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Oakland Museum of California

May 31 - June 1, 2013

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1000 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607
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Take a walk on the wild side at the Oakland Museum of California's reopening celebrations for the Gallery of California Natural Sciences, during Friday Nights @ OMCA! Join the foodie festivities with Off the Grid's food trucks on 10th Street 'til midnight. Enjoy dessert carts in the Museum gardens and California beer and wine at bars throughout the Museum. Have a roaring good time with animal face-painting, and dress up as your favorite California animal and strut your stuff in our costume contest! Rock out retro California style with tunes from DJs and surf bands. The galleries are open 'til midnight, and the all-new Gallery of California Natural Sciences reopens to the public with a grand ceremony at 7 pm. Discover nature in the Golden State as never before. Explore Oakland, Yosemite, Mount Shasta, Sutter Buttes, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, the Tehachapis, and Coachella Valley for a sampling of the state's world-class biodiversity. Offering a thoughtful and comprehensive representation of the interaction between humans and the natural world, the Gallery features immersive habitat installations, world-class dioramas, and emerging technologies. Hear the story of California's natural world through the voices of local community members and scientists, and discover how you can make a difference. Check museumca.org/natural-sciences for a full schedule of programs for opening weekend. OMCA is located one block from the Lake Merritt BART Station. Event parking is available at the Museum garage for a $5 flat fee after 5 pm. Friday Nights @ OMCA is presented in partnership with Off the Grid: Lake Merritt @ OMCA, and is made possible in part through the generous support of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund. DATE/TIME: Friday, May 31 5:00pm-12:00am LOCATION: Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland, CA, 94607 510-318-8400 http://www.museumca.org COST/REGISTRATION: Half-price gallery admission: $6 for adults, $4.50 students and seniors with valid ID, Members and ages 18 and under are free. Cash bar. Prices vary for Off the Grid food trucks. MORE INFO: Website: http://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-omca-gallery-california-natural-sciences-reopening Phone: 510-318-8400 About Oakland Museum of California and Heyday: The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. With more than 1.8 million objects, OMCA is a leading cultural institution of the Bay Area and a resource for the research and understanding of California's dynamic cultural and environmental heritage.