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This Friday Night, packed full of dance, music and celebration kicks off with a captivating performance by the Oakland Ballet Company, showcasing excerpts from La Luna Mexicana. This enchanting presentation captures the essence of Dia de los Muertos, blending vibrant dance, colorful costumes, and joyous music to honor family and tradition in an elaborate celebration.
Following the ballet, get ready to cultivate your own moves with an introductory Salsa and Bachata lesson led by Samanth Velazquez. This engaging class will introduce you to the basics of these lively dances, focusing on rhythm, technique, and creative expression in a welcoming and energetic setting. The night wraps up with a dynamic DJ set by Black. Known for his deep-rooted expertise in global rhythms and infectious beats, Black will keep the energy high and the dance floor packed.
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
5:30–6:30 pm Intro Samba & Bachata w/ Samantha Valasquez | Amphitheater
5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | Gallery of California Art, History, and Natural Sciences
6–7:15 pm Oakland Ballet– Excerpts from Luna Mexicana | OMCA Garden
6:45–8:45 pm Set by Black | Amphitheater
