July 2019
Shine a Light
After a year spent as Descanso Gardens’ first-ever artist-in-residence, Carole Kim debuts the fruits of her labor, including metal prints, micro projections and window treatments. In addition, she’ll be staging site-specific installations across the grounds throughout the exhibition’s run. About her experience, the artist says: "From day-to-day, month-to-month, season-to-season, the gardens are an ever unfurling site of changing detail worthy of our attention... I find expansiveness in both reveling in the sublime details (through a heightened awareness of “this worldliness”) and venturing…
Find out more »November 2019
Enchanted at Descanso Gardens
KCRW and Descanso Gardens invite you to wander the Enchanted Forest of Light, a one-mile, nighttime event featuring unique, interactive light and sound encounters in some of the garden’s most beloved areas. KCRW DJs will help set the mood for this enchanting night of large-scale, wondrous displays. KCRW members, use code KCRW for your special discount. Plus flash your Fringe Benefits card at the cafe for some yummy specials!
Find out more »September 2021
KCRW’s Summer Nights at Descanso Gardens with KCRW DJs Raul Campos + Anthony Valadez
Covid-safety guidelines and restrictions for this event: A masked crowd is a safer crowd. Thank you for staying masked at KCRW events. *Due to the high volume of interest, RSVPs for this event are closed. This event will be free and open to the public until we hit in-person capacity. RSVP doesn’t guarantee entry, so come early! Wilderness dance party anyone? Don’t miss your chance to catch our first-ever KCRW Summer Nights at Descanso Gardens with KCRW DJ Raul Campos…
Find out more »August 2022
KCRW Summer Nights at Descanso Gardens with DJs Anthony Valadez + Jeremy Sole
Wilderness dance party anyone? Don’t miss your chance to catch our one and only KCRW Summer Nights at Descanso Gardens with KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole and MBE co-host and plant enthusiast, Anthony Valadez. Located in La Cañada Flintridge, just northwest of Pasadena, Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California forested landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. Grab your friends and fam, and let’s escape to a night under the stars in LA’s magical…
Find out more »December 2022
Enchanted at Descanso Gardens
KCRW and Descanso Gardens invite you to wander the Enchanted Forest of Light, a one-mile, nighttime event featuring unique, interactive light and sound encounters in some of the garden’s most beloved areas. KCRW members, use code KCRW22 for your special discount
Find out more »September 2023
KCRW Summer Nights with Descanso Gardens ft. KCRW DJs Wyldeflower & Raul Campos
RSVPs for this event are at capacity, but join us for our final Summer Nights with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on September 10th! Wilderness dance party anyone? Don’t miss your chance to catch our Summer Nights with Descanso Gardens with KCRW DJs Wyldeflower and Raul Campos. Located in La Cañada Flintridge, just northwest of Pasadena, Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California forested landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. Grab your…
Find out more »September 2024
KCRW Summer Nights with Descanso Gardens
Note: Event has reached capacity Wilderness dance party anyone? Don’t miss your chance to catch our Summer Nights with Descanso Gardens with KCRW DJs Travis Holcombe and Jeremy Sole. Located in La Cañada Flintridge, just northwest of Pasadena, Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California forested landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. Grab your friends and fam, and let’s escape to a night under the stars in LA’s magical oasis where admission is…
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