The National Gallery of Art just announced the dates and themes for its popular after-hours events. Here's how to get tickets.
The East Building of the National Gallery of Art during a previous National Gallery Night. Photograph courtesy of the National Gallery of Art.
One of DC’s favorite events is back this spring at the National Gallery of Art. Three “National Gallery Nights” will take place on the second Thursday of March, April, and May from 6 to 9 p.m. in the East Building. Each event will have music, light fare, and drinks, but the themes are what set them apart.The tunes will all be by women musicians, and there will be pop-up performances and art by women artists. Guests are encouraged to dress up as a woman they look up to.
A surprise performer during a previous National Gallery Night. Photograph courtesy of the National Gallery of Art.and the theme is “homegrown.” This will be a night to celebrate the people and culture of DC. Rare Essence, one of DC’s premier go-go bands, will perform as guests peruse art and activities inspired by the Washington Color School, a movement in DC from 1950 through 1970 that prioritized color over structure. Registration opens May 4 at noon.
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