• Friday Nights at OMCA with MXKA

    OMCA campus

    Kicking off the summer season of Friday Nights at OMCA, MXKA takes over the Garden Stage with a captivating blend of regional Mexican music and R&B. Through soulful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and genre-bending sounds, the Bay Area artist reflects her Blaxican identity while creating a space for connection, self-expression, and celebration.

    Free
  • Friday Nights at OMCA with Óskar Ly & Rumbalú and Asociación Cultural Kanchis

    OMCA campus

    In honor of both Peruvian and Colombian Independence Day, this Friday Night is alive with celebration as Asociación Cultural Kanchis shares the beauty of Peruvian folkloric dance through a vibrant performance honoring the rich cultural heritage of Fiestas Patrias and the generations who keep these traditions thriving.
    Continuing the festivities, Óskar Ly & Rumbalú deliver a lively musical performance inspired by the rhythms and sounds of Peru, Colombia, and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Blending salsa, cumbia, Latin jazz, and global flair, the ensemble creates an infectious atmosphere that invites guests to dance, connect, and celebrate community together.

    Free
  • Spotlight Sundays: Mildred Howard in Conversation with Nashormeh Lindo and Essence Harden

    James Moore Theater 1000 Oak St,, Oakland, California, United States

    Join us this Spotlight Sundays for an in-depth conversation with beloved Bay Area artist Mildred Howard, who is featured in OMCA’s current special exhibition Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory. Howard will exchange stories and reflections on a lifetime of art, practice, and living in the Bay Area with her longtime friend, fellow artist, and art advocate, Nashormeh Lindo. The conversation will be moderated by Senior Curator of Art at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Essence Harden, whose own prolific curatorial career spans multiple California art institutions. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear these insightful creatives share their inspiring stories. 

    $10
  • Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests

    OMCA campus

    The Whoadees take over the Garden Stage this Friday Night at OMCA with an immersive live set that pushes the boundaries of Hip-Hop, funk, and experimental sound. Blending their backgrounds as producers, engineers, and musicians, the collective creates a dynamic, interactive experience and is joined by special guests Grand Nationxl, 3lise, Detahjae, and Nef the Pharaoh for a powerful showcase of Bay Area talent.

    Free
  • Friday Nights at OMCA with seiji oda

    OMCA campus

    This Friday Night at OMCA, seiji oda takes over the Garden Stage with a dynamic live performance celebrating “A Renaissance in the Town.” Blending his signature “lofi-hyphy” sound with ambient textures and Bay Area influences, the Oakland rapper and producer delivers a vibrant set that highlights the next generation of local music while honoring the artists who paved the way.

    Free
  • Friday Nights at OMCA with Ashley Mehta

    OMCA campus

    Friday Night at OMCA comes alive with a captivating live performance from Ashley Mehta on the Garden Stage. Blending powerhouse vocals, infectious pop melodies, and emotionally honest songwriting, the rising singer-songwriter delivers a dynamic set that moves seamlessly between intimate storytelling and high-energy anthems, creating an unforgettable connection with the audience.

    Free
  • Friday Nights at OMCA with Sabrina Shauna

    OMCA campus

    Friday Night at OMCA sets the stage for an evening of soulful sounds as Bay Area artist Sabrina Shauna brings her signature blend of R&B and pop to the Garden Stage. Featuring powerhouse vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and infectious energy, her performance showcases fan favorites, new music, and an uplifting spirit that invites audiences to sing, dance, and connect.

    Free
  • Friday Nights at OMCA with BULULÚ

    OMCA campus

    Friday Night at OMCA comes alive with the vibrant sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean as BULULÚ takes the Garden Stage for an electrifying live performance. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist, composer, and vocalist Lali Mejia, the ensemble blends salsa, cumbia, merengue, calypso, joropo, and other traditions into a joyful celebration of music, culture, and community that invites guests to dance the night away.

    Free