BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20251211T233338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T215826Z UID:10002235-1768741200-1768752000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Community Conversations in Radical Public Imagining 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 \nMember Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Community Conversations in Radical Public Imagining\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA’s Spotlight Sundays is excited to continue our Community Conversations series. This annual series\, in partnership with The Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) and The Belonging Resident Company\, creates a space to foster public dialogue\, deepen understanding\, and cultivate connection around emerging community topics.  \n\n\n\nThe year’s installment will explore radical public imagining. In alignment with OMCA’s special exhibition\, Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain\, project partners will include Dominique Walker and Alia Phelps of Moms4Housing\, Brandi T. Summers of Archive of Urban Futures\, and June Grant of blink!LAB architecture. Through performance\, interactive engagement\, movement\, and conversation\, this immersive experience will examine what it means to build our muscles for audacious dreaming during difficult times. Please join us for this inspiring event! \n\n\n\nThis program will be held in four acts\, each including a TED-style talk followed by audience engagement. The schedule will follow a narrative arc\, so arrive on time so you don’t miss out! \n\n\n\nACT 1 | Personal Engagement – Dreaming   \n\n\n\nACT 2 | Civic Engagement – Agitating \n\n\n\nBREAK  \n\n\n\nACT 3 | Imagining Spaces – Transforming  \n\n\n\nACT 4 | Archiving Futures – Remaining  \n\n\n\nThis program is a part of our exhibition programming for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain\, on view through March 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral TICKETS\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Richard Aviles\n\n\n\nTransportation Analyst and Arts and Culture Strategy Lead for the Othering and Belonging Institute. As part of the Community Power and Policy Partnerships team\, they support government agencies and partner with community organizations by providing trainings\, technical assistance\, and evaluation support. These services center the lived experience\, vision\, and self-determination of the communities most impacted by transit inequities. Richard has also created and facilitated healing circles in South Central as part of LADOT Vision Zero’s community engagement efforts. Richard holds a Masters of Social Work and a Masters of Urban Planning from the University of Southern California. Their current research interests lie in the relationship between behavior and the built-environment\, city consciousness\, and community engagement. \n\n\n\nAbout Sangita Kumar\n\n\n\nSangita is a result-based organizational development consultant and somatic coach. She is the founder of Be The Change Consulting\, a human-centered consulting firm that supports organizations and movements to bring liberatory practices into their work. She is the mama of an incredible 13-year-old and four chickens. \n\n\n\nAbout Sarah Crowell\n\n\n\nSarah is OBI’s Belonging and Community Builder. She is a dancer and choreographer who has taught dance\, theater\, mindfulness\, and violence prevention for over 35 years. She has founded and co-directed the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company and has served as the Executive Director for 30 years. Since 2000\, Sarah has facilitated arts integration\, violence prevention\, cultural humility\, and team building professional development sessions with artists and educators\, both locally and nationally. She is the recipient of many awards including the KPFA Peace award\, the KQED Women’s History Local Hero award\, and the National Guild for Community Arts Education Milestone award. She is a four-time finalist for a Tony Award for Excellence in Theater Education. \n\n\n\nAbout June Grant\n\n\n\nJune received her Masters degree in Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to Architecture\, her background includes Sculpture\, Investment Analysis and Economics.  Upon leaving Steinberg Architects and AECOM\, where she was a Principal and Associate Principal\, respectively\, she launched blink!LAB in 2014. Her architecture follows a trajectory from retail to culture and technology markets. She is an architect with a long interest in the innovation of spaces for newly emerging social patterns.  \n\n\n\nAbout Dominique Walker \n\n\n\nDominique is a mother\, as well as a fighter and organizer for social change. She co-founded her high school\, the School of Social Justice and Community Development and went on to earn her B.A. in Sociology from Tougaloo College. Dominique has worked and supervised the lactation program at Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center in Jackson\, MS. She co-founded and currently serves on the Board of Directors for  Moms for Housing (M4H)–a group of mothers fighting for housing and against speculation in communities. She is an active member of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE)’s Black housing union. She is the educator of community organizing for the Deep Medicine Circle (DMC)—a WOC-led\, worker-directed nonprofit organization that is committed to heal the wounds of colonialism through food\, medicine\, restoration\, story and learning. Dominique is committed to fighting for justice at the intersection of housing and Black maternal health. She is currently a student at Berkeley City College.  \n\n\n\nAbout Brandi T. Summers\n\n\n\nBrandi T. Summers\, PhD is an Associate Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. Dr. Summers is author of Black in Place: The Spatial Aesthetics of Race in a Post-Chocolate City (UNC Press\, 2019) and has published articles and essays that analyze blackness\, culture\, aesthetics\, and urbanization\, in both scholarly and popular publications. Her current book\, Oakland Echoes: Reimagining and Reclaiming the Black City (under contract with the University of California Press)\, highlights routes of resistance and reclamation in her hometown\, Oakland\, CA\, as a quest to think about the past\, present\, and future of a Black city. \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-community-conversations-in-radical-public-imagining/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSCF9187-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20251211T223344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T204158Z UID:10002232-1769101200-1769112000@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing & Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ThursDates at OMCA | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Trivia Night\, DJ Set by Mark DiVita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnwind in the gentle pulse of ThursDates at OMCA with a signature cocktail and smooth beats fromDJ Mark DiVita\, setting the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection. This Thursday\, make new connections with a “Spaces of Belonging” trivia night in Town Fare\, while Sketchboard Co. hosts uninstructed live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California History.  \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. Nude or partially clothed models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art and History\, and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. A night of discovery\, inspiration\, and playful exploration awaits\, inviting you to linger\, connect\, and experience the Museum in a new\, imaginative way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | Great Hall and the Galleries of California Art and History  \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing  | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Trivia — Spaces of Belonging | Town Fare Café \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Mark DiVita  | Town Fare Café \n\n\n\n6:35–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing  | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Sketchboard\n \n Sketchboard is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Mark DiVita\n \n Renowned across the Bay Area\, DJ Mark DiVita has carved a niche as the go-to DJ for events that radiate soulful\, sexy\, and vibrant energy. With roots in Hip-Hop culture dating back to 1986\, when he first discovered its magic as a grade schooler\, Mark embodies the essence of a True Skool Hip Hop edu-tainer. His eclectic sounds and captivating sets draw in music lovers from all walks of life\, making each event a celebration of unity and rhythm. When he’s not behind the decks\, you can find Mark embracing his roles as a devoted father\, husband\, and creative force in his design studio. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co-live-figure-drawing-trivia-night/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/5N2A7552-Enhanced-NR-1-Social-Media-Use.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001938-1769259600-1769266800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-01-24/ 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:20260125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20251212T230044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T230429Z UID:10002239-1769335200-1769353200@museumca.org SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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\nOrganized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB)\, the White Elephant Sale is the largest rummage sale in Northern California and the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). The sale returns for the 2026 season\, starting with its Preview Sale on January 25\, 10 am–3 pm\, and running through the beginning of March.  \n\n\n\nTickets are now available online at whiteelephantsale.org. \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions:  \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed. \n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be made by credit/debit card or Apple Pay.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-preview-sale/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_WES_Shoppers_PC_ChristineCCuetoDSCF7419-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T235959 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20251212T230040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T001653Z UID:10002241-1769644800-1771718399@museumca.org SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Open Warehouse Days DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 10 am–2 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the 67th Annual White Elephant Sale’s Open Warehouse Days! Join us for this beloved Bay Area tradition and the largest rummage sale in Northern California.  \n\n\n\nBrowse without the crowds on select days between January 29 and February 21\, between 10 am and 2 pm. New merchandise will be added throughout the sale. Reserve your spot for $7 per day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Warehouse Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 29–Sunday\, February 1Wednesday\, February 4–Saturday\, February 7Wednesday\, February 11- Saturday. February 14Monday (Presidents Day)\, February 16Thursday\, February 19–Saturday\, February 21 \n\n\n\nShoppers with reservations will be admitted first. Walk-ins will be allowed to pay at the door as space permits\, starting at 11 am each day.  \n\n\n\nTickets are available online at whiteelephantsale.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPay-at-the-door entry permitted after 11 am on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, on each Open Warehouse Day walk-in shoppers who have not pre-purchased tickets will be admitted inside starting at 11 am with the purchase of a $7 admission ticket.  \n\n\n\nFree admission for teachers: Current California pre-k to 12 teachers will be given free admission starting at 11 am.  A photo ID and proof of current status of employment will be required at entry. \n\n\n\nFree shopping hours available after 1 pm on Open Warehouse Days: As space allows\, shoppers will be welcome to enter the warehouse on Open Warehouse Days at no charge to shop until we close at 2 pm. \n\n\n\nFree shuttles from Fruitvale BART station: On all weekend Sale days\, and on Monday\, February 16 (Presidents’ Day)\, shoppers can take a shuttle to and from BART instead of searching for parking\, which is limited.\n\n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons\, we must impose the following restrictions:  \n\n\n\n\nNo children under 12 (including infants in front carriers) will be allowed. \n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nBackpacks and shopping carts are not permitted in the warehouse and must be checked in at the door before entry.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event.  All transactions must be made by credit/debit card or Apple Pay.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final.  No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & GET TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-sale-open-warehouse-days/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_WES_Shoppers_PC_ChristineCCueto_DSF7447-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20251211T223730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T204423Z UID:10002233-1769706000-1769716800@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Mia Pixley & Crochet Jam DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Pop-Up Performance with Mia Pixley\, Crochet Jam with Ramekon O’Arwisters\, Music Set by DJ Mark DiVita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEase into an evening of creativity and connection at ThursDates\, where music\, movement\, and hands-on art come together in the warm after-hours shine of OMCA. Start with Crochet Jam\, a relaxed\, no-rules finger-knitting experience rooted in African American weaving traditions\, where you can weave\, chat\, and unwind at your own pace. In the same gallery\, lose yourself in the meditative sounds of Mia Pixley\, whose cello\, voice\, and spoken word combine classical and experimental influences to create stirring\, transformative melodies. All the while\, DJ Mark DiVita fills Town Fare with eclectic beats\, setting a vibrant and inviting atmosphere with cocktails\, bites\, and mingling among new friends or old. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in our Special Exhibitions and our Galleries of California Art and History\, and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. This is a night made for lingering\, discovering\, and celebrating creativity\, community\, and culture in every form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | Great Hall and the Galleries of California Art and History  \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Crochet Jam with Ramekon O’Arwisters| Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Music Set with DJ Mark DiVita | Town Fare Café \n\n\n\n6–6:30 pm Live Musical Performance with Mia Pixley | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n7–7:30 pm Live Musical Performance with Mia Pixley  | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Mia Pixley\n \n Mia Pixley\, Ph.D.\, is a psychologist\, composer\, performer\, conservationist\, mother\, and water-lover who often has more ideas than time. Mia enjoys exploring the resonance between ourselves\, the natural world\, and the underworld. She has performed on GRAMMY award-winning records and alongside GRAMMY award-winning artists on stage. Mia delights in interdisciplinary exploration and discovery of all kinds. Her sound can be described as Abbey Lincoln\, meets Esperanza Spalding\, meets Laurie Anderson. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ramekon O’Arwisters\n \n Sculptor and meditation instructor\, Ramekon O’Arwisters explores the impact of art and spirituality on issues of social justice\, race\, and culture. In 2012\, Ramekon founded Crochet Jam (crochetjam.com)\, a community art event steeped in the African-American tradition of weaving in a calm and non-judgmental environment without rules or limitations. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Mark DiVita\n \n Renowned across the Bay Area\, DJ Mark DiVita has carved a niche as the go-to DJ for events that radiate soulful\, sexy\, and vibrant energy. With roots in Hip-Hop culture dating back to 1986\, when he first discovered its magic as a grade schooler\, Mark embodies the essence of a True Skool Hip-Hop edu-tainer. His eclectic sounds and captivating sets draw in music lovers from all walks of life\, making each event a celebration of unity and rhythm. When he’s not behind the decks\, you can find Mark embracing his roles as a devoted father\, husband\, and creative force in his design studio. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-mia-pixley/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Mia-Pixley_Headshot_by-Michael-Pelgram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001939-1769864400-1769871600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-01-31/ 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:20260201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250908T200416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T200417Z UID:10002209-1769943600-1769965200@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-13/2026-02-01/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001070-1769950800-1769954400@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-6/2026-02-01/ 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:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260120T220643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T182836Z UID:10002243-1770310800-1770321600@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing & Gold Beams Game Night DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Gold Beams Game Night\, Music Set by DJ Mark DiVita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEase into the cozy\, after-hours atmosphere of ThursDates at OMCA as Gold Beams—in partnership with The Black Neighborhood\, Regulars Only\, and Timothy B.—hosts Game Night. Known for cultivating warm\, welcoming environments for Black creatives and the broader community\, Gold Beams brings their signature mix-and-mingle approach to the Museum. Sip drinks and enjoy bites from Town Fare as OMCA takes on a softer nighttime glow. \n\n\n\nProviding the soundtrack for the evening\, DJ Mark DiVita spins soulful\, vibrant selections that keep the mood unhurried and inviting. All the while\, Sketchboard Co. carves out space for guests to tap into their creativity with uninstructed live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. Nude or partially clothed models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nEvery ThursDates at OMCA\, you can engage more deeply with the Museum’s galleries through Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gold Beams Game Night | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Mark DiVita | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:35–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing  & Art Viewing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Sketchboard\n \n Sketchboard is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Gold Beams\n \n The Gold Beams production company produces unique\, weird\, and fun events that you definitely want to go to. Made for Black creatives and the Black community at large\, their signature event\, Second Mondays\, is an open mic/family reunion-type communion. Their mission is to curate spaces that support Black creators making careers from their art. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Mark DiVita\n \n Renowned across the Bay Area\, DJ Mark DiVita has carved a niche as the go-to DJ for events that radiate soulful\, sexy\, and vibrant energy. With roots in Hip-Hop culture dating back to 1986\, when he first discovered its magic as a grade schooler\, Mark embodies the essence of a True Skool Hip Hop edu-tainer. His eclectic sounds and captivating sets draw in music lovers from all walks of life\, making each event a celebration of unity and rhythm. When he’s not behind the decks\, you can find Mark embracing his roles as a devoted father\, husband\, and creative force in his design studio. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co-live-figure-drawing-trivia-night-2-5-26/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/5N2A7552-Enhanced-NR-1-Social-Media-Use.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001940-1770469200-1770476400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-02-07/ 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:20260212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260120T221740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T205041Z UID:10002245-1770915600-1770926400@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Photography Workshop & Scavenger Hunt with Black Film Guild DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Photography Workshop and Scavenger Hunt with Black Film Guild\, Game Night\, Music set from DJ Mark DiVita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep into a relaxed ThursDates evening where creativity\, conversation\, and community unfold throughout the Museum. Settle in for a unique in-gallery photography workshop led by director\, photographer\, and editor Walter Wallace\, Executive Director of the Black Film Guild. Designed for photographers of all levels\, the experience blends hands-on instruction* with guided exploration of OMCA’s photography collection—led by Gallery Chats Facilitator Avril Angevine—before closing with a playful photo scavenger hunt that invites collaboration and fresh perspective. \n\n\n\nAs the night unfolds\, enjoy table games\, cocktails\, and bites curated by Town Fare\, while DJ Mark DiVita provides a smooth\, soulful soundtrack that keeps the atmosphere warm and unrushed. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Join us for an evening made for learning\, creating\, lingering\, and connecting. \n\n\n\n*While a limited number of cameras will be available\, visitors are encouraged to bring their favorite photographic devices. iPhone camera instruction will also be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–8 pm Table Top Games | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–6:40 pm Black Film Guild Photography Demonstration + Gallery Chat | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Music Set with DJ Mark DiVita | Town Fare \n\n\n\n7:10–7:45 pm Black Film Guild Photography Scavenger Hunt + Wrap-up | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Black Film Guild\n \n Black Film Guild is a non-profit organization founded by Walter Wallace that was ignited by the collective spirit of passionate artists. Rooted in the dynamic City of Oakland\, the Black Film Guild is a 100% volunteer-based organization with over 500 local artists determined to shape a brighter future for aspiring filmmakers and creators. At its heart\, the Black Film Guild is a hub of education dedicated to nurturing local Bay Area talent and equipping them with the technical expertise required to thrive in the world of photography and filmmaking. With a vast array of cutting-edge cameras and state-of-the-art lighting\, the Guild provides the perfect canvas for artistic minds to flourish and unleash their creative potential and ignite a passion for authentic representation and diverse narratives within the film industry. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Avril Angevine\n \n Avril Angevine is an OMCA Gallery Chat Facilitator and a lifelong art aficionado with a particular interest in modern\, contemporary\, and California art and photography. She speaks on art subjects at various locations in the Bay Area\, including the OLLI programs at Santa Clara University\, Dominican College\, San Francisco State\, and the Fromm Institute. Avril has a BA in English and an MA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and has taught English and Humanities at local colleges. She is also a museum guide at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, and the Oakland Museum of California. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Mark DiVita\n \n Renowned across the Bay Area\, DJ Mark DiVita has carved a niche as the go-to DJ for events that radiate soulful\, sexy\, and vibrant energy. With roots in Hip-Hop culture dating back to 1986\, when he first discovered its magic as a grade schooler\, Mark embodies the essence of a True Skool Hip-Hop edu-tainer. His eclectic sounds and captivating sets draw in music lovers from all walks of life\, making each event a celebration of unity and rhythm. When he’s not behind the decks\, you can find Mark embracing his roles as a devoted father\, husband\, and creative force in his design studio. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-photography-workshop-scavenger-hunt-with-black-film-guild/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Black-Film-Guild_Workshop-shot-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001941-1771074000-1771081200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-02-14/ 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:20260215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260120T223406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T005405Z UID:10002247-1771160400-1771165800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Total Praise—The Making of the Black Joy Parade 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 \nMember Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Total Praise—The Making of the Black Joy Parade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Black Church has long been a cornerstone of Black culture\, shaping movements\, inspiring iconic music and art\, and carrying forward enduring traditions. OMCA is honored to welcome guests to join the creators of the Black Joy Parade for a thoughtful exploration of how the Black Church has served as both a space of resistance and celebration\, and why the presence of the Black Joy Choir remains central to the parade’s spirit. The afternoon opens with a soul-stirring performance by the acclaimed Black Joy Choir\, followed by a premiere screening of the documentary short Total Praise: The Blueprint Behind the Black Joy Parade. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screening\, attendees are invited to settle into a conversation with Black Joy Parade producers reflecting on legacy\, community\, and joy\, featuring Head of Content Jacqwi Campbell\, Activation Lead Demjuan Julian\, Co-Founder and COO Amber Lester\, and Gold Beams founder Tayleur Crenshaw as moderator. \n\n\n\nThis program is a part of our exhibition programming for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain\, on view through March 1\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral TICKETS\n\n\n\nMEMBER TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Black Joy Parade\n\n\n\nBlack Joy Parade is a hyper-positive non-profit based in Oakland that celebrates the Black experience and the Black community’s contributions to history and culture with its signature parade and celebration\, partnerships\, and events. Black Joy Parade exists to provide the Black community and its allies a live experience that celebrates the Black community’s influence on cultures past\, present\, and future. Black Joy Parade unites a diverse community by creating space to express each of our unique contributions to the Black experience. We invite you to be creative\, be open\, be present\, be free. \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-total-praise-the-making-of-the-black-joy-parade/ LOCATION:James Moore Theater\, 1000 Oak St\,\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/01-FAVORITE-USE-IF-POSSIBLE-scaled-e1768948635510.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260120T220908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T215017Z UID:10002244-1771520400-1771531200@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing & Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing\, Trivia Night: Black History\, DJ Set by Mark DiVita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSettle into ThursDates at OMCA with a signature cocktail in hand as DJ Mark DiVita lays down soulful selections that set the tone for an easygoing night of connection and play. This Thursday\, gather in Town Fare for a Black History–themed trivia night\, inviting friendly competition\, shared knowledge\, and lively conversation. Over in the Gallery of California History\, Sketchboard Co. is back again to offer visitors uninstructed live figure drawing sessions. \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. Nude or partially clothed models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. With music\, drinks\, and a relaxed after-hours atmosphere\, it’s an evening designed for learning\, laughter\, and basking in good company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California History5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries5:30–7:30 pm DJ Mark DiVita | Town Fare6:15–7:15 pm Trivia Night: Black History | Town Fare6:35–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing  & Art Viewing | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Sketchboard\n \n Sketchboard is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n DJ Mark DiVita\n \n Renowned across the Bay Area\, DJ Mark DiVita has carved a niche as the go-to DJ for events that radiate soulful\, sexy\, and vibrant energy. With roots in Hip-Hop culture dating back to 1986\, when he first discovered its magic as a grade schooler\, Mark embodies the essence of a True Skool Hip Hop edutainer. His eclectic sounds and captivating sets draw in music lovers from all walks of life\, making each event a celebration of unity and rhythm. When he’s not behind the decks\, you can find Mark embracing his roles as a devoted father\, husband\, and creative force in his design studio. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co-live-figure-drawing-trivia-night-2-19-26/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSF8793-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20251219T224848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T234049Z UID:10002228-1771671600-1771689600@museumca.org SUMMARY:25th Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Horse DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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\nGallop into the Year of the Horse this February as we mark the 25th anniversary of OMCA’s Annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Guests can expect a full day of vibrant performances\, family-friendly storytelling\, hands-on activities\, delicious food from local AAPI chefs\, and opportunities to support AAPI artisans\, all while basking in community connection.   \n\n\n\nAs we come together to uplift AAPI communities across the Bay Area\, the Museum is excited to welcome Oakland’s one-and-only seiji oda to the Garden Stage. Their signature ambient and mindful lofi-hyphy sound will fill the garden alongside several other performances spanning Korean\, Pilipino\, Vietnamese\, and Chinese traditions. From wishing trees and zodiac quests to K-pop dance lessons and Gallery Chats\, this milestone celebration invites visitors of all ages to connect\, reflect\, and welcome the Year of the Horse together.  \n\n\n\nFestival access starts at 11 am; activities and performances start at 12 pm. Parking is available in OMCA’s Oak Street Garage for a day rate of $10; Limited street parking is available around the museum. 7. ASL Interpretation for OMCA Garden stage will be provided. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS\n\n\n\nmember TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nAll complimentary advance reservations for members are sold out. A limited number of free member tickets will be available onsite on the day of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPERFORMANCES\n\n\n\nGARDEN STAGE * \n\n\n\n12–12:20 pm Opening Celebration: Usher in the New Year and chase evil spirits away with a lucky lion dance by LionDanceME. \n\n\n\n12:45–1:30 pm Nanta\, Samgomu\, and Pan-Gut Performances: Experience the rhythms and dynamic movements of Hansamo’s Nanta\, Pungmul & Dance Teams.  \n\n\n\n1:35–2:05 pm  Music & Meditation with seiji oda: Drop into this Bay-Area-grown blend of mindfulness and lofi-hyphy beats paired with optional movement and breathing exercises for all levels. \n\n\n\n2:35–3:20 pm Kulintang Music and Filipino Dance Performances with KULARTS: Enjoy contemporary kulintang music by Kulintang Dialog\, Pilipino folk dances by AGOS Youth Program\, and diasporic Pilipino dances by Alleluia Panis Dance Theater. \n\n\n\n3:30–4 pm  Closing Celebration: Energetic performance by UC Berkeley’s Vietnamese Student Association Lion and Dragon Dance Team for good luck and prosperity in the New Year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTORYTIME\n\n\n\nLECTURE HALL\, LOWER LEVEL ** \n\n\n\n1-2 pm  Enjoy a reading of Anzu the Great Kaiju with author Benson Shum and learn how he makes and illustrates books! \n\n\n\n2:30-3:30 pm  Join Oakland Public Library for a Lunar New Year family storytime with songs\, movement\, and fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACTIVITIES \n\n\n\nMID LEVEL TERRACE\, MID LEVEL \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm  Shop and enjoy local artisanal goods and sweet treats by Sunnie Creative\, A Jar of Pickles\, JIĀ HOME CO.\, Oakland Fortune\, Alice St. Bakery Cafe\, Fabula Tea\, and Little Moon Bakehouse. \n\n\n\nGARDEN\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12–4:00 pm  Create a horse puppet and decorate a red envelope. \n\n\n\nKORET PLAZA\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12–4:00 pm  Write a new year wish for your community and add it to our collective Year of the Horse wishing tree! \n\n\n\n12:30–3:30 pm Oakland Chinatown’s very own Town Print Shop pops up at OMCA today. Experience live screen printing and grab a limited edition Year of the Horse print to commemorate the Museum’s 25th Anniversary Lunar New Year celebration (while supplies last). \n\n\n\nAMPHITHEATER\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12:30–1:30 pm and 2:30–3:30 pm  Get ready to dance and learn official K-Pop choreography for two different songs with dance instructor Alice Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGALLERY ACTIVITIES\n\n\n\nGARDEN AND KORET PLAZA\, LOWER LEVEL \n\n\n\n12–4:00 pm  Pick up a self-guided Lunar New Year Zodiac Animal Quest activity sheet and search for zodiac animals in our galleries.  \n\n\n\nALL GALLERIES\, LOWER\, MID\, UPPER LEVELS \n\n\n\n1–3:00 pm  Gallery Chats at OMCA takes an informal approach to the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations to connect with the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories in our galleries. Visitors are invited to chat\, ask questions\, and connect with our OMCA facilitators who combine content knowledge with lived experience to encourage meaningful dialogue and fresh interpretations of our exhibitions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOOD AND BEVERAGES\n\n\n\nFOOD VENDORS\, UPPER LEVEL\, OAK STREET PLAZA \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm  Enjoy a delectable variety of food offerings from Bay Area AAPI chefs\, including D’Grobak\, Pintoh Thai\, House of Phin\, and Pho Vy Vietnamese Cuisine. \n\n\n\nTOWN FARE CAFE\, MID LEVEL \n\n\n\n11 am–4 pm  Enjoy cuisine and beverages that pay tribute to Chef Michele’s Southern roots and Oakland upbringing while bringing together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*If raining\, performances will move to the James Moore Theater\, Lower Level. \n\n\n\n**Limited seating. Doors open 15 minutes before each storytime. \n\n\n\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 LionDanceME\n \n As seen on America’s Got Talent\, this is LionDanceME\, fresh off of a world lion dance championship in Malaysia! They made history by having the first female in the world to win the Western Lion King title\, and continue to keep the cultural art of dragon and lion dance alive through youth programs at over 30 different schools in San Francisco. You can check out their showcase every Saturday at 4pm in the heart of Chinatown on Grant Avenue! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hansamo \n \n Hansamo is a non-profit organization of Korean-American students and parents in the Bay Area committed to promoting the beauty of the Korean language and Korean culture. Through performances and volunteer efforts that share these traditions\, Hansamo contributes to the enrichment of the community’s cultural diversity and awareness. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n KULARTS\n \n Founded in 1985\, KULARTS is the main presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipino Arts in the United States. The mission of KULARTS is to inform and expand the understanding of American Pilipino culture through works that address contemporary issues in the community. KULARTS objectives are to nurture the artistic development of Pilipino American artists\, and preserve the spirit and integrity of ancient Pilipino art forms through research\, education\, and documentation. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n seiji oda\n \n seiji oda is a Japanese-American rapper and producer from Oakland. His signature sound “lofi-hyphy” combines ambient soundscapes with his Bay Area hyphy roots. This juxtaposition represents seiji’s unorthodox approach to creating music that feels both familiar and futuristic. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Cal VSA Lion and Dragon Dance Team\n \n Cal VSA Lion Dance\, founded in 2012 through the Vietnamese Student Association’s Culture Show\, is UC Berkeley’s one and only student-run lion dance team. Earnestly serving the local Bay Area community for the past 11 years\, they’ve developed a tight-knit team of students and alumni connected by culture\, passion\, and comradery.  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Benson Shum\n \n Benson Shum is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. Among his many books for young readers is Anzu the Great Kaiju\, an ABA Kid’s Indie Next Pick and awarded for Outstanding Achievement in Social Emotional Literature by the Children’s Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC). Aside from writing and illustrating\, Benson is also a Disney Animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios\, where he has worked on such films as Frozen 1 and 2\, Big Hero 6\, Moana\, Encanto\, and Zootopia 1 and 2. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Oakland Public Library\n \n With its Main Library on 14th Street and seventeen branch libraries around the Town\, the Oakland Public Library empowers all people to explore\, connect\, and grow. Their services include the Second Start Adult Literacy Program\, a Tool Lending Library\, the African-American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO)\, and the Oakland History Center located on the 2nd Floor of the Main Library. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Alice Park\n \n Alice Park has been teaching her interpretation of official K-Pop choreography since 2022 at various Bay Area dance studios\, including City Dance\, In the Groove Studios\, and Enjoy Dance Studio.  She is a member of the K-Pop project group Groobeu (Groo브)\, a K-Pop dance cover group that releases K-Pop covers filmed in public and performs at various live events. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Town Print Shop\n \n Town Print is an Oakland-based and AAPI-owned print shop serving the community since 2009\, specializing in screen printing\, digital printing\, and embroidery on a wide range of apparel and textiles. Town Print proudly partners with artists\, businesses\, schools\, and organizations to bring their brands and creative ideas to life. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nOMCA Lunar New Year is made possible in part by generous support from the Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/25th-annual-lunar-new-year-at-omca-year-of-the-horse/ LOCATION:OMCA Great Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Ticketed,Family,Live performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/6U4A9517-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001942-1771678800-1771686000@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-02-21/ 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:20260226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260120T222417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T215039Z UID:10002246-1772125200-1772136000@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Watermelon Couch Pop-Up Talk & Art Making w/ That Art Party DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Watermelon Couch Pop-Up Talk\, Art Making w/ That Art Party\, DJ Set by La Femme Papi\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnwind into a reflective and creative ThursDates evening at OMCA\, where conversation\, art-making\, and music unfold at an easy pace. Spend time with The Watermelon Couch\, a traveling exhibition and interactive project that transforms lived experience into shared knowledge. Join creator James Shields alongside cooperative development leader Adrionna Fike inside our special exhibition Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain for a thoughtful pop-up discussion that draws on years of stories gathered from Black farmers and communities across the country to explore themes of local agriculture\, collective power\, and sustainable futures.In Town Fare\, That Art Party invites BIPOC adults into a playful\, pressure-free art experience rooted in joy\, care\, and creative release. Designed to loosen perfectionism and invite connection\, the space encourages crafting simply for the pleasure of it. Throughout the evening\, La Femme Papi sets the tone with a warm\, expansive DJ set that centers joy and healing. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. This is a night made for celebrating creativity\, community\, and culture in every form. \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 Drop-In Art Making w/ That Art Party | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Set w/ La Femme Papi | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:30–7:15 pm Watermelon Couch Pop-Up Talk | Great Hall Entrance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 James Shield\n \n James Shield is an artist\, designer\, and educator based in Oakland. Specializing in illustrations\, murals\, soft sculpture\, and coloring books\, his journey into art began after being laid off from his corporate job following his graduation from Howard University. In 2009\, he decided to pursue his passion for art as his “real job\,” a turning point that led him through a rich tapestry of professional and personal experiences. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Adrionna Fike\n \n Adrionna Fike is a cooperative developer with Cooperation Richmond and a former co-owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative in West Oakland. She designs and facilitates cooperative education using art-based and popular education methods. Her work makes cooperative models practical\, memorable\, and grounded in daily personal and community practice. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Naomi Fierro Peña\n \n Naomi Fierro Peña (she/her/ella) is a queer\, Mexican-American artist\, facilitator\, and community-curator who specializes in creating artful wellness spaces for BIPOC adults. After a decade as an educator—teaching ethnic studies\, bilingual social studies\, and leading DEI initiatives at Lick-Wilmerding High School—Naomi redirected her passion into founding That Art Party. As Founder & CEO\, she’s on a mission to help BIPOC adults ritualize creative self-care and break free from perfectionism and toxic grind culture. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About La Femme Papi\n \n La Femme Papi is a non-binary\, first-generation Salvadoran American DJ\, youth worker\, and community healer. They were born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District (Yelamu)\, the unceded ancestral land of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. Their work centers joy and healing for immigrants\, as well as queer and trans people of color dedicated to collective liberation. They’re the current resident DJ at Clutch the Pearls\, a QTBIPOC drag cabaret in the Mission\, and have held residencies with iconic Bay Area parties including Soulovely\, Puti Club\, and Queer Qumbia. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-watermelon-couch-pop-up-talk-art-making-w-that-art-party/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Watermelon-Couch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20251212T230352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T231449Z UID:10002240-1772272800-1772377200@museumca.org SUMMARY:67th Annual White Elephant Sale Clearance Weekend DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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\nDon’t miss the 67th Annual Clearance Weekend! Catch the biggest discounts on these final days of the White Elephant Sale. Markdowns all day. Admission is free—no advanced tickets are required.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTFree shuttles from Fruitvale BART station are available: On Clearance Weekend\, shoppers can take a shuttle to and from BART instead of searching for parking\, which is limited. \n\n\n\nChildren of all ages are welcome at the free Clearance Weekend. We ask that small children be supervised at all times. (We cannot accommodate strollers in the warehouse.)  \n\n\n\nFor the health and safety of our volunteer workers and our patrons:  \n\n\n\n\nOnly service animals are permitted in the warehouse. As defined by the ADA\, a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Animals that solely provide companionship\, comfort\, or emotional support are not considered service animals and will not be allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\n\nNo food or drinks (except water) inside the warehouse. \n\n\n\n\nShopping carts\, strollers\, and backpacks must be checked in.  \n\n\n\nThis is a cashless event. Only credit/debit cards or Apple Pay will be accepted.  \n\n\n\nAll sales are final. No refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Oakland Museum Women’s Board\n\n\n\nThe sole mission of The Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB) is to raise money to support the Oakland Museum of California’s acquisitions\, exhibitions\, educational programs\, capital improvements\, and more. Since 1959\, the OMWB has contributed nearly $34 million to the Museum. With the help of nearly a thousand dedicated volunteers\, they work year-round to organize and present the White Elephant Sale held annually each winter\, which attracts shoppers from the Bay Area and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRELATED EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://museumca.org/event/67th-annual-white-elephant-sale-clearance-weekend/ LOCATION:White Elephant Sale\, 333 Lancaster St.\, Oakland\, 94602 CATEGORIES:White Elephant Sale,Fundraiser,Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_WES_Shoppers_PC_ChristineCCueto_DSF7480-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001943-1772283600-1772290800@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-02-28/ 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:20260301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250908T200416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T200417Z UID:10002210-1772362800-1772384400@museumca.org SUMMARY:First Sundays DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Sundays\n\n\n\nEvery first Sunday of the month\, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California Art\, History\, and Natural Sciences is free and tickets to Special Exhibitions in our Great Hall are offered at a discounted price of $6. \n\n\n\nIn between exploring the galleries\, pick up some locally-made goods from our shop\, or relax outside in our updated garden.  \n\n\n\nVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance to secure your preferred entry time and reduce your wait. Tickets are available at the admissions desk on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nGET SPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights URL:https://museumca.org/event/first-sundays-13/2026-03-01/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:First Sundays,Family,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAKLAND_MUSEUM_CA_JORGPHOTO_20220708_114101_6676-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20240515T230854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T163001Z UID:10001071-1772370000-1772373600@museumca.org SUMMARY:OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-6/2026-03-01/ 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:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260212T003740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T215334Z UID:10002277-1772730000-1772740800@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Drag & Mahjong Game Night DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Drag Performances\, Mahjong with The Mahjong Project\, Music Set by DJ Lady Ryan\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelax into the easy\, after-hours pulse of ThursDates at OMCA as the Museum forms an intimate hub of creativity\, culture\, and connection. This Thursday\, Town Fare becomes a gathering point with signature cocktails and mahjong with The Mahjong Project. As you play\, DJ Lady Ryan provides the perfect soundscape for mingling. All the while\, Sketchboard Co. hosts uninstructed live figure drawing in the Gallery of California Art with a twist that’s sure to inspire. Models Nella and Q punctuate the drawing sessions with burlesque and drag performances\, infusing the Museum with movement\, expression\, and a celebratory sense of Bay Area creativity.  \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. Nude or partially clothed models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nEvery ThursDates at OMCA\, you can engage more deeply with the Museum’s galleries through Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Nella & Q | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm The Mahjong Project | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Lady Ryan | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:35–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Nella & Q  | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Sketchboard\n \n Sketchboard is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Nicole Wong & The Mahjong Project\n \n Nicole is a writer and audio producer based in Oakland. While cleaning out her parents’ garage\, she rediscovered the mahjong table they’d brought over with them when they immigrated to the US. She started working on The Mahjong Project in 2019—part instructional guide\, part oral history project—to document her family’s house rules for playing and map its style into the broader history and diaspora of the game itself. Today\, Nicole shares and plays the game with others as a means to preserve her Chinese-New Zealand family history and cultural legacy. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Lady Ryan\n \n DJ Lady Ryan is a Bay Area favorite—inspiring a sense of safety\, joy\, and belonging through her deep musical intuition and presence as a dedicated professional. Whether she’s serving as the official DJ for the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries\, hosting one of her celebrated Soulovely or Sweetspot community events\, or gracing the airwaves of 91.7 KALW in San Francisco\, DJ Lady Ryan inspires movement. She was voted the Best DJ in the Bay Area in 2023 by the Bay Area Reporter Magazine and was honored by the City of Oakland for her leadership in the LGBTQ music and arts community. Lady Ryan has also shared the stage with legendary artists such as Diana Ross\, George Clinton\, and Erykah Badu! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co-live-figure-drawing-ft-burlesque-and-drag-mahjong-game-night/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-01-29-OMCA-ThursDates-Formally-Thursday-After-Hours-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF3621-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001944-1772888400-1772895600@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-03-07/ 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:20260311T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T235959 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260220T002320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172550Z UID:10002283-1773187200-1773619199@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at BAMPFA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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 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!  \n\n\n\nFrom March 11-15th\, enjoy free admission reciprocity to BAMPFA for 2 guests per membership and 50% off of current and future film screenings! Use code OMCA2026 for film reservations online. \n\n\n\nBAMPFA is open 11 am–7 pm\, Wednesday through Sunday. \n\n\n\nNot a Member yet? Join Today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Exhibitions Include:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings\n\n\n\nTheresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings is the first retrospective in twenty-five years dedicated to the groundbreaking work of the artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (b. 1951\, Busan\, South Korea; d. 1982\, New York City). Cha produced an expansive range of works across text-based media\, video\, and performance\, including her posthumously published book\, Dictée (1982). The artist’s interdisciplinary practice gave shape to the experimental art scenes in San Francisco\, New York City\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nAfter emigrating from South Korea to the United States\, Cha enrolled in 1969 at UC Berkeley\, where she studied art practice\, comparative literature\, and film. Keenly attuned to the active role that audiences play in the creation of meaning\, she prioritized nonlinear narratives to allow for more open-ended forms of interpretation—what she termed a method of “Multiple Telling with Multiple Offering.” The retrospective adopts this framework to allow for a range of entry points into Cha’s work\, guiding visitors through the themes—memory\, displacement\, and the mutability of language\, among others—that recur in her oeuvre. \n\n\n\nSince 1992\, owing to a generous gift from the Theresa Hak Kyung Cha Memorial Foundation\, BAMPFA has served as the steward of Cha’s art and archives. Gathering over one hundred artworks and archival materials from across her short but prolific career\, as well as select loans of works by Cha and other artists\, Multiple Offerings highlights the inventive\, playful\, and meditative methods of Cha’s practice while also situating her work within a constellation of artistic forebearers\, peers\, and contemporary artists for whom she has long been a lodestar.  \n\n\n\nThe exhibition is accompanied by a richly illustrated catalogue—the first museum monograph dedicated to the artist in over twenty years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Wall / Stephanie Syjuco: Present Tense (Roll Call)\n\n\n\nDebuting her largest wall installation to date\, artist Stephanie Syjuco (b. 1974\, Manila\, Philippines; lives and works in Oakland) presents Present Tense (Roll Call). Referencing the classroom routine of announcing one’s presence\, the exhibition explores radical pedagogy in the politics of education. Syjuco’s practice spans from handcrafted textiles to archival excavations\, interrogating how photography and archives shape racialized narratives of being and belonging. \n\n\n\nFor this exhibition\, Syjuco\, a UC Berkeley professor since 2013\, reflected on her role as an educator while drawing from the Bancroft Library and the Ethnic Studies Library\, engaging with their extensive holdings on student activism and research by marginalized communities. As part of the artist’s process\, she collaborated with multiple participants\, inviting educators nationwide to contribute pedagogical materials\, thus reinforcing the interconnected nature of knowledge production. \n\n\n\nPresent Tense (Roll Call) cascades across the wall as a sprawling visual field of text and imagery\, which uses documents referencing the first ethnic studies programs in the United States\, including UC Berkeley’s program\, born in the late 1960s. With this project\, Syjuco urgently responds to the broad backlash against and recent legislative attacks on ethnic studies\, book bans\, and the defunding and removal of diversity programs. She transformed ordinary didactic materials into a layered constellation of fragmented and reassembled information. Her photographic approach reenacts archival parsing\, selectively sharpening elements while letting others fade into illegibility\, revealing how knowledge is precariously preserved\, erased\, and fiercely contested. By working through the logic and limits of archives\, Syjuco invites viewers to reconsider the tension through which history—and its daily presence—is recalled\, constructed\, and controlled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nObject Oriented: Abstraction and Design in the BAMPFA Collection\n\n\n\nObject Oriented: Abstraction and Design in the BAMPFA Collection explores how artists have represented\, reshaped\, and reimagined familiar objects\, drawing attention to the role of design in our everyday lives. This exhibition encourages acts of close looking\, asking viewers to question their immediate recognition of what they see. In this way\, an object that might at first appear to be a chair could also be considered a sculpture\, a stand-in for a body\, or simply a piece of metal. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition brings questions of design into conversation with abstraction. The paintings on view emphasize their own materiality rather than picturing or alluding to something outside of themselves. At the same time\, items that might seem functional are also explorations of color\, shape\, pattern\, and texture. By highlighting these formal aspects of the pieces\, the exhibition calls into question our assumptions around the utility of objects. \n\n\n\nDrawing from BAMPFA’s expansive holdings\, Object Oriented positions abstract painting and sculpture alongside works designed for architectural spaces\, maquettes\, and artist’s books. Seen together\, these works bring a new awareness to the ways we think about and categorize objects through art and design. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the best of world cinema on the big screen in BAMPFA’s state-of-the-art Barbro Osher Theater\, including the following films: \n\n\n\nFar from Home by Sohrab Shahid Saless \n\n\n\nKill the Documentary by Harun Farocki\, Hanspeter Krüger\, Eckart Kammer\, and Caroline Gremm \n\n\n\nCompensation by Zeinabu irene Davis \n\n\n\nThe Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant by Rainer Werner Fassbinder \n\n\n\nLast Year at Marienbad by Alain Resnais \n\n\n\nAdvanced purchase is highly recommended as films sell out quickly! Check your March calendar of events email for the discount code or email the Membership team at membership@museumca.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor gallery admission\, simply present your OMCA membership card at the Visitor Experience welcome counter and enjoy.   \n\n\n\nQuestion or comments? Please contact us at membership@museumca.org or 510-318-8520. Please note that BAMPFA is closed on Labor Day\, September 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events\n\n\n\n\n*Header image: Theresa Hak Kyung Cha\, Other Things Seen\, Other Things Heard\, 1978. Gift of the Theresa Hak Kyung Cha Memorial Foundation. URL:https://museumca.org/event/member-bonus-reciprocity-week-at-bampfa-2026/ LOCATION:Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive\, 2155 Center St\, Berkeley\, California\, 94720\, United States CATEGORIES:Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/04_Cha_Other-Things-Seen-Other-Things-Heard-1978-e1771546714458.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260212T003804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T211223Z UID:10002279-1773334800-1773345600@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Jessa Calderon & Good Fire Pop-Up Talks and Demos DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA | Good Fire: Tending Native Lands In-Gallery Pop-Up Series ft. Jessa Calderon\, Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker\, Saif Azzuz\, Alice Lincoln-Cook\, and Dr. Brittani Orona; Music from WELIVEINPARADISE; Pop-Up Market ft. Ihoo Taloowa Beads; and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Thursday\, experience the latest exhibition Good Fire: Tending Native Lands through a series of intimate\, in-gallery pop-up talks\, performances\, and demonstrations. The evening opens with a musical set by Tongva\, Chumash\, and Yoeme artist Jessa Calderon\, whose songs and poetry channel Indigenous resilience and community healing. Interwoven between performances\, experience pop-up talks and demos with regalia maker Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker\, artist Saif Azzuz\, and basketry and cultural fire specialists Alice Lincoln-Cook and Dr. Brittani Orona\, each offering hands-on insights into art\, land stewardship\, and ancestral practices. \n\n\n\nOutside the gallery\, Town Fare becomes a hub for immersive sound with WELIVEINPARADISE\, blending live electronics and ambient textures\, while Ihoo Taloowa Beads offers handcrafted adornments rooted in Chickasaw traditions and the stories of the land. Throughout the evening\, guests can sip cocktails\, enjoy bites\, and let the music guide them through an unhurried exploration of creativity\, culture\, and connection. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. Join us for an evening made for learning\, creating\, lingering\, and connecting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Vendor: Ihoo Taloowa Beads | Great Hall Entrance \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Live Music + DJ Set w/ WELIVEINPARADISE | Town Fare \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:40–6 pm Live Music w/ Jessa Calderon | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n6–6:15 pm Pop-Up Talk w/ Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n6:15–6:30 pm Pop-Up Talk w/ Saif Azzuz | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n7–7:30 pm Pop-Up Talk + Demo w/ Alice Lincoln-Cook + Dr. Brittani Orona  | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n7:30–7:50 pm Live Music w/ Jessa Calderon | Great Hall—Good Fire \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker\n \n Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker is a California Indigenous [cis] fem\, traditional regalia maker\, fire keeper\, textile designer\, and community cultural art activist. Tiśina’s people are Yosemite Southern Sierra Miwuk/Kutzadika’a Mono Lake Paiute\, from her grandfather’s lineage\, and Kashia Pomo & Coast Miwuk\, from her grandmother’s lineage. Tiśina was born and raised in her sacred tribal homeland of Yosemite/Mariposa. Born into a strong Indigenous lineage\, Tiśina has practiced ceremony with her Yosemite/Mariposa tribal community since birth. She descends from a powerful matriarchy of notable California basketmakers\, including her great-great-grandmother\, Lucy Telles\, and her grandmother\, Julia Parker. Tiśina currently serves on tribal council with the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation\, is active in cultural fire work with the Little Fires cultural burn program in Yosemite National Park. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Saif Azzuz\n \n Saif Azzuz is a Libyan-Yurok artist who resides in Pacifica\, CA. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Painting and Drawing from the California College of the Arts in 2013. Azzuz has had solo presentations at the Blaffer Art Museum and the ICA San Francisco\, and his work is in selected public collections including the Rennie Museum\, de Young Museum—Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco\, Gochman Family Collection\, Facebook\, North Carolina Museum of Art\, Kadist\, University of St. Thomas\, Stanford Health Care Art Collection\, and UBS Art Collection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Alice Lincoln-Cook\n \n Alice Lincoln-Cook (Karuk) draws on a lifetime of work as an independent artist\, traditional basket weaver\, culture bearer\, and cultural fire expert. She is passionate about teaching the practices she grew up with to help others manage ancestral lands and waters in a good way—that is healthy for her people and her culture. Prior to serving as the President and Board Member with the California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA)\, Alice taught basket weaving to California Native tribal members and worked with local schools\, non-profits\, and state and federal agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Since obtaining her Basic 32 Red Card firefighting certification\, Alice has become a sought-after speaker at universities\, conferences\, and Basic 32 fire training programs both in California and nationally. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Brittani Orona\n \n Dr. Brittani R. Orona is a Hupa environmental public humanities scholar and an Assistant Professor of Native American Studies at University of California\, Davis. Her academic focus is on environmental studies and humanities\, California Indian Studies\, and abolition ecology in California and the American West. Orona has worked in the museum and cultural resources management fields as a curator and consultant for 18 years. She is Hupa\, and an enrolled member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. Orona is guest curator of OMCA’s latest exhibition Good Fire: Tending Native Lands. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Paradise Maquetaurie\n \n Paradise Maquetaurie is a two-spirit artist based in San Francisco whose work merges live electronics\, improvisational music\, and projection-mapped visuals into immersive storytelling environments. Performing as WELIVEINPARADISE\, she blends club and ambient soundscapes with field recordings\, video art\, graffiti\, emerging technologies\, pop influences\, and Taíno/Yoeme histories to create deeply engaging performances. A vital force in the Bay Area’s underground queer and trans electronic music community for over six years\, her work has appeared at Outside Lands\, Oaklash\, Gays Hate Techno\, Weaving Spirits Pride 2025\, and countless clubs\, renegades\, and underground spaces. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Ellissa Thompson and Ihoo Taloowa Beads\n \n Ellissa Thompson is a Chickasaw artist\, cultural practitioner\, and land steward whose beadwork reflects the teachings of her heritage and the landscapes that shaped her. An enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation with family ties to Ada\, Oklahoma\, she was born and raised in the East Bay. Her business\, Ihoo Taloowa Beads\, is grounded in cultural continuance. Bringing together tradition\, contemporary expression\, and the stories of the plants\, waters\, and lands that inspire her work. Each piece is created with intention and the understanding of adornment as medicine\, identity\, and connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Jessa Calderon\n \n Jessa Calderon (Tongva\, Chumash Yoeme) is a songwriter\, published author\, poet\, hip-hop artist\, basket weaver\, paddler\, hypnotherapist\, massage therapist\, energy worker\, and offers guided meditations. Jessa is also part of the Dream Warriors society and encourages her community and youth to find physical\, mental\, and spiritual healing by sharing her words\, music\, and practices. She has the honor to work with community and youth from many Nations\, helping them unleash their creative potential and passion for authentic representation and diverse narratives within the film industry. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-jessa-calderon-good-fire-pop-up-talks-and-demos/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/6U4A6490-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260212T230823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T224044Z UID:10002282-1773489600-1773493200@museumca.org SUMMARY:Member Tours: Women’s History Month Artwalk with Avril Angevine DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Tours: Women’s History Month Artwalk with Avril Angevine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 Gechtoff\, 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A MEMBER\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that tour spots are limited. A sign up sheet will be available at the Ticketing Desk when checking in so get here early to grab your spot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\n\n\n\n\nAvril Angevine is an OMCA Gallery Chats Facilitator and a lifelong art aficionado with a particular interest in modern\, contemporary\, and California art. She speaks on art subjects at various locations in the Bay Area\, including the OLLI programs at Santa Clara University\, Dominican College\, San Francisco State\, and the Fromm Institute. Avril has a BA in English and an MA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and has taught English and Humanities at local colleges. She is also a museum guide at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art\, and the Oakland Museum of California. \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/member-tours-womens-history-month-artwalk-with-avril-angevine/ LOCATION:OMCA Gallery of California Art\, 1000 Oak St\, Oakland\, California\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Family,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2021_OMCA_Gallery-of-California-Art_Hung-Liu_Photo-Cedit_-Leopoldo-Macaya_6U4A1563-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20250702T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T224045Z UID:10001945-1773493200-1773500400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Gallery Chats at OMCA DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\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-25/2026-03-14/ 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:20260315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260212T230804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T213606Z UID:10002281-1773579600-1773590400@museumca.org SUMMARY:Spotlight Sundays: Trans Ancestors in History and Creative Practice 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 \nMember Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotlight Sundays: Trans Ancestors in History and Creative Practice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk 1–2 pm \n\n\n\nWorkshops 2–4 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring 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.  \n\n\n\n\nTALK ONLY TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the talk\, two intimate creative workshops will draw inspiration from the lives and legacies of trans ancestors. Queer Ancestors Project teaching artists Mason J. and Ajuan Mance will facilitate the simultaneous workshops—writing and comix\, respectively—guiding participants in exploring stories of trans ancestors central to their personal\, collective\, and political lineages. Come create with community and deepen connection to shared histories as we cultivate liberatory visions of trans futures. Materials provided. The workshops prioritize trans and genderqueer people\, and capacity is limited. Tickets are required and also include admission to the talk.  \n\n\n\n\nWriting Workshop + talk Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMIX Workshop + talk Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Horne’s work is funded in part by the San Francisco Arts Commission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitators\n\n\n\nAndrea Horne is an SF Arts Commission award-winning artist\, cultural worker\, and community historian whose work bridges the Black arts movement\, LGBTQ+ storytelling\, and public health advocacy. A beloved Bay Area performer and advocate\, Andrea is the creator of The Knowing—a multidisciplinary collective and archival project honoring the lives\, legacies\, and cultural memory of Black transgender women through performance\, oral history\, and sacred storytelling. Her praxis weaves movement work and ancestral testimony into a powerful meditation on survival\, transformation\, and spiritual lineage. For over four decades\, Andrea has been a vital presence in San Francisco Bay Area queer and cultural communities\, using her voice and art to protect\, remember\, and liberate. \n\n\n\nMason J. is a Lambda Literary Awarded San Francisco-born Afro-Indigenous Two-Spirit artist\, historian\, educator\, and community archivist exploring memory\, ritual\, and cultural recovery. Their work weaves public record with holistic care\, nightlife\, harm reduction\, and ritual craft\, helping communities trace lineage beyond academia and erasure. Mason serves on the GLBT Historical Society board and has been a Still Here SF co-editor\, Show Us Your Spines co-founder\, 2016 VONA alum\, and 2017–2019 James C. Hormel Center Fellow. Spotlight Sundays with him is part workshop\, part time machine: storytelling meets formal and renegade research – creative mapping through art\, global ancestry\, witnessing\, with collaboration and take-home tools. \n\n\n\nAjuan Mance is an Oakland-based artist and writer and a Professor of Illustration at the California College of the Arts. Ajuan is the author and illustrator of 1001 Black Men: Portraits of Masculinity at the Intersections; Living While Black: Portraits of Everyday Resistance; and the children’s picture book What Do Brothas Do All Day? Her comics and illustrations have appeared in a number of publications\, including the Women’s Review of Books and Transition Magazine\, as well as several anthologies. Gender Studies\, Ajuan’s first book of comics\, was nominated for the 2024 Ignatz Award for Best Comics Collection.  \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-trans-ancestors-in-history-and-creative-practice/ LOCATION:OMCA Lecture Hall\, 1000 Oak\, Oakland\, California\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Spotlight Sundays,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/preference-Biking_11x17-8_2019-1-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T132403 CREATED:20260212T003746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200330Z UID:10002278-1773939600-1773950400@museumca.org SUMMARY:ThursDates at OMCA with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Belly Dance & Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at MOAD\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursDates at OMCA |  Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Burlesque and Belly Dance Performances\, Trivia Night: Stories of Resilience\, DJ Set by Mark DiVita\, and Gallery Chats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults 18+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStep 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. \n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, the Gallery of California History comes alive with Sketchboard Co.’s uninstructed live figure drawing sessions\, where models Andy Rose and Rachel Sanders will interweave spellbinding burlesque and belly dance performances between poses.  \n\n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. Nude or partially clothed models representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or conté pencils. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, every ThursDates at OMCA offers a rich gallery experience with Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Unlike traditional tours\, these conversations invite you to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and engage with OMCA facilitators who blend content expertise with lived experience. Gallery Chats take place in all of our galleries—including our Special Exhibitions—and are included with Museum and Special Exhibition admission. With music\, drinks\, and a relaxed after-hours atmosphere\, it’s an evening designed for learning\, laughter\, and basking in good company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing ft. Andy Rose + Rachel Sanders | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n5:30–7:30 pm DJ Mark DiVita | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:15–7:15 pm Trivia Night: Stories of Resilience | Town Fare \n\n\n\n6:35–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing  & Art Viewing | Gallery of California History \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS\n\n\n\nSPECIAL EXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\nFree Member Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout ThursDates \n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, January through March\, step into OMCA’s warm after-hours glow. Experience a rotating mix of intimate performances\, live figure drawing sessions\, game nights\, and more—designed just for adults. Or sip a signature cocktail and grab a light bite in Town Fare by Michele McQueen\, all to a soundtrack of local Oakland artists and DJs. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re exploring the Museum with a date\, catching up with friends\, or are coming solo and looking to meet someone new\, you’ll find connection\, inspiration\, and creative surprises\, week after week. \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.  \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 Sketchboard\n \n Sketchboard is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Our mission is to feature the bodies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living wages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artists in our community. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About DJ Mark DiVita\n \n Renowned across the Bay Area\, DJ Mark DiVita has carved a niche as the go-to DJ for events that radiate soulful\, sexy\, and vibrant energy. With roots in Hip-Hop culture dating back to 1986\, when he first discovered its magic as a grade schooler\, Mark embodies the essence of a True Skool Hip-Hop edutainer. His eclectic sounds and captivating sets draw in music lovers from all walks of life\, making each event a celebration of unity and rhythm. When he’s not behind the decks\, you can find Mark embracing his roles as a devoted father\, husband\, and creative force in his design studio. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nMajor support for ThursDates at OMCA is provided by The Oakland Museum Women’s Board. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Events URL:https://museumca.org/event/thursdates-at-omca-with-sketchboard-co-live-figure-drawing-ft-burlesque-trivia-night/ LOCATION:OMCA campus CATEGORIES:Gallery Chats at OMCA,Thursday After Hours,Town Fare Cafe,Ticketed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://museumca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-05-OMCA-ThursDates-Formally-Thursday-After-Hours-©-Christine-Cueto-DSCF4156-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR