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Join us at the Annual Gala after-party, Late Night, celebrating the next generation of museum supporters! Enjoy after-hours access to the de Young, craft cocktails, festive bites, dancing, live performances by DJ Christie and event headliner Sudan Archives, and bespoke activities curated by local artists representing the vibrant spirit of the Bay Area.
What’s included
- Back this year, meet the artists behind She Bends while sipping on chemistry-inspired cocktails in the Neon Bar.
- Reimagine the runway through dance with movement artist Nkechi Njaka x original sound by Tauwoo.
- Walk through our special exhibitions Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style, Lee Mingwei: Rituals of Care, and Irving Penn.
- Try on designer evening wear using the Snapchat Augmented Reality Experience.
- Immerse yourself in panoramic views and the cool jazz sounds of Mellow Sessions at the NightLife Lounge in Hamon Observation Tower, the official Cal Academy event after-set.
- Learn more about patch culture and wearable thread art with SewFrisco.
- Become art in a portrait photography session with Anna-Alexia Basile.
Stay tuned for more creative collaborations to be announced!
Schedule
- 9 pm
- Late Night doors open
- DJ Christie set, Wilsey Court
- All activations open
- Food + beverage
- 9:30 pm
- Mellow Sessions with “Vooo,” Hamon Tower
- Nkechi x Tauwoo performance, Wilsey Court + Gallery 28
- 10:30 pm
- Headliner Sudan Archives performance, Wilsey Court
- 11:30 pm
- Mellow Sessions with “Vooo,” Hamon Tower
- DJ Christie set, Wilsey Court
Attire
A little glitz and a lot of glam encouraged! Take inspiration from the iconic fashion and photography exhibitions on view.
Ticket info
Get tickets. Presale sold out.
Your Late Night ticket will give you full access to all the offerings of the night including open bar, food, pop-up activations, musical performances, and admission to Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style, Irving Penn, Lee Mingwei: Rituals of Care, and permanent collection galleries.
- Admission starts at 9 pm
- Limited availability
- Guests must be 21+ years of age
Questions? For more information please contact us at specialevents@famsf.org.
For more information, or to purchase tickets or a table, please contact us at specialevents@famsf.org.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carolyn Prasad, director of corporate partnerships, at cprasad@famsf.org.
Annual Gala and Late Night ticket sales benefit the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco’s dynamic and internationally acclaimed exhibitions and public programs, which are inclusive and accessible for audiences from the Bay Area and beyond.
