For your Oakland Nexus experience on Friday, October 2, 5-9pm, come enjoy The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA. Experience a free evening of live music, interactive activities, Off the Grid food trucks, and, with a Museum ticket purchase, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions, including our current special exhibition Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory.
6:30-7:30 pm - Live Music by Shanté (OMCA Garden) 6:30 pm - Artist Talk with Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell 6:45-7:45 pm - Music Set by DJ Shellheart (OMCA Amphitheater)
Don’t miss special NEXUS featured guests in conversation: Mildred Howard and Adrian Burrell at 6:30pm.
Fuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid food trucks serving up bold flavors and local favorites, and inside our campus, savor refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. With games, engaging museum programs, and a vibrant community atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakland energy to celebrate 2026 Nexus: SF Bay Area Black Art Week.
