Friday Nights at the de Young: Viva Frida! | GG Park

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Friday Nights at the de Young offers a variety of interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, talks and more. Season Eight is every Friday night from March 30 – November 23, 2012.

This weekly after-hours art “happening” changes every week, but typically includes a mix of live music, dance performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demonstrations, special performances, hands-on art activities and more. Plus the observation tower is open until 8:15pm.

June 29, 2012 – Viva Frida: From the Blue House to the Catwalk

You are invited to celebrate your inner “Frida” in the Gaultier-inspired or the traditional fashion in a program curated by Rene Yañez

Free Programs include:

• 6pm – Show featuring designs by Chloe Rose
• Live music performance by Liliana Herrera
• 6pm – Mezcal tastings by Wahaka Mezcal: Piazzoni Murals Room
  Wahaka Mezcal will be conducting a taste and will be sharing information about the smoky Mexican-made elixir. Its Traditional line uses 100% organically-farmed espadín agave, and includes Joven Espadín and Reposado con Gusano. The Signature line features wild agave varieties and includes Joven Madre Cuishe, Joven Tobalá, and the Joven Ensamble, a blend of Madre Cuishe (25%), Tobalá (25%) and Espadín (50%).
• 7pm – Film Screening: Pedro Almodovar’s Kika
  Elaborate satire about murder, sex and the media. A young television hostess tracks a suspected serial killer in an effort to get good footage for her shock show. Instead she stumbles into a web of sex, violence, and absurdity. Costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier.
• Photo booth
• DJ music

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.