星期五 Nights at OMCA with Kim Nalley Band
Live Music by the Kim Nalley Band, DJ Set by LEXAPEEL, Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson, Community Tabling with Lake Merritt Institute, and Gallery Chats
6月 12 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
星期五 Night at OMCA comes alive during the opening week of OMCA’s latest Special Exhibition, Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory, with a lineup inspired by the artist’s deep connections to music, movement, cultural memory, and public engagement. On the Garden Stage, the Kim Nalley Band delivers powerhouse vocals that blend jazz, blues, and soul. Known for captivating audiences from intimate clubs to global concert halls, Nalley brings warmth, wit, and commanding presence to every performance.
Behind the turntables, LEXAPEEL sets the tone with a genre-spanning mix of global sounds, R&B, Hip-Hop, and house. With a seamless style and sharp instinct for reading the crowd, she builds an infectious energy that keeps the dance floor moving all night.
Guests are invited to move with purpose in a Haitian folkloric dance lesson led by Portsha Terae Jefferson. Centered on the celebratory rhythms of the carnival dance known as RARA, this all-levels workshop blends cultural tradition with joyful expression, offering a chance to connect and honor Haiti’s rich living heritage through movement.
Throughout the evening, Lake Merritt Institute hosts interactive community tabling that highlights the beauty and stewardship of Lake Merritt. Through games, puzzles, art-making, and chances to win prizes, guests of all ages can explore ways to care for this beloved local ecosystem while celebrating the vibrant community that surrounds it.
Alongside an exceptional event experience, 星期五 Nights at OMCA also features 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 admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt.
计划安排。
5–7:30 pm Community Tabling: Lake Merritt Institute | Garden
5:30–6:30 pm Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson | Amphitheater
下午5:30–7:30 画廊对谈 | 所有展厅
6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by the Kim Nalley Band | Garden Stage
6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by LEXAPEEL | Amphitheater
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关于星期五晚上。
全镇最受欢迎的街区派对——“OMCA周五之夜”将于2026年赛季重磅回归，诚邀湾区居民与亲朋好友或邻里邻居一同开启周末时光。4月至10月期间，每周五下午5点，欢迎前来参加这场免费的晚间活动，享受现场音乐、互动体验以及“Off the Grid”美食车带来的美食。凭博物馆门票，您还可专享夜间参观画廊及特别展览的权益。
在 橡树街（Oak Street）与法伦街（Fallon Street）之间的第10街沿线，"Off the Grid "美食车将 轮番登场，为您 奉上风味浓郁的佳肴和当地特色美食，为您的夜晚注入活力。 在园区内，靠近锦鲤池的区域，您可以选购啤酒、葡萄酒、鸡尾酒以及清爽的无酒精饮品，边探索边小酌。在花园里，野餐桌、毯子以及梅里特湖的璀璨美景，欢迎您在此安坐享用美食。这里有游戏、精彩的博物馆活动以及充满活力的社区氛围，每周都是创造难忘回忆的绝佳场所，每一刻都洋溢着奥克兰独有的活力。
OMCA 还提供 OMCA 停车场 10 美元的固定停车费，有效时间至晚上 10 点。请注意，禁止携带外部酒类入场，活动详情及演出安排可能会有变动。
无障碍环境
加州奥克兰博物馆 (OMCA) 致力于为我们的社区提供无障碍、温馨和包容的活动。轮椅、感官设备和其他设施均可在售票处领取，先到先得。如需其他便利设施，如美国手语 (ASL)、粤语、西班牙语或其他语言翻译，请至少在活动开始前三周发送电子邮件至 [email protected]。进一步了解我们的无障碍选项。
表演者
离网餐车阵容
Performer BIOS
Awarded “Most Influential African American in the Bay Area” in 2005 and “Best Jazz Group” in 2013, vocalist Dr. Kim Nalley is already being called “legendary” and a “San Francisco institution.” Nalley was discovered by Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) singing to packed audiences live with no amplification. MTT recorded her singing live and invited her to sing with the San Francisco Symphony. Subsequently, she became a Rounder Records recording artist and went on a worldwide tour, gracing concert halls from Moscow to Lincoln Center and festivals from Umbria Jazz to Monterey Jazz, garnering effusive international press, awards, and high ranking on the Jazz charts and the Gavin Report for her many albums.
LEXAPEEL is an LA-born, Oakland-based international DJ whose sound has moved crowds from Atlanta, New York, the Bay Area, London, Tokyo, and beyond. With over a decade behind the decks—and the last five years cementing her as a crowd favorite—LEXAPEEL is known for transforming any setting into an unforgettable dance floor. Her love for music is the driving force behind her eclectic, genre-spanning sets that flow seamlessly between Hip-Hop, R&B, baile funk, jersey club, afrobeats, and other global sounds. Combining sharp scratching, transitions, and an open-format approach, she has a rare ability to read a crowd and elevate its energy.
For over 25 years, Portsha Terae Jefferson (Zetwal Ashade Bon Manbo) has been a dynamic force in the world of African Diasporic arts. She has been celebrated for her work as a choreographer, performer, researcher, filmmaker, and cultural practitioner. She is the visionary founder and Artistic Director of Rara Tou Limen, a cultural institution connecting the Bay Area to the spiritual heart of Haiti.
Lake Merritt Institute is a community-based non-profit corporation that works with volunteers, schools, and the City of Oakland in a cooperative, positive relationship.
赞助商
“Off the Grid”系列活动——OMCA周五之夜由奥克兰博物馆妇女委员会和美国银行赞助。此外，OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC、Donahue Fitzgerald LLP 以及 Townsend Public Affairs 也提供了支持。
