MFA Late Nites 2023
When:
Friday, Oct 20, 2023 8:00p -
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 1:00a
Friday, Oct 20, 2023 8:00p -
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 1:00a
Where:
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
Admission:
$15-25
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Nightlife, Party
Event website:
https://www.mfa.org/event/special-event/mfa-late-nites-october-2023
Kick off your weekend on Friday, October 20, at MFA Late Nites! This after-hours party celebrates the new exhibitions “Fashioned by Sargent” and “Strong Women in Renaissance Italy,” complete with dancing and DJs, pop-up performances, exploring the galleries, art-making activities, and more.
Events and performances are curated by Outlaud, a collective and cultural agency that aims to strengthen and create opportunities for the artistic and economic advancement of independent artists and cultural workers in Massachusetts.
Events and Performances
– Outlaud Renaissance Party
8 pm–1 am
Level 1, Shapiro Family Courtyard
Audacious creativity meets modern-day anarchy. Inspired by the energy of the exhibitions “Fashioned by Sargent” and “Strong Women in Renaissance Italy,” and featuring performances by Oompa, Grimey Gurt, KEI, Gogo, Notebook P, DayDaDon, and Cakeswagg, as well as DJ sets by Real P, DJ Snax, and Brandi Chanel.
– Speakeasy R&B Lounge
8 pm–Midnight
Level 2, 465 Bar and Restaurant
Grab a signature cocktail and enjoy the soulful and eclectic sound of Chocolate Factory with special guest performances by Tricia Reed and Miranda Rae.
– Styled by Outlaud
8 pm–Midnight
Level 1, Gallery 168
Experience a pop-up fashion moment inspired by the exhibition “Fashioned by Sargent,” featuring local brands and creatives.
– Ten Tiny Talks
8:40 pm–Midnight, every 20 minutes
Level 1, Gallery 155
Stop by the exhibition “Tiny Treasures: The Magic of Miniatures” to catch a short talk led by the people that helped bring the show to life, from the video on the wall to the mounts used to hold the miniscule objects. Hear from curators, artists, members of the MFA Teen Arts Council, and more!
– Art Making
Tiny Pendants
8 pm–Midnight; last entry 11:45 pm
Level 1, Druker Studios
Get inspired by “Tiny Treasures: The Magic of Miniatures,” then create your own pendant using collage materials and mixed media!
