An Evening of Art & Food with Chef Chuck Bandel – sold out

July 5, 2023 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

In conjunction with the special exhibition Where Ideas Come From: Dalí’s Drawings, we invite you to a special evening of art and food tastings inspired by beautiful watercolor drawings created by Chef Chuck Bandel of our very own Café Gala. Inspired by Dalí’s assertion that “Beauty should be edible, or not at all,” Chef Chuck will translate his watercolors into a tasting menu guaranteed to delight all of the senses.

The Dali Museum helical staircase illuminated in red at night

Surreal Summer Nights at The Dalí

July 20, 2023 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Enjoy a surreal summer night at The Dalí, supported by Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, as the Museum lights up the evening with a live DJ performance. Sip on a signature surreal cocktail from Café Gala and then cool down with the melting clocks in our permanent collection at a comfortable 72°F. Enjoy extended hours, entertainment and activities (including plant-themed watercolors and other plant-themed fun!) for free on the ground floor. Admission to the permanent collection and special exhibition Where Ideas Come From: Dalí’s Drawings is available at reduced admission (only $14.50 for adults) after 5pm.

The Dali Museum helical staircase illuminated in red at night

Surreal Summer Nights at The Dalí

August 17, 2023 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Enjoy a surreal summer night at The Dalí, supported by SHINE® Mural Festival, as the Museum lights up the evening with a live DJ performance. Sip on a signature surreal cocktail from Café Gala and then cool down with the melting clocks in our permanent collection at a comfortable 72°F. Enjoy extended hours, entertainment and activities (including live painting by artist Ashley Cantero and a chance to color your own version of her exclusive design) for free on the ground floor. Admission to the permanent collection and special exhibition Where Ideas Come From: Dalí’s Drawings is available at reduced admission (only $14.50 for adults) after 5pm.

An Evening of Art & Food with Chef Chuck Bandel

September 19, 2023 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

In conjunction with the special exhibition Where Ideas Come From: Dalí’s Drawings, we invite you to a special evening of art and food tastings inspired by beautiful watercolor drawings created by Chef Chuck Bandel of our very own Café Gala. Inspired by Dalí’s assertion that “Beauty should be edible, or not at all,” Chef Chuck will translate his watercolors into a tasting menu guaranteed to delight all of the senses.

The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers – SOLD OUT

September 28, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to join us for a special talk on one of the most delectable bites of food history: the Cuban sandwich. The lecture will include a special Cuban Sandwich tasting by Chef Chuck Bandel of our very own Café Gala.