Looking for a night out filled with drinks, dancing, and world-class art? You’re in luck — starting next month, the National Gallery of Art will bring back National Gallery Nights, its popular after-hours event series in its East Building.

The nighttime events take place on the second Thursday of March, April, and May, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The museum will offer a menu of light fare, wine and beer, cocktails, and gelato for sale throughout the building, and music will be provided by D.C.’s own Rare Essence, Gretchen and the Sidecar Six, DJ Ayesha, and Les the DJ.

In past runs, the events have drawn thousands of participants — and the tickets, while free, typically get snatched up quickly. Online registration opens at noon a week before each event; some tickets will also be available at 10 a.m. the morning of the events, and a few additional tickets will be available at the door starting at 5:30 p.m. This is the second after-hours series at the museum’s East Building since it reopened after a four-month closure last summer for renovations.

The events have different themes, encouraging patrons to engage with the artwork and culture of the National Gallery in a different way each night. Here’s what’s on the docket:

(S)heroes, March 9

The opening night of the series will feature pop-up performances from darlingdance, a woman-focused, experimental dance company from D.C., and opportunities to make art inspired by the NGA exhibit, “Called to Create.” Les the DJ will spin iconic songs by women, guests will get a preview of the forthcoming Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. The overall theme is a salute to women throughout history, and the museum is encouraging visitors to dress up as their favorite “shero.”

Garden Party, April 13

A tribute to the world-famous cherry blossoms of spring, the NGA will open its rooftop terrace, where guests can make prints, view art on display, and create wearable flower art. There will be pop-up talks about the connection between art and nature, and music by DJ Ayesha and Gretchen and the Sidecar Six.

Homegrown, May 11

Legendary go-go band Rare Essence is the main attraction at this D.C.-focused gallery night. The museum will host discussions, performances, and opportunities to make art inspired by the Washington Color School, an art movement established in D.C. in the 1950s.

This story has been corrected to reflect that the museum was closed for four months, not six, and that the museum renovations took place from 2019 through 2022.