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Preview Party: 'Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys'

Friday, April 17, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla
Preview Party Ticket: Enjoy a preview of the exhibition before it opens to the public along with live music, light bites, and a cash bar Members get 10% off. All-Access Ticket: Entry to the Preview Party + 1 free Giants merch item + access to the After Party Members get 10% off

"The Preview Party" celebrates the West Coast debut of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys at MCASD, with special guests Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, this landmark traveling exhibition brings together 130+ works by 37 Black diasporic artists from Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean-an extraordinary gathering of vision, voice, and legacy.

6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Preview Party starts at MCASD (700 Prospect St.).

10 p.m. - 2 a.m.: After Party at Lou Lou's Jungle Room at the Lafayette Hotel & Club (2223 El Cajon Blvd.). Doors open at 9:30 p.m.

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Visit: https://mcasd.org/events/preview-party?utm_source=Museum+of+Contemporary+Art+San+Diego&utm_campaign=93ba401f57-

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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
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Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego: La Jolla

700 Prospect Street
La Jolla, California 92037
858-454-3541
info@mcasd.org

Photo Credit: Pablo MasonMission The mission of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is to serve diverse audiences through the exhibition, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art created since 1950. Mandate MCASD engages a regional, national, and international audience including the binational constituency of the San Diego/Tijuana region. Vision MCASD is a museum providing public access to contemporary art, artists, and the creative process; a forum for the exploration and understanding of contemporary art and ideas; and a laboratory for artists to experiment with new forms of creative expression. Guided Tours The Museum offers public tours (free with admission) at both locations at 2 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and at 5 and 6 PM on Free Third Thursdays. To book a private guided tour, please contact the Education Department at 858 454 3541 x151 or e-mail education@mcasd.org. (Please remember to book your tour at least three weeks in advance.) Museum Cafe Located at the northeast side of the Museum, the Museum Cafe is a European-inspired bistro, serving breakfast and lunch dishes made from the freshest organic ingredients grown by local farmers. MCASD Members receive a 10% discount; Membership card must be presented. Museum entry is not required to visit the Museum Cafe. Cafe Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Special Events With its spectacular ocean views and distinctive architectural design, MCASD in La Jolla is a unique venue for a wide range of special events, from meetings to weddings to elegant sit-down dinners overlooking the ocean. Special privileges and discounts apply for MCASD Corporate Council members. For details about rental policies, call the Events and Visitor Services Department at 858-454-3541 x 166. Admission: General Admission $10 Seniors $5 Students 26 and over (with ID) $5 25 and under Free (with ID) Military Free (with ID) MCASD Members Free Admission is valid for 7 days at all MCASD locations. Free Museum admission third Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

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