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  • art on display at Into the Brightness at OMCA.

    Summer of Joy Marketplace

    Celebrate the summer season and join us for a festive marketplace featuring artwork produced by artists from the three collaborating studios of Into the Brightness: Artists from  Creativity Explored, Creative Growth and NIAD.  Support the studios and shop for dazzling prints, ceramics, zines, textiles, buttons, trinkets, jewelry, etc for yourself or as gifts. Artists will showcase existing work and may also create new pieces for sale inspired by the theme of summer and the joy of being together. Artist vendors include Donald Gruneisen, Donzell Lewis, Jean McElvane, Larry Randolph, Lulu Sotelo, and more. Come say hello!

    Free

  • Friday Nights at OMCA: Let’s Lab with mayx/maya, JUJU, Dj Jerry Ross, and Lorenzo on Keys, and DJ Durt

    Come dance and sing along while simply enjoying another beautiful day of life. There will be songs for OMCA’s multigenerational community to enjoy. And if you have little ones, we’ll have some tunes they will enjoy as well. Musical Performers include JUJU, Dj Jerry Ross, and Lorenzo on Keys on the Garden Stage, Let’s Lab with mayx/maya in Oak Street Plaza and DJ Durt spinning tunes in the Amphitheater.

    Free
  • Blue and yellow wire sculpture

    Gallery Activation Hour

    OMCA Great Hall 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    Join us for Gallery Activation Hour, an informal drop-in experience, every Saturday 1pm – 2pm in OMCA’s Great Hall for Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD.

    Special exhibition ticket required

  • Friday Nights at OMCA: Afrobeats Oakland Friday Night Takeover featuring emcee Christina Alexandria, live music by Seyi Sax and Matias, dance lessons with  Danaite, DJs  Juan G, Koko and TieDye Trippin

    Afrobeats Oakland is taking over the OMCA for one evening and showcasing various elements of African pop culture. Each corner of the Museum will be activated, highlighting live street music performances, a two–hour dance class focused on the most popular dance moves trending across the continent, and a live performance by Afrobeats Oakland’s DJs in the garden. People of all ages are invited to participate and enjoy this taste of  the biggest musical movement in the world.

    Free
  • beaded artwork from Into the Brightness at OMCA

    Gallery Activation Hour

    OMCA Great Hall 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    Join us for Gallery Activation Hour, an informal drop-in experience, every Saturday 1pm – 2pm in OMCA’s Great Hall for Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD.

    Special exhibition ticket required

  • Colorful artwork by Marilyn Wong

    Special Edition Gallery Activation Hour

    OMCA Great Hall 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    In addition to Saturday Gallery Activation Hour and during the run of Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth and NIAD, artists from the show will host a Special Addition Gallery Activation Lunchtime Hour 12pm–1pm every first Wednesday.

    Special exhibition ticket required

  • Friday Nights at OMCA: The Roots of Hip Hop Culture

    The root of Hip Hop culture is the African continent. As we salute and respect the pioneers of Hip Hop, many of their parents and families come from the Caribbean, by way of various western countries in Africa. As a way to begin our celebration of Hip Hop culture in an authentic way, we lift up the drum, the first instrument, and the power of drums being used as a form of communication. With drum circle, we share a sonic message with the community of culture, confidence, and celebration.

    Free
  • beaded artwork from Into the Brightness at OMCA

    Gallery Activation Hour

    OMCA Great Hall 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    Join us for Gallery Activation Hour, an informal drop-in experience, every Saturday 1pm – 2pm in OMCA’s Great Hall for Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD.

    Special exhibition ticket required
  • Two people looking at art at OMCA

    First Sundays

    Spend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls OMCA “the best museum for the people, by the people.” Every …

    $5
  • Blue and yellow wire sculpture

    Gallery Activation Hour

    OMCA Great Hall 1000 Oak, Oakland, California

    Join us for Gallery Activation Hour, an informal drop-in experience, every Saturday 1pm – 2pm in OMCA’s Great Hall for Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD.

    Special exhibition ticket required