Where:
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
Admission:
$12-20
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Nightlife, Party
Event website:
https://www.mfa.org/event/special-event/mfa-late-nites-march-2023
Kick off your weekend on Friday, March 31, at MFA Late Nites! This after-hours party celebrates the new exhibition “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence,” complete with dancing and DJs, pop-up performances, exploring the galleries, and more.
Food and Drink
Available for purchase
8 pm–12:30 am
Music and Performance
8 pm–1 am
Level 1, Shapiro Family Courtyard
DJ Real P is joined by a range of artists and performers for a musical journey showcasing sounds and moves rooted in African and Black ancestry. Performances include live art from Ambrojah, dance from AfroBeats Boston, music from Y.A.K. Band, and DJ sets from Slick Vick, Mez.Wav, and DJ Real P.
8 pm–Midnight
Level 2, 465 Bar and Restaurant
Curated and hosted by Black Cotton Club and Emerald City Plant Shop, Words and Vines Experience invites you to enjoy and share poems, songs, stories, affirmations, and prayers in an intimate setting. While you’re enjoying the show, purchase art from local artists and one-of-a-kind products from local makers.
“Hear Us Now” and “Words and Vines Experience” are curated by the Teachers’ Lounge, LiteWork Events, BAMS Fest, Emerald City Plant Shop, and DJ ReaL P.
Tote Bags
8–11:30 pm
Level 1, Linde Family Wing, Druker Studios
Decorate your own canvas tote with designs inspired by the work of legendary Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
Talks
8–11 pm
Level 1, Gallery 168
Stop by “SMFA at Tufts: Archive and Autobiography” to meet local artists with work featured in the exhibition. Speak to them, learn about their processes, and participate in art-making activities.
8:30–9:30 pm
Level 1, Room 156
Join two contemporary artists and a curator for a lively conversation on the intersection of gender, identity, and intimate interpersonal relationships in Maria Lassnig’s films. See excerpts from Lassnig’s work as well as work by others. Featuring curator Sophie Cavoulacos and artists Samantha Nye and Lynne Sachs.
9 and 10 pm
Level 1, Gund Gallery, LG31
Learn about the process of making a three-dimensional wonder inspired by Hokusai’s iconic Great Wave with Lego certified professional Jumpei Mitsui.
More details here.
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