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L to R: James Spooner; “Afro-Punk” DVD Cover.
(Photo Credit L to R: Lisa Nola; The Punk Rock Museum)
THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW TEMPORARY EXHIBIT BLACK PUNK NOW, OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
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LAS VEGAS (October 2023) – The Punk Rock Museum announces the launch of a new, temporary exhibit titled Black Punk Now as well as its roster of October happenings. Guests can look forward to exclusive late-night guided tours with punk legends, extended hours during the When We Were Young festival, a flea market and more.
Grand Opening of Black Punk Now Exhibit
Date: The grand opening will take place on Friday, Oct. 20
Time: The exhibit will be on view during regular museum hours through March 2024: Monday through Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: 2nd floor of the museum.
Cost: General admission tickets begin at $39. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: The museum will launch its newest temporary exhibit curated by James Spooner titled Black Punk Now – After Afro-Punk, Beyond Bad Brains on Friday, Oct. 20. The event takes place during the 20th anniversary of Spooner’s 2003 documentary “Afro-Punk,” which explores the experience of being a Black punk rocker, and the launch of his new anthology titled “Black Punk Now.” The exhibit also spotlights today’s generation of Black punks, underground BIPOC punk festivals and more. As part of the opening celebration, Spooner will be at the museum to speak to guests and sign copies of his book. The Triple Down bar will also feature specialty drinks that evening thanks to Laurel Canyon Spirits by Bryan Ray Turcotte and a Black Punk Now beer collaboration with Beer Zombies.
Who: James Spooner is an award-winning graphic novelist, filmmaker and tattoo artist. He directed the documentary “Afro-Punk” which premiered at national and international film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival and The American Black Film Festival. He also co-founded the AfroPunk Festival, which currently boasts audiences in the hundreds of thousands around the world.
*James Spooner, the “Afro-Punk” documentary nor The Punk Rock Museum, claim any ownership, affiliation, or support from AFROPUNK LLC, the AFROPUNK™ brand, festival, company or its mother company Essence Worldwide. The use of the “Afro-Punk” name in the Black Punk Now exhibition is only in reference to the documentary and the events supporting the documentary.
October Punk Rock Tour Guides
Regular Tour Dates:
Exclusive Late-Night Tour Dates:
The Punk Rock Museum now offers exclusive late-night tours starting at midnight with cocktails for guests 21 years or older.
Times: For specific tour times, click here.
Location: Throughout The Punk Rock Museum.
Cost: Guided tours can be purchased here.
Description: The Punk Rock Museum offers guided tours directly from the legends of punk rock. Visitors can look forward to listening to stories no one else has heard from the people who lived them.
Official Launch of Mixtape Social Music at The Punk Rock Museum
Dates: Daily.
Time: Mixtape is now available during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Throughout the museum.
Cost: General admission tickets begin at $39. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Guests can now enjoy an amplified experience at The Punk Rock Museum with Mixtape Social Music. QR codes are now displayed throughout the museum which provide easy downloading of the Mixtape Social Music iOS app. After downloading the app, visitors can become immersed in the visceral energy of punk history, hearing the stories and music behind the exhibits.
Flea Market Weekend
Dates: Friday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 22
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: In the museum parking lot.
Cost: Free to attend.
Description: The museum invites guests to its first-ever flea market weekend. Attendees can enjoy goods from local artists, food trucks, vendors and museum giveaways.
Extended Museum Hours During When We Were Young Festival
Dates and Times:
Location: Throughout the museum.
Cost: General admission tickets begin at $39. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Attendees of When We Were Young 2023 can take advantage of extended museum hours.
Temporary Art Exhibit by Mark deSalvo
Date: Now through Tuesday, Oct. 31
Time: The exhibit is open during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: The museum’s second floor.
Cost: General admission tickets begin at $39. To purchase tickets, click here.
Details: The Punk Rock Museum announces a temporary art exhibit by Mark deSalvo. The collection to be on display will feature paintings of famous punk rock album covers, including releases by NOFX, Mad Caddies and more. A selection of signed and numbered limited-edition prints will be available to purchase at the museum. For more information about deSalvo click here.
ABOUT THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM
The Punk Rock Museum is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history, culture and absurdity of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s bastard stepchild. Located in Las Vegas, it houses not only artifacts and memorabilia from across the world’s punk scene—such as handwritten lyrics, instruments, clothing, photos, flyers and artwork—but also a bar, wedding/wake chapel, punk merch shop and more. Encompassing 12,000 square feet at 1422 Western Ave., between the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown, the museum celebrates the genre’s substantial cultural impact over the last half-century. For more information about The Punk Rock Museum, go to thepunkrockmuseum.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram @thepunkrockmuseum.
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