Los Angeles, CA

Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Name: Night at the Library: A Century of Light
Start: 2026-05-02T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-02T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Celebrate a century of light at the iconic Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles with an immersive festival featuring more than 200 performers, artists, and storytellers.

Hosted by Library Foundation of Los Angeles

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Presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Public Library, and LAist $30 General admission tickets, $150 VIP tickets Celebrate a century of light at the iconic Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles with an immersive festival featuring more than 200 performers, artists, and storytellers. Discover interactive art installations around every corner, delight in surprise performances, engage in intimate conversations with creators, and enjoy live music, local food and drink, and dancing among the stacks! Night at the Library transforms the beloved historic Central Library into a vibrant, after-hours playground—celebrating 100 years of illumination, inspiration, and impact in spectacular style. PERFORMANCES: Bob Baker Marionette Theater Da Poetry Lounge with Yesika Salgado Dublab Gospel Choir presented by GMWA LA and NOMMO Cultural Strategies Heidi Duckler Dance LA Phil Insight with Sarah Rara Los Angeles Master Chorale Rob Stone Blues with the History of Blues EXPERIENCES: Color Compton Mister & Mischief Modular Sound Bath Philosophical Research Society RENT Poet Silent films with live music by Sean J. O’Connell Tarot readings by Michelle Tea and Davida Rappaport The Stacks with Traci Thomas Crafts, board games, librarian showcases, demos, and more SHOP AND EAT: The Library Store Angel City Press Reparations Club The Ripped Bodice Skylight Books Altadena Cookie Company The Chocolate Dispensary Local food trucks and drinks

Audience Role

Varies by piece.

Ages: All ages

Content Advisories

• Varies by piece

• No sexual content

Interaction Advisories

• No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

• Event is wheelchair accessible

• No mobility advisories

• Wheelchair accessible

Library Foundation of Los Angeles

Events

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About Library Foundation of Los Angeles

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles provides critical support to the Los Angeles Public Library resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the millions of adults, children, and youth in Los Angeles. Through fundraising, advocacy, and innovative programs, the Library Foundation strengthens the Los Angeles Public Library and promotes greater awareness of its valuable resources.