This event is in the past.It took place on September 4, 2026 at Oakland Museum of California.
Outdoor PartyFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Block Party + DJs
September 4 at 5pm
Downtown Oakland, Oakland
Every Friday, OMCA's garden transforms into a free block party with live music, Off the Grid food trucks, and lawn games by Lake Merritt. Bring a blanket, grab dinner, and dance, or buy a museum ticket for late-night gallery access.
BULULÚ
Caribbean fusion ensemble blending salsa, cumbia, merengue, calypso, and joropo
Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist, composer, and vocalist Lali Mejia, BULULÚ mixes a range of Caribbean traditions into a lively celebration of music and culture.
PHER
Oakland vocalist blending contemporary R&B, jazz, and soul
Oakland-born singer‑songwriter PHER delivers soulful live performances that combine original material with reimagined classics.
Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons
Guinean‑led nine‑piece ensemble mixing West African drumming, Afrobeats, reggae, and Hip‑Hop
Master drummer and educator Bongo Sidibe heads this nine‑member group, creating a vibrant mix of traditional rhythms and contemporary influences.
Outdoor PartyFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Block Party + DJs
September 4 at 5pm
Downtown Oakland, Oakland
Every Friday, OMCA's garden transforms into a free block party with live music, Off the Grid food trucks, and lawn games by Lake Merritt. Bring a blanket, grab dinner, and dance, or buy a museum ticket for late-night gallery access.
BULULÚ
Caribbean fusion ensemble blending salsa, cumbia, merengue, calypso, and joropo
Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist, composer, and vocalist Lali Mejia, BULULÚ mixes a range of Caribbean traditions into a lively celebration of music and culture.
PHER
Oakland vocalist blending contemporary R&B, jazz, and soul
Oakland-born singer‑songwriter PHER delivers soulful live performances that combine original material with reimagined classics.
Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons
Guinean‑led nine‑piece ensemble mixing West African drumming, Afrobeats, reggae, and Hip‑Hop
Master drummer and educator Bongo Sidibe heads this nine‑member group, creating a vibrant mix of traditional rhythms and contemporary influences.