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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with KULARTS
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music and Dance by KULARTS\, DJ set by Amal\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, Zine Making\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of music\, movement\, and storytelling that celebrates vibrant community culture across generations.  \n\n\n\nExperience the vibrant rhythms and cultural traditions of the Pilipino diaspora with live performances by KULARTS\, featuring  a convergence of ritual dance and movement—from Alleluia Panis Dance Theater’s powerful performances\, to Jonathan Mercado’s dynamic Sagayan performance—an Indigenous Maguindanaoan warrior dance—to the joyful folk dance of AGOS Youth. AGOS Rondalla will fill the air with romantic melodies on traditional string instruments\, while the Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble transports you to Mindanao through the pulsating rhythms of kulintang percussion. The celebration kicks off with an irresistible set from DJ ET of Astig Sound that welcomes everyone to movement. \n\n\n\nGather in the Garden for Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, featuring The World We Can Build by Eliza Hull and Sally Rippin\, a warm tale about friendship\, accessibility\, and creating inclusive spaces for all. And don’t miss a bookmark-making activity inspired by summertime at OMCA—get creative with stickers\, colored pencils\, and more in this hands-on art session for all ages. Then keep the vibes going with Amal\, who’ll be spinning a genre-blending set of funk\, house\, R&B\, global beats\, and more—all rooted in joy\, culture\, and community. \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\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Bookmark Making | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm Live Music and Dance by KULARTS | 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\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\nKULARTS\n\n\n\nPer Sia\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 KULARTS\n				\n				                    Founded in 1985\, KULARTS is the main presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipino Arts in the United States. The mission of KULARTS is to inform and expand the understanding of American Pilipino culture through works that address contemporary issues in the community. KULARTS objectives are to nurture the artistic development of Pilipino American artists\, and preserve the spirit and integrity of ancient Pilipino art forms through research\, education and documentation. \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 Amal\n				\n				                    Amal is a DJ\, curator\, and event producer based in Oakland\, California. With music at the center of her work and creations\, Amal’s multifaceted sound\, inspired by her Egyptian roots and the diversity of her home in the Bay Area\, defies genre boundaries. From R&B to future beats\, soul to global\, house to hip-hop\, and everything in between\, Amal’s work holds a common thread of building feeling\, connection\, and community. She is also the creator of Butter\, an everything-and-anything dance party based in Oakland and San Francisco. \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-kularts/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance
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SUMMARY:First Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\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\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights
URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-11/
CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free
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SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\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\nWalk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture\, and learn about the history\, design\, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland. \n\n\n\nNo reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour. \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to visit OMCA’s Galleries or Special Exhibitions\, please purchase a ticket online in advance or at the ticketing desk on the day of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET Museum Admission TICKETS\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/omca-architecture-walk-and-talk-6/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Agua Pura
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Performance by Agua Pura\, Bachata Dance Lesson by Pamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\, DJ Dailo Mac Music Set\, Pop-up Talk with Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night\, join us for an evening of music\, movement\, and a celebration of identity and culture! Don’t miss Agua Pura\, a Bay Area-based salsa band composed entirely of femme and queer musicians. Their high-energy set blends salsa classics\, cumbia\, timba\, rumba\, and son\, paired with Agua Pura originals previewing their upcoming debut album. Rooted in tradition and driven by community\, Agua Pura sets the stage with joy and inclusive energy for expression and connection. \n\n\n\nWarm up your body and spirit with a lively Bachata dance lesson led by Pamé Ortiz and Kayla Jones with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\, a queer and POC-led Afro-Latin studio in Oakland. This beginner-friendly class welcomes everyone to jump in and enjoy the rhythm\, whether solo or with a partner. \n\n\n\nThen let DJ Dailo Mac take you on a global musical journey through R&B\, Latin\, K-pop\, EDM\, hip-hop\, and more. With more than 20 years of experience\, she’s here to create powerful\, high-energy dance floors that get everyone moving. \n\n\n\nPlus\, in honor of Black August\, join us for a Gallery Chats pop-up with special guests Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson in OMCA’s Black Power feature in the Gallery of California History. Following an in-gallery showing of Tyehimba Taylor’s short films\, “Legacy of Love” and “East Oakland Rising\,” these community influencers will explore topics such as Black collective determination\, activism\, and cultural legacy in Oakland. Their conversation will amplify the themes of OMCA’s latest special exhibition\, Black Spaces: Reclaim and Remain\, on view in OMCA’s Great Hall. Join us for a meaningful evening of culture\, creativity\, and celebration. \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 Bachata Dance Lesson by Pamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n5–6 pm  Film Screening | Gallery of California History (Black Power) \n\n\n\n“Legacy of Love” | Run Time 13:57  \n\n\n\n“East Oakland Rising” | Run Time 26:49  \n\n\n\n6–7 pm Special Guest Gallery Chats with Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Agua Pura | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Dailo Mac Music Set | 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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgua Pura\n\n\n\nPamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\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 Agua Pura\n				\n				                    Agua Pura is a Bay Area-based salsa band composed of all femme/queer musicians playing a mix of traditional Cuban music\, cumbia\, salsa\, timba\, and R&B fusion. The band features the bandleader\, Rebecca Rodríguez\, on conga and vocals\, Katharine Headlund on piano\, Mireya Leon on bass\, Mena Ramos on timbales\, Belén Cortes on percussion and vocals\, Zahra Rothschild on vocals and hand percussion\, Alexis Harnage on trumpet\, Mara Fox on trombone\, and Nzingah Smith on tenor saxophone and flute. This local salsa band’s mission is to create a safe space for femme/queer musicians to express themselves and connect to their ancestry. ¡Ay que sigue la salsa Mamá! \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Pamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy\n				\n				                    Pamé Ortiz and Kayla Jones are instructors at In Lak’ech Dance Academy\, a queer and POC-led Afro-Latin dance studio based in Oakland. They’ve been dancing and teaching with In Lak’ech for over three years\, bringing joyful energy\, inclusivity\, and a deep love for Bachata to every space they enter. Their classes invite folks of all backgrounds to move\, connect\, and have fun. \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				                    About Carolyn Johnson\n				\n				                    Carolyn Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Black Cultural Zone. Before that\, she was a business instructor at the College of Alameda and Associate Director of Commercial Real Estate at the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC). With EBALDC\, she leads a nonprofit community development organization building healthy\, vibrant and safe neighborhoods in Oakland and the greater East Bay.  \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Cheo Tyehimba Taylor\n				\n				                    Cheo Tyehimba Taylor is a journalist\, author\, former educator\, and filmmaker. He directed and produced the original docuseries “KingMakers of Oakland” (2016)\, an Official Selection at the American Black Film Festival. He was the founding director of the Game Changers Project\, a national fellowship for indie filmmakers across eight U.S. cities that partnered with The Obama Administration’s My Brother’s Keeper program. His short films “Legacy of Love” and “East Oakland Rising” are historic tributes to Oakland and are screening in OMCA’s Gallery of California History. \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-agua-pura/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance
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SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Amihan
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Amihan\, Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, DJ Set by Jenset\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA brings you an evening of rhythm\, resistance\, and creative expression! Experience a powerful live set from Frisco Pinay rapper\, singer\, and musician Amihan\, whose unique blend of folk\, hip-hop\, and revolutionary chants channels stories of migration and solidarity. Performing alongside her band Diwa\, a collective of Bay Area artists and organizers\, Amihan’s music honors her Filipino roots and the collective fight for justice. \n\n\n\nIn the Gallery of California Art\, Sketchboard Co. invites you to dive into your creativity with 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\nAs the evening heats up\, join us for a dynamic DJ set from Jenset\, bringing high-energy mixes that span hip-hop\, R&B\, and original remixes. A nurse and DJ\, Jenset brings healing and hype in equal parts\, turning the dance floor into a space of joy\, release\, and connection.  \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\n6:45–8 pm Live Music by Amihan  | OMCA Garden \n\n\n\n6:45–8:50 pm DJ Set by Jenset  | 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\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmihan\n\n\n\nJenset\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\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 Amihan\n				\n				                    Amihan [harvest wind] is a self-taught musician\, emcee\, and vocalist born and bred in San Francisco–reppin’ the Excelsior neighborhood. She was named after the peasant women’s alliance AMIHAN\, based in the countryside of her homeland\, and raised through community organizing in the city. Amihan is the guitarist and vocalist of the band Diwa\, a cultural group of activists and instrumentalists whose work spans across the Bay Area. Using their live performances to support grassroots fundraisers and campaigns\, their music also amplifies the calls of the Filipino people for national democracy and all other oppressed peoples fighting for genuine freedom in our homelands. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Jenset\n				\n				                    Jenset is a DJ and a nurse who believes in the healing powers of music and dance. She uses her DJ sets as a tool for stress relief and joy\, helping to create a sense of unity and celebration. Jenset has earned opportunities to open for artists such as JID\, DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia\, Trapaholics\, Breakbot\, Dua Saleh\, Nef the Pharaoh\, Keak da Sneak\, and more. \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\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-amihan/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145405
CREATED:20250710T190209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T190210Z
UID:10002190-1755882000-1755896400@museumca.org
SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with SambaDá
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by  SambaDá\, House Dance Lesson with Terrence Paschal\, DJ Set by Gomorrah Dawn\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA presents an evening of rhythm\, roots\, and movement! Experience the vibrant energy of SambaDá\, ready to transform the OMCA Garden with an infectious\, high-energy show blending samba\, Afro-Brazilian rhythms\, funk\, cumbia\, and reggae. Calling upon deep roots in Brazil and the African diaspora\, SambaDá brings 25 years of joyful\, Carnival-inspired performance to the stage—guaranteed to get you and your crew dancing! \n\n\n\nJump into a beginner-friendly house dance lesson with Terrence Paschal. Rooted in street styles\, this Bay Area dancer will guide guests through grooves and foundational steps in a welcoming\, upbeat session focused on self-expression and fun. \n\n\n\nThen let Gomorrah Dawn turn up the vibe with a genre-blurring DJ set of soulful house\, deep house\, disco\, and R&B remixes. Known for her bold\, ancestral\, and high-spirited sound\, her sets are pure movement magic—fresh\, nostalgic\, and totally danceable. \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 House Dance Lesson with Terrence Paschal | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm Live Music by SambaDá | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm DJ Set by Gomorrah Dawn | 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\nSambaDá\n\n\n\nTerrence Paschal\n\n\n\nGomorrah Dawn\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 the past 25 years\, SambaDá has been building a musical bridge between traditional and contemporary Brazilian sounds\, with roots in Africa and influences from around the U.S. and the Caribbean. Brazilian natives Papiba Godinho and Dandha Da Hora bring their lifelong dedication to Afro-Brazilian song\, dance\, and percussion to the group. Papiba is a Mestre of the Brazilian art of capoeira\, and Dandha has been performing with the world-renowned cultural organization Ilê Aiyê since she was six years old. Together with the other members of SambaDá\, they create a joyous blend of Afro-Samba-Reggae-Funk guaranteed to keep feet dancing and open hearts! \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Terrence Paschal\n				\n				                    Terrence Paschal is originally from Stockton\, California\, and has been performing street dance styles for 13 years. Terrence has danced professionally in a street dance company and has performed both domestically and overseas. Terrence’s mission is to share their love for these dance forms so that others may find their own voice through creative expression. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About Gomorrah Dawn\n				\n				                    Forged in Philly and minted in the Bay\, Gomorrah Dawn is a househead-turned-DJ\, spinning fire from the gods. With a sound that is dank\, spirited\, bold\, ancestral\, and just a lil spicy\, getting lost in a Gomorrah Dawn set is an ecstatic experience. \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-sambada/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145405
CREATED:20250710T191122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T203723Z
UID:10002191-1756486800-1756501200@museumca.org
SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with NOODLES
DESCRIPTION:Spring Teacher Night\n\n        \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDJ Set by NOODLES\, DJ Sucia Music Set\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe beat drops at OMCA this Friday with two DJs bringing bold sounds and big energy. Choose your vibe with two live DJ sets that bring intention and serious rhythm to the night. On the Garden Stage\, NOODLES delivers a DJ set featuring a genre-bending mix of hip-hop\, R&B\, electronic\, and global sounds. Known for her bold style and creative vision\, she’s rocked everything from underground clubs to international festivals. \n\n\n\nIn the Amphitheater\, DJ Sucia lights up the space with a high-energy fusion of Latin beats\, house\, EDM\, and today’s hip-hop hits. Rooted in their indigenous Mexican and Spanish heritage\, DJ Sucia’s sets transform the dancefloor into a shared celebration of culture and connection.  \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\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries  \n\n\n\n6:45–8 pm DJ Set by NOODLES | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45-8:50 pm DJ Sucia Music Set | 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\nNOODLES\n\n\n\n DJ Sucia\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 NOODLES\n				\n				                    NOODLES is a Bay Area DJ whose eclectic sets seamlessly blend hip-hop\, R&B\, electronic\, and global influences. With roots in both club culture and fashion\, she’s built a distinct lane—touring with Kehlani\, headlining her own shows\, and moving festival crowds worldwide. Her performances radiate confidence\, creativity\, and real connection. NOODLES curates music with intention and a pulse on what’s next. \n\n				\n				\n            \n\n        \n\n    \n	\n        \n            \n\n			\n            \n				\n				                    About DJ Sucia\n				\n				                    DJ SUCIA fuses their indigenous Mexican and Spanish heritage into high-energy sets\, seamlessly mixing today’s top hits with house\, dance\, and EDM while always keeping Latin tracks in heavy rotation. Behind the decks\, they thrive on reading the energy of each unique crowd\, creating a collaborative experience where connection transforms moments into memories. \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-noodles/
LOCATION:OMCA campus
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance
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