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Spotlight Sundays

Every third Sunday, OMCA invites visitors to Spotlight Sundays, a series of conversations, performances, and experiences that showcase California visionaries.

Spotlight Sundays take a deep dive into topics generated by California culture-makers. From performances, to provocative discussions, to films, workshops, and more Spotlight Sundays offers opportunities to engage with the people and ideas that drive and shape California and beyond. 

Event times vary. Tickets for Spotlight Sundays are available on a sliding scale from $1 to $30.

Event specific information can be found on our Events Calendar.

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Spotlight Sundays: Reimagining Justice — A Conversation with Malkia Devich-Cyril & Jessica Lanyadoo, with Music by Mahsa Vahdat March 16 from 1:00 pm 2:30 pm

In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for an interactive conversation with Black liberation advocate, Malkia Devich-Cyril, and activist-astrologer, Jessica Lanyadoo. They will discuss how moments of great personal and collective challenges can become transformative forces in the fight for social justice and liberation.The event will begin with a call-and-response musical performance by internationally acclaimed Iranian Bay Area based singer Mahsa Vahdat and musician, Atabak Elyas. Vahdat, a passionate advocate for women’s rights, has courageously defied restrictions on female singers in Iran. Her voice blends her rich cultural heritage with universal themes of resistance and resilience. Together, we’ll engage in a collective experience to imagine a more equitable and just world.

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Abolition: A Multigenerational Perspective Featuring Angela Davis at OMCA

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Por el Pueblo: Exploring Intergenerational Chicanx Dialogue Around Art And Practice at OMCA

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