Friday Nights at the de Young programs are after-hours art "happenings" that include a mix of live music, dance and theater performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities, and exhibition tours.

Local artists conduct drop-in workshops, debut new commissions, display their art in the Kimball Education Gallery, and take part in conversations about the creative process. The café offers a special Friday Night menu and specialty cocktails, and the observation tower is open until 8 pm. Artist Fellows, Artists-in-Residence, curators, scholars, and arts educators all play an active role in making Friday Nights an engaging museum experience for all.

Join the de Young this Friday, May 27, for "A Dark Garden Party" and experience Oscar de la Renta's inspirations in tableaux vivants: Lovely flowers, wicked plants, and fashion vignettes featuring the artistry of Dark Garden Unique Corsetry. Create flowers and celebrate "Nature Constructed" with Artist-in-Residence Tiffanie Turner.

After hours is when all the fun happens. To learn more, check out the website for more details.

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