First Friday: Celebrate the Holidays with Pride

collage of headshots with lgbtqia performers
6–9pm
Free

Celebrate the holidays with pride

Wendel Education Center • Doors open at 6:45pm

Presented in partnership with Silicon Valley Pride, you're invited to an enchanting evening of live music, storytelling, and drag performances; hosted by Tori Tia. Join us as we kick off the holidays with fun and good cheer and celebrate the many talents of San José’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Featuring

  • Drag Artists: Jasper Redwood, Kalypso, Robyn D. Banks, and Tori Tia
  • Singer: Vincent Aire
  • Live Band: Black Aurora
  • DJ: AyumiPlease

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Register for tickets in advance to ensure a fast check-in at the admissions desk.

First Fridays

Start your holidays at SJMA's First Friday! Art lovers at these free monthly programs enjoy an inviting atmosphere with open galleries and live entertainment.

MUSEUM CAFÉ

Warm yourself up with a hot beverage and late-night bites at El Cafecito, by Mezcal Restaurant.

Member benefit: Receive a 10% discount with every purchase at the Café! 

MUSEUM STORE

The Museum Store is also open late! Find unique and artful gifts for loved ones this holiday season.

Member special: During the First Friday of every month, Museum members receive a 20% discount with every purchase at the Store!

This offer does not apply to items that are on sale.

Support

San José Museum of Art First Fridays are made possible in part by major support from the Jay Paul Company.

Operations and programs at the San José Museum of Art are made possible by principal support from SJMA’s Board of Trustees, a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San José, and the Lipman Family Foundation; by lead support from the Adobe Foundation, Toby and Barry Fernald, Brook Hartzell and Tad Freese, the Richard A. Karp Charitable Foundation, Tammy and Tom Kiely, Kimberly and Patrick Lin, Yvonne and Mike Nevens, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Skyline Foundation, and the SJMA Director's Council and Council of 100; and with significant endowment support from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation and the San José Museum of Art Endowment Fund established by the Knight Foundation at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

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