By Anthony Savvides, news correspondent
For those well-rounded culture lovers of both music and art, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is hosting its sixth annual College Night.
The free event, which opens to all college students at 7 p.m. tonight, offers students a mix of games, music and culture.
“This year we have an exciting surprise concert by a popular Boston artist,” said Gail Odeneal, the program marketing manager at the MFA. “We also have DJ Walker Taylor, who is a Boston University student and was popular last year.”
Last year, more than 5,200 students attended the event. “And it has gotten bigger and bigger every year,” Odeneal said.
College students are encouraged to attend the one-night event, where they can expand their knowledge and understanding of culture and mingle with their peers from all over the city, she said. In addition to all the art on display, college night will offer students a more interactive experience at the Museum than a regular visit does, Odeneal said.
Among other planned events is a live musical performance by Berklee College singer/songwriter Liz Longley in the Bravo coffeehouse. Students should show up ready for a night of interactive programs — and with an empty stomach, as free snacks will be available throughout the evening, courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill.
“This year we have an exciting new exhibit on Japanese art and tattoos,” Odeneal said.
At the exhibit “Under the Skin: Tattoos in Japanese Prints,” there will be free temporary Japanese tattoos painted by a tattoo artist.
“I’m definitely most excited about the tattoos and art exhibit,” said senior communications studies major Jennifer De Matteo, who has never visited the MFA, despite the museum’s free admission for Northeastern students.
Organizers are hoping the event will raise students’ awareness of the accessibility of the museum, which sits right next to Northeastern’s campus.
“The goal is to familiarize students with the museum,” Odeneal said. “We have an exciting new wing opening later this year … we’re here and we just want people, and especially students, to take advantage of that.”
