The Oasis: A High Noon Summer Concert Series is back at the Valentine! Join us every Thursday in July for a reprieve from daily life from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Visitors, neighbors, and guests can relax in our historic green space, enjoy a diverse lineup of live music and take a break from the daily grind. The Oasis is curated and hosted by Nickey McMullen.

These concerts are free and open to the public. Plus, with free admission to the Valentine every Thursday you can enjoy the museum’s newest exhibitions while you’re here.

2026 Schedule:

July 2 | James “Saxsmo” Gates Quartet | Straight Ahead Jazz
July 9 | JoVia Armstrong Quartet | Afrofuture Jazz
July 16 | Resona Trio | Classical / Pop Strings
July 23 | Paul y Paulo of Los Hermanos Alacranes | Cinematic Rock with a Spanish Soul
July 30 | The Funk Masters | Funk