Night at the Library: A Century of Light
Heidi Duckler Dance has been commissioned to create a new site-specific work for Night at the Library: A Century of Light at Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles, as part of the library’s centennial celebration marking 100 years of cultural and civic impact. This immersive new performance will respond to the architecture, history, and atmosphere of the iconic library, contributing to an evening that transforms the building into a vibrant after-hours celebration of art, storytelling, and community.
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, DJ sets, 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
Jazz ensembles, DJ sets, and installations by Dublab
Heidi Duckler Dance
LA Phil Insight and Orchis art installation by Sarah Rara
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Gospel choir presented by NOMMO Cultural Strategies
History of Blues with Rob Stone Blues
EXPERIENCES:
Screenprinting with Color Compton
Immersive Narrative with Mister & Mischief
Modular Sound Bath
Philosophical Research Society
Bespoke live poem writing with RENT Poet
Silent Films with music by Sean J. O’Connell
Tarot Readings
Interviews and games with Traci Thomas of The Stacks
SHOP AND EAT:
The Library Store
Angel City Press
Reparations Club
Skylight Books
Altadena Cookie Company
The Chocolate Dispensary
Local food trucks, drinks, and more!
Special thanks to our Centennial Sponsor: Judith and Steve Krantz Foundation
