First Friday: Celebrate the Holidays with Pride

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6–9pm
Free

Celebrate the Holidays with Pride

Presented in partnership with the Society of Heart’s Delight, you're invited to an enchanting evening of music, storytelling, and drag performances; hosted by Just Karen. 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 Helixir Jynder Byntwell, Jasper Redwood, Jona Colt, and Silvanna Danniels; and DJ ilybee.

Register here

Register in advance for fast check-in. Seating is limited; first-come, first-served.

First Fridays

Everyone can enjoy an inviting atmosphere with open galleries and live entertainment.

MUSEUM CAFÉ

Grab your late-night bites and cash bar at El Cafecito, by Mezcal Restaurant

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

MUSEUM STORE

Shop local! The Museum Store is also open late. 

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.

Society of Heart's Delight

The Society of Heart’s Delight creates pathways for the Chinese heritage community to flourish in and contribute to the civic and cultural life of our broader society, fostering a deep sense of belonging for all.

Learn more about Society of Heart’s Delight at theshd.org.

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, and a Cultural Affairs Grant from the City of San José and the Skyline Foundation; by lead support from the Lipman Family Foundation, the Adobe Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Toby and Barry Fernald, Tammy and Tom Kiely, Yvonne and Mike Nevens, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Teiger Foundation, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, 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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