Friday Nights at the de Young: Brazilian Tribute + AbFab | 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.

August 17, 2012: Brazilian Tribute to Jean Paul Gaultier

Wilsey Court | 6:30 P.M.

• From Brazil, a pagode, bateria, and dance performance with Jorge Alabe, Brian Moran, Ana Laidley, Moyseis Marques, Ronaldo de Andrade, Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro, and others
• Photo booth with fashions by Chloe Rose inspired by Brazilian icon Carmen Miranda
• Hands-on art making for the entire family: create accessories to wear at the Brazilian Dance Party

This evening is presented in partnership with the California Brazil Camp.
Koret Auditorium | 6:30 P.M.

• Screening of an episode of Absolutely Fabulous featuring Jean Paul Gaultier (2003)
  *Free tickets for the film will be available at 5:30 p.m. in front of the auditorium.

About Friday Nights at the De Young
Friday Nights at the de Young offers a variety of free interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, and lectures every Friday night. The above listed activities for “Friday Nights at the de Young” are free and located in the public spaces of the museum. But please note that even on Friday nights, the museums’ galleries are not free and require a regular admission ticket.

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.