Friday Nights at OMCA with Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons

Fri · Sep 11·7 PM·Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland

Fri · Sep 11·Melrose Branch, Adult Area, Oakland

“Because of Our History” – Creativity Explored on African American history and artist’s place in the narrative. What is the role of the artist in the preservation and telling of history? “Because of Our History,” a quote from the late Creativity Explored artist Antonio Benjamin, speaks to the importance of Black cultur…

Fri · Sep 11·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Fri · Sep 11·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Playing at the Emerald City stage Showtimes: 10:30 a.m.

Sat · Sep 12·1:30 PM – 2 PM·Emerald City Stage, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA

Brazilian Drummer Marcos Odara Playing at the Emerald City Stage

Sat · Sep 12·5 PM·Anthony Chabot, Oakland

CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER: earn about redwood ecology and history on a beautiful, moderate hike through forest and other diverse landscapes. End at the observatory with a private reception of beer, wine, and delicious snacks. Watch the sunset and the first stars appear, and then view a waxing crescent moon and othe…

Sat · Sep 12·8 PM·Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland

Thu · Sep 10·Yoshi's, Oakland

Fri · Sep 4·5 PM – 9 PM·OMCA campus · Oakland

This Friday Night at OMCA, Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter PHER brings his soulful sound to the Garden Stage with a powerful live performance. Blending contemporary R&B, jazz, and soul with heartfelt storytelling, the three-time Grammy-winning collaborator delivers an uplifting set of original music, reimagined cl…

Fri · Sep 4·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·OMCA campus · Oakland

Gallery Chats puts a twist on the traditional museum tour by encouraging meaningful conversations and fresh interpretations of the artwork, artifacts, and stories in OMCA’s galleries. This informal drop-in experience is an opportunity for visitors to share their personal reflections with and ask questions of our enthus…

Sun · Sep 6·1 PM – 2 PM·OMCA campus · Oakland

Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture. \n