Culture & Cocktails: American Summer

Culture & Cocktails returns this summer at San Diego Museum of Art! Revel in art, soak in shared good vibes, and explore the philosophy of fun.

Culture & Cocktails is The San Diego Museum of Art’s sophisticated cultural and social event featuring fine art, trendy food and beverage offerings, thrilling interactive experiences, hands-on art making, musical and artistic performances, and much more.

Enjoy an American Summer night at the Museum themed on one of the most renowned and enduring American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, Jasper Johns.

Stay bright and breezy in the open-air activity terrace in front of the Museum, or head indoors for a jaunt through the galleries and relax in the red, white, and blue lounge upstairs. You won’t want to miss this multisensory summer evening at the Museum!

Your Culture & Cocktails Ticket Includes:

Additional food will be available for purchase at the Harvest Kitchen food truck in front of the Museum. Additional drinks will be available for purchase at full-cash bars.

See you there!

Tickets are now on sale! They are free for Gallery Collective members, $70 for members, and $85 for non-members. Click here to purchase.

The San Diego Museum of Art is located at 1450 El Prado, San Diego. More info can be found on the website here. For updates, follow along on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

See you there, San Diego!

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  • Start Date
    August 1, 2024 6:00 pm
  • End Date
    August 1, 2024 10:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
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  • Venue
    • San Diego Museum of Art
  • Address
    1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102
  • Tickets
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