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Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD’s after-hours offering: Downtown at Sundown. On the third Thursday of every month, enjoy free Museum admission and exhibition tours, DJ-spun tunes, free entry at SDSU Downtown Gallery, drink specials at the adjacent Stone Brewing Company and The Flight Path Wine Bar & Bistro, food trucks, and so much more. At this Downtown at Sundown, enjoy free exhbition tours in MCASD's galleries at 5:30 and 6:45 PM. Exhibitions on view include Dimensions of Black: A Collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art; Jennifer Steinkamp: Madame Curie; and Tristano di Robilant. Don't miss the opening reception for Every Which Way at the SDSU Downtown Gallery, beginning at 5:30 PM. Meet the artists and mingle as you explore works created by students and faculty from the School of Art + Design interpreting the theme of "movement." DJ Mike Turi will spin a curated set as visitors make their own custom screen prints for a crowdsourced pop-up exhibition with imagery created by SDSU graphic design students.

MCASD is proud to partner with Art of Élan for a special performance inside the exhibition Jennifer Steinkamp: Madame Curie. Art of Élan’s unique chamber music events spread the excitement of classical music to diverse audiences. Space is limited to 100 seats and tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. This concert is free for MCASD’s X-Set Members; $10 for all other MCASD Members and Art of Élan supporters; and $15 for non-members.

This spring we’re launching a new exclusive event series that invites Members to eXit the norm at MCASD. These experience-driven, non-traditional events aim to excite your senses by offering new ways to interact with the art. From performance art and art hunts, to custom cocktails and nibbles from local bar and restaurant partners, being an MCASD Member just got that much better. Jennifer Steinkamp’s massive room-size installation Madame Curie will serve as the inspiration for this kick-off eXit pARTy.