Downtown At Sundown

Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering, Downtown at Sundown.

Downtown At Sundown

On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy free museum admission and exhibition tours. Plus, DJ-spun tunes, free entry at SDSU Downtown Gallery, drink specials at the adjacent Stone Brewing Company Store, and so much more.

DJ spinning

Trevor Paglen: Sites Unseen, the newest exhibition at MCASD

This mid-career survey originated at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and features more than 100 works by the MacArthur award-winning artist. The exhibition is the first to present Paglen’s early photographic series alongside his recent sculptural objects and new work with artificial intelligence.

MCASD exhibit during Downtown At Sundown

Drop by SDSU Downtown Gallery

See the exhibition Futures Past and Present, featuring work by faculty and students from the San Diego State University School of Art + Design. Guest speakers will talk about the future of dinnerware in ceramics and virtual reality.

SDSU Downtown Gallery during Downtown at Sundown

Hungry for more?

Grab a bite to eat from the Born in Brooklyn food truck. Enjoy happy hour specials next door at the Stone Brewing Company Store. Or dine at our neighborhood restaurant partner AAHARN by Koon Thai. You can also enjoy re-entry to the event when you’re done!

stone brewing

Grab your friends and head downtown to explore all the Core Columbia neighborhood has to offer!

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