see night\, starting at 5 pm. Don’t miss a dynamic live show reminiscent of shoegaze and alternative rock of the ‘90s\, filled with a mixture of ethereal vocals\, swelling drums\, and atmospheric guitars. \n\n\n\nAbout see night \n\n\n\nsee night is a San Francisco indie-rock 4-piece\, fronted by singer-songwriter Linda Sao with drummer Cory Aboud\, guitarist Pat Andrews\, and bassist AJ Marquez. Cathartic songs delivered with haunting vocals\, swelling drums\, and atmospheric guitars straddle somewhere between ‘90s indie-rock and woozy shoegaze. After their two self-released EPs\, stateside band tours\, and EU/UK solo tours\, the band’s first vinyl was put out by Pavement’s Bob Nastanovich—the “Eloquence” 7-inch on his Brokers Tip Records. 2022 saw a return to touring with Vancouver’s The Pack A.D. and a third EU solo tour. 2023 will see the release of a Nashville-recorded album of pandemic bedroom songs that Nastanovich describes as “glorious” and continued touring. \n\n\n\nAbout DJ Karlita \n\n\n\nA Nicaragüense-American born and raised in the Bay Area\, Karlita has spread her wings artistically as a performer\, competitor\, and community organizer. From her community\, she’s known as a freestyle dancer. Throughout her dance career\, she’s taught and traveled with organizations such All The Way Live Foundation and done residencies in Tanzania\, Uganda\, and Senegal. From these travels\, the love she has for music has been an exploration over the years from disco\, funk\, hip hop\, Afrobeats\, and Latin grooves. Karlita simply views DJing as a musical love letter to give back to her community. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-featuring-see-night-and-dj-karlita/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20221118T004135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T175049Z UID:10000054-1674986400-1675004400@museumca.org SUMMARY:22nd Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Rabbit DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 11 am; festivities begin at 12 pm | Celebration ends at 4pm \n\n\n\nJoin us on OMCA’s campus to ring in the Year of the Rabbit together. The Rabbit is the 4th animal of the Chinese zodiac. In Vietnam\, the cat takes the place of the rabbit. \n\n\n\nFestival access starts at 11am; food market opens at 11am; activities and performances start at 12pm.  \n\n\n\nPlease note the following information as you make your plans: \n\n\n\nWeather: The Lunar New Year Celebration will proceed this weekend\, rain or shine. \n\n\n\nTraffic: Downtown Oakland will be lively with Lunar New Year festivities\, including the inaugural Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade\, 11 am – 1 pm.  \n\n\n\n9th and 10th Streets between Madison and Webster will be closed to traffic for the parade. For a map of the parade route\, visit the OCIC website. \n\n\n\nParking: Parking will be available for $10 in the OMCA Garage located at 1000 Oak St. with entrances on Oak and 12th Streets. Street parking may also be available. \n\n\n\nOverflow parking will be available for $7 at Alco Park\, located at 165 13th Street.  \n\n\n\nASL interpretation will be provided. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLunar New Year Celebration Tickets\n\n\n\nThere are four types of tickets for the Lunar New Year Celebration. \n\n\n\nFestival only – access to all Lunar New Year performances and activitiesMember tickets – Members receive free Lunar New Year festival accessFestival + Special Exhibition – enjoy the festival and see our special exhibition\, Angela Davis–Seize the TimeFestival + Gallery Talks & Core Galleries – enjoy festival access\, gallery talks\, and access to the galleries of California Art\, Natural Sciences\, and History. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival ONLY\n\n\n\nMember TICKETS\n\n\n\nFestival + Special Exhibition\n\n\n\nFestival + GALLERY TALKS & CORE GALLERIES \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood and Beverages\n\n\n\nTown Fare Cafe\, Mid Level11 am–4 pm – Enjoy cuisine that pays tribute to Chef Michele’s Southern roots and Oakland upbringing and brings together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community. Please note\, brunch will not be served during the Lunar New Year celebration. \n\n\n\nTown Fare Sundeck\, Mid Level \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm – Pick up drinks and quick bites at the outdoor Town Fare Sundeck \n\n\n\nFood Market\, Garden\, Mid and Lower Levels Curated by Henry Hsu of Oramasama Dumplings and Julian Liu\, Food Culture Historian \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm – Enjoy a delectable variety of beverages and food offerings from Bay Area AAPI chefs \n\n\n\nWe’ve partnered with Cut Fruit Collective to create an Oakland AAPI Small Food Business map for our neighbors in Chinatown and Eastlake Little Saigon. We challenge you to try and support as many as you can going into Lunar New Year! \n\n\n\nOpening Celebration\n\n\n\nGarden Stage12–12:15 pm – Usher in the New Year and chase evil spirits away with a lucky lion dance by Developing Virtue Secondary School \n\n\n\nPerformances\n\n\n\nDownload the map of activities. \n\n\n\nGarden Stage *12:30–1:00 pm – Nanta Drum Play and Pan-Gut by Hansamo’s Nanta\, Pungmulnori & Dance Teams  \n\n\n\n1:15–1:45 pm – Vietnamese 16-string  đàn tranh (zither) performance by Vân-Ánh Võ  \n\n\n\n2:00–2:30 pm – Filipino Singkil dance performance and lesson by Earlene Escobal and the Pilipinx American Student Association at CSU East Bay \n\n\n\n2:45–3:00 pm – Malaysian 24 Seasons Drumming by Developing Virtue Secondary School \n\n\n\n3:15–3:35 pm – Street style dance performance and lesson by Str8jacket\, as seen on America’s Got Talent \n\n\n\n* If raining\, performances will move to the James Moore Theater\, Lower Level \n\n\n\nStorytime\n\n\n\nLecture Hall\, Lower Level **1-1:30 pm and 3-3:30 pm – The Year of the Rabbit: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac with author Oliver Chin \n\n\n\n2-2:30 pm – Toddler Storytime with the Oakland Public Library** Limited seating. Doors open 15 minutes before each storytime. \n\n\n\nHands-on Activities\n\n\n\nGarden\, Lower Level12–4:00 pm – Create paper lanterns with Developing Virtue Secondary School. \n\n\n\nKoi Pond\, Lower Level12–4:00 pm – Make a paper-cut of a rabbit\, a cat\, “Spring” (春)\, or your own design! \n\n\n\nCalifornia Room\, Lower Level12-4:00 pm – Create care cards for elders experiencing food insecurity in neighboring Chinatown and Little Saigon with Cut Fruit Collective. \n\n\n\nOak Street Plaza\, Upper Level12-4:00 pm – Chalkboard Conversation  \n\n\n\nPanel Talk\n\n\n\nHistory Gallery\, Mid Level1-1:30 pm – Join us for a special edition of Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s Open E.A.R.S. for Change\, a series that highlights the intersection between Black and Asian histories in Oakland. Stephanie Hoang from OACC will moderate a lively conversation about cross-racial solidarity with oral historian Roy Chan and Carolyn Johnson of the Black Cultural Zone. Gallery admission required.  \n\n\n\nClosing Celebration\n\n\n\nGarden Stage3:45 pm – End the celebration with an exuberant dragon dance performed by Developing Virtue Secondary School. \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations such as Cantonese\, Spanish\, or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nOMCA Lunar New Year is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Str8jacket\n \n Founded in the Bay Area in 2012\, Str8jacket practices creativity\, grit\, and growth. They develop economic\, social\, and philosophical change for their communities through dance\, collaboration\, and collectivism. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Vân-Ánh Võ\n \n Vân-Ánh Võ is an award-winning performer of the 16-string đàn tranh (zither) and an Emmy Award-winning composer who has collaborated with Kronos Quartet and Yo-Yo Ma. She was the first Vietnamese artist to perform at the White House\, receiving the Artist Laureate Award for her community contributions through the arts. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hansamo\n \n Hansamo is a homegrown Bay Area nonprofit that provides opportunities to middle and high school students interested in learning\, performing\, and promoting traditional Korean music\, dance\, art\, language\, and culture. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Chin\n \n Oliver Chin is the author of over 20 books\, including Tales from the Chinese Zodiac and More Awesome Asian Americans: 20 Citizens Who Enriched America. Founder of the children’s book publisher Immedium\, he published the original Octonauts books which inspired the worldwide hit animated series. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Earlene Escoba\n \n Earlene Escobal has been dancing Filipino folk since 2012 with the Mabuhay Folkloric Society\, which performs around the Bay Area\, including Pistahan and Filipino Heritage Night for the Oakland Athletics and Golden State Warriors. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cut Fruit Collective \n \n Cut Fruit Collective (CFC) is a grassroots non-profit organization rooted in serving Oakland Chinatown while building and strengthening coalitions across communities. CFC supports SF Bay Area AAPI communities through art\, publishing\, and a shared love of food. \n\n \n \n \n Download Map \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oakland Asian Cultural Center\n \n Oakland Asian Cultural Center builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programs that foster inter-generational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding\, collaboration\, and social justice. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n The Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) \n \n The Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) engages students at CSU East Bay in activities that aid enriching educational growth\, enhancing Pilipinx cultural awareness\, and providing opportunities for community service and leadership development. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oakland Public Library\n \n Oakland Public Library cardholders can participate in Discover and Go\, which provides free and low-cost tickets to world-class museums\, theaters\, aquariums\, zoos and science centers. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Developing Virtue Secondary School\n \n Developing Virtue Secondary School was founded on the ideals set forth in the teachings of the Buddha. In partnership with parents\, the school strives to instill and develop in students the core virtues of kindness\, filial piety\, respect\, trustworthiness\, fairness\, citizenship\, integrity\, and humility. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Henry Hsu \n \n Henry Hsu expresses his Taiwanese heritage through cooking\, teaching\, and sharing his story. You can catch him teaching dumpling making around the Bay Area. Obsessive in using locally grown\, responsibly sourced ingredients\, his food shows off his Taiwanese roots and proudly bridges all things Bay Area. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Julian Liu\n \n Julian Liu\, a Bay Area native\, is a nonprofit communications consultant and food and culture history enthusiast with a particular interest in how foodways intersect within and beyond borders. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Map of activities for OMCA’s Lunar New Year Celebration\n \n \n \n \n Download URL:https://museumca.org/event/lunar-new-year-at-omca-year-of-the-rabbit/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HERO-youth-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230112T232311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T232725Z UID:10000069-1674986400-1675004400@museumca.org SUMMARY:第 22 屆農曆新年慶典：兔年 DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n第 22 屆農曆新年慶典：兔年 \n\n\n\n2023 年 1 月 29 日（星期日） | 上午 11 中午 12 點至下午 4 點 | OMCA 園區 \n\n\n\n與我們相聚在 OMCA，參加我們的第 22 屆農曆新年慶典。通過全家參與的故事時間、表演、活動等來慶祝和致敬農曆新年的傳統。齊心協力提升亞裔美國和太平洋島民社區，探索灣區亞洲文化之間的共同聯繫。 \n\n\n\n來到我們 OMCA 的園區，共同迎接兔年。節日活動從上午 11 點開始入場；美食市場在上午 11 點開放；活動和表演從中午 12 點開始。OMCA 的 Oak Street 停車場提供停車位，每天 10 美元；Alco Park（第 13 街 165 號）提供更多活動停車位，每天 7 美元。 \n\n\n\n門票已開售 \n\n\n\n僅限節日活動 \n\n\n\n – 可參觀所有農曆新年表演和活動 \n\n\n\n會員入場券 \n\n\n\n – 會員可免費參加農曆新年慶祝活動 \n\n\n\n節日活動 + 特別展覽 \n\n\n\n – 參加節日活動並觀賞我們的特別展覽，Angela Davis –《把握時間》(Seize the Time) \n\n\n\n節日活動 + 展覽廳講座和核心展覽廳 \n\n\n\n – 參加節日活動和展覽廳講座，並可參觀加州藝術、自然科學和歷史展覽廳。 \n\n\n\n\n僅限節日活動\n\n\n\n會員入場券\n\n\n\n節日活動 + 特別展覽\n\n\n\n節日活動 + 展覽廳講座和核心展覽廳\n\n\n\n\n將提供美國手語翻譯。  \n\n\n\n活動日程  \n\n\n\n餐飲 \n\n\n\nTOWN FARE CAFE，中層上午 11 點至下午 4 點 主廚 Michele 向其南方的家鄉和在奧克蘭的成長過程致敬，讓您享用彙集本地社區多元文化的風味美食。 \n\n\n\nTOWN FARE SUNDECK，中層 \n\n\n\n上午 11 點至下午 4 點        在室外的 Town Fare Sundeck 享用飲品和快餐。  \n\n\n\n中層和下層 – 由 Oramasama Dumplings 的 Henry Hsu 和飲食文化史學家 Julian Liu 策劃的美食市場 \n\n\n\n上午 11 點至下午 4 點 享受灣區亞裔美國和太平洋島民主廚精心準備的各種美味飲品和食物。 \n\n\n\n開幕慶典 \n\n\n\n花園舞台 \n\n\n\n中午 12-12:15 讓培德中學表演的福氣獅舞 \n\n\n\n為我們迎新年驅邪祟 \n\n\n\n表演 \n\n\n\n花園舞台 * \n\n\n\n下午 12:30-1:00 Hansamo 的亂打秀、農樂和舞蹈團隊表演的亂打鼓演奏和巫戲 \n\n\n\n下午 1:15-1:45 Vân-Ánh Võ 的越南 16 弦 đàn tranh（古箏）表演  \n\n\n\n下午 2:00-2:30 Earlene Escobal 和 CSU 東灣 Pilipinx American Student Association 的菲律賓竹竿舞舞蹈表演和課程 \n\n\n\n下午 2:45-3:00    培德中學的馬來西亞 24 季鼓樂表演 \n\n\n\n下午 3:15-3:35 美國達人秀參賽選手 Str8jacket 的街頭風格舞蹈表演和課程 \n\n\n\n故事時間 \n\n\n\nLECTURE HALL，下層 ** \n\n\n\n下午 1-1:30 和 3-3:30  《兔年：中國十二生肖的故事》，與作者 Oliver Chin 見面 \n\n\n\n下午 2-2:30 奧克蘭公共圖書館的幼兒故事時間 \n\n\n\n動手活動  \n\n\n\n花園，下層  \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點 起製作紙燈籠。 \n\n\n\n錦鯉池，下層 \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點 製作兔子、貓、「春」字或原創設計的剪紙！ \n\n\n\n加利福尼亞廳，下層 \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點 與 Cut Fruit Collective 一起為鄰近的唐人街和小西貢面臨食物無保障的長者製作關懷卡。 \n\n\n\nOAK STREET 廣場，上層 \n\n\n\n中午 12 點至下午 4 點    黑板談話  \n\n\n\n座談會  \n\n\n\n歷史畫廊，中層 \n\n\n\n下午 1-1:30 與我們一起參與奧克蘭亞洲文化中心的 Open E.A.R.S. for Change 特別版。這是一個突出奧克蘭黑人和亞裔間歷史交集的系列活動。來自 OACC 的 Stephanie Hoang 將主持口述歷史學家 Roy Chan 和 Black Cultural Zone 組織的Carolyn Johnson 間關於跨種族團結的熱烈對話。  \n\n\n\n需要畫廊入場門票。  \n\n\n\n閉幕慶典 \n\n\n\n花園舞台 \n\n\n\n下午 3:45 在培德中學表演的歡快舞龍表演中  \n\n\n\n結束慶典。 \n\n\n\n* 如果下雨，表演將轉移到下層的 James Moore Theater \n\n\n\n** 座位有限。每個故事時間開始前 15 分鐘可以入場。 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA 農曆新年慶祝活動所需的部分資金來自 Oakland Museum Women’s Board 的慷慨支持。 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 培德中學\n \n 培德中學建立在佛陀教義的基礎上。學校與家長合作，努力向學生灌輸和培養善良、孝順、尊重、守信、公平、公民、正直和謙遜等核心美德。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Van-Anh Vo\n \n Vân-Ánh Võ 是一位屢獲殊榮的 16 弦 đàn tranh（古箏）演奏家和艾美獎獲獎作曲家，曾與克羅諾斯四重奏和馬友友合作。她是第一位在白宮演出的越南藝術家，因其通過藝術對社區做出的貢獻而獲得 Artist Laureate Award。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Str8jacket\n \n Str8jacket 於 2012 年在灣區成立，踐行創造力、勇氣和成長。他們通過舞蹈、協作和集體主義為社區帶來經濟、社會和哲學變革。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hansamo（青年韓國打擊樂團）\n \n Hansamo 是灣區本地的非營利組織，為有興趣學習、表演和推廣韓國傳統音樂、舞蹈、藝術、語言和文化的初高中學生提供機會。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cut Fruit Collective\n \n Cut Fruit Collective (CFC) 是一個草根非營利組織，致力於為奧克蘭唐人街提供服務，同時建立和加強社區之間的聯盟。CFC 通過藝術、出版和對美食的共同熱愛來支持舊金山灣區亞裔美國和太平洋島民社區。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 奧克蘭亞洲文化中心\n \n 奧克蘭亞洲文化中心通過亞洲和太平洋島民藝術和文化項目建立充滿活力的社區，這些項目促進代際和跨文化對話與理解、協作和社會正義。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Chin\n \n Oliver Chin 著有 20 多本書，其中包括 Tales from the Chinese Zodiac（《十二生肖故事》）和 More Awesome Asian Americans:20 Citizens Who Enriched America（《更多優秀的亞裔美國人：20 位讓美國更豐富多彩的公民》）。他是兒童圖書出版商 Immedium 的創始人，出版了原創的 Octonauts 書籍，啟發了全球熱播的動畫系列。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 奧克蘭公共圖書館\n \n 奧克蘭公共圖書館持卡人可以參加 Discover and Go，這個項目提供世界級博物館、劇院、水族館、動物園和科學中心的免費和低價門票。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Earlene Escobal\n \n 自 2012 年以來，Earlene Escobal 一直與 Mabuhay Folkloric Society 一起推廣菲律賓民族舞。該組織在灣區演出，包括在奧克蘭運動家棒球隊和金州勇士隊籃球隊的節日與菲律賓傳統之夜演出。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) \n \n Pilipinx American Student Association (PASA) 鼓勵 CSU 東灣的學生參與有助於豐富教育發展、提高菲律賓文化意識，並為社區服務和領導力發展提供機會的活動。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Henry Hsu\n \n Henry Hsu 通過烹飪、教學和分享他的故事來表現他的台灣傳統。你可以看到他在灣區附近教包餃子。他痴迷於使用當地種植、來自負責任來源的食材。他的食物展示了他的台灣出身，並自豪地連接起灣區的所有事物。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Julian Liu\n \n Julian Liu 是灣區本地人，是一名非營利溝通顧問和美食與文化歷史愛好者，對美食之道如何在其邊界內外相交特別感興趣。 \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n 地图\n \n \n \n \n 下载 URL:https://museumca.org/event/%e7%ac%ac-22-%e5%b1%86%e8%be%b2%e6%9b%86%e6%96%b0%e5%b9%b4%e6%85%b6%e5%85%b8%ef%bc%9a%e5%85%94%e5%b9%b4/ CATEGORIES:Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HERO-youth-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230106T192013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T201630Z UID:10000062-1675440000-1675454400@museumca.org SUMMARY: Friday Nights at OMCA | West Oakland Mural Project; DJ Monk Earl DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us and the West Oakland Mural Project for a live community mural painting project at OMCA. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service (10th Street) \n\n\n\n6 – 8 pm – Music by DJ Monk Earl (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n5:30 – 8 pm – Live community mural painting project led by West Oakland Mural Project (Koret Plaza/Koi Pond\, Lower Level) \n\n\n\nGather at OMCA to celebrate Black History Month and the Women of the Black Panther Party through communal art. Led by the West Oakland Mural Project (WOMP)\, join us for a live community mural painting project starting at 5:30 pm. Supplies will be provided – all you need to do is show up! Enjoy this activity\, plus stick around for talks with the founder and curator of WOMP\, Jilchistina Vest\, and Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith\, the artist behind the “Women of the Black Panther Party” mural located in West Oakland. This activity will take place outdoors in Koret Plaza by the koi pond\, so warm clothes are recommended. \n\n\n\nDJ Monk Earl will be playing in the Amphitheater from 6 to 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout the West Oakland Mural Project \n\n\n\nThe West Oakland Mural Project (WOMP) celebrates the Black women who dedicated their lives to the fight for freedom\, and with love as a guide\, served the people\, body and soul. It is also a tool for teaching\, community building and healing. People of all colors\, ethnicities\, genders\, and ages have been brought to tears upon arrival while taking photos and videos\, speaking to the homeowner and neighbors\, and reading the names of the women. The mural has quickly become a powerful centerpiece of this community\, a destination for meeting\, gathering\, remembering\, and looking forward with hope and determination to advance the women’s legacy. \n\n\n\nWOMP honors The Black woman As God. It reminds us the Black woman is to be celebrated. An art piece so unapologetically huge\, one can’t look at it without looking up to Black women. Stand in front of the women and feel the power and the love. \n\n\n\nAbout Jilchristina Vest \n\n\n\nJilchristina Vest was born and raised in Chicago. In 1986\, at 19\, she moved to San Francisco. In 2000\, after earning degrees in Black Studies\, Women’s Studies\, and Education from SFSU and USF\, she bought a historic Victorian in West Oakland\, CA\, known for its rich history of activism and legacy of the Black Panther Party. During COVID\, she founded\, produced\, and curated the West Oakland Mural Project\, a community-based art and history project that gave birth to the 2000 sqft “Women of the Black Panther Party” Mural on the side of her home and the Mini Museum @ the Mural on the first floor. Jil is a known Kindness Queen. Joy Junkie. Justice Warrior and a Fierce Activist. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-west-oakland-mural-project/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/35.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20221216T005346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T233837Z UID:10000057-1675591200-1675612800@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls OMCA “the best museum for the people\, by the people.” Every first Sunday of the month\, enjoy admission to OMCA with a suggested donation of $5 for general admission. There is a $6 charge for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. \n\n\n\nExperience all that our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences have to offer. In between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our store\, or relax outside in our updated garden spaces.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis. The suggested donation for general admission is $5 per person. Your contribution helps us provide access to other visitors in the community. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-at-omca/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230106T192503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T234007Z UID:10000063-1676044800-1676059200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio; DJ Benet DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss a sonic evening of jazz by the Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio at OMCA. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6 – 8 pm – Music by DJ Benet (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:45 pm – Live music by Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\nDon’t miss an exciting musical evening by the Destiny Muhammad Jazz Trio starting at 6:30 pm in the James Moore Theater. Bringing together the harp and jazz\, Muhammad and her Courageous Comrades will present a sonic experience that honors the legacy of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby through reimagined renditions\, as well as original works by the trio. \n\n\n\nEnjoy music by DJ Benet from 6 to 8 pm in the Amphitheater. \n\n\n\nAbout Destiny Muhammad \n\n\n\nDestiny Muhammad is a recording/performing artist\, band leader\, composer & producer. Her genre “Celtic to Coltrane” is cool and eclectic with a feel of jazz and storytelling to round out the sonic experience. Destiny has curated concerts for the Grace Cathedral Christmas Concert Series\, the SFJAZZ Tribute to Jazz Harp Legend Alice Coltrane\, SF Symphony SOUNDBOX Series\, and a featured guest for GRAMMY Winner Kanye West’s ‘Sunday Service.’ She had shared the stage with Jazz Masters Denise Perrier\, Omar Sosa\, and Blue Note Artist Ambrose Akisemuire\, to name a few. She has headlined the Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Butchertown Jazz Fest. \n\n\n\nDestiny is the Healdsburg Jazz Festival 2022 Artist in Residence\, a Guest Workshop Presenter for Amateur Music Network\, collaborator with the Santa Cruz Symphony\, Harp Ambassador for the Awesome Orchestra Collective\, and Marcus Shelby’s New Orchestra. Destiny is Governor Emeritus and Educational Chair Emeritus of the Recording Academy\, ASCAP Songwriter Awardee\, SFJAZZ Teaching Artist\, Bay Area Jazz and Blues Award Winner (BAJABA) and a California Arts Council Legacy Fellow. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nent. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-destiny-muhammad/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230106T193446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T204731Z UID:10000064-1676649600-1676664000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Black History Month Dance Battle; DJ CAVEM  DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Black History Month Dance Battle\, hosted by Oakland TURF dancer Telice Summerfield.  \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n5 – 7  pm – Black History Dance Battle hosted by Telice Summerfield (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7 – 9 pm – Music by DJ CAVEM (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nJoin us for a Black History Month Dance Battle in OMCA’s Amphitheater. Hosted by Oakland TURF dancer and community organizer Telice Summerfield\, this event will feature four main event 1-on-1 exhibition battles\, plus an all-women “7toSmoke” tournament in which 7 dancers will all compete against each other. The first dancer with 7 wins the tournament! \n\n\n\nFollowing their performance\, enjoy music by DJ CAVEM from 7 to 9 pm.  \n\n\n\nThis evening’s performances will take place outdoors in the Amphitheater – make sure to wear warm clothes and bundle up. \n\n\n\nAbout Telice Summerfield \n\n\n\nTelice is an incredible dancer\, educator\, and community leader who has worked closely with OMCA on culturally illuminating projects. She currently teaches dance at an elementary school in West Oakland\, and is very passionate about bringing people together through creativity. Telice created her own all ladies virtual dance platform called PxssyPower Dance (@pxssypowerdance) to help uplift the empowering relationship of dance\, identity\, and community. Her goals include cultivating shared spaces for meaningful creative experiences of which every person walks away feeling inspired.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Main Event Dancers \n\n\n\nYaameen “Yaya” Muhammad is from Oakland\, California\, representing the dance crew\, Turf Feinz. Yaya can be followed on Instagram @gaslif3 and Facebook at Yaameen Muhammad. \n\n\n\nMiguel aka “Okami” is a French TURF dancer from the dance team\, Best Alive. Born and raised in Paris\, Okami’s goal is to share TURF dancing in Europe and around the world. Find Okami’s work at @okamibestalive on Instagram. \n\n\n\nHector “Intricate” Ascencio is from Hayward\, CA. Intricate is a Tutting/TURF dancer\, and has been dancing in both styles for 16 years. Intricate is a 2x W.O.D. champion and a Semi Finalist for Fusion Concept in France\, and has also competed in RedBull’s “Dance Your Style”. Over the years\, Intricate has experienced and worked with many artists such as G-Eazy\, Kendrick Lamar\, & Troyboi\, and represents the following dance crews: Unknown\, Tutgodz\, Assassins Crew & Izakaya Squad \n\n\n\nGideon Mekwunye Jr is a songwriter/dancer/DJ who goes by the stage names of Gid-Nasty\, Giddy\, and 95. Gideon is the founder of a dance crew called Ace Mob (Artistic Creative Energetic Men of Brilliance) and co-founder of a dance crew called The Oakland Originalz. \n\n\n\n7toSmoke Lady Dancers: \n\n\n\nNia\, Turfer Girl\, Danaite\, Kai-Boogie\, Lei-Lei Star\, Daisy\, and CeCe.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-black-history-month-dance-battle/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230215T233909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T000123Z UID:10000082-1677171600-1677182400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Seat at the Table: 7-Course Dinner in Celebration of Black History Month DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Chef Michele McQueen for an intimate curated dinner evoking conversations around African American culture over food that pays homage to our culinary contributions past\, present and future. This evening will be moderated by an African American celebrity/influencer in conversation with an African American guest speaker in the hospitality\, political or entertainment industry. The seven-course\, seated dinner will be prepared by Chef Michele McQueen with wine pairings from local Bay Area female winemakers. \n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from the dinner will go to Kids 1st Foundation\, a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for student information and applications while fostering opportunities to visit and tour historically Black universities and colleges. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/seat-at-the-table/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-2.35.54-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230106T202503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T211319Z UID:10000065-1677254400-1677268800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Destiny Arts Center dance performance; Gallery Pop-Up Talks; DJ Black and MC Aïma the Dreamer DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a dance performance by Destiny Arts Center and Gallery Pop-Up Talk at OMCA. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5 – 8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6 pm – Gallery Pop-Up Talk with OMCA Curator of History\, Dania Jordan \n\n\n\n6 – 6:45 pm – Dance performance by Destiny Arts Center (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7 pm – Gallery Pop-Up Talk with OMCA Curator of History\, Dania Jordan \n\n\n\n7 – 9 pm – Music by DJ Black and MC Aïma the Dreamer (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nJoin us on the dance floor and for a dance performance by Destiny Arts Center starting at 6 pm. Dancers will offer a short performance followed by a community dance class for visitors to join.  \n\n\n\nIn celebration of Black History\, join OMCA’s Associate Curator of History\, Dania Jordan\, for a pop-up talk and walkthrough of the Gallery of California History. Learn about how Black Americans have shaped California’s culture\, and how they have created and claimed space in California\, despite continued threats of displacement and erasure. General Admission tickets are required for the pop-up talk with Dania Jordan. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS FOR Pop-up Talk\n\n\n\n\nFollowing their performance\, enjoy music by DJ Black and MC Aïma the Dreamer from 7 to 9 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout Destiny Arts Center \n\n\n\nDestiny Arts Center (Destiny) is a pioneering creative youth development organization whose mission is to inspire and ignite social change through the arts. With over 33 years of experience\, Destiny brings high-quality arts programming– dance\, theater\, and martial arts – to foster safe\, peaceful\, and healthy environments for youth. Our culturally responsive movement arts classes promote wellness\, resiliency\, and belonging\, rooted in violence prevention and our Warrior’s Code values of love\, care\, respect\, honor\, responsibility\, and peace.  \n\n\n\nDestiny reaches nearly 2\,500 youth annually in Oakland and the greater East Bay through our school and community programs and classes offered at our North Oakland center. Our center provides pay-what-you-can classes grounded in hip hop dance\, traditional African dance forms\, and martial arts to ages 3-18. We host 30 school and community movement arts residencies\, primarily in East and West Oakland. Our award-winning Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company (ages 13-18) and Destiny Junior Company (ages 9-12) reach 20\,000 audience members per year. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-destiny-arts-center/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/33.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230215T231801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T235841Z UID:10000079-1677258000-1677268800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Shrimp and Grits Taste-Off DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA fun and festive community event showcasing the talents of Oakland’s most notable Black chefs: Chef Michael Woods of Oko at Tribune (@okoattribune)\, Chef Lala Harrison (@juslaeats)\, Chef Terry Braggs (@chefbraggs)\, Chef Fernay McPherson (@minnie_bells)\, Chef Tirzah (@chef_tirzah_love) and Chef Aaronette King (@chefaklovesahmad). \n\n\n\nEach chef will prepare their version of the famed low-country dish. Guests will have the opportunity to sample each dish and vote to crown the winning Shrimp and Grits. Black-owned wines along with cocktails featuring Black-owned spirits will be poured. Music will be provided by DJ Mark Divita. The event will be sponsored by OurPlace and 23andMe. \n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from the dinner will go to Kids 1st Foundation\, a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for student information and applications while fostering opportunities to visit and tour historically Black universities and colleges. \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/shrimp-and-grits/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-2.09.58-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230215T232145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T015407Z UID:10000080-1677346200-1677358800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Live Conversation with Astor Chambers of Culture Raises Us DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture Raises Us. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by\, it’s also something we can impact. Join Astor Chambers as he hosts an honest\, insightful\, and challenging conversation that will inspire the audience on how to get smart on taking action as empowered stewards of culture. The panelists will be pioneering cultivators across music\, fashion\, tech\, sports and entertainment. Doors will open at 6:30pm with the panel starting at 7pm. Happy hour and networking will be from 8-10pm. \n\n\n\nAstor Chambers is the host of Culture Raises US\, the podcast series and is a recognized speaker\, brand builder and marketer within the lifestyle industry. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be followed by a reception featuring a local DJ. Bar bites by Chef Michele McQueen and drinks are available for purchase. The evening is sponsored by 23andMe. \n\n\n\n\nRESERVE A SPOT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/conversation-with-astor-chambers/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe,Free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230215T233222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T235950Z UID:10000081-1677405600-1677423600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Feeding The Culture: Sunday Soul Jazz Brunch DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConclude Black History Month in the true tradition of all of us coming together and breaking bread while sharing stories and creating bonds with live music and a soulful celebratory buffet brunch. \n\n\n\n\nSoul & Jazz music (Live and DJ)\n\n\n\nYour choice of 1 of 2 two-hour indoor Brunch seating/set reservations (11:30AM or 2:00PM\, food/beverage additional ($59 buffet + beverages)\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Black History Month at Town Fare with a soulful\, celebratory buffet brunch featuring Southern soul food by Chef Michele McQueen. Live jazz music will be performed by The Real. \n\n\n\nIn the true tradition of all of us coming together\, this brunch is an opportunity for us to break bread\, while sharing stories and creating bonds with one another. Gathering over food has long been a staple for our community. \n\n\n\nThe event is sponsored by P. Harrell Wines\, Hella Coastal Beer\, and Bay Area REGISTRY. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner will go to Kids 1st Foundation\, a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for student information and applications while fostering opportunities to visit and tour historically Black universities and colleges. \n\n\n\nFeeding The Culture: Sunday Soul Jazz Brunch takes place at Town Fare by Michele McQueen” (formerly Michele Wilson of Gussie’s SF). Read more about Town Fare – Hoodline • SF Chronicle • East Bay Express. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, reservations only! \n\n\n\nTransportation: Car or BART (1 block away at Lake Merritt Station) \n\n\n\nParking: Street and underground garage (closes at 6PM) at Oakland Museum \n\n\n\nNo refunds \n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/sunday-soul-jazz-brunch/ CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-2.32.38-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230106T203203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T232240Z UID:10000067-1677412800-1677416400@museumca.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - A Case for Reparations DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Case for Reparations is sold out. \n\n\n\nThis powerful conversation between Oakland community leaders will be part of OMCA’s special exhibition Angela Davis: Seize the Time. \n\n\n\nIn September 2020\, California enacted the first-in-the-nation Reparations Task Force to study the institution of slavery and its lingering negative effects on the prosperity of Black Americans. Five areas of study for this task force include property ownership\, devaluation of Black-owned businesses\, housing discrimination\, mass incarceration and over-policing\, and healthcare.  \n\n\n\nListen to a powerful discussion between Oakland leaders who are working to eliminate these injustices. Ndidi Love\, strategist\, consultant and housing advocate with a commitment to Black Liberation and economic justice\, and Cat Brooks\, co-founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and Executive Director of The Justice Teams Network\, will unpack these urgent themes. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Ayana Omilade Flewellen Ph.D. Assistant Professor\, Department of Anthropology Stanford University and Co-Founder of the Society of Black Archaeologists. \n\n\n\n\n$1 – $30 |  Sliding Scale\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ayana Omilade Flewellen Ph.D. \n \n Ayana Omilade Flewellen Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, Department of Anthropology Stanford University and co-founder of the Society of Black Archaeologists \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cat Brooks\n \n Cat Brooks\, co-founder of the Anti Police-Terror Project and Executive Director of The Justice Teams Network \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ndidi Love\n \n Ndidi Love\, strategist\, consultant\, and housing advocate with a commitment to Black Liberation and economic justice URL:https://museumca.org/event/a-case-for-reparations/ LOCATION:OMCA Lecture Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/new-site-event-header-feb-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230214T003930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T003931Z UID:10000072-1677859200-1677873600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Women in STEM | Earthquake Engineers: Quake & Shake; DJ Karlita DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome an engineer for a night and celebrate California women pioneers in earthquake safety and architecture. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6–8 pm – Music by DJ Karlita (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n5:30–8 pm – Women in STEM | Earthquake Engineers: Quake & Shake (California Room\, Lower Level) \n\n\n\nCelebrate women in STEM at OMCA by learning about the California women pioneers in earthquake safety and architecture. Become an engineer for the evening by creating a building structure\, testing its ability to survive an earthquake using shake tables\, then taking what you’ve learned to make your structure stronger! Close out the evening in the California Gallery of History by learning about how earthquakes have impacted Californians for hundreds of years. \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-women-in-stem-earthquake-engineers/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/new-site-event-header-mar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230214T004421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T183434Z UID:10000073-1678464000-1678478400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid featuring Bianca Brown|DJ Nina Sol DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6–9 pm – Bianca Brown (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7–9 pm – Music by DJ Nina Sol (Amphitheater) \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\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-7/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/new-site-event-header-mar-10-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T124500 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230214T004939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T012647Z UID:10000074-1678874400-1678884300@museumca.org SUMMARY:Open Rehearsals: Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & Ensemble  DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStop by OMCA and listen to Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & her musical ensemble rehearse their latest project\, Mekong: LIFE Work-In-Progress Concert  in the James Moore Theater. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n11–11:45 am – Open Rehearsal 1: Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & musical ensemble present Mekong: LIFE Work-In-Progress Concert  (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\n1–1:45 pm – Open Rehearsal 2: Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & musical ensemble present Mekong: LIFE Work-In-Progress Concert  (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\nA modern interpretation of a traditional myth\, Mekong: LIFE explores the push and pull between human and natural life and what the future holds for the next generation using traditional instruments from Southeast Asia\, graphic global warming data\, electronic music\, live-media\, and a Cambodian myth about natural cycles.  \n\n\n\nAbout Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ\n\n\n\nEmmy® Award-winning composer Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ brings Vietnamese traditional music to a broader audience by blending the wonderfully unique sounds of Vietnamese instruments with other music genres. Võ has presented her music at Carnegie Hall\, Kennedy Center\, and Lincoln Center and is the first Vietnamese artist to perform at the White House\, receiving the Artist Laureate Award for her community contributions through the arts during President Obama’s administration. She co-composed and arranged the Oscar® nominated and Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner for Best Documentary\, Daughter from Danang (2002)\, the Emmy® Award-winning film and soundtrack for Bolinao 52 (2008)\, and “Best Documentary” and “Audience Favorite” winner\, A Village Called Versailles (2009). Võ was a 2021 recipient of a Hewlett 50 Art Commission to create the second part of the Mekong trilogy\, “Mekong: LIFE”\, premiering at Stanford University in April 2023. \n\n\n\nEnsemble Performing Artists: Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ\, Joel Davel\, Jimi Nakagawa\, Susu Hliang\, Doy Charnsupharindr\, Charya Burt\, and Adam Fong \n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/open-rehearsals-van-anh-vanessa-vo-ensemble/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/new-site-event-header-mar-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230313T191356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T185521Z UID:10000087-1678960800-1679846400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Town Fare at Oakland Restaurant Week DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring Oakland Restaurant Week from March 16 through 26\, Town Fare Cafe is offering a special $25 menu in addition to the regular menu items. Visit Town Fare Cafe during Oakland Restaurant Week between 11 am to 5 pm to try the two special menus: \n\n\n\n\nA Taste of the South (Southern fried chicken\, braised collard greens\, mac and cheese\, honey cornbread)\n\n\n\nNew Orleans chicken\, andouille sausage and shrimp gumbo.\n\n\n\n\nBoth menus come with a glass of sweet tea and a peach cobbler bread pudding for dessert! \n\n\n\n*Town Fare is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. \n\n\n\n\nMORE ON TOWN FARE\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oakland Restaurant Week 2023\n\n\n\nFrom neighborhood gems and food trucks to Michelin star restaurants\, “Feast Your Way Through the East Bay” during the 10 days of Oakland Restaurant Week 2023. Participating restaurants offer specially-created lunch and dinner menus to showcase the diverse culture and cuisine of this incredibly dynamic city.The community and fabric of Oakland is made up of culturally-distinct neighborhoods\, inspiring an incredibly creative food scene of unexpected pairings and fusion-style flavors. Favorite foodie hot-spots include Jack London Square and Temescal to Uptown and Fruitvale\, to name a few\, making Oakland Restaurant Week a BARTable event. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/town-fare-at-oakland-restaurant-week/ LOCATION:Town Fare cafe\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Town Fare Cafe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-site-header-DDLM-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230214T005720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T201733Z UID:10000075-1679068800-1679083200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & Ensemble (Live Music); DJ Lady Fingaz DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\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 at OMCA as Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & her musical ensemble present Mekong: LIFE Work-In-Progress Concert  in the James Moore Theater. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6–7:30 pm – Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & musical ensemble present Mekong: LIFE Work-In-Progress Concert (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\n6–8 pm Music by DJ Lady Fingaz (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n A modern interpretation of a traditional myth\, Mekong: LIFE explores the push and pull between human and natural life and what the future holds for the next generation using traditional instruments from Southeast Asia\, graphic global warming data\, electronic music\, live-media\, and a Cambodian myth about natural cycles.  \n\n\n\nEnjoy music by DJ Lady Fingaz from 6 to 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ\n\n\n\nEmmy® Award-winning composer Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ brings Vietnamese traditional music to a broader audience by blending the wonderfully unique sounds of Vietnamese instruments with other music genres. Võ has presented her music at Carnegie Hall\, Kennedy Center\, and Lincoln Center and is the first Vietnamese artist to perform at the White House\, receiving the Artist Laureate Award for her community contributions through the arts during President Obama’s administration. She co-composed and arranged the Oscar® nominated and Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner for Best Documentary\, Daughter from Danang (2002)\, the Emmy® Award-winning film and soundtrack for Bolinao 52 (2008)\, and “Best Documentary” and “Audience Favorite” winner\, A Village Called Versailles (2009). Võ was a 2021 recipient of a Hewlett 50 Art Commission to create the second part of the Mekong trilogy\, “Mekong: LIFE”\, premiering at Stanford University in April 2023. \n\n\n\nEnsemble Performing Artists: Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ\, Joel Davel\, Jimi Nakagawa\, Susu Hliang\, Doy Charnsupharindr\, Charya Burt\, and Adam Fong \n\n\n\nAbout Lady Fingaz\n\n\n\nLady Fingaz\, DJ/turntablist/vocalist/producer\, is based out of Oakland\, CA. She’s a founding member\, lead producer DJ and singer for Femme Deadly Venoms and is the touring DJ for Grammy award winning NOLA artist Nicholas Payton and Bay Area’s own Lateef the Truthspeaker. With her crew LFDV\, she placed second in the 2010 USA Team DMC competition. In 2016 she was the first DJ to ever perform inside the Jazz Tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Her produced single with Femme Deadly Venoms’ Femmenomenon\, was featured on CBS show\, Equalizer\,starring Queen Latifah. Check out her new album Hi-Fi Lo-Fi out on all platforms! \n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-van-anh-vanessa-vo/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/new-site-event-header-mar-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230214T010308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T200616Z UID:10000076-1679673600-1679688000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid | Alexandra the Author (Live music); DJ Durt DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a healing music performance by Alexandra the Author in the Amphitheater. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n6–7  pm – Live music performance by Alexandra the Author (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7– 9 pm – Music by DJ Durt (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nEnjoy an experience of sound vibrations and classical storytelling by Alexandra the Author at OMCA. Alexandra uses her love of the arts\, awareness of healing\, mental health\, passion for sound singing and her fire for human rights to pursue her line of work. Her music purposely emotes soothing vibes and power. From finger snaps to piano taps\, this artist mixes together soul\, R&B\, folk\, classical piano and hip hop for a healing musical experience.  \n\n\n\nFollowing their performance\, enjoy music by DJ Durt 7 to 9 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout Alexandra the Author\n\n\n\nAlexandra Henry known on stage as Alexandra The Author is a musical rarity in motion from Upstate NY\, currently living in Santa Cruz. As an ear trained instrumentalist and vocalist\, she’s deeply inspired by many different genres of music. Alexandra uses her love of the arts\, awareness of healing\, mental health\, passion for sound singing and her fire for human rights to pursue her line of work. Using her synesthesia/ ADHD & PTSD creates a full story book to dive into when she brings her music to life. Her music purposely emotes soothing healing vibes and power. Her highest hope is just to be able to bring a brand new perspective forward in the hopes of helping heal for everyone. She’s currently in the studio working on her fourth album to be dropped in 2024. The final piece to a 3 piece project Heavy. Heavy\, Chapter 1 is already out on all platforms and Chapter 2 drops this year. \n\n\n\nAbout DJ Durt\n\n\n\nDJ Durt is a queer party DJ with a love for creating femme and body-positive dance experiences. S/he is one of the founders and co-organizers of radical queer dance party “Ships in the Night.” Durt was born and raised in San Francisco and has been dj-ing for queers\, sex workers and anyone else who will listen for over 20 years. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-alexandra-the-author-and-dj-durt/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/new-site-event-header-mar-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230214T012106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T172451Z UID:10000078-1679832000-1679839200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Voices of the Iranian Diaspora DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\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 at OMCA for Voices of the Iranian Diaspora\, a showcase of poetry\, performance and artwork by Iranian creatives and activists in the Bay Area. \n\n\n\nCo-hosted by Firuzeh Mahmoudi\, Founder and Director of United For Iran\, the event will begin with a poetry reading by Persis Karim then followed by an artist talk by Shaghayegh Cyrous who will speak about her visual\, multimedia\, and social practice work that addresses the multifaceted themes of immigration\, displacement\, cross-cultural communication\, body autonomy\, and current geo-political dynamics. \n\n\n\nMahmoudi will provide critical context setting for audiences to gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing  ‘Woman\, Life\, Freedom’ movement taking place in Iran.  The historical Kurdish rallying cry ‘Woman\, Life\, Freedom’ has mobilized the contemporary series of protests in Iran\, which was sparked by the morality police’s murder of Mahsa Amini. The event will close with a music performance by Mahsa Vahdat\, and a call to action table by United For Iran in the OMCA Garden. United for Iran is the only human rights nonprofit organization based in the Bay Area that is focused on civil liberties in Iran. \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to bring (or borrow) a picnic blanket to mingle and connect with others in the garden after the program concludes. The call to action table by United for Iran will be available where visitors can get resources\, learn how to get involved\, and donate to support the organization’s mission. \n\n\n\n\n$1 – $30 |  Sliding scale\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION Tickets\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n1–1:05 pm – Introduction by emcee\, Firuzeh Mahmoudi \n\n\n\n1:05–1:25 pm – Poetry Reading by Persis Karim \n\n\n\n1:25–1:35 pm – Mahmoudi speaks on context that gave rise to United for Iran \n\n\n\n1:35–2:15 pm – Artist talk by Shaghayegh Cyrous \n\n\n\n2:15–2:30 pm – Music performance by Mahsa Vahdat2:30–3:00 pm – Call to Action table by United for Iran (OMCA Garden) \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Persis Karim\n \n Persis Karim is a poet\, editor\, and serves as the Neda Nobari Chair and Director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at San Francisco State University where she also teaches Comparative & World Literature. She is the editor of three anthologies of Iranian diaspora literature: Let Me Tell You Where I’ve Been: New Writing by Women of the Iranian Diaspora\, Tremors: New Fiction by Iranian-American Writers\, and\, A World Between: Stories\, Poems\, and Essays by Iranian-Americans. Her poetry has appeared in numerous national journals such as Reed Magazine\, Callaloo\, Raven’s Perch\, Green Linden Press\, and others. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Shaghayegh Cyrous\n \n Shaghayegh Cyrous is an Iranian-American transdisciplinary artist based in the Bay Area and recently in Los Angeles. Her work examines cross-cultural\, multi-modal communications\, especially highlighting the nuanced expatriate experience engendered by geopolitical shifts and their distorted notions of time and space. Commonly working with mediums such as interactive video installation\, photography\, and painting\, she has exhibited and performed internationally at notable museums and galleries. Cyrous received her BA in Visual Art from Science and Culture University in Tehran and her MFA in Social Practice from California College of the Arts in San Francisco. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Firuzeh Mahmoudi\n \n Firuzeh Mahmoudi is the Executive Director of United for Iran. After witnessing the 2009 uprising in Iran\, Mahmoudi organized the largest day of global support for Iran in history. Shortly after\, Mahmoudi started United for Iran to improve human rights\, support civil society\, and increase civic engagement\, mostly through technology. Previously\, Mahmoudi worked at the UN and various NGO focusing on supporting communities around the world with advocating for environmental justice and health. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Mahsa Vahdat \n \n Mahsa Vahdat is an award-winning Iranian singer\, composer\, and cultural activist who has dedicated herself to both her musical and artistic path\, and to the greater cause of freedom of expression. Her artistry offers audiences around the globe a deep appreciation of Iranian poetry and music. \nUnable to perform in her own country\, Mahsa continues to interact with a diverse international audience that appreciate her art. URL:https://museumca.org/event/voices-of-the-iranian-diaspora/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/new-site-event-header-mar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230214T011019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T211256Z UID:10000077-1680278400-1680292800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA Featuring Weaving The Possible Futures: A Conversation on Fem Gender Identity; A.B.L.U.N.T. Collective DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClose out Women’s History Month with a conversation on fem gender identity and a DJ lineup curated by the A.B.L.U.N.T Collective at OMCA. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service \n\n\n\n5–5:50 pm – DJ BLACK (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n5:50–6 pm – Performance by Flavia (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n6–6:45 pm – DJ Fiera (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n7–7:05 pm – Opening poem by Vision  (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\n7:05–7:55 pm – Weaving The Possible Futures Panel Conversation (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\n7:55–8 pm – Closing poem by Vision (James Moore Theater) \n\n\n\n7–8:50 pm – DJ KINGBOO B2B MADRE GUI (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\nJoin us at OMCA to learn from the experiences of women and the projects they invest their energy in. Starting at 5 pm\, commune with the panelists in discussion about how women’s efforts uplift other women in their communities and beyond\, weaving new patterns to new futures to access resources for all women to empower us in this life. \n\n\n\n“We\, in our communities\, continue to demand equity and safety from the violence of capitalism\, white supremacy and patriarchy and when we are not heard\, we come together to create our own tapestries of safety.” \n\n\n\nPanelists: Shanette\, Amelian\, Jade\, Women’s Freedom Center and Alita (moderator). \n\n\n\nEnjoy music by a DJ lineup curated by the A.B.L.U.N.T Collective throughout the night from 5 to 9 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout the A.B.L.U.N.T. Collective\n\n\n\nClub A.B.L.U.N.T. started in 1993 by a group of queer women of color in San Francisco. A.B.L.U.N.T. stood for Asians Blacks Latinas Uniting New Tribes. We are back this year with a new formation. The new generation of A.B.L.U.N.T. (Asians Blacks Latinx Uniting with Native Tribes) is committed to growth and learning within ourselves and our community. We are utilizing our platforms to amplify voices that are not being heard and organizing events in the community. \n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-a-b-l-u-n-t-collective/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/new-site-event-header-mar-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230324T205716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T210549Z UID:10000093-1680350400-1680354000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Activation Hour DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n*This is a free event\, but you must purchase a Special Exhibition ticket to go on a tour. No reservation needed. \n\n\n\nEnjoy talking about Museum exhibition themes and exploring how they relate to your life? \n\n\n\nJoin us for Gallery Activation Hour\, an informal drop-in experience\, every Saturday 1pm – 2pm in OMCA’s Great Hall for Angela Davis–Seize the Time. Spend time with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteer Gallery Activation facilitators who will generate conversations and engagement throughout the hour\, reimagining how we activate our galleries. \n\n\n\nOccasionally Gallery Activation Hour will be hosted by a  special guest facilitator. \n\n\n\n\nGet TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThe Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Assistive listening devices and wheelchairs are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-activation-hour-april-1/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Conversation / Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023_OMCA_Exhibition_AngelaDavis_SeizeTheTime_Visitor_PhotoCredit_ChristineCueto_DSF9892-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230217T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T005517Z UID:10000083-1680429600-1680451200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls OMCA “the best museum for the people\, by the people.” Every first Sunday of the month\, enjoy admission to OMCA with a suggested donation of $5 for general admission. There is a $6 charge for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. \n\n\n\nExperience all that our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences have to offer. In between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our Shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden spaces.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\nThe suggested donation for general admission is $5 per person. Your contribution helps us provide access to other visitors in the community. \n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBItion\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-3/ CATEGORIES:Suggested donation,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T073305 CREATED:20230315T002621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T235211Z UID:10000088-1680883200-1680897600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA Featuring Earth Day Activities DESCRIPTION:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore California’s native flora through art and storytelling in the OMCA Garden. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:  \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Off the Grid Service (10th Street) \n\n\n\n6–8 pm – Music by DJ Benet (Amphitheater) \n\n\n\n5–8 pm – Earth Day Hands-On Activities  (Garden) \n\n\n\n6–6:25 pm – Stories for a Healthy Planet by Bowen Lyam Lee (Garden\, under Oak Tree) \n\n\n\n6:30 –7 pm – Stories for a Healthy Planet by Bowen Lyam Lee (Garden\, under Oak Tree) \n\n\n\nExplore the OMCA Garden and discover the unique flora and foliage of the Foothill Oak Woodland\, Chaparral\, and Redwood Forest regions of California. Create art inspired by California’s native plants and learn about Earth Day events going on in the Bay Area this month.  \n\n\n\nListen to stories and have conversations beneath the Oak Tree about the actions we can take to help solve climate change. People lived sustainably for centuries without taxing the environment or changing the climate of the planet. Could it be the stories they listened to? There’s a lot of wisdom still in those traditional tales that we can learn from today to help balance our planet and reverse environmental damage. \n\n\n\nCome say hello to Stomper from the Oakland A’s and wish them luck this baseball season! \n\n\n\nDJ Benet will be playing in the Amphitheater from 6 to 8 pm.  \n\n\n\nAbout Bowen Lyam Lee\n\n\n\nBowen Lyam Lee lives in Monterey\, CA\, a fifth generation Chinese American born and raised in Oakland. She has been a teacher for 36 years\, incorporating storytelling into all aspects of teaching\, specializing in blending natural and cultural history together. She knows that change occurs through the perspective altering interchange of dialogue\, and does what she can to promote healthy dialogue among people. \n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nReconnect with family\, friends\, and community at OMCA every Friday night. These free events provide a gathering place to come together each week\, including live music\, hands-on activities\, and Off the Grid food trucks. Take advantage of late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\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\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid-earth-day/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Event-header-GAH.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR