Courtesy of Tim Correira Photography.
Courtesy of Tim Correira Photography.
Late Nites
Late Nites is back and bringing the vibes! Don’t miss an unforgettable night of music, art, creativity, and community hosted by the MFA in partnership with stay silent, a defining voice of New England’s diasporic hip-hop communities. Make art, catch performances, dive into conversations in the galleries, and explore exhibitions.
With 15 years of experience bringing New England communities together through DJs and dance, stay silent activates the MFA with a full-on house party. Feel the moment at the Museum: come as you are, stay late, hit the dance floor, and discover the Museum after dark.
Food and Drink
Available for purchase
8 pm–12:30 am
Meals and Snacks
Level LG, Garden Cafeteria
Level 1, Shapiro Family Courtyard
Level 1, Taste
Full Bars
Level 1, Shapiro Family Courtyard
Level 2, 465 Bar and Restaurant
Wine, Beer, and Canned Cocktails
Level LG, Garden Cafeteria
Level 1, Calderwood Courtyard
Level 1, Lower Rotunda
Level 1, Sharf Visitor Center
Level 1, Taste
Level 1, Gallery 168
Level 2, Gallery 250
Shopping
8 pm–1 am
Gund Gallery Shop
Level LG, Art of the Americas Wing
Bookstore and Shop
Level 1, Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art
Performances
LUV U BETTER
8 pm–Midnight
Level 2, 465 Bar and Restaurant
DJs Slick Vick and Keem celebrate R&B and love songs at the LUV U BETTER lounge. Founded in Providence, Rhode Island, LUV U BETTER has been presenting all-R&B parties and DJ sets in the area since 2011.
Spread Love Function
8 pm–1 am
Level 1, Shapiro Family Courtyard
Take a musical journey with Spread Love Function—a showcase of the best of New England’s DJ and party scene. Each set dives into the region’s expansive tastes paired with the stay silent experience. Celebrate the Cape Verdean diaspora, Afro House, and Lusophonic sounds during a set by Sugarcane with DJ DeeKay. Explore the genre-blending viewpoints of proswervez, Adelaide, and Charlie Tunes during the Lodi Dodi hour.
Photos
MFA Photo Booth
8 pm–Midnight
Level LG, Art of the Americas Wing
Snap a memory of your evening at our free photo booth!
Polaroid Portraits
9–11 pm
Level 2, Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art
Get your portrait taken by Providence-based photographer Daniel Ledesma.
Art Making and Activations
Luminous Layers
8 pm–Midnight (last entry 11:40 pm)
Level 1, Druker Family Pavillion
Find inspiration in the ethereal, colorful, and fluid artworks on view in the exhibition “Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love.” Then experiment with layering vibrant and luminous colors on a ceramic pendant to create your own unique hanging work of art!
Graffiti Names with SOEMS
8:30–10 pm
Level 1, Gallery 168
Have your name written in hand-style graffiti by multidisciplinary Boston-based artist SOEMS and take it home with you!
stay silent Library
8:30–11 pm
Level 1, Gallery 168
Browse a curated selection of regionally produced zines, books, and photo albums. Take photos, make annotations, and leave with a little bit of inspiration.
Drawing in the Galleries
8:30–11:30 pm (last entry 11:15 pm)
Level 2, Gallery 207
Drop in to sketch works of art in the galleries! All skill levels are welcome. Museum educators are available to help you get started and offer tips and suggestions along the way—just bring your creativity! All drawing materials provided.
Spotlight Talks
Twentieth-Century Sculpture
9 and 10 pm
Level 2, Gallery 258
Looking at works by artists including Alexander Calder and Simone Leigh, discover how developments in culture, politics, and technology over the 20th century catalyzed revolutionary approaches to sculpture making.
With Yutong Shi, curatorial assistant, Department of Contemporary Art.
Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love
9:30 pm
Level 2, Galleries 260–63
Explore the evocative paintings and drawings on view in the exhibition “Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love.” Learn how the artist uses color, light, and structure as dynamic tools for exploring connection and the natural world.
With Daisy Alejandre, curatorial assistant, Department of Contemporary Art.
Ebb and Flow
10:30 pm
Level 2, Gallery 259
Take a closer look at the installation “Ebb and Flow: Contemporary Art from the Collection” and find out how artists use fluid materials, gestures, and everyday objects to reflect a world in constant motion.
With Daisy Alejandre, curatorial assistant, Department of Contemporary Art.
Exhibitions and Installations
Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt’s Golden Age
Level LG, Gund Gallery, LG31
Kawada Kikuji: Chizu (The Map)
Level 1, Gallery 169
Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds
Level 1, Gallery 170
Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound
Level 1, Torf Gallery, 184
Twentieth-Century Sculpture
Level 2, Gallery 258
Ebb and Flow: Contemporary Art from the Collection
Level 2, Gallery 259
Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love
Level 2, Galleries 260–63
Wheelchair accessible
Event Policies
Guests of all ages are welcome; visitors wishing to consume alcohol must be 21+. Valid ID with proof of age is required to purchase alcohol. Food and drink will be available for purchase; no outside food or beverage allowed.
No reentry.
Bags larger than 8 x 6 x 2 inches are not allowed in the Museum during Late Nites and cannot be checked inside. Free on-site bag storage is available outside the building through the Mobile Locker Company, but space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All bags are subject to inspection.
The MFA has a strict no smoking policy; this includes vaporizers.
The MFA reserves the right to deny entry or to ask guests to leave at any time.
All Museum policies apply to after-hours events. Please follow guidance of Museum staff regarding permitted areas for food and drink and other safety measures.
Ticket Information
All ticket sales are final. Tickets may not be refunded or exchanged.
