Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Presented by Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Public Library, and LAist. Night at the Library: A Century of Light Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7-11pm Richard J. Riordan Central Library 630 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90071 $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. Interested in sponsoring Night at the Library? Click here for more info. 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 Night at the Library Sponsor: Deloitte Leading Centennial Sponsor: Judith and Steve Krantz Foundation