Experience an evening of tantalizing 21+ artistic expression! 

Start your evening with an aperitif, or two, and take a stroll through history with Senior Curator Matthew Burchette as he divulges the unique, and sometimes racy, past of aircraft nose art. From pin-ups like Devil Darlin' and Liberty Belle to the bragging rights of bombers Shangri-La and Thumper, you'll get a peek into the style and meaning behind these vintage, artistic expressions.

Afterwards, we'll direct your eyes to the skies and thrill you with amazing acrobatic performances and heart-stopping aerial routines all suspended from the Museum’s ceiling. 

Then, we'll invite you, the audience, to become part of the show! 

From the creators of BurlesKaraoke®!, Ruby Mimosa and her burlesque friends will tease, please, delight and surprise you with the spontaneity of karaoke and the thrill of improvisational performance art. Guests can sing their favorite karaoke numbers while professional burlesque dancers improvise accompanying titillating performances on the spot! 

  • Burlesque Dancers: INGA, Paris Original, Carmen Caliente, King Leo Mane, Miss Texas 1988 and Ruby Mimosa
  • Gogo Dancers: Tarzan and Twirley MacLaine
  • Dollar Daddy: Beau Briefs
  • KJ: Baby Van Beezly
  • Hostess: Ruby Mimosa

Get ready for a night of hollering and dollar-spreading fun for something truly off the cuff! You don’t want to miss this 21+ high-flying evening!


Presented in celebration of the Museum's newest exhibit, Art+Flight, open now through January 7, 2024.


Event Details:

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

21+ only; valid I.D. required.
Costumes encouraged! Dress in costume or in the racy spirit of the evening.

Beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcholic beverages available for purchase, along with two food trucks: 

Carver Kitchen Shawarma
Isidro's Mexican Food


Tickets:

VIP Experience: $80/person (Includes: Entrance to event, Priority seating, (1) Complimentary drink ticket and $15 BurlesKaraoke Bucks)
General: $65/person (Includes: Entrance to event)
Museum Member: $60/person (Includes: Entrance to event)


Tickets available for purchase at the door, or you may purchase online ahead of your arrival.

Purchase Art After Dark Tickets


Evening Line-Up:

  • 5:30 PM - Doors Open
  • 6:00 PM - Bars Open & Seating Begins
  • 6:15 PM - Racy History of Aircraft Nose Art
  • 7:15 PM - Aerialist Performance + Ruby Mimosa's Tassel Twirling Demo
  • 8:00 PM - BurlesKaraoke® Begins