Unwind in the gentle pulse of ThursDates at OMCA with a signature cocktail and smooth beats from DJ Mark DiVita, setting the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection. This 星期四, make new connections with a “Spaces of Belonging” trivia night in Town Fare, while Sketchboard Co. hosts uninstructed live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art.
Organized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB), the White Elephant Sale is the largest rummage sale in Northern California and the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). The sale returns for the 2026 season, starting with its Preview Sale on 一月 25, 10 am–3 pm, and running through the beginning of 三月.
Ease into an evening of creativity and connection at ThursDates, where music, movement, and hands-on art come together in the warm after-hours shine of OMCA. Start with Crochet Jam, a relaxed, no-rules finger-knitting experience rooted in African American weaving traditions, where you can weave, chat, and unwind at your own pace. In the same gallery, lose yourself in the meditative sounds of Mia Pixley, whose cello, voice, and spoken word combine classical and experimental influences to create stirring, transformative melodies. All the while, DJ Mark DiVita fills Town Fare with eclectic beats, setting a vibrant and inviting atmosphere with cocktails, bites, and mingling among new friends or old.
Ease into the cozy, after-hours atmosphere of ThursDates at OMCA as Gold Beams—in partnership with The Black Neighborhood, Regulars Only, and Timothy B.—hosts Game Night. Known for cultivating warm, welcoming environments for Black creatives and the broader community, Gold Beams brings their signature mix-and-mingle approach to the Museum. Sip drinks and enjoy bites from Town Fare as OMCA takes on a softer nighttime glow.
Step into a relaxed ThursDates evening where creativity, conversation, and community unfold throughout the Museum. Settle in for a unique in-gallery photography workshop led by director, photographer, and editor Walter Wallace, Executive Director of the Black Film Guild. Designed for photographers of all levels, the experience blends hands-on instruction* with guided exploration of OMCA’s photography collection—led by Gallery Chats Facilitator Avril Angevine—before closing with a playful photo scavenger hunt that invites collaboration and fresh perspective.
The Black Church has long been a cornerstone of Black culture, shaping movements, inspiring iconic music and art, and carrying forward enduring traditions. OMCA is honored to welcome guests to join the creators of the Black Joy Parade for a thoughtful exploration of how the Black Church has served as both a space of resistance and celebration, and why the presence of the Black Joy Choir remains central to the parade’s spirit. The afternoon opens with a soul-stirring performance by the acclaimed Black Joy Choir, followed by a premiere screening of the documentary short Total Praise: The Blueprint Behind the Black Joy Parade.
Experience ThursDates at OMCA – your weekly night out at the Museum rich with cocktails, culture, and community. Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen, where you can enjoy drinks and light bites against a backdrop of music, or explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances, chats, live drawings, and more– just for adults!
奥克兰最受欢迎的每周免费街区派对 "Off the Grid 周五之夜 "将于 4 月至 10 月在 OMCA 举行！
每周五下午 5 点至 9 点，您可以与家人、朋友和社区成员欢聚一堂，欣赏现场音乐、参加动手活动、OTG（Off the Grid）餐车，还可以凭博物馆门票在深夜参观我们的画廊和特别展览。
加入我们的 "画廊聊天室"，有机会与我们热情、知识渊博的 OMCA 指导员聊天并提问。
每隔三个星期天，东方华侨博物院都会邀请游客参加 "聚焦星期天 "活动，这是一系列展示加州有识之士的对话、表演和体验活动。
每个月的第一个周日，OMCA 加州艺术、历史和自然科学展厅的普通门票免费，大厅内的特别展览门票优惠价为 6 美元。
Interested in bringing a group to engage more deeply with our gallery content? Sign up for a Group Tour where knowledgeable facilitators share insights and help make meaning with your group in OMCA’s galleries.
奥克兰博物馆妇女委员会在60多年前开始了白象拍卖活动。每年的活动都是不容错过的。
华侨大学庆祝农历新年，探索湾区不同亚洲文化之间的共同联系。这些适合家庭参加的活动将包括虚拟和现场活动，通过讲故事、表演、活动、烹饪示范等来庆祝和纪念农历新年的传统。OMCA为我们的亚太裔社区提供了空间，让他们通过亲身参与和虚拟的治疗圈来相互支持。
我们与 OMCA 的亡灵节委员会合作，在每年十月和十一月庆祝亡灵节。
