Friday Nights at OMCA with King Isis
Live Music Performance by King Isis, Vogue Dance Lesson with Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield, DJ Ignacia Music Set, and Gallery Chats
June 27 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Nights at OMCA celebrates Pride Month with an evening of powerful music, fierce movement, and joyful community connection! Don’t miss a live performance by King Isis, whose emotionally charged set takes audiences on a transformative journey through healing and self-discovery. Blending raw alt-pop with acoustic, R&B, and grunge textures, King Isis brings a performance that is as vulnerable as it is empowering.
Step into your spotlight with a high-energy Vogue Dance Lesson led by Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield. Rooted in Harlem ballroom culture, Vogue is an expressive dance form filled with sharp lines, dramatic poses, and dynamic floorwork. This class covers the six core elements of Vogue—hands, spins, catwalk, duck walk, dips, and floor performance—along with a warm-up and cultural context. It’s a full-body workout that honors the history and creativity of queer and trans communities of color.
To keep the energy high, DJ Ignacia hits the decks with a genre-blending set designed to move bodies and uplift spirits. Known for creating inclusive, affirming spaces across the country, Ignacia’s live remixes and bold sound curation make every set unforgettable.
Friday Nights at OMCA also offer guests a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike the traditional museum tour, Gallery Chats invites visitors to chat, ask questions, and connect with our OMCA facilitators, who combine content knowledge with lived experience to encourage meaningful dialogue and fresh interpretations of our exhibitions.
Don’t miss this exciting night of dance, culture, and unforgettable beats at OMCA’s Friday Nights. Come for the rhythm, stay for the community, and get ready to feel the vibe!
Program Schedule:
5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket
5:30–6:30 pm Vogue Dance Lesson with Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield | Amphitheater
5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries
6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Ignacia | Amphitheater
7–8 pm Live Music by King Isis | Garden Stage
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About Friday Nights:
Join 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).
Hungry? 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.
OMCA 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.
Accessibility
Oakland 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 [email protected] at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options.
Performers
Off the Grid Food Truck Lineup
Performer BIOS
Born and raised in Oakland, CA, King Isis (they/she) shape-shifts through sound, blending rock, pop, and whatever else feels right in the moment. Music has been in their blood for generations, learning piano on the keys once played by their great-great-grandmother Omega King, one of the first Black opera singers in Chicago. After years of stringent classical training, they broke free to explore the outer edges, creating music for the misfits and weirdos, for those living outside the margins.
Jocquese “SirJoQ” Whitfield is a San Francisco-born dancer, choreographer, MC, and the city’s first Vogue instructor, teaching their signature Vogue & Tone classes since 2010. Blending freestyle hip-hop with modern, classical, and diasporic dance traditions, their work spans both stage and screen. Signed to Molly House Records, Jocquese’s original music has been featured on Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, HBO’s We’re Here, and Viceland’s My House.
Originally from Illinois, DJ Ignacia is proud to call Oakland home after five years of residence. Six years ago in DC, Ignacia began deep-diving into the world of what it means to be a DJ. They are a lover of many activities; painting, skating, and exercising are just a few of many.
Sponsors
Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of America.
