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Celebrate Earth Day in the Bay at OMCA! Join them for an unforgettable day in OMCA’s outdoor garden, filled with performances, games, and hands-on activities that will engage visitors of all ages. This free event, in partnership with Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) teachers and students, celebrates sustainability and environmental themes with arts, sciences, and local culture, all working towards a greener future for the Bay Area. Voices of all ages will be featured, making it an inclusive, fun, and meaningful way to connect with the Earth and each other.
While getting in touch with the Earth, they encourage you to delve into your creativity with Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing! It’s a perfect opportunity to create something personal and unique while soaking in the Museum’s atmosphere.
They welcome all skill levels, including those who have never drawn before and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be available for use, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with others. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the galleries for times ranging from 2 to 20 minutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max size 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite, charcoal, or conté pencils.
DJ Teao Sense will close out the day with a cross-genre journey of global slaps, live percussion, and turntablism. A visionary DJ and multi-instrumentalist, Teao Sense brings his unique sound to OMCA, blending everything from Afrobeats, Hip Hop, Soul, and Latin to Funk, Amapiano, and beyond. In addition to an outstanding event experience, 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 celebration of Earth, creativity, and culture—join them for a vibrant day at OMCA.
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—8:30 pm Earth Day in the Bay at OMCA | OMCA Garden
5—9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket
5:30—6:15 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art
5:30—7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries
6:45—7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art
6:45—8:50 pm DJ Teao Sense | Amphitheater
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
