Thirsty Thursdays are getting better this Summer! Come join us for the second season of our Sunset Series, a weekly event that brings the Garden to life after hours on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. starting May 25!
After a sold-out series last year, our Sunset Series is heading back! Guests can roam our 87 acres or hang out at Dottie’s, our new food and beverage concessions station near the Living Wall, where they can sip on a cocktail or grab a bite to eat while enjoying the Garden’s natural beauty, yard games and music. The young at heart will be entertained in our Kids’ Zone by the fun and energetic Ms. Allison – think parachutes, obstacle courses, lawn bowling, bubbles and more! While we provide the fun, parents still provide the supervision.* And, of course, the cherry on top is each week’s musical performance (see line up below). The musicians will do two 45-minute sets.
NEW FOR 2023: Want an exclusive experience? Buy a VIP ticket and get premium seating area (still bring a blanket or lawn chair), access to the VIP bar, one free non-alcoholic Butterfly Palmer per ticketholder, unlimited access to SOAR – Tropical Butterflies throughout the night and early entry into the Garden (5 p.m. rather than 5:30 p.m.).
This is truly an event for all, and we invite you to come and make the night yours!
*Parents are asked to chaperone their child at all times. Children under 3 must be accompanied inside the play area at all times. Also please note, no outside food and beverage will be allowed during our Sunset Series.
2023 Sunset Series Lineup
Ronobir returns June 1
JUNE
6/1- Ronobir Lahiri (Sitar player)
6/8- Lot 3 (pop and funk band)
6/15- Mighty Love (R&B funk band)
6/22- So Rad (’90s cover band) – SELLING FAST!
6/29- True Blue (bluegrass music)
Strada Swing will perform on July 27
JULY
7/6- Disco Night with Live DJ, vocalist and trumpet
7/13- Runnin’ Down a Dream (Tom Petty cover band)
7/20- ’80s and ’90s Hip Hop with Live DJ, vocalist and sax – SELLING FAST!
7/27 – Strada Swing (swing band)
Gal Musette will perform on August 17
AUGUST
8/3- Yari More Latin Band (salsa)
8/10- Danny Hamilton (acoustic rock)
8/17- Gal Musette (French Indie band)
8/24 – White Chocolate Martini (jazz arrangements of popular tunes)
8/31- Palos Verdes Symphonic Band (featuring songs from Bridgerton)
Menus
There are three points of purchase for food and beverage, however, the VIP Bar is only accessible to those with a VIP ticket. Here is what is available and where!
Dottie’s
Brats
Vegan Dogs
Turkey Pesto Panini
Pesto Cheese Panini
A Vegan and Vegetarian Option
Charcuterie Box
Beer
Wine
Butterfly Palmer
Lemonade
Sodas
Water
Palm Circle
Ice Ceam
Butterfly Palmer
Lemonade
Soda
Water
The VIP Bar
Beer
Wine
2 Signature Drinks
Butterfly Palmer
Lemonade
Sodas
Water
Charcuterie Box
Ticket Information
When Purchasing Your Ticket:
The only tickets available at the 5 p.m. timeslot are VIP tickets. If purhcasing a non-VIP ticket, please select the 5:30 p.m. timeslot for the date you’d like to come. Please remember to sign in to get your Member discount.
Please note: No outside food and beverage is allowed. Members receive 10% off food and drink purchases the entire evening.
Want to take advantage of the discounted tickets, food and drink? Become a Member!
Member Sunset Series Tickets
Children (ages 4 and under) FREE
Ages 5 and up $15/person
Member VIP Tickets
Children (ages 4 and under) FREE
Ages 5 and up $35/person
Photos from 2022
“Excellent summer series, my husband, son and I enjoyed it very much. My son really enjoyed the walking around the Gardens in the evening, the games, the music and food. Thank you!”
“We truly enjoyed both of the Sunset Series visits! Easy to use, quick entry, good selection of food and drinks, and good music:)”
“I loved the event. My kids loved the activities with Ms. Allison, and the music. I personally loved how spacious the gardens are and how the different spaces were well utilized for food, drinks, treats and tours. So well done!”