MIX: Gatsby

The Cleveland Museum of Art

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• Date Friday, August 01, 2025
• Time 6:00PM - 10:00PM
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Discover the cultural gem of University Circle at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA). Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and innovation. Established in 1913, the museum has been a cornerstone of our vibrant community for over... more

MIX is a 21+ event.

Art, Music, Cocktails: Something Different Every Month

MIX: Gatsby

MIX: Gatsby invites guests to celebrate the glitz and glamour of the roaring twenties 100 years after F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic, The Great Gatsby, was first published. Cleveland’s in-demand band Red Light Roxy performs a mix of jazz standards, jump blues, swing, and boogie-woogie. DJ Lo bookends the evening, spinning sets of swing music and crowd favorites. Viva Dance Studio hosts a brief swing dance class, and Poetry Free Cleveland poets type improvised poems for guests using typewriters. Cleveland Burlesque dazzles the evening with the aesthetic of Gatsby-era fashion. Experience its vintage flair and learn more about its upcoming arts event, the internationally acclaimed Ohio Burlesque Festival. Attendees are encouraged to visit the CMA’s newest exhibition, Rose Iron Works and Art Deco, which explores Martin Rose’s transition from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, focusing on his 1930s commissions. Themed food and drink items, including cocktails, beer, and wine, are available to purchase from Bon Appétit. We hope you can join us for the night’s West Egg affair.

During this event, MIX attendees can visit the CMA’s special exhibition Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow with the exception of entering the Yumedono installation in the Ames Family Atrium.

Here is the full entertainment schedule:

6:00 p.m.: DJ Lo
7:00 p.m.: Viva Dance Studio Swing Dance Class
7:15 p.m.: Red Light Roxy
8:45 p.m.: DJ Lo

Disclaimer: No full-face masks, heavy face paint, glitter, weapon-like props, or excessively oversized costumes are permitted. All outfits are subject to security screening. The Cleveland Museum of Art may refuse entry to any visitor whose attire does not comply with these requirements.