This event is in the past.It took place on September 11, 2026 at Oakland Museum of California.
Outdoor PartyFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Block Party + DJs
September 11 at 5pm
Downtown Oakland, Oakland
Celebrate Black joy and music across the museum campus at this free Friday night block party. Expect live performances, food trucks, DJs, and art-making in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons
Guinean master drummer ensemble blending Afrobeats, reggae, hip‑hop and traditional West African rhythms
Led by Guinean master drummer and educator Bongo Sidibe, the nine‑piece ensemble mixes traditional West African percussion with Afrobeats, reggae, hip‑hop and contemporary influences for a lively, participatory performance.
Cal Raijin Taiko
Bay Area taiko drumming group creating original compositions that fuse traditional Japanese taiko with contemporary influences
Cal Raijin Taiko performs original works that blend the deep, resonant tradition of Japanese taiko drumming with modern musical elements, delivering a dynamic, rhythm‑driven set.
Kiyomi
Bay Area singer‑songwriter delivering soulful alternative R&B with live looping and rich harmonies
Kiyomi is a Bay Area singer‑songwriter whose intimate performances feature soulful alternative R&B, live looping, and layered vocal harmonies.
Outdoor PartyFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid Block Party + DJs
September 11 at 5pm
Downtown Oakland, Oakland
Celebrate Black joy and music across the museum campus at this free Friday night block party. Expect live performances, food trucks, DJs, and art-making in a welcoming community atmosphere.
Bongo Sidibe & The TonTons
Guinean master drummer ensemble blending Afrobeats, reggae, hip‑hop and traditional West African rhythms
Led by Guinean master drummer and educator Bongo Sidibe, the nine‑piece ensemble mixes traditional West African percussion with Afrobeats, reggae, hip‑hop and contemporary influences for a lively, participatory performance.
Cal Raijin Taiko
Bay Area taiko drumming group creating original compositions that fuse traditional Japanese taiko with contemporary influences
Cal Raijin Taiko performs original works that blend the deep, resonant tradition of Japanese taiko drumming with modern musical elements, delivering a dynamic, rhythm‑driven set.
Kiyomi
Bay Area singer‑songwriter delivering soulful alternative R&B with live looping and rich harmonies
Kiyomi is a Bay Area singer‑songwriter whose intimate performances feature soulful alternative R&B, live looping, and layered vocal harmonies.