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X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland · music · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Auto Row Live DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T184322Z UID:10002282-1789758000-1789772400@drinkdrakes.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,food,music DESCRIPTION:Auto Row Live brings together live music\, fresh beer\, great food\, and easygoing outdoor energy for a night of community and good time s. Join us at Drake’s Dealership on Friday\, September 18th\, and enjoy a live performance from Emery Villains while you grab a pint\, settle into the beer garden\, and soak up a laid-back evening under the lights. \n \n \n\n\n Tock Button \n\n Reservations LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T184322Z URL:https://drinkdrakes.com/event-hub/auto-row-live-emery-villains/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake's Brewing Co. X-SOURCE-URL:https://drinkdrakes.com/visit/barrel-house END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Disco DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003841Z UID:10002599-1789758000-1789772400@drinkdrakes.com CATEGORIES:drink,music DESCRIPTION:Get ready to light up the night with Silent Disco at Drake’s : The Barn on Friday\, September 18th! Tune into your favorite channel and switch between an electrifying mix of EDM beats\, dance floor anthems\, a nd late-night grooves while fire pits glow\, s’mores are ready\, drinks are flowing\, and there’s plenty of space to dance the night away. Prese nted by H.E.R.E.\, this high-energy silent disco experience brings the mus ic\, the movement\, and the good vibes for a night you won’t want to mis s! \nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite\n\nRSVP LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003841Z URL:https://drinkdrakes.com/event-hub/bonfire-silent-disco-260918/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake's Brewing Co. X-SOURCE-URL:https://drinkdrakes.com/visit/barrel-house END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Kiyomi & Cal Raijin Taiko DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T004852Z UID:10002361-1789750800-1789765200@museumca.org CATEGORIES:community,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Mildred Howard Public Art: Stories In the Landscape\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko\, Li ve Music by Kiyomi\, Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac\, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co.\, Annual Fall Teacher Night\, ScholarMatch\, and Gallery C hats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the opening week of BeHere/1 942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration this Friday Night a t OMCA with an evening of music\, culture\, and community. The Garden Stag e features two dynamic performances\, beginning with Cal Raijin Taiko\, wh ose original compositions blend the tradition of Japanese taiko drumming w ith contemporary influences. Following\, Bay Area singer-songwriter Kiyomi brings her soulful alternative R&B sound to the stage\, weaving rich harm onies\, live looping\, and heartfelt storytelling into an intimate perform ance that invites audiences to slow down and connect. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy flowing\, DJ Dailo Mac takes over the Amphitheater with a vibrant\, genre-spanning mix of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, K-pop\, Latin\, House\, EDM\, and g lobal rhythms. Her joyful\, community-centered sets create the perfect sou ndtrack for dancing\, gathering\, and celebrating together throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nTeachers and school leaders are specially invited to join OMCA’s Annual Fall Teacher Night for an evening of connecting with fell ow educators\, discovering museum resources\, and exploring the galleries —including an introduction to the Gallery of California History and them es from the newly opened BeHere/1942 exhibition. Guests can visit ScholarM atch in the Garden to learn about free college access programs supporting first-generation students while enjoying games\, prizes\, and opportunitie s to connect. With gallery admission\, guests can also join Sketchboard C o. in the Gallery of California Art for live figure drawing sessions. \n\ n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn be fore and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be availabl e for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with o thers. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 mi nutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max si ze 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or cont é pencils. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nig hts at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twi st on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engag e in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore n ew perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA ’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhib itions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shir ts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admiss ion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n4:30–7 pm Fall Teacher N ight Check-In and Lounge | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with ScholarMatch | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Ske tchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30 –7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–6:30 pm Live Performa nce by Cal Raijin Taiko | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Kiyomi | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by D J Dailo Mac | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, inter active activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibi tions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid fo od trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, ser ving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  p urchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazz ling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With ga mes\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it ’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakl and energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate par king in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is n ot permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and i nclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and  additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first s erved basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language int erpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCal Raijin Taiko\n\n\n\nKiyomi\ n\n\n\nDailo Mac\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n About Cal Raijin Taiko\n \n Founded in 2005\, Cal Raijin Taiko is Berkel ey’s premier Japanese drumming performance ensemble. With a repertoire c onsisting entirely of original compositions\, Cal Raijin Taiko performs to spread the knowledge\, love\, and passion of taiko to both the campus and the surrounding communities. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Kiyomi\n \n Kiyomi is an indepen dent singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area known for her capti vating vocals\, soulful melodies\, and emotionally rich performances. Draw ing inspiration from R&B\, neo-soul\, and pop\, she creates music that enc ourages authenticity\, healing\, and human connection.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Dailo Mac\n \n DJ Dailo Mac (she/her) is a seasoned open-format DJ with over 20 years of experience energizing dance floors and curating unforgettable vi bes. Known for her genre-blending style and community-centered approach\, she has collaborated with artists like Son of Paper and shared stages with icons such as One Vo1ce. Her work bridges music\, identity\, and celebrat ion—turning every set into a powerful space for connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ScholarMatch\n \n ScholarMatch is a non-profit that offers a free college access program for high school seniors who will be the first in their fami lies to attend college through individualized advising\, scholarships\, an d more! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketch board Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Their mission is to feature the bo dies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living w ages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artis ts in the community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of Ame rica. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOT S AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLe arn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Eve nts LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T004852Z LOCATION:OMCA campus URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kiyomi-cal-raiji n-taiko/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) X-SOURCE-URL:https://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR