Esperanza's paintings begin with a simple impulse: to slow down and look closely. Working at a more intimate scale, she turns to familiar plants, finding unexpected beauty in color, form, and light. Long drawn to succulents to explore adaptation, diversity, and endurance, she continues that inquiry here — created between California and Oaxaca, these works are less about geography than about attention, and what's closest to us, often reveals most.
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Esperanza's paintings begin with a simple impulse: to slow down and look closely. Working at a more intimate scale, she turns to familiar plants, finding unexpected beauty in color, form, and light. Long drawn to succulents to explore adaptation, diversity, and endurance, she continues that inquiry here — created betwe…
Roll Up Project is pleased to present paintings and works on paper by Mike Henderson. Since the 1960s, Henderson has been a fixture in the Bay Area art scene, deftly moving between visual and performing arts. His music, experimental films, paintings, and drawings reflect on daily life and the poetic moments that stay w…
Playing at the Emerald City stage Showtimes: 10:30 a.m.
25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The passage o…
2026 Friday Nights at OMCA season is BACK! This is a must-do event at the beautiful Oakland Museum of California. Every week there will be NEW updates so be sure to connect with us to stay in the loop! ✨ Live performances and music Dj Sets Tons of food trucks options to choose from Cultural and fun activities Lawn spac…
**Friday nights in Alameda just got an upgrade!** Sips. Snacks. A rotating lineup of Bay Area pop-up vendors at the world's cutest (and newest) little gift shop with a waterfront view! The waterfront's best-kept secret except everyone's invited. Bring the kids. Bring your crew. **Just bring yourself down to Grand Marin…
The best day to visit the museum? First Friday every month! Play local games, and meet local artists. Have fun and discover something new!
