“Friday Nights at OMCA”: Pride Night w/ King Isis & Vogue Dance Lessons

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Friday Nights at OMCA celebrates Pride Month with an evening of powerful music, fierce movement, and joyful community connection! Don’t miss a live performance by King Isis, whose emotionally charged set takes audiences on a transformative journey through healing and self-discovery. Blending raw alt-pop with acoustic, R&B, and grunge textures, King Isis brings a performance that is as vulnerable as it is empowering.

Step into your spotlight with a high-energy Vogue Dance Lesson led by Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield. Rooted in Harlem ballroom culture, Vogue is an expressive dance form filled with sharp lines, dramatic poses, and dynamic floorwork. This class covers the six core elements of Vogue—hands, spins, catwalk, duck walk, dips, and floor performance—along with a warm-up and cultural context. It’s a full-body workout that honors the history and creativity of queer and trans communities of color.

To keep the energy high, DJ Ignacia hits the decks with a genre-blending set designed to move bodies and uplift spirits. Known for creating inclusive, affirming spaces across the country, Ignacia’s live remixes and bold sound curation make every set unforgettable.

Friday Nights at OMCA also offer 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.

Don’t miss this exciting night of dance, culture, and unforgettable beats at OMCA’s Friday Nights. Come for the rhythm, stay for the community, and get ready to feel the vibe!

Program Schedule: 

5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket

5:30–6:30 pm Vogue Dance Lesson with Jocquese “Sir JoQ” Whitfield | Amphitheater

5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries

6:45–8:50 pm Music Set by DJ Ignacia  | Amphitheater

7–8 pm Live Music by King Isis  | Garden Stage

About Friday Nights:

Join us for Friday Nights at OMCA, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).

Hungry? Grab a bite from any of the ten Off the Grid food trucks lining 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets, offering a delicious mix of rotating flavors. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Once you’ve fueled up, head to the OMCA Garden, where picnic tables and blankets await you to enjoy your meal. With lawn games, engaging museum programs, and a vibrant community atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for making memories at one of Oakland’s most iconic spots.

OMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted, and event details and performances are subject to change.

Accessibility

Oakland 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.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.