SATURDAY OCTOBER 8

5 PM Homecoming Procession

A drumline leads a celebratory procession down the Avenue of the Arts across to the Lower Grand Staircase to open the museum, ending in fireworks.
15 min
Avenue of the Arts, OCMA Grounds, Lower Grand Terrace

5:15 PM The Violet Hour

Inspired by artist Fred Eversley’s exploration of the color wheel, OCMA’s new café Verdant presents the Violet Hour, a series of custom crafted drinks! Kick off the 24-hour opening in style !
90 min
Fireworks: Violet (3 min)
Café, Level 2

6 PM Pacific Chorale Performance: Skyscape

An aleatoric free form/change choir work performed on four levels connecting us to the sky.
5 min
Atrium, Sky Bridges

6:30 PM Pacific Chorale Performance: Magnificat

A ‘Magnificat’ acapella choir performance by composer Arvo Pärt, an evocative work that recalls the past while echoing the future. Conducted by GRAMMY® award winning Artistic Director Rob Istad.
7 min
Pavilion Pathway

7 PM Philharmonic Society Performance: Pacific Gold

A performance by the Orange County Youth Symphony string quartet inspired by the artists in OCMA’s opening exhibiiton California Biennial 2022: Pacific Gold.
20 min
Permanent Collection Galleries, Level 1

8 PM Pacific Symphony Performance: 13 Women

A string trio performance inspired by the artists and work in the 13 Women exhibition.
30 min
Special Collection Pavilion, Level 1

9 PM Rooftop Dance Party

Dance to your heart’s content on OCMA’s outside roof terrace with KCRW’s own Jason Bentley.
90 min
Upper Plaza, Level 2

10 PM Spotlight Tour

Join OCMA curators, past and present, for an immersive tour of OCMA’s new exhibitions. With artists and experts positioned at key artworks throughout the galleries, this is a unique chance to get insider details on all the artworks currently on view!
60 min
Special Exhibitions Pavilion, Permanent Collection Pavilion, Mezzanine Gallery

11 PM Silent Disco

Can’t stop, won’t stop dancing? Join DJ Dylan, DJ Kemistry, and DJ Camillion for a party that is all your own. With headphones provided, you can dance the night away and choose from multiple DJs spinning – move to your own beat!
120 min
Upper Plaza, Level 2

SUNDAY OCTOBER  9

12 AM Light it Up: Midnight Fireworks

Enjoy a decadent dessert from the museum’s café, Verdant, inspired by the exhibition Fred: Eversley Reflecting (Back the World), and fireworks on the museum’s Upper Plaza.
60 min
Fireworks: Amber (1 min)
Café and Upper Plaza, Level 2

1 AM Movies for Insomniacs

Join Santa Ana’s premier art-house theater, Frida Cinema, for a curated selection of films that pay homage to artists and the artistic process!
240 min
Education Pavilion, Level 2

2 AM Late Night Lounge with Boss Harmony

Chill out and take a break to listen to artist and DJ Boss Harmony spin 45’s and vinyl records.
120 min
Café, Level 2

3 AM The Witching Hour

Experience and embody the magic of the museum by getting your fortune told and your tarot read amongst galleries.
120 min
Special Collections Galleries, Level 1 & Mezzanine Gallery, Level 2

4 AM The Blue Hour

Start the day with the healing properties of the color wheel through Ayurvedic coffee, tea, and matcha drinks at the Fueling Station.
60 min
The Fueling Station, Level 1

5 AM Sound Bath with Somer Waters & Skye Ray

Connect with the artworks in California Biennial 2022: Pacific Gold and 13 Women with soothing sounds. A unique chance to embody the connection between art and healing in this special early morning sound bath!
60 min
Permanent Collection Pavilion, Special Exhibition Pavilion, Level 1

6:30 AM Sunrise Yoga

Reset and refresh on the beautiful Upper Plaza with gentle yin yoga led by Linda Chen. Starting with breathwork, followed by yin yoga, the drop in session ends with a meditation. Bring your own mat. Open to all yoga levels.
60 min
Upper Plaza, Level 2

8 AM Japanese Tea Ceremony

Experience “The Way of the Tea”, a traditional Japanese matcha tea ceremony led by Kentaro Chiba and Soko Okazoe. A way to pass ancient teaching to future generations. Tea ceremony with tastings to follow.
45 min
Café, Level 2

9 AM Color Wheel Juice Bar

Sample a rainbow array of freshly made juice in all colors, inspired by artist Fred Eversley’s use of the color wheel.
60 min
Fueling Station, Level 1

10 AM Donut Drop

Enjoy special unique flavors and a special surprise treat from our friends and neighbors at Sidecar, Fill Bakeshop, and Good Town.  Sample some of the best donuts in Orange County!
60 min
Fueling Station, Level 1

11 AM Pop-Up: Aura Photography

Capture images of your aura, the electromagnetic energy field that radiates in and around your body. Each color signifies a vibration with its own distinct meaning – find out what your aura is today!
120 min
OCMA Grounds/Lower Grand Staircase, Level 1

12 PM Kids First: Movie Shorts

Join our friends at the Newport Beach film festival for a series of short films just for kids!
90 min
Education Pavilion, Level 2

1 PM Inside Out: Dance Performance

Dancers from the Orange County School of the Arts play with perspective and movement in a site-specific performance inspired by the museum’s architecture. View the window gallery performance from the exterior street or inside the gallery – your choice!
7 min
Avenue of the Arts Gallery, Level 1

2 PM Live Music: Yamila Guerra Cuban Latin Band

Let the two-time Latin GRAMMY winning Yamila Guerra Cuvan Latin directed by Yalil Guerra take you on a musical journey through latin and caribbean sounds. Feel the joy and dance to the rhythm with your family and friends!
60 min
Upper Plaza, Level 2

2:30 PM Artmaking: Open Studio

Take a moment to let your own creativity flow. Explore self-guided prompts for drawing, paper sculptures, and more!
90 min
Education Pavilion, Level 2

3 PM Family Workshop: Color Your World

Join OCMA educators in an intergenerational art making activity where we explore storytelling through color.
120 min
OCMA Grounds/Lower Grand Staircase, Level 1

4 PM Jazz: Ella Takes the Mic

Sway to Ella Fitzgerald jazz classics with the powerhouse singers in the Standard Mel Duo. Inspired by Carrie Mae Weems’ artwork Untitled (Ella On Silk), from the OCMA Collection, this is sneak peak at what’s to come in future exhibitions!
30 min
Lower Grand Staircase, Level 1

4:30 PM Gospel Voice of OC: Youth Choir

Youth singers from throughout Orange County and a special guest express the joy of the African American experience, finding inspiration in Sanford Biggers’ Of Many Waters…, a site-responsive artwork.
30 min
Lower Grand Staircase, Level 1

5 PM Closing Fireworks

The Gospel Voices of OC: Youth Choir closes us out with O Happy Day followed by a blue firework show.
Fireworks: Blue (3 min)
Upper Plaza, Level 2