By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | September 29, 2022 | Lifestyle, Parties, City Life, Culture, Art, Events, Women of Influence Latest, Entertainment,
Mark your calendars for a brilliant night of spectacular art, lively dancing, stunning performances, and so much more, all happening at the de Young Museum on Thursday, October 6th.
Known as Late Night, their after party for their annual On the Edge benefit to raise support for greater artistic inclusivity and innovation, this following festivity will celebrate not only trailblazers in the local art and museum scene, but also coincides with the de Young's two current premier exhibitions.
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These exhibitions are the awe-inspiring cutting-edge multisensory experience of Ramses the Great and the Gold of Pharaohs, and the critical American masterpieces that offer a fifty-year restrospective in Faith Ringgold: American People.
With these two highly fascinating and thought-provoking exhibits that span almost entire floors of the renowned museum, Late Night is set to be an absolutely impressive evening brimming with pleasant surprises that only continue to delight.
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The showstopping headliner for this captivating event will be Madame Gandhi, a Forbes “30 Under 30” talent known for her skilled employment of experimental electronic sounds to transcribe fourth-wave perspectives on contemporary gender liberation. Having performed with other powerful acts like Lizzo and Kehlani, catch her effortlessly electrify the Wilsey Court stage.
Anticipate entrancing catchy beats from sets by DJs Angel + Dren and DJ Christie that are guaranteed to get you dancing, as well as the She Bends Neon Bar for the most refreshingly complex craft libations to pair with artisanal bites and sweets from Melissa Chou's Grand Opening Bakery at the Kimball Dessert Lounge and Bar.
Playful activities also include The Poetry Store for you to obtain a uniquely personalized poem, Joana Ayala’s "The Voice of the Forest" tranquil meditative escape, aura photography by Synergy Life, and a sleek lounge for you to meet artists.
Tickets for this momentous can't-miss extravaganza are either from $150 with the General Admission, or $125 for the highly exclusive Early Bird option. Such prices will grant you lavish access to not only these elegant festivities and entertainment, but also admission into the two aforementioned galleries.
For you San Francisco Magazine readers, a 20% off discount can also be applied to your ticket using the code SFMAG20!
Doors to this 21+ posh gala open at 9pm and runs through to midnight, promising a Late Night indeed full of celebration, art, and one-of-a-kind memories only possible at the remarkably dazzling de Young.
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Photography by: Gary Sexton/Courtesy of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco