It鈥檚 THE celebration of creativity and community during National Pride Month in Kern County: Art After Dark Celebrates PRIDE at BMoA.About this Event
Join us as Art After Dark transforms the sculpture garden into a vibrant celebration of color, creativity, and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. 馃寛馃挆
You'll stroll through the sculpture garden, greeted by community partners sharing resources and fun freebies.
Further down the path, you can grab a cocktail or mocktail, try your hand at our art project (buttons, inspired by the work of Pamela Carroll), grab a bite to eat, and stroll our galleries. Then, get ready for a drag show filled with fierce performances, killer choreo, and queens who mean business!
After the queens take the stage, DJ Blaise closes out the night with a live set that鈥檒l keep you dancing all night long!
Food for purchase by Smash N Grab, Strawberry Dream Factory, Get It Twisted, The Paleta Company, and Bakersfield Pizza Co.
Cocktails and Mocktails by Tiki-Ko and Centro Cali
Performances by Sasha Reign Dupree, Ayla Divas, Alexander the Queen Divas, Violet Divas, Phoebe D Monroe, Simona Moore, and Heart D. Vermillion.
BMoA Members get free admission and early access to the event. Want that deal? Become a member at bmoa.org/join.
Photos Courtesy of Felix Adamo and Jennifer Williams-Cordova
Art After Dark is sponsored by AltaOne Federal Credit Union, Moneywise Wealth Management, Clinica Sierra Vista, Hard Rock Casino Tejon, The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity, Gilead, Tri Counties Bank, Chris Lowe, Valley Strong Credit Union, Strata Credit Union, Premier Piercing, Bakersfield College Lavender Initiatives, Viiv Healthcare, Cake It With Justin, Freestyle Event Services, Sandstone Goods, Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Business Education Foundation, Greater Bakersfield Chamber, and Meraki Creative Works.
Event volunteers generously provided by.
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Agenda
馃晳: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open for Members
Info: Arrive 30 minutes before the gates open for early access; BMoA members only.
馃晳: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Food Trucks, Cocktails & Mocktails
Host: Get It Twisted
Info: Food available for purchase at Smash N Grab, Get It Twisted, Strawberry Dream Factory, Bakersfield Pizza Company, and The Paleta Company. Cocktails and mocktails for purchase by Tiki-Ko and Centro Cali.
馃晳: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
DJ Set
Host: DJ Blaise Hahs
Info: Art After Dark favorite DJ Blaise Hahs sets the vibe for the evening.
馃晳: 06:30 PM - 09:45 PM
Art Project
Info: Make your own suncatchers!
馃晳: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Visit Resource Tables
Info: Stroll the gardens and enjoy resources provided by AltaOne Federal Credit Union, KVPR, PLFAG, Blue Zones Project, Free Mom Hugs, The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity, and more.
馃晳: 07:00 PM - 09:45 PM
Doors Open - General Admission
Host: Bakersfield Pizza Co
Info: Check in, stroll the gardens, browse resource tables, grab food from Smash N Grab, Strawberry Dream Factory, Get It Twisted, The Paleta Company, and Bakersfield Pizza Co., drinks from Tiki-Ko and Centro Cali, and enjoy the art project.
馃晳: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Drag Show Begins!
Host: Sasha Reign Dupree
Info: Bring those tips and show your love for the queens! Sasha Reign Dupree and Ayla Divas host our fabulous lineup of performers, featuring Alexander the Queen Divas, Simona Moore, Phoebe D Monroe, Heart D. Vermillion, and Violet Divas.
馃晳: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dance, Dance, Dance!
Host: DJ Blaise Hahs
Info: The queens clear the stage; the dance floor opens, and DJ Blaise closes out the night with a final set!
Event Venue
Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R Street, Bakersfield, United States
USD 23.18
