The UCLA Hammer Museum is getting ready for a big party to culminate a more than two-decade renovation process with the help of a Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, rapper, drummer and producer, who’ll be showing off a yet another set of skills.
To mark the end of a multi-million dollar transformation that includes a massive expansion, the Los Angeles museum is hosting an event dubbed Together in Time Opening Party with DJ Pee .Wee on Saturday, March 25. And DJ Pee .Wee happens to be the alias for Oxnard-born artist Anderson .Paak.
“We were really lucky. We reached out and he was excited to join us in a celebration and throw a party for us so we’re so thrilled and happy he can be here,” said Scott Tennent, chief communications officer at the Hammer Museum. “We’re going to throw open the door to all of the galleries, everyone will get a first chance to see the shows and then basically just have a big dance party with Anderson in the courtyard all night.”
The Coachella veteran, who along with R&B star Bruno Mars makes up the funk duo Silk Sonic, will be mixing his smooth, soulful flow with funk, R&B and hip-hop during an all-vinyl DJ set at the museum. This performance comes on the heels of DJ Pee .Wee’s March 16 set at SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
But there is a catch to be able to see him at the museum.
The Saturday night party is open to museum members only. But according to Tennent, people can still purchase a membership to get into the opening ceremonies. That membership comes with other perks, too.
“Our basic level membership is $100 and that gets you admission for two to come to the event, so as far as concert tickets go, that’s a pretty good deal,” he said. “On top of that concert ticket you get a year of great benefits and opportunities at the museum like discounts at our store and restaurant.”
Those who attend opening night will be among the first to see the museum’s Lynda and Stewart Resnick Cultural…
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