Spend the evening exploring 21 prestigious arts and cultural institutions showcasing remarkable works by the best of Pasadena’s creative community from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. People of all ages and walks of life can experience memorable visual and performing arts and participate in hands-on, interactive activities at no cost.
Admission to all art institutions is free. The public can ride free shuttles provided by the City of Pasadena to and from each location, with City Hall serving as the primary transit hub.
Among the many ArtNight Pasadena highlights are fun-filled venues where you can do the following:
- Join a New Orleans-style dance party featuring MUSE/IQUE and Dixieland band The California Feetwarmers at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St.
- Meet and buy books from local authors, view an art and poetry exhibit by local artists with disabilities, compete in a trivia contest, and enjoy other lively activities at the Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St.
- Travel to the USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., to view contemporary East Asian ceramics and watch exciting Sri Lankan dance performances, or head to the Light Bringer Project at Day One, 175 N. Euclid Ave., to attend creative teach-ins, dance to high-energy music and view art and video installations channeling sights and sounds of the 1960s.
- View street artist murals at Art Center’s Williamson Gallery, 1700 Lida St., and South Campus, 870/950 S. Raymond Ave.
- Kids and teens can explore ancient Mandalas and create ripped sunsets at Kidspace Museum.
Several venues will also feature co-located food trucks where you can purchase savory comfort dishes. View the list of venues, activities and food trucks at www.artnightpasadena.org.
Ride Metro to ArtNight Pasadena and receive free merchandise and special membership discounts when you present your TAP card at participating venues including the Pasadena Museum of California Art, Lineage Performing Arts Center and Pasadena City College. For more information, visit www.metro.net/service/discounts/artsentertainment/artnight-pasadena.
ArtNight is produced by the Cultural Affairs Division of the Pasadena Planning & Community Development Department in collaboration with participating arts and cultural institutions. For accessibility assistance or shuttle transportation to the venues, or to request information in braille or large-print format, call (626) 744-7062.