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SUMMARY:66th Annual White Elephant Open Warehouse Days
DESCRIPTION:Mutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption\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             Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n            \n			                OMCA X Black Freedom Fund present Juneteenth! at the Museum—a vibrant\, full-day celebration of Black culture\, creativity\, and community. Guests can expect a dynamic campus filled with live performances and DJ sets from boundary-pushing artists\, delicious offerings from standout Bay Area Black chefs and food vendors\, and hands-on activities that invite visitors of all ages to move\, make\, and connect in celebration of Black culture. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Spotlight Sundays: Land as Body—A Community Ritual with Puri Arts\n\n            \n			                This Spotlight Sundays\, we are excited to welcome back Dohee Lee and Puri Arts with their project Land as Body: Belonging\, a powerful community ritual that interweaves ceremony\, storytelling\, and drumming. This spirited offering provides a ceremonial bridge for healing between ancestors and the people of all lands that have endured ruptures due to deportation\, incarceration\, and all forms of colonial violence. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Friday Nights at OMCA with The Seshen\n\n            \n			                Friday Night at OMCA brings The Seshen to the Garden Stage with their signature blend of R&B\, synth-pop\, and electronic sound. Powered by lush synth layers\, live percussion\, and magnetic vocals\, the six-piece crafts a fluid set that shifts between intimate moments and full-bodied sonic lift. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Friday Nights at OMCA with MXKA\n\n            \n			                Kicking off the summer season of Friday Nights at OMCA\, MXKA takes over the Garden Stage with a captivating blend of regional Mexican music and R&B. Through soulful vocals\, heartfelt storytelling\, and genre-bending sounds\, the Bay Area artist reflects her Blaxican identity while creating a space for connection\, self-expression\, and celebration. \n\n			\n			                \n                    Learn More                \n			        \n    \n\n\n\n    \n\n		            \n                    \n		\n        \n             Mutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption\n\n            \n			                Step back in time and explore the pivotal story of the East Bay’s Port Chicago Sailors at Mutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption at the Oakland Museum of California. This special event commemorates Oakland’s officially designated Port Chicago Remembrance Day. \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:Spotlight Sundays: Gospel at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n            \n		\n		            \n				                    \n\n				                Your browser does not support the video tag.\n            \n		\n    \n\n    \n        \n            \nMutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Gospel at the Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Black History Month\, join us for a powerful night of gospel music at the museum created by Dr. Adam “Ology” Rogers—radio station owner\, music producer\, and community organizer. Hosted by KPOO radio personality DJ Sherita (Re Re) Evans\, this performance uplifts the deep ties between gospel music and African American history. \n\n\n\nFeaturing renowned gospel artists\, the performance musically reflects various key dynamics in African American history\, from antebellum hymns of resistance to Civil Rights anthems and modern gospel; it’s a celebration of how gospel music has inspired hope\, sparked change\, and connected generations. \n\n\n\nThe event kicks off at 2 pm\, and Town Fare by Michele McQueen on OMCA’s Mid Level (open from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) is prepared to offer a rounded Sunday experience. McQueen’s menu\, inspired by her Southern roots and Oakland upbringing\, offers the perfect complement to this celebratory day. \n\n\n\nThis event has sold out. \n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformer Bio\n\n\n\nA musical prodigy\, Dr. Adam Rogers began playing multiple instruments at age 8. By age 12\, he became the jurisdictional organist for Northern California’s 1st Jurisdiction in the Church of God in Christ. Dr. Adam has accompanied gospel legends like Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp. He earned a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Religion from San Francisco State University and two Associate degrees from Laney College. Dr. Rogers directed the gospel choir at UC Berkeley as well as the M.D. for Saint Mary’s College &Contra Costa College gospel choir while serving as minister of music at Ephesians COGIC Berkeley. In 2023\, he received a Doctorate in Sacred Music. \n\n\n\nFounder of Believe Radio Media Group LLC\, BRMGroup Films\, and SyncHouseMedia LLC Dr. Rogers has produced award-winning content\, charted on Billboard. He is collaborating with networks like Impact Network and Tubi. In 2025\, he was appointed Communications Coordinator for the NAACP Vallejo branch\, Western Regional Media Specialist\, California State President of the National Association of Gospel Radio. His accolades include Stellar Award nominations in radio\, Spin Awards winner and Gospel Choice Business Owner of the Year honors. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events
URL:https://museumca.org/event/spotlight-sundays-gospel-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:James Moore Theater
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members
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