This event took place on Fri, Aug 7
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About this event
Quick Event Facts Location: Oakland Museum of California (1000 Oak St., Oakland, CA 94607). Admission: Completely free for the outdoor music, food truck area, and lawn games. Museum Access: Requires a gallery ticket for late-night viewing of indoor art and history exhibitions. Age Restriction: None. This is an all-ages, family-friendly neighborhood gathering. Experience the ultimate local weekend kickoff at Friday Nights at OMCA, Oakland's favorite community block party. Each week, a rotating lineup of over a dozen Off the Grid food trucks lines up along 10th Street, serving an incredible array of local culinary flavors. Grab dinner and head into the museum's terraced gardens to enjoy picnic seating, local beer and wine, and a beautiful view of Lake Merritt. The evening features live outdoor concerts, courtyard dance lessons, and vibrant DJ sets in the amphitheater, making it the perfect slice of East Bay culture.
Gems Near Oakland Museum of California
JM's picks for a bite, a drink or a sweet stop nearby.
Fenton's Creamery
The Black & Tan Sundae—toasted almond and vanilla under hot fudge and caramel. Bring someone willing to split it.
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