The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is hosting Futuro — a gala and dining experience — on Saturday, April 20 at 265 S. Church Ave.

Known as one of “Tucson’s most exciting and inspiring” galas, Futuro is a celebration under the stars in support of MOCA’s commitment to contemporary art from the borderlands and beyond. This year, they’re showcasing a special moment in MOCA’s evolution.

“Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor our departing Board President Kira Dixon-Weinstein with an immersive dining experience by Jorge Ignacio Torres, live music by the Mexican Institute of Sound, and silent and live auctions — all in support of our exhibitions and programs featuring contemporary artists in the borderlands and beyond.”

The dinner will be a hand-held food experience by PALABRA — Chef Isabel Cervantes Gutiérrez — and with bread from Barrio Bread and coffee from Presta Coffee Roasters.

“PALABRA was established in 2012 to foster and inspire creativity. PALABRA is everything, the mother that now houses and cultivates art, design, and music, futuro and pasado. It is a collective of artists, a circle of life, a curated experience.”

Tickets are $350 per person and $3,500 for a table of 10 people.

Futuro Dinner Menu

Small Bites

• paletas, strawberry, lime and sal de gusano 
• aguacate, mango, chiltepin, totopos de maiz azul – vegetarian
• esquites, epazote, crema, cotija, chile casero, serrano, key limé – vegetarian

Seated

• barbacoa de res served in its broth, pickled red onions, salsa verde, cilantro, lime accompanied with birotes
• barbacoa de setas served in its broth, pickled red onions, salsa verde, cilantro, lime accompanied with birotes – vegetarian

Dessert

• sweet tamal, made with heirloom blue corn wrapped and steamed in banana leafs accompanied with banana, dates and roasted pistachios – vegetarian

MOCA is located at 265 S. Church Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit moca-tucson.org.

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