After Hours Programming

Join us for some magic and mead at Bowers – after hours! Inspired by the Magic: The Gathering cards sheet featured in Bowers’ special-ticketed exhibition Fantasy: Realms of Imagination, the card game comes to life in an evening of Commander games where you’ll be surrounded by history and art while slinging spells and battling friends and foes alike.

Celebrate Black History Month with an unforgettable evening of art, music, and storytelling!

Join renowned artist AbuQadim Haqq and mermaid scholar Dr. Jalondra A. Davis for an engaging conversation about Afrofuturist aquatic mythology and worldbuilding in celebration of the final print run of Haqq's graphic novel, The Book of Drexciya. Purchase one of the last remaining copies and get your book signed at the event.

Join us for some magic at Bowers – after hours! Partake in an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander games where you’ll be surrounded by history and art while slinging spells and battling friends and foes alike.

Be our guest at an educator's night out at the Bowers!

Enter a sanctuary for sonic exploration surrounded by vibrant Buddhist paintings.

Join us for some Magic at Bowers – after hours! Participate in an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander games, hosted by AKH Trading Card Co, or learn to play the Terracotta Army board game with Hexes & Brews. Duel in the shadow of an ancient army and journey through the museum's featured exhibition, World of the Terracotta Warriors. Cosplay encouraged!

Experience World of the Terracotta Warriors like never before during an exclusive after-hours tour with Dr. Tianlong Jiao, Chief Curator at Bowers Museum.

Enter a sanctuary for sonic exploration surrounded by vibrant Buddhist paintings.

Join us for some Magic at Bowers – after hours! Participate in an evening of Magic: The Gathering Commander games, hosted by AKH Trading Card Co, or learn to play the Terracotta Army board game with Hexes & Brews. Duel in the shadow of an ancient army and journey through the museum's featured exhibition, World of the Terracotta Warriors. Cosplay encouraged!

KCRW is bringing the party back to Santa Ana with Bowers Museum! Enjoy live sets from KCRW DJs Raul Campos & Jason Kramer, pop-up bars, kids activities, and after-hours access to World of the Terracotta Warriors!