Event

Members Summer Evenings

Members Summer Evenings return with four very special opportunities to enjoy music and picnicking.

Members Summer Evenings return with four very special opportunities to enjoy music and picnicking, including a Members-only KCRW Summer Nights event on August 5. Explore the gardens after hours, relax with a casual meal at 1919 cafe, or bring your picnic basket and dine al fresco on the lawn. Don’t forget your blanket or chair!

2023 Summer Line-Up

July 8 (Saturday)

Masanga Marimba

Traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America

5:30–8:30 p.m. | music 7–8 p.m.

July 22 (Saturday)

Tres Souls

Energetic and danceable Latin stylings

5:30–8:30 p.m. | music 6:30–7:30 p.m.



Aug. 5 (Saturday)

Members-Only KCRW Summer Nights at The Huntington

Dance the night away to live sets from KCRW DJ Anne Litt and a very special guest DJ set by Mark Speer of Khruangbin. KCRW Members and a guest are invited to this event.

5:30–9:30 p.m. | music 6:30–9:30 p.m. | gardens close at 8 p.m.

Aug. 12 (Saturday)

Acoustical Mystery Tour

A celebration of The Beatles

5:30–8:30 p.m. | music 7–8 p.m. | gardens close at 8 p.m.

Tickets

Members at the Contributor level and above are invited to this event and ticket benefits vary by level:

  • Contributor level: 2 Members (free) and 2 guests at $25 each. 4 adults total.
  • Affiliate level: 2 Members (free) and 2 guests at $25 each. 4 adults total.
  • Supporting level: 2 Members (free) and 2 guests at $25 each. 4 adults total.
  • Patron level: 2 Members, 2 free guests, and 2 paid guests at $25 each. 6 adults total.
  • Benefactor level: 2 Members (free), 2 free guests, and 2 paid guests at $25. 6 adults total.
  • Society of Fellows households: 2 Fellows (free), 4 free guests, and 6 paid guests at $25 each.

Members’ and Fellows' children and grandchildren 18 and younger are free. Guests’ children are also free.

Food & Beverages

Outside alcohol will not be permitted. Alcohol will be available for purchase. Members may bring their own picnic baskets, but alcohol must be purchased onsite.

Enjoy in-dining or purchase to-go options in 1919 Cafe, open from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hot food stations close at 7 p.m., grab & go is available until 7:30 p.m.

Beverages and snacks will be available at the event site. Preview a selection below:

Snack Items $3–$10

Popcorn, house made trail mix, candy

Chips and dips with guacamole or salsa

Veggies and dips

Various Desserts

Popsicles/Ice Cream

Non-Alcoholic Beverages $3–$7

Agua Fresca, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Soda, Bottled Water (Still and Sparkling)

Beer $7–$12

Assorted selections

Wines By the Glass ($11) and Bottle ($38)

Mumm Napa Brut Prestige

Bertrand Cotes des Roses Rose

Conundrum White Blend

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Mer Soleil "Silver" Chardonnay

Sea Sun Pinot Noir

Charles Smith Cabernet

Conundrum Red Blend

Gardens

Most gardens will be open during Members’ Summer Evenings, as will the Huntington Store. The library, art galleries, The Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science, and the Helen and Peter Bing Children’s Garden will be closed.

Questions? Contact the Membership office at membership@huntington.org