Carnival Takeover
Friday Nights at OMCA May 31st kicks off Oakland Carnival weekend with a bang! We’re celebrating the vibrant cultures of the Bay Area at the Garden Stage with a Soca Meets Samba Dance Workshop. This is a fun, all-levels, all-ages dance class
highlighting some of the most popular moves from each genre.

Immediately after, the MasFX Carnival Dance Experience will perform a portion of their 2024 showcase that leads into a party-worthy blend of Soca, Reggaeton, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Baile Funk, Hip-Hop, House and more with a set from  VibeHauss DJ’s. The Amphitheater will be activated too and will transport you to Trinidad and Tobago with the smooth vibrations of Cardinal Calypso Steel Pan Band.

About Friday Nights
Gather with family, friends, and community every Friday at 5 PM for free live music and hands-on activities, Off the Grid food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions, with a Museum ticket.

Bring your own or grab dinner from any of the 8 Off the Grid food trucks on 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets. Beer, wine, mixed and non-alcoholic drinks are available for sale.

After grabbing a meal from a wide and weekly changing menu of culinary creations, head to the OMCA Garden where you’ll find picnic tables and blankets to enjoy your local eats. Play lawn and table games, enjoy weekly rotating Museum programming, and create new memories at one of the Town’s most treasured spaces right in the heart of Oakland.

No outside alcohol is permitted. Performances are subject to change. Limited $10 flat rate parking for Friday Nights is available in the OMCA Garage until 10 PM.

Visit the OMCA website for more details about Friday Nights at OMCA May 31st