Join us in a celebratory partnership between the Oakland Museum of California and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) with this bonus reciprocity week-long event!
From 八月 27–31, OMCA Members enjoy free admission to BAMPFA for 2 guests per membership.
Join us for a woman-focused walk-through of the Gallery of California Art. Take a deep dive into the background of some of California’s best—and least—known women artists, including Hung Liu, Sonia Getchoff, Viola Frey, Margaret Peterson, Ann Weber, Carmen Lomas Garza. Delight in their works and hear stories about their lives, practices, and challenges with Gallery Chats facilitator Avril Angevine.
During the month of Trans Day of Visibility, join us for a creative exploration of trans ancestors and their indelible legacies of resistance. Community historian Andrea Horne will give a talk about her life’s work unearthing histories of Black trans luminaries. Learn about her groundbreaking research that confronts a limited written record and unveils stories—from the fantastic to the everyday—of how Black trans women changed the world. This talk is open to all, and tickets are required.
Step into ThursDates at OMCA and let the evening unfold at the pace of connection. In Town Fare, DJ Mark DiVita sets the atmosphere with incredible grooves perfect for cocktails and conversation. Guests are invited to test their wits with Trivia Night: Stories of Resilience, celebrating creativity, community, and unexpected insights. Meanwhile, the Gallery of California History comes alive with Sketchboard Co.’s uninstructed live figure drawing sessions, where models Andy Rose and Kitty KaPowww will interweave spellbinding burlesque performances between poses.
Unwind into a reflective and creative ThursDates evening at OMCA, where storytelling, art-making, and music unfold at an easy, welcoming pace. OMCA and the Bay Area Book Festival team up this 星期四 to present Maw Shein Win, Burmese American poet and inaugural poet laureate of El Cerrito, for a collaborative program that moves through the Museum. The evening begins with a performance bySPRINGTWIN (Win and guitaristDanny Allen), followed by a drop-in writing workshop in the Gallery of California History, inviting guests to reflect on personal and collective histories throughfree-writing exercises. The program culminates in Town Fare with an open mic, where participants can share their writings while enjoying cocktails and bites. All the while, DJ La Femme Papi provides soulful, expansive music throughout the evening, creating a warm and immersive soundtrack for the night.
星期五 Nights at OMCA kicks off the 2026 season with the vibrant and joyful rhythms of the Caribbean as Yeny Valdés & TeamBahia take the Garden Stage. Blending timba, salsa, son, and tropical fusion, their high-energy set will have you dancing and celebrating all night long. The party continues with Oakland’s own DJ Kream, spinning soulful, rhythm-forward beats rooted in deep house, funk, and feel-good grooves to keep the dance floor moving.
Step into your weekend with Brazilian-inspired music, dance, and joyful connection at 星期五 Nights at OMCA. On the Garden Stage, SambaDá delivers a joy-filled set rooted in electric Brazilian rhythms with a funky American twist. Blending samba, funk, soul, and global grooves, their infectious live performance brings radiant energy and irresistible beats that keep the crowd moving.
Experience ThursDates at OMCA – your weekly night out at the Museum rich with cocktails, culture, and community. Mingle at Town Fare Cafe by Chef Michele McQueen, where you can enjoy drinks and light bites against a backdrop of music, or explore the galleries which come alive at night with a mix of pop-up performances, chats, live drawings, and more– just for adults!
奥克兰最受欢迎的每周免费街区派对 "Off the Grid 周五之夜 "将于 4 月至 10 月在 OMCA 举行！
每周五下午 5 点至 9 点，您可以与家人、朋友和社区成员欢聚一堂，欣赏现场音乐、参加动手活动、OTG（Off the Grid）餐车，还可以凭博物馆门票在深夜参观我们的画廊和特别展览。
加入我们的 "画廊聊天室"，有机会与我们热情、知识渊博的 OMCA 指导员聊天并提问。
每隔三个星期天，东方华侨博物院都会邀请游客参加 "聚焦星期天 "活动，这是一系列展示加州有识之士的对话、表演和体验活动。
每个月的第一个周日，OMCA 加州艺术、历史和自然科学展厅的普通门票免费，大厅内的特别展览门票优惠价为 6 美元。
Interested in bringing a group to engage more deeply with our gallery content? Sign up for a Group Tour where knowledgeable facilitators share insights and help make meaning with your group in OMCA’s galleries.
奥克兰博物馆妇女委员会在60多年前开始了白象拍卖活动。每年的活动都是不容错过的。
华侨大学庆祝农历新年，探索湾区不同亚洲文化之间的共同联系。这些适合家庭参加的活动将包括虚拟和现场活动，通过讲故事、表演、活动、烹饪示范等来庆祝和纪念农历新年的传统。OMCA为我们的亚太裔社区提供了空间，让他们通过亲身参与和虚拟的治疗圈来相互支持。
我们与 OMCA 的亡灵节委员会合作，在每年十月和十一月庆祝亡灵节。