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SUMMARY:66th Annual White Elephant Open Warehouse Days
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Sundays: Local Short Film Showcase and Conversation with Cinemama\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\nThe 66th Annual White Elephant Public Shopping Days Sale\, a Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California. \n\n\n\nBrowse without the crowds on select days between January 29 and February 22 between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $7 per day. A limited number of shoppers will be allowed per day. \n\n\n\nPreview Sale:  Sunday\, January 26 \n\n\n\nOpen Warehouse Days\n\n\n\nWeek 1:  Wednesday\, January 29 through Saturday\, February 1 \n\n\n\nWeek 2:  Wednesday\, February 5 through Saturday\, February 8 \n\n\n\nWeek 3:  Wednesday\, February 12 through Saturday\, February 15 \n\n\n\nWeek 4:  Monday (Presidents Day)\, February 17; Thursday\, February 20 through Saturday\, February 22 \n\n\n\nShoppers with reservations will be admitted first. Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits starting at 11:00 am each day.  \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online: whiteelephantsale.org  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay-at-the-door entry permitted after 11:00 AM on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, each Open Warehouse Day we will admit walk-in shoppers who have not pre-purchased tickets for that day.  They will be welcome after 11:00 AM\, once all pre-purchased ticket holders have entered.  Walk-in shoppers will pay a $7.00 admission fee at the door.\n\n\n\nFree shopping hours available after 1:00 PM on Open Warehouse Sale Days: As space allows\, shoppers will be welcome to enter the warehouse on Open Warehouse Days at no charge to shop until we close at 2:00 PM.\n\n\n\nFree Admission for Teachers: Current California pre-k to 12 teachers will be given free admission starting at 11 AM.  A photo ID and proof of current status of employment will be required at entry.\n\n\n\nPrices as marked: In previous years\, we have charged an extra 10% on purchases made during the regular sale days. We are eliminating that fee in 2025.\n\n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions: \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed.\n\n\n\nShoppers (including children 12 and over) are highly encouraged to be vaccinated with a booster\, but not required.\n\n\n\nMasks are not required\, but social distancing protocols must be followed.  Wearing well-fitting masks such as N95\, KN95\, KF94 or double masking is highly recommended.\n\n\n\nNo pets (unless providing a service).\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse.\n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry. \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be by credit/debit card or Apple Pay. \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe White Elephant Sale is held annually in the Spring\, attracting shoppers of all ages from the greater Bay Area and beyond.  \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, a dedicated group with 114 year-round members\, has been to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed over $30 million to the Museum. With the help of a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually during the Spring. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\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\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	    \n		\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Friday Nights at OMCA with The Whoadees and Special Guests\n\n            \n			                The Whoadees take over the Garden Stage this Friday Night at OMCA with an immersive live set that pushes the boundaries of Hip-Hop\, funk\, and experimental sound. Blending their backgrounds as producers\, engineers\, and musicians\, the collective creates a dynamic\, interactive experience and is joined by special guests Grand Nationxl\, 3lise\, Detahjae\, and Nef the Pharaoh for a powerful showcase of Bay Area talent. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Friday Nights at OMCA with seiji oda\n\n            \n			                This Friday Night at OMCA\, seiji oda takes over the Garden Stage with a dynamic live performance celebrating “A Renaissance in the Town.” Blending his signature “lofi-hyphy” sound with ambient textures and Bay Area influences\, the Oakland rapper and producer delivers a vibrant set that highlights the next generation of local music while honoring the artists who paved the way. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Semi-Annual Member Shop Sale\n\n            \n			                It’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			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Friday Nights at OMCA with Ashley Mehta\n\n            \n			                Friday Night at OMCA comes alive with a captivating live performance from Ashley Mehta on the Garden Stage. Blending powerhouse vocals\, infectious pop melodies\, and emotionally honest songwriting\, the rising singer-songwriter delivers a dynamic set that moves seamlessly between intimate storytelling and high-energy anthems\, creating an unforgettable connection with the audience. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Friday Nights at OMCA Special Members Lounge\n\n            \n			                Calling all Members! You’re invited to 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			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n		    \n	        \n            Load More
URL:https://museumca.org/event/66th-annual-white-elephant-public-shopping-days/
LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602
CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family
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SUMMARY:Thursday After Hours at OMCA with Lyla June
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Sundays: Local Short Film Showcase and Conversation with Cinemama\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday After Hours at OMCA | Pop-up Performance: Lyla June and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Thursday\, the Great Hall—home to OMCA’s current special exhibition Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California—will come alive with can’t-miss pop-up performances by Lyla June. With her soulful\, textured\, and multi-genre sound\, Lyla June’s music powerfully amplifies the voices of Indigenous Peoples while inspiring audiences of all walks of life to forge a deeper connection to themselves and the earth. In between her captivating performances\, guests can explore OMCA’s award-winning galleries or relax at Town Fare Café with delicious bites\, beverages\, and music by DJ Mark DiVita. \n\n\n\nIn addition to a dynamic event experience\, every Thursday After Hours also offers 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 galleries. Gallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats and Thursday After Hours programming are included with the price of general Museum admission for guests\, and totally free for Museum Members. Town Fare Café will be open to visitors until 8 pm. \n\n\n\nThe OMCA garage will be open until 9 pm on Thursdays Jan 9—Mar 27. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5—8 pm Bites\, Beverages\, and music by DJ Mark DiVita  | Town Fare Café \n\n\n\n5—8 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions \n\n\n\n5:45—6:15 pm Pop-up Performance: Lyla June | Great Hall \n\n\n\n6:45—7:15 pm Pop-up Performance: Lyla June | Great Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lyla June:\n\n\n\nDr. Lyla June Johnston (aka Lyla June) is an Indigenous musician\, author\, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo)\, Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal\, collective\, and ecological healing. She blends her study of Human Ecology at Stanford\, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy\, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music\, perspectives and solutions. Her doctoral research focused on the ways in which pre-colonial Indigenous Nations shaped large regions of Turtle Island (aka the Americas) to produce abundant food systems for humans and non-humans. \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.  \n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for Thursday After Hours at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board.
URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursday-after-hours-at-omca-with-lyla-june/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed
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