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:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20250808T225252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T222200Z UID:10002200-1758906000-1758920400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Soulovely DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music and Dance Party with Soulovely\, Wh/aacking Dance Lesson with G-Funk\, DJ Music Set by Brown Angel\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA has the stage set for you to experience the vibrant energy of Soulovely\, the beloved Oakland dance party uplifting queer and trans BIPOC joy through genre-blending sets\, live performances\, and radical community spirit. Founded by Aïma the Dreamer\, DJ Lady Ryan\, and Emancipation\, this high-vibe experience transforms the OMCA Garden into a space of movement\, music\, and unapologetic celebration. \n\n\n\nJump into a beginner-friendly Whacking/Waacking dance lesson with G-Funk\, who will be sharing history and technique from this expressive dance style that was born in the gay clubs of LA during the 1970s. Learn to pose with power\, hit arm rolls and strikes\, and tap into your inner movie star—all in a welcoming\, movement-forward space. \n\n\n\nRounding out the evening\, Brown Angel takes the energy even higher with a blended DJ set rooted in house\, soul\, and underground rhythms. A respected voice in the Bay’s music scene\, Brown Angel creates a sonic journey that’s bold\, fluid\, and made for the dance floor. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the Museum’s exhibitions. It’s a night to explore global traditions\, find your flow\, and celebrate community through music\, dance\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Wh/aacking Dance Lesson with G-Funk | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6–8 pm Live Music and Dance Party with Soulovely  | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm DJ Set by Brown Angel | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulovely\n\n\n\nG-Funk\n\n\n\nBrown Angel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Soulovely\n \n Soulovely is a monthly cultural event founded in 2011 by Aïma the Dreamer\, Lady Ryan\, and Emancipation to celebrate and uplift Oakland’s queer and trans-BIPOC communities. With over 14 seasons\, it has become a vital hub for music\, joy\, and resistance\, featuring more than 300 WOC and QTBIPOC DJs and performers. With a soundtrack spanning house\, neo-soul\, Hip-Hop\, salsa\, and Afrobeat\, Soulovely creates an affirming space free of misogyny\, homophobia\, and transphobia. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About G-Funk\n \n Gail “G-Funk” Burks is a Bay Area-based performing artist and educator who hails from Chicago. Since entering the street dance scene in 2012\, she has performed\, choreographed\, and taught in the States and internationally\, along with placing in competitions such as Vancouver Street Dance Festival\, Freestyle Session LA\, and Hualien B-Boy City. You can currently find her as one of the rotating Wh/aacking teachers at In The Groove Studios in Oakland! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Brown Angel\n \n Brown Angel is a queer/trans Chicanx DJ/Producer based in Oakland and San Francisco. With roots in Wilmas and Long Beach\, CA\, they were immersed in music and culture at a young age\, and started drumming at the age of 4. Their background has inspired and shaped them into one of the most respected DJs in the Bay Area’s underground music community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-soulovely/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/9.26_Soulovely_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20250911T212010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231559Z UID:10002211-1759510800-1759525200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Futurelics DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Musical Performance by The Futurelics\, DJ Set by Young Ellabaker\, Hands-on Art Activity\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, and “Inside Black Spaces” Pop-up Talk and Walkthrough\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, jump into the fall season with a special takeover in celebration of Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week 2025. In partnership with the Museum of the African Diaspora and local Black artists and organizers\, OMCA’s campus will come alive with music\, movement\, and conversations rooted in Black creativity\, resistance\, and cultural legacy—all connected to OMCA’s current special exhibition\, Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain. \n\n\n\nOn the Garden Stage\, The Futurelics\, a dynamic band blending funk\, blues\, house\, jazz\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms\, will give an unforgettable set that honors big band culture while looking boldly to the future. Over in the Amphitheater\, Young Ellabaker delivers an electrifying\, genre-blending DJ set that keeps the energy high and the dance floor open to all. \n\n\n\nFamilies are invited to enjoy a festive and heartfelt Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, featuring The Día de Los Muertos Story: Celebrating the Never-Ending Bonds of Family by Andrea Jāuregui De La Torre\, as well as a hands-on art activity inspired by the themes of Black Spaces and community storytelling. \n\n\n\nInside the Museum\, join us for Inside Black Spaces\, a powerful Gallery Chats experience that begins in Oak Street Plaza and moves into the exhibition. Curator Dania Talley\, architect June Grant (blinkLAB architecture)\, and activist Dominique Walker (Moms 4 Housing) will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain\, while exploring urgent topics including housing justice\, displacement\, and Black community resilience in the East Bay and beyond. \n\n\n\nDue to ongoing construction on 10th Street\, access to the OMCA Garage will be limited on Friday\, October 3. The 12th Street entrance will remain open; however\, vehicles will not be able to enter or exit on 10th Street during this time. Please allow extra time and consider nearby street parking or local garages\, as well as public transportation\, to help avoid delays. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | OMCA Garden5:30–7:30 pm Hands-on Art Activity | OMCA Garden5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries6–6:30 pm Black Spaces Pop-up Talk | Oak Street Plaza6:30–7 pm Black Spaces Exhibition Walkthrough | Great Hall6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by The Futurelics | Garden Stage6:45-8:50 pm DJ Set by Young Ellabaker | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartners & Performers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Futurelics\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\nYoung Ellabaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About The Futurelics\n \n The Futurelics are sacred keepers of the flame for big band culture and Afro-Indigenous musical mystics. They honor funk\, blues\, house\, jazz\, Afro-Cuban music\, and Afro-Dominican palo. The Futurelics prioritize artists’ well-being and co-create a sustainable ecosystem of sovereign artists. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n Per Sia comes with a pedigree from weekly performances at the late\, iconic Esta Noche. Her trajectory has gone on to include art curation\, stand-up\, television\, and maybe a quinceañera or two\, in San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, and México. Per Sia is currently a regular performer in the nationally acclaimed “Drag Story Hour” as well as an educator in residence at an after-school arts program in the San Francisco Unified School District\, profiled on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Young Ellabaker\n \n With thirteen years behind the decks\, Young Ellabaker started DJing in Baltimore after college and has since become a staple in the Bay Area music scene. A resident DJ and booking manager at Fluid510\, she’s played at major festivals like Oakland Pride\, SF Pride\, Life is Living\, Soulovely\, and in Juneteenth celebrations in Baltimore and Stockton. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-futurelics/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Futurelics-Band-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20250912T192453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T192603Z UID:10002217-1759514400-1759518000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Special Guest Gallery Chat: Inside Black Spaces DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Gallery Chat: Inside Black Spaces\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6—6:30 pm Black Spaces Pop-up talk in Oak Street Plaza | Free and Open to the Public\n\n\n\n6:30—7 pm Black Spaces exhibition walkthrough | Gallery Admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn celebration of Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week 2025\, organized by MoAD\, OMCA invites you to a special walkthrough and panel discussion during Friday Nights at OMCA. Starting in Oak Street Plaza and continuing into the exhibition Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain\, this engaging Gallery Chats experience brings together curator Dania Talley\, architect June Grant (blinkLAB architecture)\, and activist Dominique Walker (Moms 4 Housing) to explore the making of the exhibition and urgent themes of housing justice\, displacement\, and Black community resilience in the East Bay and beyond. \n\n\n\nComplementing the evening\, Friday Nights at OMCA offers hands-on family art activities inspired by Black Spaces and community storytelling\, plus vibrant performances across the Museum campus. On the Garden Stage\, The Futurelics deliver a genre-defying live set blending funk\, blues\, jazz\, house\, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Over in the Amphitheater\, Young Ellabaker brings high energy to the decks with a genre-blending DJ set that keeps the dance floor open to all. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of movement\, music\, dialogue\, and connection—rooted in Black creativity\, cultural legacy\, and collective imagination. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelist Bios\n\n\n\nDania Talley  is an experienced archaeologist with a Master of Arts in Historical Archaeology from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Nevada\, Reno. Her professional background includes extensive work in collections management and public history\, with a particular emphasis on African American and Native American cultural heritage. As the Associate Curator of History at the Oakland Museum of California\, Talley leads the development of exhibition concepts and gallery installations\, oversees the stewardship of cultural collections\, and engages with community partners\, including the Museum’s Native Advisory Council. She plays a central role in research\, documentation\, and advancing inclusive\, community-centered curatorial strategies. Talley is the lead curator of OMCA’s special exhibition\, Black Spaces:Reclaim & Remain. \n\n\n\nJune Grant  received her Masters degree in Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture. In addition to Architecture\, her background includes Sculpture\, Investment Analysis and Economics. Upon leaving Steinberg Architects and AECOM\, where she was a Principal and Associate Principal\, respectively\, she launched blink!LAB in 2014. Her architecture follows a trajectory from Retail to Culture and Technology markets. She is an architect with a long interest in innovation of spaces for newly emerging social patterns.  \n\n\n\nDominique Walker is a mother and the Co-Founder & Lead Organizer\, Moms4Housing. In high school she co-founded and graduated from the School of Social Justice and Community Development. She went on to earn her B.A. degree in Sociology from Tougaloo College and supervised the lactation program at Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center in Jackson\, MS. Despite working full-time\, Walker experienced homelessness. Alongside other Black mothers\, she co-founded Moms for Housing (M4H) — a group of mothers fighting for housing to call attention to the alarming number of unhoused families in Oakland while hundreds of corporate-owned homes sat vacant. Together\, they sparked a movement to reclaim housing for the people. Walker is currently on the Board of Directors for M4H. She is an active member of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) black housing union. She is the educator of community organizing for the Deep Medicine Circle (DMC)\, a WOC-led\, worker-directed nonprofit organization that is committed to heal the wounds of colonialism through food\, medicine\, restoration\, story and learning. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Pre-Medical Science and also serves as Vice-Chair of the Berkeley Rent Board\, while continuing to organize with M4H through advocacy\, service\, and policy to affirm that housing is a human right. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/special-guest-gallery-chat-inside-black-spaces/ LOCATION:Oak Street Plaza\, 1000 Oak St\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Omca_july17_july18-114-e1757705015308.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20250911T214301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T001411Z UID:10002212-1760115600-1760130000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with LaRussell DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by LaRussell\, Amapiano Dance Lesson with Tawo\, DJ Set by DE ALMA\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn true Bay Area fashion\, Friday Nights at OMCA is turning the heat up this fall with an evening packed with culture\, connection\, and straight-up fire performances. The Garden Stage will light up with an unforgettable live set from LaRussell. That’s right\, this Vallejo-born phenomenon known for his sharp lyricism\, viral freestyles\, community-first ethos\, and epic presence will take the stage with The Yee Section & CO-LLAB Choir and light up Oakland’s favorite block party!  \n\n\n\n*This is going to be a major vibe\, and space is limited. The Garden will open at 5 pm\, and wristbands are required for entry. When doors open\, you can pick your wristband up at either of our two Garden entrances: 1) Lakeside entrance located at 12th Street and Lake Merritt Boulevard\, or 2) Upper Level Terrace\, accessed through the Museum’s main entrance at 1000 Oak Street. You must be physically present to receive the wristband. Early Garden access will be unavailable.* \n\n\n\nAnd that’s far from it! As the evening hits that electric point\, come find your groove in a beginner-friendly Amapiano dance lesson with Tawo. Rooted in South African street styles\, this session will walk learners through signature footwork that’s bold\, rhythmic\, and fun to master—perfect for dancers of all levels looking to try something new and expressive. Then DE ALMA takes over with a percussive\, bass-driven set rooted in ancestral rhythms and cultural memory—just the moment to let loose and bring your new steps to life.Friday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the Museum’s exhibitions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5 pm Garden doors open\, wristband required for entry \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Amapiano Dance Lesson with Tawo | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n6:30–7:10 pm Live Music by LaRussell + The Yee Section & CO-LLAB Choir | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ set by DE ALMA | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting Here\n\n\n\nDue to increased attendance\, we strongly encourage visitors to use rideshare or public transit. \n\n\n\nOMCA is one block from Lake Merritt BART and accessible by multiple AC Transit bus lines. \n\n\n\nLimited parking will be available in the OMCA Garage\, located at 1000 Oak St. \n\n\n\nPlease note ADA parking is only available on the top level of the garage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCampus Guidelines\n\n\n\n+ Non-service animals are not permitted \n\n\n\n+ No outside alcohol is allowed \n\n\n\n+ No smoking or vaping on OMCA property \n\n\n\n+ No chairs\, tents\, or large shade structures \n\n\n\n+ Outside vending is not permitted \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaRussell\n\n\n\nTawo\n\n\n\nDE ALMA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About LaRussell\n \n LaRussell and his independent collective\, “Good Compenny\,” are pioneering change within the industry. They are supporting independent artists without requiring them to give up ownership of their art. Good Compenny provides artists with resources and opportunities to execute their ideas. With a focus on building a community that is all-inclusive\, LaRussell allows the people to decide what his contributions are worth to them. He allows people to pay what they want for shows\, merch\, music\, and all other commodities. His movement is not free\, it’s priceless. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Tawo\n \n Tawo is a South African dancer and Amapiano instructor based in Oakland. Her Monday night classes at Zanzi have quickly become a community favorite\, drawing dancers of all levels to celebrate the infectious rhythms of Amapiano. With a passion for movement and cultural connection\, Tawo brings authenticity and vibrant energy to every session. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DE ALMA\n \n DE ALMA is a celebrated trans pioneer in the Bay Area and a trailblazer of cultural transformation. Her work is informed by the matrilineal courage\, resilience\, and radical care of their Latina and Afro-Caribbean foremothers. As a Latina\, transexual\, interdisciplinary artist and musician whose story is painted by migration between Michoacan\, Mexico\, and California\, DE ALMA breathes life into the liminal reality of transition between bodies\, bloodlines\, and land. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-larussell/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10.10_LaRussell_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20250911T213658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T190647Z UID:10002213-1760720400-1760734800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Ouida DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Ouida\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, experience an unforgettable evening of soulful sound\, creative expression\, and dance-floor energy as we shift into fall. Ouida takes the Garden Stage with her powerhouse nine-piece band\, blending the grit of UK-inspired R&B and soul with warm jazz textures\, bold brass\, and soaring pop melodies. With husky\, nostalgic vocals and lush arrangements\, her performance channels deep emotion and vibrant celebration—offering a glimpse into the future of contemporary soul. \n\n\n\nInside the Gallery of California Art\, Sketchboard Co. invites you to tap into the slower rhythms of fall with an evening of uninstructed live figure drawing. All are welcome to sketch\, reflect\, and connect in this open studio-style session celebrating the beauty and diversity of the human form. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes.  Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nOver in the Amphitheater\, DJ Dailo Mac is delivering a high-energy\, open-format DJ set blending hip-hop\, R&B\, K-pop\, EDM\, Latin\, house\, and more to round out the evening. With 20+ years behind the decks and a passion for community-centered sound\, her sets offer a joyful\, genre-fluid journey built to connect and uplift. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the Museum’s exhibitions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6–7 pm Live Music by Ouida | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOuida\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\nDJ Dailo Mac\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ouida\n \n Ouida has quickly built a reputation as a compelling new voice in contemporary soul. Emerging from the Bay Area\, Ouida was featured in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest–winning ‘Bakunawa’ with Ruby Ibarra before embarking on a sold-out national tour this summer. She has opened for artists including Esperanza Spalding\, Raveena\, Rufus Wainwright\, and Madison McFerrin\, and her music and artistry have been spotlighted by KQED\, MTV\, Nylon\, and Vogue Philippines. Her forthcoming EP is due this fall under Bolo Music Group. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Dailo Mac\n \n DJ Dailo Mac (she/her) is a seasoned open-format DJ with over 20 years of experience energizing dance floors and curating unforgettable vibes. Known for her genre-blending style and community-centered approach\, she has collaborated with artists like Son of Paper and shared stages with icons such as One Vo1ce. Her work bridges music\, identity\, and celebration—turning every set into a powerful space for connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-ouida/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10.17_Ouida2_Shot-by-Estefany-Gonzalez.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20250911T215647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T191250Z UID:10002214-1761325200-1761339600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Gabriela Sepúlveda & MARIACHI BONITAS DE DINORAH DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Gabriela Sepúlveda & MARIACHI BONITAS DE DINORAH\, Bolero Dance Lesson with Weslei Guimarães\, Music Set by DJ Lizzy al Toque\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, the Garden Stage will come alive with a powerful performance by Gabriela Sepúlveda\, known as “La Nueva Reina Del Regional\,” accompanied by the all-women ensemble Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah. Together\, they deliver a heartfelt tribute to Mexican tradition—honoring love\, memory\, and family through timeless mariachi classics and passionate storytelling. With vibrant vocals\, emotional depth\, and a shared reverence for heritage\, their performance invites the community to gather in the glow of the season to reflect and celebrate. \n\n\n\nStep into the rhythm with a beginner-friendly bolero dance lesson led by Weslei Guimarães. Known for its romantic tempo and graceful movement\, bolero is a timeless Latin dance style that’s easy to learn and full of feeling—perfect for dancers of all levels looking to connect through motion. \n\n\n\nLet DJ Lizzy al Toque take you on a journey through tropical sounds from across Latin America. Spinning a vibrant mix of chicha\, cumbia\, Latin psych\, and surf rock\, her set pulses with rhythm and nostalgia. A beloved Bay Area selector and member of Chulita Vinyl Club\, Lizzy’s sound transforms the Amphitheater into a joyful dance space with deep roots and irresistible fall grooves. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the Museum’s exhibitions. It’s a night to explore global traditions\, find your flow\, and celebrate community through music\, dance\, and inquiry.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Bolero Dance Lesson with Weslei Guimarães | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Live Music by Gabriela Sepúlveda & MARIACHI BONITAS DE DINORAH | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Lizzy al Toque | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabriela Sepúlveda\n\n\n\nMariachi Bonitas de Dinorah\n\n\n\nWeslei Guimarães\n\n\n\nDJ Lizzy al Toque\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Gabriela Sepúlveda ‘La Nueva Reina Del Regional’\n \n Gabriela Sepúlveda is an award-winning Mexican-Chilean recording artist and actress who began her career at 8\, first gaining recognition on shows including La Voz Kids\, Sábado Gigante\, and American Idol. She starred as Jenicka López in Telemundo/Netflix’s Emmy-nominated series “Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio\,” has performed the National Anthem for major sports teams such as the San Francisco 49ers\, gone viral\, and shared the stage with notable artists like Banda Los Sebastianes\, Pablo Montero\, and Diana Reyes. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About MARIACHI BONITAS DE DINORAH\n \n Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah was founded by Dinorah Klingler in October 2020 and has performed all over Northern California\, Mexico City\, and Thailand. They have also shared the stage with artists such as Los Tigres Del Norte\, Ana Gabriel\, Lupita Infante\, Shaila Dúrcal y Mariachi Vargas\, among many others. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Weslei Guimarães\n \n Weslei Guimarães is a director\, instructor\, and performer native to Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil. Weslei specializes in several Brazilian ballroom dances including forro\, Samba de Gafieira\, bolero (National Champion\, 2016)\, and other Río style dances such as Samba no Pé and Brazilian funk. He has performed on many stages across continents\, and recently founded his own dance school\, Sou Samba Studios (2023) in Berkeley\, CA where he teaches weekly classes dedicated to preserving the Brazilian Arts. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Lizzy al Toque\n \n Lizzy al Toque is a Peruvian American vinyl selector\, DJ\, and live cumbia show producer based in the Bay Area. She digs in Peru’s hidden record shops to bring her audiences something they haven’t heard. Collecting vinyl since 2011\, Lizzy al Toque’s sound is a tropical mix of chicha\, cumbia\, and Latin psych & surf rock. From opening for Bomba Estéreo to playing neighborhood bars\, her love of filling spaces with music does not discriminate. You’ll find Lizzy spinning venues big and small in San Francisco and Oakland on her own and with vinyl collective Chulita Vinyl Club. Find her at @lisbetho on Instagram. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-gabriela-sepulveda-mariachi-bonitas-de-dinorah/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10.24_Gabriela-Sepulveda_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20250911T221444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T220208Z UID:10002215-1761930000-1761944400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Halloween Friday Nights at OMCA with Ritmos Tropicosmos DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Ritmos Tropicosmos\, Music Set by DJ China G\, Halloween-fest\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, we’re summoning spectral vibes for a Halloween edition of Oakland’s favorite block party—filled with psychedelic sound\, communal celebration\, and underground spirit.  Celebrate the season with hands-on art making and trick-or-treating throughout the Garden—perfect for visitors of all ages.  \n\n\n\nCostumes are encouraged! Take inspiration from our collection and dress up as your favorite artwork or artist and enter our costume contest for a chance to win prizes and show off your museum-inspired look! Be sure to leave full face coverings and costume weapons at home. \n\n\n\nOn the Garden Stage\, Ritmos Tropicosmos conjures a genre-blurring set of cumbia sicodélica\, eerie synths\, live percussion\, and ancestral storytelling. Emerging from Oakland’s rich cumbia scene\, this seven-piece ensemble channels 70s horror\, avant-garde soundscapes\, and cosmic rhythms—summoning haunted dance parties\, purgatory grooves\, and full-moon howls for a night that’s equal parts otherworldly and unforgettable. \n\n\n\nOver in the Amphitheater\, DJ China G keeps the energy high with a genre-defying set spanning decades of dance-floor favorites. A beloved fixture of San Francisco’s LGBTQIA2S+ scene for over 25 years\, her open-format style blends freestyle\, disco\, Y2K pop\, reggaeton\, house\, Hip Hop\, and more—creating a multigenerational\, all-vibes-welcome party where everyone’s invited to move\, glow\, and celebrate. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA also offer a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike traditional museum tours\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in meaningful conversations\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators\, who combine deep content knowledge with lived experience to encourage fresh interpretations of the Museum’s exhibitions. It’s a night to explore global traditions\, find your flow\, and celebrate community through music\, dance\, and inquiry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket \n\n\n\n5:30–7 pm Trick-or-Treating | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7 pm Hands-on Art Making | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries   \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Live Music by Ritmos Tropicosmos  | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n7:15 pm Costume Contest | Garden  \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm Music Set by DJ China G | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nJoin us for Friday Nights at OMCA\, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October\, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn\, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).  \n\n\n\nHungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer\, wine\, mixed drinks\, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up\, head to the OMCA Garden\, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRitmos Tropicosmos\n\n\n\nDJ China G\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ritmos Tropicosmos\n \n Ritmos Tropicosmos is a seven-piece psychedelic cumbia group from Oakland\, creating heavy tropical rhythms with an emphasis on live percussion\, synthesizers\, and familial stories put into song. Together in a time-warped crossroads of electric and acoustic instrumentation\, Ritmos Tropicosmos stands somewhere within the traditional rhythms of the past and the futuristic soundscapes of The Now. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ China G\n \n California native DJ China G has been a staple in San Francisco’s LGBTQIA2S+ scene for 25+ years\, spinning everything from disco\, freestyle\, and Y2K pop to hip-hop\, reggaeton\, rock\, indie\, and house. Known for an open-format style\, China G keeps the dance floor alive across decades and genres. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. \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/halloween-friday-nights-at-omca-with-ritmos-tropicosmos/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10.31_Ritmos-Tropicosmos-pic-by-Olive-Black_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20251126T212441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T223935Z UID:10002226-1764932400-1765126800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Semi—Annual Member Shop Sale DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s sale time! Join us onsite and online for the semi-annual Member sale at the OMCA Shop. Starting Friday\, December 5 through Sunday\, December 7\, OMCA Members enjoy double their regular discount on regularly priced items in our Shop–that’s 20% off! \n\n\n\nExplore our full range of gifts available at the OMCA Shop and show your Membership card at check-out. The OMCA Shop is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm and Friday Nights until 8:30 pm. \n\n\n\nFor our online shoppers\, be sure to check your Member emails for exclusive coupon codes that unlock your discounts when you shop online. \n\n\n\nPerfect Holiday Gifts \n\n\n\nThe perfect gift doesn’t exist. Or does it? This season\, limited edition ornaments\, laser cut cards\, puzzles\, housewares\, jewelry\, and more are sure to make your spirits bright!  \n\n\n\nTreat Yourself \n\n\n\nNeed a break from the holiday hustle and bustle?  Soothe your body and soul with scented candles\, natural soaps\, and thought-provoking reads. Take home books featuring Angela Davis\, Edith Heath\, or the Bay Area Ridge Trail and give your senses a treat. \n\n\n\n\nLET’S SHOP\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\n*20% off applies to regularly priced items only. A limited number of items are available online. For the full collection of OMCA products\, please visit the OMCA Shop onsite during regular Museum hours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/semi-annual-member-shop-sale-12-25/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Shop,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Omca_july17_july18-134-e1753825064831.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20260310T180918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233129Z UID:10002284-1775235600-1775250000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Dance Ribbon Making\, Music Set by DJ Kream\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA kicks off the 2026 season with the vibrant and joyful rhythms of the Caribbean as Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia take the Garden Stage. Blending timba\, salsa\, son\, and tropical fusion\, their high-energy set will have you dancing and celebrating all night long. The party continues with Oakland’s own DJ Kream\, spinning soulful\, rhythm-forward beats rooted in deep house\, funk\, and feel-good grooves to keep the dance floor moving. \n\n\n\nFamilies can gather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, featuring a reading of Celia Cruz\, Queen of Salsa\, an inspiring tribute to the Queen of Salsa. Plus\, get hands-on and make your own colorful dance ribbon in a festive art activity celebrating movement and spring.  \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Dance Ribbon Making | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–7:15 pm Live Music by Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Kream | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYeny Valdés & TeamBahia\n\n\n\nDJ Kream\n\n\n\nPer Sia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Yeny Valdes & TeamBahia\n \n Yeny Valdés is a renowned Cuban singer with five Latin Grammy nominations and was the lead vocalist of Los Van Van—one of Cuba’s most iconic bands—for 16 years. Now based in the Bay Area\, she leads as the principal singer of TeamBahia\, a powerful orchestra directed by her husband\, musician\, percussionist\, and vocalist Erick Barberia. Together\, they fuse Cuba’s rich musical heritage with a modern\, vibrant sound that lights up the stage with soul and tropical flavor.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Kream\n \n Hailing from Oakland\, DJ Kream is a community organizer\, creative\, and event producer known for her genre-bending DJ style. In 2016\, as part of her DJ debut\, Kream co-founded the Oakland-based entertainment company Oakhella\, curating tunes at the inaugural festival. Since then\, Oakhella has grown from a music festival to full-scale entertainment company marketing\, curating\, and producing events for clients like Black Joy Parade\, REI\, Goldenvoice\, Oakland Museum of California\, The Battery Club (SF)\, The Life is Living Festival\, and many more. \nDJ Kream has gone on to curate the vibes at music festivals\, nightclubs\, weddings\, day parties\, brunches\, drag shows\, corporate events\, and spaces coast to coast\, from Portland and NYC to Mexico City. DJ Kream’s resume includes sharing marquees with legends old and new like Black Coffee\, Moodymann\, Joe Kay\, TxC\, Kevin Saunderson\, Carl Cox\, Channel Tres\, Coco & Breezy\, Cypress Hill\, 112\, Next\, Sango\, and Durand Bernarr. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n San Francisco’s current Drag Laureate\, Per Sia\, is a first-generation Trans Mexican-American drag artist raised in South Central Los Angeles\, with drag roots in San Francisco’s Mission District. Her multidisciplinary practice spans performance\, curation\, television\, and storytelling\, presented in spaces ranging from local bars to major museums\, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Oakland Museum of California. A graduate of the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, she is a co-founder of Drag Story Hour and an educator with Children’s After School Arts\, with work featured on KQED Arts\, National Public Radio\, and CNN. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-yeny-valdes-teambahia-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.3_Yeny-Valdes-TeamBahia_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20260310T180901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T232510Z UID:10002285-1775840400-1775854800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by SambaDá\, Baile Funk Dance Lesson w/ Weslie Guimarães\, DJ Set by murcutian\, OMCA Members’ Lounge\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into your weekend with Brazilian-inspired music\, dance\, and joyful connection at Friday Nights at OMCA. On the Garden Stage\, SambaDá delivers a joy-filled set rooted in electric Brazilian rhythms with a funky American twist. Blending samba\, funk\, soul\, and global grooves\, their infectious live performance brings radiant energy and irresistible beats that keep the crowd moving. \n\n\n\nIn the Amphitheater\, a Baile Funk dance lesson with Weslei Guimarães spotlights the dynamic style born in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. This all-levels class introduces signature steps and expressive movements that celebrate the culture\, creativity\, and community of Brazil’s Funk Carioca tradition. \n\n\n\nKeeping the dance floor lively\, murcutian spins a fun\, family-friendly DJ set of Latine favorites\, ’70s classics\, Y2K hits\, Hip-Hop\, and R&B—timeless\, flavorful sounds designed to get everyone moving. \n\n\n\nOn the Upper Level Terrace the Museum welcomes its Members to a special Members’ Lounge. Members can enjoy light refreshments\, sidewalk chalk\, family-friendly games\, and a bingo give-away featuring awesome OMCA merch! It’s the perfect way to mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts all while overlooking the Garden buzzing with Friday Nights energy. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Baile Funk Dance Lesson w/ Weslei Guimarães | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Member Lounge | Upper Level Terrace \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by SambaDá  | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by murcutian | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSambaDá\n\n\n\nWeslei Guimarães\n\n\n\nmurcutian\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About SambaDá\n \n For over 25 years\, SambaDá has built a vibrant musical bridge between traditional and contemporary Brazilian sounds and modern global influences. Led by Brazilian natives\, Papiba Godinho and Dandha Da Hora\, the group’s powerhouse ensemble delivers a joyous blend of Afro-samba-Reggae-funk that keeps feet dancing and hearts open. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About murcutian\n \n murcutian is a Bay Area selector and founder of Her DJ Club\, and a proud child of Salvadoran immigrants whose earliest memories are rooted in the rhythms and sounds of home. A self-taught DJ\, she brings an eclectic flavor to any space and has rocked crowds at the California Academy of Sciences\, The Exploratorium\, Hello Stranger\, and\, most recently\, KQED. She brings people together through sound\, with an energy and skill that has captivated audiences across the Bay and beyond. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Weslei Guimarães\n \n Weslei Guimarães is a director\, instructor\, and performer native to Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil. Weslei specializes in several Brazilian ballroom dances\, including Forro\, Samba de Gafieira\, Bolero (National Champion\, 2016)\, and other Río-style dances such as Samba no Pé and Brazilian funk. He has performed on many stages across continents\, and recently founded his own dance school\, Sou Samba Studios (2023)\, in Berkeley\, CA\, where he teaches weekly classes dedicated to preserving the Brazilian arts. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-sambada-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.10.26_SambaDa_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20260310T215416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T180043Z UID:10002289-1775842200-1775849400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA\nSpecial Members Lounge DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all Members! Join us for a special Member Lounge on the Upper Level Terrace\, overlooking our Garden\, in celebration of you! Mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts while enjoying light refreshments\, games\, and bingo\, where we’ll be giving away some amazing items from the OMCA Shop. Bring your friends and family\, and enjoy Friday Nights together! \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 10 | 5-9 pm \n\n\n\nStep into your weekend with Brazilian-inspired music\, dance\, and joyful connection at Friday Nights at OMCA. On the Garden Stage\, SambaDá delivers a joy-filled set rooted in electric Brazilian rhythms with a funky American twist. Blending samba\, funk\, soul\, and global grooves\, their infectious live performance brings radiant energy and irresistible beats that keep the crowd moving. In the Amphitheater\, a Baile Funk dance lesson with Weslei Guimarães spotlights the dynamic style born in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. This all-levels class introduces signature steps and expressive movements that celebrate the culture\, creativity\, and community of Brazil’s Funk Carioca tradition. Keeping the dance floor lively\, murcutian spins a fun\, family-friendly DJ set of Latine favorites\, ’70s classics\, Y2K hits\, Hip-Hop\, and R&B—timeless\, flavorful sounds designed to get everyone moving. Throughout the evening\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to join meaningful conversations with OMCA facilitators\, offering fresh perspectives on the museum’s exhibitions. It’s not just a Friday night—it’s your Friday night at OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omcaspecial-members-lounge-4-2026/ LOCATION:OMCA Garden\, 1000 Oak Street\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSF7836-e1755734501535.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20260310T180848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T232454Z UID:10002286-1776445200-1776459600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by The Philharmonik\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Music Set by DJ Hauna Bauna\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis evening\, Friday Nights at OMCA is bringing you and your crew soulful grooves\, infectious rhythms\, and playful creativity. The Philharmonik sets the tone on the Garden Stage with a passionate blend of R&B\, funk\, soul\, and Hip-Hop\, energizing the crowd and inspiring dancing and singing for all ages. Over in the Amphitheater\, DJ Hauna Bauna adds to the vibrations with a high-energy\, genre-spanning set—from Hip-Hop and Afro beats to house\, Jersey club\, Nola bounce\, and R&B—creating a rhythm-driven journey that moves everyone. \n\n\n\nA crowd favorite\, Sketchboard Co.\, is back in the galleries with uninstructed live figure drawing. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–7 pm Live Music by The Philharmonik | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Hauna Bauna | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Philharmonik\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\nDJ Hauna Bauna\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About The Philharmonik\n \n Christian Gates\, known professionally as The Philharmonik\, is an American vocalist\, multi-instrumentalist\, lyricist\, music producer\, and genre defining artist. From NPR’s Tiny Desk to The Bluenote Jazz Clubs in NYC and Tokyo to Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland\, his live shows have moved and inspired audiences around the world. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketchboard Co\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Hauna Bauna\n \n DJ Hauna Bauna is from San Jose\, CA\, and has been DJing for three years. She’s a lover of music and loves to dance. Her sets consist of Hip-Hop\, Afrobeats\, house\, Jersey club\, Nola bounce\, and R&B. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-philharmonik/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.17_The-Philharmonik_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140247 CREATED:20260310T180837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T233533Z UID:10002287-1777050000-1777064400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with CO-LLAB Choir DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by CO-LLAB Choir\, Hip Hop Dance Lesson with Samara Atkins\, DJ Set by AMAL\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate an evening of powerful vocals\, dynamic movement\, and genre-spanning sounds this Friday Nights at OMCA. The Garden Stage will be transformed as CO-LLAB Choir presents an uplifting set of contemporary music and original compositions performed with a live band. Featuring standout soloists alongside the full ensemble\, the Oakland-based choir brings rich harmonies and collaborative spirit to every song. \n\n\n\nOver in the Amphitheater\, a Hip-Hop dance lesson with Samara Atkins offers an engaging\, all-levels experience rooted in accessible\, dynamic movement. From warm-up to choreography\, the class creates space for dancers of all ages and abilities to move with confidence and joy. \n\n\n\nRounding out the night\, AMAL curates a genre-spanning music set—from funk and house to R&B\, disco\, global grooves\, and future beats—blending styles seamlessly to keep the energy flowing across the dance floor. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also feature a dynamic gallery offering with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Hip-Hop Dance Lesson with Samara Atkins | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by CO-LLAB Choir | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by AMAL | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language interpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCO-LLAB Choir\n\n\n\nSamara Atkins\n\n\n\nAMAL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About CO-LLAB Choir\n \n CO-LLAB Choir is an Oakland-based contemporary vocal ensemble for adults working with vocal artists and singer-songwriters to bring their music to life in a vocal ensemble setting. The ensemble co-arranges and co-writes music together as well as collaborates with professional artists on studio recordings and performances. The choir has performed at venues and festivals such as Super Bowl 60\, Outside Lands\, the Oakland Coliseum\, the Fox Theater\, SFJazz\, Shoreline Amphitheatre\, Yoshi’s\, Bandcamp Oakland\, Empire Records\, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival\, MOAD\, Berkeley Rep\, the Academy of Sciences\, the Empress Theatre in Vallejo\, the Paramount\, and the Vermont in LA. The CO-LLAB Choir is currently touring\, recording\, and performing with the artist LaRussell and works regularly with Empire Records on studio recordings. CO-LLAB Choir is directed and founded by longtime Oakland music educator and artist\, Cava Menzies. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Samara Atkins\n \n Oakland-born Samara Atkins uses Hip-Hop and street dance as an arts practice to both connect with the world and as a vehicle to cope\, celebrate\, heal\, and express joy. Samara is a co-founder and co-director of the all-female dance company Mix’d Ingrdnts\, is a member of the GRAMMY-Award winning music group Alphabet Rockers\, and is a seasoned teaching artist at Destiny Arts Center. Samara brings a beautifully hype and fun energy to her dance style that invites and encourages people of all ages to get up and be moved. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About AMAL\n \n AMAL is a DJ\, music curator\, and event producer based out of Oakland\, California. With music at the center of her work and creations\, Amal’s multifaceted sound\, inspired by her Egyptian and Bay Area roots\, holds no genre boundary. From R&B to future beats\, soul to world\, house to hip-hop\, and everything in between – Amal’s work holds a common thread of building feeling\, connection\, and community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-co-llab-choir/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4.24.26_CO-LLAB-CHOIR_1-e1773100981123.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR