BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://museumca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260417T204821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T204752Z UID:10002293-1779469200-1779483600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Pacific Mambo Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Pacific Mambo Orchestra\, Music Set by Dj Sizzle\, Salsa Dance Lesson with Ramón Ramos Alayo\, OMCA Members’ Lounge\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is set to kick off your weekend with bold Latin sounds\, vibrant dance\, and nonstop rhythm. Pacific Mambo Orchestra takes over the Garden Stage with an electrifying live performance\, blending mambo\, salsa\, Latin jazz\, and big band tradition into a high-energy vibe that’s both timeless and fresh. Known for their explosive stage presence and world-class musicianship\, the Grammy Award-winning ensemble delivers a powerful\, dance-ready experience. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy alive\, Dj Sizzle spins a lively mix of cumbia\, reggaeton\, salsa\, merengue\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and global beats\, curating a feel-good soundtrack that keeps the dance floor moving. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to step into the rhythm with Ramón Ramos Alayo who will lead a salsa dance lesson rooted in Cuban tradition. With an emphasis on connection\, musicality\, and joyful expression\, this session welcomes dancers of all levels to build confidence and add a little extra flavor to their moves. \n\n\n\nOn the Upper Level Terrace the Museum welcomes its Members to a special Members’ Lounge. Members can enjoy light refreshments\, sidewalk chalk\, family-friendly games\, and a bingo give-away featuring awesome OMCA merch! It’s the perfect way to mingle with fellow OMCA enthusiasts all while overlooking the Garden buzzing with Friday Nights energy. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Member Lounge | Upper Level Terrace \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Salsa Dance Lesson with Ramón Ramos Alayo | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Pacific Mambo Orchestra | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by Dj Sizzle | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nPacific Mambo Orchestra\n\n\n\nDj Sizzle\n\n\n\nRamón Ramos Alayo\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 Pacific Mambo Orchestra\n \n Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO) is a Grammy Award-winning Latin big band from San Francisco that has become one of the leading forces in keeping the great mambo and Latin jazz orchestra tradition alive in the 21st century. Founded in 2010 by pianist Christian Tumalan and trumpeter Steffen Kuehn\, the 19-piece ensemble gained international recognition after winning the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album with its debut release\, launching the band onto major stages around the world. Combining the spirit of Tito Puente\, Machito\, and the classic mambo orchestras with bold original compositions and modern arrangements\, PMO delivers explosive\, high-energy performances marked by virtuoso musicianship and powerful big band sound. From major jazz festivals to concert halls across the United States\, Europe\, Canada\, and Latin America\, Pacific Mambo Orchestra has earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows that celebrate the past\, present\, and future of Latin big band music. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Dj Sizzle\n \n Dj Sizzle is an artist and producer based in California\, where she splits her time between The Bay Area and Los Angeles. She is the co-founder and director of Cumbiaton\, an intergenerational cultural movement that celebrates Afro-Latin culture\, community\, and self-expression. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ramón Ramos Alayo\n \n Ramón Ramos Alayo was selected by the Cuban government to study dance in Santiago de Cuba at age eleven. In 1990\, he earned a master’s degree in contemporary and folkloric dance and dance education from Havana’s National School of Art. As a graduate specializing in folkloric and contemporary dance\, he was a principal dancer with several prominent Cuban dance companies\, including Danza del Caribe and Narcisco Medina Contemporary Dance Company\, touring throughout Europe\, Belize\, and Canada. His success continued after relocating to the U.S. in 1997; he has performed as a dancer with numerous outstanding companies\, including Robert Henry Johnson\, Kim Epifano\, Sara Shelton Mann\, Zaccho Dance Theatre and Robert Moses’ Kin. Ramon currently teaches Cuban popular dance\, Afro-Cuban modern dance\, and children’s movement at several local dance studios and schools. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-pacific-mambo-orchestra/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5.22.26_Pacific-Mambo-Orchestra_3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260310T215416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T204752Z UID:10002289-1779471000-1779478200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCASpecial Members Lounge DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us Friday\, May 22 for our rescheduled Member Lounge! \n\n\n\nCalling 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\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 22 | 5-9 pm \n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA is set to kick off your weekend with bold Latin sounds\, vibrant dance\, and nonstop rhythm. Pacific Mambo Orchestra takes over the Garden Stage with an electrifying live performance\, blending mambo\, salsa\, Latin jazz\, and big band tradition into a high-energy vibe that’s both timeless and fresh. In the Amphitheater\, step into the rhythm with Ramón Ramos Alayo who will lead a salsa dance lesson rooted in Cuban tradition. With an emphasis on connection\, musicality\, and joyful expression\, this session welcomes dancers of all levels to build confidence and add a little extra flavor to their moves. Keeping the energy alive\, Dj Sizzle spins a lively mix of cumbia\, reggaeton\, salsa\, merengue\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and global beats\, curating a feel-good soundtrack that keeps the dance floor moving. Throughout the evening\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to join meaningful conversations with OMCA facilitators\, offering fresh perspectives on the museum’s exhibitions. It’s not just a Friday night—it’s your Friday night at OMCA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS\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-omcaspecial-members-lounge-4-2026/ LOCATION:OMCA Garden\, 1000 Oak Street\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSF7836-e1755734501535.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001955-1779541200-1779548400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-05-23/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260417T204706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T174718Z UID:10002294-1780074000-1780088400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Non Stop Bhangra DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music and Dance by Non Stop Bhangra\, DJ set by Lychy Jelly\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA turns up the energy with vibrant rhythms\, cultural celebration\, and nonstop movement. Non Stop Bhangra takes over the Garden Stage with an immersive\, high-energy experience celebrating the music and dance of Punjab\, India. Featuring live drumming\, DJs\, dance performances\, and interactive lessons\, this joyful\, all-ages dance party invites everyone to jump in\, let loose\, and feel the beat. \n\n\n\nKeeping the vibes flowing\, Lychy Jelly delivers a powerful DJ set rooted in sound that hits with the intensity of a festival mainstage and yet has the familiar warmth of home. This duality\, coupled with the duo’s electric stage presence\, pulls the crowd into an experience that feels massive and yet profoundly intimate. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5–8 pm Live Music and Dance by Non Stop Bhangra | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by Lychy Jelly | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nNon Stop Bhangra\n\n\n\nLychy Jelly\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 Non Stop Bhangra\n \n Non Stop Bhangra (NSB) is an award-winning event production and collective that transforms spaces into vibrant celebrations\, sharing the energy of Punjabi music and dance with global audiences through immersive cultural experiences. Over the past 21 years\, NSB has produced\, collaborated\, and performed at over 1\,000 events across museums\, festivals\, performing arts centers\, nightclubs\, and landmark venues—including the Oakland Museum of California—while building community and fostering cross-cultural connections. \nIn 2023\, NSB co-launched Bhangra & Beats Night Market\, the largest outdoor cultural destination for South Asian arts in the Bay Area\, voted San Francisco’s Best Night Market (Editor’s Pick\, 48 Hills)\, received two Certificates of Honor from the city of San Francisco and co-presented the city’s first official Diwali celebration. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Lychy Jelly\n \n Lychy Jelly is the San Francisco-based DJ duo of Rushil and Diksha\, partners in life and behind the decks. Their sets weave together global EDM genres\, including House\, Baile Funk\, Bass\, and more\, blended with Pop and Desi anthems they grew up loving. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-non-stop-bhangra-2/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5.29.26_NSB_12-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001956-1780146000-1780153200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-05-30/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260513T232210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T190321Z UID:10002301-1780678800-1780693200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Oakland Rising DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by Oakland Rising\, Night on the Town with Alameda County Community Food Bank\, DJ Set by FELA KUTCHii\, Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Friday Night at OMCA\, Oakland Rising takes over the Garden Stage with a dynamic live set rooted in the city’s cultural legacy. Known for lush harmonies\, original music\, and soulful reinterpretations of classics\, the collective brings together some of Oakland’s most exciting emerging voices in a celebration of collaboration and community. \n\n\n\nKeeping the rhythm alive\, FELA KUTCHii delivers a genre-fluid DJ set blending soulful grooves\, global influences\, and feel-good energy. Her sound invites guests on a vibrant journey designed to move both body and spirit\, creating a shared sense of joy on the dance floor. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) hosts Night on The Town\, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that center community and food justice. From a hands-on art corner and game zone to resource-sharing and special activities\, this lively space invites guests to connect and engage with meaningful local initiatives. \n\n\n\nFamilies can also gather for a joyful Drag Storytime with Per Sia\, reading The Rainbow Parade by Shane Jordan and Rick Hendrix. Through colorful storytelling and themes of acceptance and self-expression\, this uplifting experience celebrates the power of community and inclusion. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–8 pm ACCFB Night on The Town | Garden \n\n\n\n5:15 pm Drag Storytime with Per Sia | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by Oakland Rising | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by FELA KUTCHii | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nOakland Rising\n\n\n\nFELA KUTCHii\n\n\n\nDrag Storytime with Per Sia\n\n\n\nAlameda County Community Food Bank\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 Oakland Rising\n \n Oakland Rising is a collective of standout emerging artists from Oakland committed to sharing the stage\, honoring the city’s rich cultural legacy\, and channeling their energy into bringing light to this world. In the eighteen months since launching\, they have performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass\, The Kennedy Center\, The Mountain Winery\, and more\, supporting artists ranging from Rhiannon Giddens to Sheila E. Oakland Rising is led by three artists—August Lee Stevens\, B DeVeaux\, and Naima—who headline their own shows and write their own music. The band often features cameos from other rising artists from Oakland.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About FELA KUTCHii\n \n Rooted in Oakland\, FELA KUTCHii is an award-winning DJ and soundscape curator\, as well as the official DJ for Oakland Soul SC. Her work centering Black sonic traditions and radical joy grounds sound in memory\, identity\, and emotional connection. Through genre-fluid\, intention-driven sets\, she bridges time and space to cultivate community and move bodies and spirits. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Per Sia\n \n San Francisco’s current Drag Laureate\, Per Sia\, is a first-generation Trans Mexican American drag artist raised in South Central Los Angeles\, with drag roots in San Francisco’s Mission District. Her multidisciplinary practice spans performance\, curation\, television\, and storytelling\, presented in spaces ranging from local bars to major museums\, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Oakland Museum of California. A graduate of the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, she is a co-founder of Drag Story Hour and an educator with Children’s After School Arts\, with work featured 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 Alameda County Community Food Bank\n \n Alameda County Community Food Bank’s mission is to partner with the community to end hunger and its root causes. They believe that food is a basic human right and envision an Alameda County where all people are nourished and thriving. They are committed to providing food with dignity and choice right now\, while also working to re-imagine the system that has created food insecurity in the first place. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-oakland-rising/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.5_Oakland-Rising_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001957-1780750800-1780758000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-06-06/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001074-1780837200-1780840800@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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-6/2026-06-07/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260428T173502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180635Z UID:10002298-1781175600-1781193600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Preview Hours for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Preview Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to the Member Opening for OMCA’s newest exhbition! Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is the first major museum exhibition to celebrate the work of beloved Bay Area artist Mildred Howard. Spanning Howard’s five-decade practice\, Poetics of Memory brings together her renowned collages\, found-object sculptures\, and immersive installations that explore memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. New and never-before-seen pieces punctuate the exhibition\, while archival materials from Howard’s Oakland studio illuminate the cultural currents and lived experiences that shape her practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESERVE MEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the opening celebration on Thursday\, June 11\, 6-9 pm. Join us for an evening of celebration with live music\, delicious bites\, and festive refreshments—an inspiring preview honoring the vital knowledge of Native California communities that you won’t want to miss! RSVP required. \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\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMajor support for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is provided by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Additional support is provided by Ann McKeever Hatch\, Polaris Fund\, Rosemary Chang in memory of Ted Buttner\, F. Noel Perry\, and the Sanger Family Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Mildred Howard\, Blackbird in a Red Sky\, 2002. Plate glass\, blown elements\, stainless steel flashing\, and wood. Installation view\, Museum of Glass\, Tacoma. Photo by Duncan Price. Courtesy of Museum of Glass. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-preview-hours-mildred-howard/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Opening,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/12_Mildred-Howard-Blackbird-in-a-Red-Sky.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260428T173512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180436Z UID:10002297-1781200800-1781211600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Preview Opening Celebration for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Preview Opening Celebration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe among the first to experience Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory—the first major museum survey of the beloved Bay Area artist whose five-decade practice powerfully explores memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. Join the artist\, curators\, and community for an opening celebration with live music\, bites\, and refreshments—an inspiring evening honoring Mildred Howard’s enduring impact. \n\n\n\nSpanning Howard’s five-decade practice\, Poetics of Memory brings together her renowned collages\, found-object sculptures\, and immersive installations that explore memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. New and never-before-seen pieces punctuate the exhibition\, while archival materials from Howard’s Oakland studio illuminate the cultural currents and lived experiences that shape her practice. \n\n\n\nRSVP required for the evening celebration. Capacity is limited. QUESTIONS? Email membership@museumca.org or call 510-318-8520. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nreserve MEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t make the Member Preview Evening celebration?Join us for our Daytime Preview Hours from 11–4 pm and experience OMCA’s newest exhibition before it opens to the public! \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\nSponsors\n\n\n\nMajor support for Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory is provided by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Additional support is provided by Ann McKeever Hatch\, Polaris Fund\, Rosemary Chang in memory of Ted Buttner\, F. Noel Perry\, and the Sanger Family Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Mildred Howard\, Blackbird in a Red Sky\, 2002. Plate glass\, blown elements\, stainless steel flashing\, and wood. Installation view\, Museum of Glass\, Tacoma. Photo by Duncan Price. Courtesy of Museum of Glass. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-preview-opening-celebration-mildred-howard/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Opening,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/12_Mildred-Howard-Blackbird-in-a-Red-Sky.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260513T233635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T223828Z UID:10002303-1781283600-1781298000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Kim Nalley Band DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by the Kim Nalley Band\, DJ Set by LEXAPEEL\, Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson\, Community Tabling with Lake Merritt Institute\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Night at OMCA comes alive during the opening week of OMCA’s latest Special Exhibition\, Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory\, with a lineup inspired by the artist’s deep connections to music\, movement\, cultural memory\, and public engagement. On the Garden Stage\, the Kim Nalley Band delivers powerhouse vocals that blend jazz\, blues\, and soul. Known for captivating audiences from intimate clubs to global concert halls\, Nalley brings warmth\, wit\, and commanding presence to every performance. \n\n\n\nBehind the turntables\, LEXAPEEL sets the tone with a genre-spanning mix of global sounds\, R&B\, Hip-Hop\, and house. With a seamless style and sharp instinct for reading the crowd\, she builds an infectious energy that keeps the dance floor moving all night. \n\n\n\nGuests are invited to move with purpose in a Haitian folkloric dance lesson led by Portsha Terae Jefferson. Centered on the celebratory rhythms of the carnival dance known as RARA\, this all-levels workshop blends cultural tradition with joyful expression\, offering a chance to connect and honor Haiti’s rich living heritage through movement. \n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, Lake Merritt Institute hosts interactive community tabling that highlights the beauty and stewardship of Lake Merritt. Through games\, puzzles\, art-making\, and chances to win prizes\, guests of all ages can explore ways to care for this beloved local ecosystem while celebrating the vibrant community that surrounds it. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features  Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling: Lake Merritt Institute | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Haitian Folkloric Dance Lesson with Portsha T. Jefferson | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:30 pm Live Music by the Kim Nalley Band | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by LEXAPEEL | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nKim Nalley Band\n\n\n\nLEXAPEEL\n\n\n\nPortsha Terae Jefferson\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 Kim Nalley Band\n \n Awarded “Most Influential African American in the Bay Area” in 2005 and “Best Jazz Group” in 2013\, vocalist Dr. Kim Nalley is already being called “legendary” and a “San Francisco institution.” Nalley was discovered by Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) singing to packed audiences live with no amplification. MTT recorded her singing live and invited her to sing with the San Francisco Symphony. Subsequently\, she became a Rounder Records recording artist and went on a worldwide tour\, gracing concert halls from Moscow to Lincoln Center and festivals from Umbria Jazz to Monterey Jazz\, garnering effusive international press\, awards\, and high ranking on the Jazz charts and the Gavin Report for her many albums. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About LEXAPEEL\n \n LEXAPEEL is an LA-born\, Oakland-based international DJ whose sound has moved crowds from Atlanta\, New York\, the Bay Area\, London\, Tokyo\, and beyond. With over a decade behind the decks—and the last five years cementing her as a crowd favorite—LEXAPEEL is known for transforming any setting into an unforgettable dance floor. Her love for music is the driving force behind her eclectic\, genre-spanning sets that flow seamlessly between Hip-Hop\, R&B\, baile funk\, jersey club\, afrobeats\, and other global sounds. Combining sharp scratching\, transitions\, and an open-format approach\, she has a rare ability to read a crowd and elevate its energy. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Portsha Terae Jefferson\n \n For over 25 years\, Portsha Terae Jefferson (Zetwal Ashade Bon Manbo) has been a dynamic force in the world of African Diasporic arts. She has been celebrated for her work as a choreographer\, performer\, researcher\, filmmaker\, and cultural practitioner. She is the visionary founder and Artistic Director of Rara Tou Limen\, a cultural institution connecting the Bay Area to the spiritual heart of Haiti. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Lake Merritt Institute\n \n Lake Merritt Institute is a community-based non-profit corporation that works with volunteers\, schools\, and the City of Oakland in a cooperative\, positive relationship. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kim-nalley-band/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.12_Kim-Nalley-Band_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001958-1781355600-1781362800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-06-13/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260514T185709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T170702Z UID:10002299-1781866800-1781884800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth! at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \nJuneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuneteenth! at the Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA 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\nFrom live music and soul line dancing to Juneteenth fan-making and community art projects\, the day brings together joy\, creativity\, and reflection across OMCA’s campus. The celebration also features OMCA’s latest Special Exhibition\, Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory\, alongside special programming that invites guests to engage with Black memory\, identity\, and artistic expression in new ways. Join us at OMCA for this joyful\, can’t-miss tribute to Black heritage\, resilience\, and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS AVAILABLE 5/22\n\n\n\n\n$10 for all-inclusive festival and gallery access | $110 for VIP access \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETS now AVAILABLe\n\n\n\n\nFree\, all-inclusive festival and gallery access \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited tickets will be available at the door.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASL Interpretation for OMCA Garden stage will be provided. \n\n\n\nFestival access starts at 11 am. Parking is available in OMCA’s Oak Street Garage for a day rate of $10; overflow event parking is available at Alco Park (165 13th Street) for the day rate of $7. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOOD AND BEVERAGES\n\n\n\n10TH STREET | LOWER LEVEL11 am–4 pm Enjoy a delectable variety of Pan-African and Black diasporic cuisine from Bay Area chefs and Off the Grid food trucks\, including Mela Bistro\, alaMar\, Cocobreeze\, Town Fare Cafe\, Pound Bizness\, and more! \n\n\n\nTOWN FARE CAFE | MID LEVEL – VIP TICKET REQUIRED11 am–4 pm Chef Michele McQueen of Town Fare and Lucy Blue\, in collaboration with Maker’s Mark\, presents Juneteenth Jubilee VIP. VIP tickets are $110 and provide an all-inclusive Juneteenth experience featuring a catered buffet\, indoor and outside lounge seating\, a specialty welcome cocktail\, a live DJ\, Spades and dominoes games\, hand-printed Maker’s Mark merch\, a Wine Alley presented by Black Vines\, a complimentary photo booth\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPERFORMANCES AND DJ SETS\n\n\n\nGARDEN STAGE | LOWER LEVEL11:00 am–12:00 pm Music Set by DJ LadyRyan12:00–12:10 pm Formal Welcome12:30–1:00 pm Music Set by DJ Red Corvette1:00–1:15 pm Live Performance by Ian Kelly1:20–1:45 pm Live Performance by Red Lotus1:45-2:15 pm Music Set by DJ KenZo2:15– 2:40 pm Live Performance by Madison McFerrin2:50-3:20 pm DJ Set by Daghe3:20-3:50 pm Live Performance by Saba3:50-4:05 pm DJ Set \n\n\n\nAMPHITHEATER STAGE | LOWER LEVEL11:00 am–12:30 pm Music Set by DJ Kream3:00-4:00 pm Music Set by DJ Kream \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACTIVITIES\n\n\n\nMID LEVEL TERRACE | MID LEVEL11:00 am-4:00 pm Shop and enjoy artisanal goods from local Black creatives. \n\n\n\nKORET PLAZA | LOWER LEVEL12:00-4:00 pm Make a folding paper fan and a wearable button inspired by Juneteenth! \n\n\n\nAMPHITHEATER | LOWER LEVEL12:30-1:30 pm Join Telice for an all-ages Turf Dance Lesson celebrating Black liberation.2:00–3:00 pm Get moving with a Soul Line Dance Lesson hosted by Chocolate Platinum! \n\n\n\nJAMES MOORE THEATER | LOWER LEVEL*2:15-3:15 pm Watch the premiere of the short documentary Memories in Motion: The Life and Art of Mildred Howard\, written and directed by Lamar “MYL3Z” Brown and Delency Parham\, with cinematography by Kevin Kumar and Tristan Custodio. \n\n\n\n This film traces the spaces\, moments\, and relationships that have shaped artist Mildred Howard across eight decades of life rooted in the East Bay. Moving from her Berkeley childhood home to the neighborhood where she raised her twins\, and through the cities that now hold her public works\, Memories in Motion: The Life and Art of Mildred Howard shows how Howard’s art grows directly from the communities\, places\, and experiences that surround her. In doing so\, the film places Howard within a lineage of Black women whose everyday lives form a vital artistic and intellectual tradition. By revealing how Howard’s personal life is foundational to her artistic practice\, the film resists drawing a line between Mildred the artist and Mildred the person—showing how her roles as mother\, grandmother\, food connoisseur\, music lover\, and mentor are essential to the creative life she has built. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGALLERY ACTIVITIES\n\n\n\nKORET PLAZA | LOWER LEVEL12:00–4:00 pm Pick up a Juneteenth gallery guide and explore our galleries to learn more about Black changemakers and collectives from the Bay Area. \n\n\n\nGREAT HALL | MID LEVEL*1:00-2:00 pm Join us for a special edition of Gallery Chats inside Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory led by author and Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies\, Leigh Raiford. In this informal conversation\, Raiford will draw from her personal and professional experiences with Howard’s life\, art practice\, and this unique exhibition. The first major show to celebrate the artist’s work\, this project explores memory\, identity\, and the African American experience. Raiford will interweave her own in-depth knowledge and background in teaching\, researching\, curating\, and writing about Black visuality. This Gallery Chat will invite visitors to reflect on how personal memory and collective history shape the broader stories that define us through the lens of this beloved Bay Area artist. \n\n\n\nALL GALLERIES | LOWER\, MID\, UPPER LEVELS1:00-3:00 pm Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* Limited seating. Doors will open 15 minutes before start time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the performers and partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n DJ LadyRyan\n \n DJ LadyRyan is a defining voice in Bay Area nightlife\, with a twenty year career as a DJ\, curator\, and community leader. A Bay Area favorite\, she inspires a sense of safety\, joy\, and belonging through her deep musical intuition and grounded presence. Her passion for music can be felt throughout the region and beyond\, whether she’s serving as the official DJ for the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries\, hosting her celebrated Soulovely or Sweetspot parties\, or gracing the airwaves of 91.7 KALW in San Francisco. \nGuided by a love of music and connection\, LadyRyan has shaped dance floors through public radio\, nightlife\, and major cultural events while building a reputation for intentional\, community-driven curation. A cofounder of Golden Ratio\, she continues to cultivate spaces rooted in queer joy\, creativity\, and community. Recognized for her impact on the Bay Area music scene\, she was voted Best DJ in the Bay Area by the Bay Area Reporter in 2023 and 2026\, previously earned Best of the Bay from the East Bay Express\, and was honored by the City of Oakland in 2023 for her leadership in the LGBTQ music and arts community. She has shared stages with icons including Diana Ross\, George Clinton\, Erykah Badu\, Journey\, Indigo Girls\, and Anderson .Paak\, bringing deep musical knowledge and an instinctive ability to move any room. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Red Corvette\n \n Red Corvette\, from San Francisco\, is a DJ\, Music Director\, and one half of the brilliant minds behind Women Sound Off.  With a 10-year journey as a top-tier DJ\, she’s rocked at many festivals\, nightclubs\, and branded events leaving her mark across Cali and NYC’s hottest spots. From spinning for top-tier artists like Rayana Jay + Zyah Bell\, to curating DSP playlists with Tidal\, Apple\, and Spotify\, to dazzling brands and platforms like Springhill\, Will Packard Media\, YouTube\, and most recently Essence Festival of Culture – Essence Stage\, Red Corvette’s music direction game is pure fire. Red thrives in the chaotic environments of the DJ world and is a true multi-format DJ with real-time troubleshooting skills. With Red Corvette at the helm\, an unforgettable musical experience can always be expected. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ian Kelly\n \n Ian Kelly is a rapper and storyteller from Oakland\, known for his soulful lyricism and commanding stage presence. His project KELLS IS D.E.A.D. was named one of KQED’s Top 10 Bay Area Albums\, followed by Soulful Of It\, which led to appearances on Sway in the Morning\, Ebro’s Apple Music show\, and performances alongside artists like Robert Glasper. His music has also been featured on Madden 22 and Hulu’s Homeroom. \nHis EPs ART\, A Summer Pack With Love (2024) \, Concrete OCEAN with DJ D Sharp (2025)\, along with standout singles like ‘Okay’ and ‘What The Lick Read’ with Dr. Clips\, continue to solidify his reputation as one of the Bay Area’s most compelling voices in Hip-Hop today! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Red Lotus\n \n Red Lotus is recognized as one of the most versatile voices in today’s music landscape. Coming from Vallejo\, he has transformed the narrative around Bay Area music. With breakout records such as “Built Different” and “Hello Darlin’\,” Red Lotus has built strong momentum and a rapidly growing fanbase\, standing out for both his range and message. \nKnown for high-energy\, emotionally charged performances\, Red Lotus gives a live experience that connects deeply with audiences on a human level and leaves a lasting impact. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n DJ Kenzo\n \n Kenivah Bockari\, widely known as DJ Kenzo\, was raised in Stockton by his parents\, Martha and Sam\, who immigrated from Sierra Leone\, West Africa. Drawing inspiration from his rich cultural roots\, Kenzo began carving out his path in music in 2016. Since then\, he has built a powerful presence—touring with LaRussell\, serving as the official DJ for both the Stockton Kings and Sacramento Kings\, and opening for major artists like Snoop Dogg\, Common\, Leon Thomas\, and Anderson .Paak. His signature “Kenergy” and deep African influence shine through in every set\, fueling his journey as both a dynamic DJ and a skilled music producer. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Madison McFerrin\n \n Maybe life on Earth\, with all its miniature\, momentary deaths and rebirths\, really does have something to do with our zodiac signs. Singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin thinks so. Her sophomore album\, SCORPIO\, takes its name from her sign and its three phases (scorpion\, eagle\, and phoenix) which parallel her personal evolution since her 2023 debut\, I Hope You can Forgive Me.  \nFor Madison\, love—specifically self-love—is a revealer of truths. It’s this album’s inspiration: “I truly believe that I went through it because I’ve created art that’s going to change my life.” SCORPIO is what it sounds like when the stars align. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Daghe\n \n DAGHE is a multi-hyphenate creative\, cultural strategist\, music producer\, DJ\, and visual storyteller. His work moves across sound\, media\, community\, and outdoor culture\, held together less by category and more by instinct. He understands how people gather\, move\, and connect\, and that shapes how he works. \nHis approach to DJing carries that same instinct into real time. Tempo awareness\, cultural fluency\, a feel for the room’s energy and where it needs to go. He finds the through line between sounds from different eras\, different cultures\, and different corners of the world\, and makes it all make sense. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Saba\n \n A successful independent artist\, Saba has rooted his career in an authenticity and musicality that’s made him one of his generation’s most important and unique voices in rap. Saba’s most recent career highlights include performing at the United Center arena for Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap Anniversary\, playing two weekends at Coachella\, and touring the US\, Europe and Africa in support of his album Few Good Things. This year\, Spotify has included Saba’s critically acclaimed CARE FOR ME album amongst its “Spotify Classics: Hip-Hop & R&B Albums of the Streaming Era” campaign (which includes Beyoncé\, Kendrick Lamar\, Tyler the Creator and more) with billboards across LA and NYC.   \nMaking music from a young age\, Saba and a group of neighborhood friends built a recording studio in his grandmother’s basement on Chicago’s West Side and formed the Pivot Gang collective. Since then\, he’s been tapped by J. Cole for Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019)\, earned an RIAA Gold certification for “Sacrifices\,” and joined Noname and Smino to launch the Midwest supergroup Ghetto Sage with “Häagen Dazs.” In 2022\, Saba earned his second RIAA Gold certification for his 2016 single “Photosynthesis.” \nIn 2025\, Saba and super-producer\, executive\, and mentor No ID will drop their highly anticipated collaboration album. On the album\, Saba flexes his vivid story-telling\, radiating confidence\, self-reflection\, and self-made success over No ID’s illustrious production. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n DJ Kream\n \n Hailing from Oakland\, DJ Kream is a community organizer\, creative\, and event producer known for her genre-bending DJ style. In 2016\, as part of her DJ debut\, Kream co-founded the Oakland-based entertainment company Oakhella\, curating tunes at the inaugural festival. Since then\, Oakhella has grown from a music festival to full-scale entertainment company marketing\, curating\, and producing events for clients like Black Joy Parade\, REI\, Goldenvoice\, Oakland Museum of California\, The Battery Club (SF)\, The Life is Living Festival\, and many more. \nDJ Kream has gone on to curate the vibes at music festivals\, nightclubs\, weddings\, day parties\, brunches\, drag shows\, corporate events\, and spaces coast to coast\, from Portland and NYC to Mexico City. DJ Kream’s resume includes sharing marquees with legends old and new like Black Coffee\, Moodymann\, Joe Kay\, TxC\, Kevin Saunderson\, Carl Cox\, Channel Tres\, Coco & Breezy\, Cypress Hill\, 112\, Next\, Sango\, and Durand Bernarr. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Telice Summerfield\n \n Telice is an incredible Turf dancer\, educator\, and community leader who is passionate about bringing people together. She weaves together relationships of dance\, identity\, and community by connecting and uplifting movement artists everywhere she goes. Her goals include cultivating consistent shared spaces for meaningful creative movement through which every person can be empowered\, inspired\, and celebrated.  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Chocolate Platinum\n \n Patricia Lowe\, aka Chocolate Platinum\, is the dynamic CEO and founder of The Chocolate Platinum Soul Line Dancers\, established in 2012. An award-winning choreographer and a Certified Master Line Dance Instructor\, Patricia has made a lasting impact on the world of soul line dancing through her creativity\, leadership\, and passion for the art. Her contributions have been recognized at the highest level—earning her a place in the U.S. Library of Congress\, a testament to her cultural influence and dedication to the dance community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nJuneteenth! at the Museum is made possible in part by the generous support of the Black Freedom Fund. Additional support is provided by Maker’s Mark and Golden State. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/juneteenth-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Film screening,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed,Family,Live performance,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSCF2020-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001959-1781960400-1781967600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-06-20/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260512T225909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T172248Z UID:10002300-1782046800-1782057600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Land as Body—A Community Ritual with Puri Arts 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 \nJuneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Land as Body—A Community Ritual with Puri Arts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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\nIn collaboration with Asian Refugees United-Connect-Reflect-Enact (ARU-CRE) and Asian Prisoner Support Committee (APSC)  (including members inside and out of San Quentin Prison)\, Land as Body cultivates a collective of immigrants\, refugees\, and settlers on the Indigenous lands of Turtle Island where they live and belong. Please join us for this potent expression of healing and connection. \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n1–1:30 pm | Welcome Ceremony1:30–3 pm | Traditional Jeju Island Ritual – Storytelling and Offerings3–4 pm | Community Circle – Drumming and Dance \n\n\n\nThis program is free and open to the public (no tickets required) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dohee Lee\n\n\n\nBorn on Jeju Island\, Corea\, Dohee trained in Corean traditional music and dance\, deeply rooted in Corean Indigenous practice (shamanism)\, especially that of Jeju Island. In 2002\, Dohee immigrated to Oakland and founded Puri Arts in 2004 to create a new art form. Since then\, she has contributed to both traditional and contemporary arts. She emphasizes the mythical\, experimental\, ritualistic\, historical and healing aspects of performance and installation\, catalyzing new relationships between identity\, nature\, spirituality\, and the political. Dohee is Artistic Director of Dohee Lee Puri Arts\, Director of Art and Healing with Asian Refugees United\, and is faculty at Tamalpa Institute. \n\n\n\nAbout Puri Arts (PA)\n\n\n\nPA is an art organization that practices cultural and ancestral ritual performances rooted in Corean indigenous practice and contemporary arts for healing justice. \n\n\n\nAbout Asian Refugees United (ARU-CRE)\n\n\n\nARU-CRE is a non-profit organization centered on art\, healing\, and social justice leadership for immigrants and refugees in the Asian diaspora. \n\n\n\nAbout Asian Prisoner Support Committee (APSC)\n\n\n\nAPSC provides direct support to Asian and Pacific Islander (API) prisoners and raises awareness about the growing number of APIs being imprisoned\, detained\, and deported. \n\n\n\n\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-land-as-body-a-community-ritual-with-puri-arts/ LOCATION:OMCA Lecture Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Ticketed,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSF0899-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T210000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20260513T234505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T175138Z UID:10002304-1782493200-1782507600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with The Seshen DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music by The Seshen\, DJ set by Nikki Diamonds\, Country Line Dance Lesson by Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 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\nAs the evening unfolds\, Nikki Diamonds keeps the floor in motion with a vibrant\, genre-hopping mix of house\, R&B\, funk\, disco\, and more. Her sets move effortlessly between eras and moods\, shaping a dance floor that feels communal\, alive\, and impossible not to get swept into. \n\n\n\nGuests can also step into the rhythm with a beginner-friendly country line dance lesson led by Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer. Designed for all levels\, this easygoing session breaks down accessible moves you can pick up quickly and bring straight to the dance floor.Alongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nights at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Moving beyond the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engage in conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and new perspectives. Gallery Chat facilitators can be found in OMCA’s Great Hall Special Exhibitions and the Core Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admission. Facilitators float between galleries throughout the night and can be seen wearing a blue “Let’s Chat” shirt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:30 pm Country Line Dance Lesson with Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer | Amphitheater  \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6:30–7:45 pm Live Music by The Seshen | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm DJ Set by Nikki Diamonds | 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\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is back for the 2026 season\, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors. From April–October\, join us every Friday at 5 pm for a free evening of live music\, interactive activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, serving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  purchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazzling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With games\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy\, week after week. \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\nThe Seshen\n\n\n\nNikki Diamonds\n\n\n\nNora Gomperts and Leo Orringer\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 The Seshen\n \n The Seshen is a San Francisco Bay Area-based six-piece band led by singer/lyricist Lalin St. Juste and bassist/producer Akiyoshi Ehara. To create their multidimensional music\, St. Juste and Ehara are joined by four remarkable bandmates: drummer Chris Thalmann\, keyboard/synth player Mahesh Rao\, percussionist Mirza Kopelman\, and sampler Kumar Butler. They take inspiration from across the musical spectrum; their individual influences range from recognizable artists (Erykah Badu\, Jai Paul\, James Blake\, Radiohead\, and Broadcast) to genres and eras that don’t initially appear to fit together (Hip-Hop\, indie rock\, early electronica\, and 70’s dub). Their unique alchemy of seemingly disparate sounds has led fans and critics alike to describe the band as defying categorization. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Nikki Diamonds\n \n Nikki is a proud queer Nicaraguan/Samoan DJ\, born and raised in the San Francisco Mission District. Her core memories are wrapped around listening to music with her nana and mom—those moments that shaped everything they know about the power of a good song. For Nikki\, community means everything. The joy she feels being surrounded by family and friends\, listening to music\, and dancing\, is what freedom looks like to them.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer\n \n Nora Gomperts and Leo Orringer met each other on the dance floor at Sundance Saloon two days after Nora got to town\, and later found themselves teaching line dance together at Scuff. They recently started their own community event in Oakland to offer more opportunities for advanced line dance learning and practice. Nora is currently on the board of Starlight Strut\, and both Nora and Leo are in a performance group called The Heartstompers. \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. Additional support provided by OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL SC\, Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLearn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \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\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-the-seshen/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Free,Friday Nights at OMCA,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.26.26_The-Seshen_4-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001960-1782565200-1782572400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-06-27/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001961-1783170000-1783177200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001075-1783256400-1783260000@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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-6/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001962-1783774800-1783782000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001963-1784379600-1784386800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-07-18/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001964-1784984400-1784991600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-07-25/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001965-1785589200-1785596400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-08-01/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001076-1785675600-1785679200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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-6/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001966-1786194000-1786201200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-08-08/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001967-1786798800-1786806000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-08-15/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001968-1787403600-1787410800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001969-1788008400-1788015600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-08-29/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001970-1788613200-1788620400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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\nJoin us for Gallery Chats\, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators. Gallery Chats put a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. \n\n\n\nGallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions every Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. No reservation necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Members have access to special Member Tours every second Saturday of the month from noon to 1 pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/gallery-chats-at-omca-25/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2023_OMCA_GalleryChats_ArtGallery_Visitor_Volunteer_PC_LeopoldoMacaya5N2A1775-Enhanced-NR-2-1-1-e1725656146186.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T144725 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001077-1788699600-1788703200@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth! at the Museum\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-6/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Conversation / Lecture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/header-OMCA-28.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR