Friday Nights at OMCA with Orchestra Gold

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA ) opens its doors late for another sensational installation of Friday Nights at OMCA. This Friday OMCA is honored to welcome Orchestra Gold to the Garden Stage. Spearheaded by the dynamic Mariam Diakite-known for her raw, hypnotic vocals and poetic Bambara lyrics-Orchestra Gold pays homage to Malian musical traditions while crafting a fierce new sound with heavy swinging rhythms, a funky fresh brass section, and cosmic guitar licks. Their most recent album, Medicine, mobilizes dance-inducing music to invoke the spirit and spread healing and community. DJ Teao Sense and their highly eclectic stylings with music from all over the world also celebrate how our diversity can create powerful and groovy waves.

The TropiCali Dancehall Lesson w/ Aimee will keep guests’ minds and bodies activated as this workshop focuses on not only the signature steps of Dancehall, but also its culture, history, and context.

In addition to an outstanding event experience, every Friday Nights at OMCA also offers guests a well-rounded gallery experience with Gallery Chats. Unlike the traditional museum tour, Gallery Chats invites visitors 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.

Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Learn more about getting to the museum.

Program Schedule:
5-9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket
5-8:30 pm Care Van: Personal Care Stations | Oak Street Plaza and Glimmer Terrace
5:30-6:30 pm TropiCalli Dancehall Lesson w/ Aimee | Amphitheater
5:30-7:30 pm Gallery Chats | Gallery of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences
6-7:30 pm Orchestra Gold | OMCA Garden
6:45-8:50 pm DJ set by Teao Sense | Amphitheater

Presented by Oakland Museum of California

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