The Orange County Museum of Art opens its new building to the public with an eclectic 24-hour event this weekend.
It is free to attend – just like the museum will be for the next decade – there are no tickets or reservations required. But organizers warn parking in nearby garages at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts may be limited and ride sharing is encouraged.
When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Where: 3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa
Schedule:
5-7 p.m.: A drumline leads a procession down Avenue of the Arts to the museum; craft mocktails are served; Pacific Chorale performs
7-9 p.m.: Small string ensembles from the Orange County Youth Symphony and Pacific Symphony play music inspired by the opening exhibits
9 p.m.-12 a.m.: Rooftop dance party; museum tours with artists and curators; silent disco with three DJs
12-3 a.m.: Fireworks and dessert; art house film screenings; music from a late-night DJ
3 -6:30 a.m.: Fortune telling and tarot readings; coffee, tea and matcha bar; art viewing with a sound bath
6:30-11 a.m.: Sunrise yoga; Japanese tea ceremony; juice bar and doughnuts
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Aura photography; short films for kids; youth dance performance and Latin band music
2:30-5 p.m.: Art-making activities; jazz standards and youth gospel choir; closing fireworks