“Made in San Francisco” | Friday Nights at the de Young

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Matt Small’s Chamber Ensemble presents “Made in San Francisco: Modern Music Influenced by the Music of the Post-Impressionist Era.” In honor of the ballet-themed paintings from the Musée d’Orsay on display, Small will present a ballet-inspired composition, paying homage to the cultural connections between ballet, music, and art made by the Ballets Russes in Paris during the early 20th century.

Matt Small’s Chamber Ensemble
6:30–8:30 p.m. Presenting “Made in San Francisco: Modern Music Influenced by Music of the Post-Impressionist Era”
Chihuly: Fire and Light movie screening
7:00 p.m. Observe Chihuly at work with his team at the de Young. Q&A with producer Mark McDonnell. $5 members; $7 non-members
Closing Reception for October Artist-in-Residence Dan Taulapapa McMullin
6:00–8:30 p.m. Celebrate works by this Samoan artist and his installation Samoan Art: Urban.
Hands-on art making for everyone with Mademoiselle Kim
6:00–8:30 p.m. Make art inspired by this month’s Samoan Artist-in-Residence.

About Friday Nights at the De Young
On Friday nights the entire museum is open until 8:45 p.m. Friday Nights at the de Young offers a variety of interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, and lectures. The cafe is open with a special Friday Nights dinner menu, and a no-host cocktail bar is serving drinks. There are art making activities for everyone. All Friday Night programming is free unless otherwise noted.

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.