Four musicians singing country music on stage

Autry After Hours

Join the Autry on Thursday evenings as we open our doors at night! Explore the galleries, grab a drink and a bite to eat, and discover the diverse array of emerging and established artists, musicians, poets, writers, and more who represent the varied and unique communities in and around Los Angeles. Grab your friends, families, and neighbors and discover Autry After Hours!

Event Series Includes:

Music Nights - Enjoy live music, food, and cocktails on the Plaza at night.
Sizzling Summer Nights - Dance the night away with L.A.’s best salsa and Latin fusion bands.

Autry After Hours | Cowboy Elektra Puppet Experience

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6-9 p.m.

A heavily cracked puppet with a red face and large eyes is the focus of this image. The words "Puppet Mockup Experience" are prominently displayed on the right. On the left, a yellow box contains the text "Autry Museum After Hours." The background is a weathered, cracked surface.

Autry After Hours | Tree Lighting and Winter Music Night

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6-9 p.m.

A festive holiday display featuring a large decorated Christmas tree adorned with lights and ornaments, with a nutcracker figure in front. The backdrop includes a building entrance with additional lit decorations, banners, and a snowman made of lights.

Autry After Hours | HOPI R2

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6-9 p.m.

A robot resembling a cultural design with geometric patterns and earthy colors. Its cylindrical body features intricate motifs in red, brown, black, and white. The head has a circular green sensor and metallic details.

Autry After Hours | Holiday Shopping

Thursday, December 19, 2024, 6-9 p.m.

A collection of Western-themed books and cookbooks displayed on a table, featuring titles like "Cowboy Love Poetry," "The Cowboy's Cookbook," and "The All-American Cowboy Cookbook." Decorative cowboy-shaped ornaments are also present.

Autry After Hours | Romance Reimagined Gallery Talk

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6–9 p.m.

A painting depicting two individuals on horseback and two people walking beside them, all dressed in traditional clothing. The background features large, stylized clouds and a vibrant landscape with desert plants. The scene exudes a calm and serene atmosphere.

Autry After Hours | Music with Smoke Holler

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Five people pose with musical instruments on a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery and mountains. From left to right: they hold a violin, banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and another violin. Some wear hats and casual attire, and they appear relaxed and smiling.

Autry After Hours | Los Angeles Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Two men standing on an outdoor bridge with a netted railing. One stands playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a brown suede jacket with fringe. The other sits at a table covered with a floral cloth, wearing a white hat and suit, with two typewriters in front of him.

Autry After Hours | Live Music by Sourdough Slim and Robert Armstrong

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Two elderly men in cowboy hats smiling. One man is holding a small guitar, possibly a ukulele, and the other is playing a large hand saw with a bow. They are dressed in western-style clothing and are posing against a plain black background.

Autry After Hours | May Music Nights and Cowboy Cocktails

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Four musicians singing country music on stage

Autry After Hours | May Music Nights and Cowboy Cocktails

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Four musicians singing country music on stage

Autry After Hours | May Music Nights and Cowboy Cocktails

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Four musicians singing country music on stage

Autry After Hours | May Music Nights and Cowboy Cocktails

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Four musicians singing country music on stage

Autry After Hours | May Music Nights and Cowboy Cocktails

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6-9 p.m.

Four musicians singing country music on stage

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Located northeast of downtown, across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors.

MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.