[free] Agua Pura show & Bachata Lessons @ Oakland Museum
THIS FRIDAY, catch a full night of femme-led dance including salsa w/ Augua Pura, a beginner Bachata lesson from In Lak’ech Dance, & global sounds by DJ Dailo Mac.
Friday Nights at OMCA
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Oakland Museum
1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607.
About free show:
In honor of #BlackAugust, join filmmaker Cheo Tyehimba Taylor & Carolyn Johnson Black Cultural Zone for a special Gallery Chat on activism & legacy.
Come hungry and grab dinner from a delicious lineup of @Off the Grid food trucks along 10th Street, serving global flavors from local vendors! 🍔
This Friday Night, join us for an evening of music, movement, and a celebration of identity and culture! Don’t miss Agua Pura, a Bay Area-based salsa band composed entirely of femme and queer musicians. Their high-energy set blends salsa classics, cumbia, timba, rumba, and son, paired with Agua Pura originals previewing their upcoming debut album. Rooted in tradition and driven by community, Agua Pura sets the stage with joy and inclusive energy for expression and connection.
Warm up your body and spirit with a lively Bachata dance lesson led by Pamé Ortiz and Kayla Jones with In Lak’ech Dance Academy, a queer and POC-led Afro-Latin studio in Oakland. This beginner-friendly class welcomes everyone to jump in and enjoy the rhythm, whether solo or with a partner.
Then let DJ Dailo Mac take you on a global musical journey through R&B, Latin, K-pop, EDM, hip-hop, and more. With more than 20 years of experience, she’s here to create powerful, high-energy dance floors that get everyone moving.
Plus, in honor of Black August, join us for a Gallery Chats pop-up with special guests Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson in OMCA’s Black Power feature in the Gallery of California History. Following an in-gallery showing of Tyehimba Taylor’s short films, “Legacy of Love” and “East Oakland Rising,” these community influencers will explore topics such as Black collective determination, activism, and cultural legacy in Oakland. Their conversation will amplify the themes of OMCA’s latest special exhibition, Black Spaces: Reclaim and Remain, on view in OMCA’s Great Hall. Join us for a meaningful evening of culture, creativity, and celebration.
Program Schedule:
5–9 pm Core Galleries and Special Exhibitions evening hours with Museum ticket
5:30–6:30 pm Bachata Dance Lesson by Pamé and Kayla with In Lak’ech Dance Academy | Amphitheater
5:30–7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries
5–6 pm Film Screening | Gallery of California History (Black Power)
“Legacy of Love” | Run Time 13:57
“East Oakland Rising” | Run Time 26:49
6–7 pm Special Guest Gallery Chats with Cheo Tyehimba Taylor and Carolyn Johnson | Gallery of California History
6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Agua Pura | Garden Stage
6:45–8:50 pm DJ Dailo Mac Music Set | Amphitheater
