Curator's Cut & AfterParty
$275
Tickets to the Curator's Cut include both nights
Curator’s Cut - Friday, September 19 • 5:00 - 9:00 pm
$150 of each Curator's Cut event ticket is tax-deductible. Each ticket includes access to 2 nights of art and celebration.
Step into an evening of refined elegance and artistic insight at Curator’s Cut, an exclusive VIP experience blending fine dining with unparalleled access to the Long Beach Museum of Art’s most anticipated fundraising event. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated dinner alongside museum leadership and fellow art patrons, followed by an early preview of the Silent Auction and a spirited Live Auction featuring rare, high-value works of art and incredible experiences. This is a night for those who believe in the transformative power of art and in building a future where creativity is accessible to all.
The Afterparty - Saturday, September 20 • 6:00 - 10:00 pm
When the lights dim, the energy rises. The Afterparty is where art meets celebration in a spectacular fusion of music, movement, and inspiration. Featuring over 150 original artworks in the Silent Auction, this high-energy night includes cocktails, dancing, a live DJ, and musical performances that turn the museum into a vibrant cultural playground. It’s a night to connect, discover, and support the arts in a setting unlike any other.
*Tickets are transferable. Please email karens@lbma.org with transfer requests*
Curator's Cut Dinner Menu
Canapes
- Beet Crostini - Roasted Golden Beets | Whipped Feta | Heirloom Tomato | Toasted Ciabatta White Balsamic | Greens
- Seared Ahi on Cucumber - Furikake | Wasabi Cream | Scallion Oil
Salad
- Shaved Brussel Sprout | Gem Lettuce | Dried Pear | Buckwheat | Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette | Dill | Green Beans | Heirloom Cherry Tomato
Entree
- Local California Halibut - Rice Pilaf | Grilled Asparagus | Carrot | Charred Kale | Beurre Blanc | Herb Oil
- Vegan Risotto - Summer Peas | Acorn Squash | Vegan Cheese | Fried Shiitake | Micro Herbs | Pea Oil
Dessert
- Lemon Posset - Fresh Fruit | Biscoff | Whipped Cream
- Vegan Dessert
The Afterparty Menu
Included in your ticket:
Tray Passed Hors d’ oeuvres
Grilled Lamb Lollipop (Herb + Mint Sauce)
Chicken Malai Tikka Kebab (Dark meat) (Mint yogurt sauce)
Vegan Cheese Puffs (Herbs, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Vegan Cheese)
Candied Pork Belly (Fried Pork Belly, Umami Sauce)
Empanadas (Corn, Mushroom, Aji Sauce)
Platter
Charcuterie
Open bar
Beer and wine only
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