Break out the spandex, big hair, and 80s flair for a party that will take you straight back to the glorious decade of the 1980s
We’re going full 1980s! Break out your leg warmers, boldest colors, and come dressed in your favorite ’80s attire. Get into the groove with a live DJ spinning iconic hits, activities inspired by the decade’s unforgettable creativity, and a few totally rad surprises along the way.
Here's what to expect:
- 💃 80s Dancefloor: Bring your groove thang for all your eighties favorites, including some line dancing to the Electric Slide!
- 🎨 Art-making: Bedazzle some fanny packs, totally tubular buttons, Name Your Mixtape craft, screen print with our exclusive 80s print!
- 🏆 Big Hair Contest: Show off your hair with for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Buckets, the new restaurant at House Three Thirty!
- 🏆 Strike A Pose: Strut your stuff (or vogue if you dare) and turn the Museum into a runway!
- 🎮 Retro Video Games: Take on a friend or make a rival with some retro video games.
- 👱♀️Hair Styling: Need help? We'll have stylists on site to help for the Big Hair Contest.
- 📷 Photo Booth: Commemorate the night by getting into our totally rad photo booth.
- 🖼️ Late Night Galleries: Enjoy our collection and exhibitions after dark.
Tickets start at $15 for Members, $30 for Museum Guests, and $75 for VIP which includes an open bar, free parking, a VIP lounge, and VIP swag.
Circa is 18+.
Lineup
DJ Rybar
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- ages 18+
- In person
- Doors at 7:20 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Akron Art Museum
1 South High Street
Akron, OH 44308
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Agenda
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Galleries
Explore the galleries after dark and enjoy exhibitions such as Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors.
Big Hair Contest
Bring out the big hair for a chance to win a prize with judges from Salon 180!
Electric Slide
Join DJ Rybar to learn the electric slide and boogie on down.