Free with museum admission
Start your Valentine’s Day celebrations early with an artful evening made for lovers, friends, and anyone with a creative crush. Celebrate with Hearts for Art, where your artistic love connections take center stage. Spark new conversations with fellow photobook enthusiasts at Photobook Speed Dating — a singular opportunity to bond over beautiful books (space is limited). Sip and mingle at our pop-up bar on Floor 3, featuring a soundtrack curated by DJ FELA KUTCHii to set the mood. Enjoy Valentine’s Day specials at Cafe 5 (Floor 5), including a Happy Hour menu, a special dessert, and a discount on select wines. Whether you’re coupled up, convening with friends, or flying solo, let art guide your heart.
FELA KUTCHii is a DJ, soundscape curator, and cultural storyteller whose work centers Black sonic traditions, community memory, and emotional connection. A third-generation Oakland native, she draws inspiration from the Town’s rich musical legacy, bridging the past, present, and beyond through genre-fluid, intention-driven sets. Her soundscapes are crafted to be multigenerational and family-friendly, inviting listeners into spaces of full joy, reflection, and, of course, movement! Whether activating museums, public spaces, or community gatherings, FELA KUTCHii approaches DJing as both an art form and a love letter to the collective imagination through sonic frequencies.