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Warm up at First Fridays as we bring the alpine charm and the spirit of the slopes to the heart of the city! Show off your lodge look and dance with Boston’s hottest ski-Js, après-ciate contemporary art, warm up with a cozy cocktail, and get creative in our winter wonderland. Plus, don’t miss art, performance, and music from The Makers, WBUR’s cross-media cohort of Massachusetts-based artists of color. Ski you there!

Program

DJ WhySham | 6–10 PM
Lobby, First Floor
Dance the night away with sets from DJ WhySham.

The Babyfish Lounge by Rixy | 6–9:30 PM
Theater, Second Floor
The Babyfish Lounge is an interactive structure by Rixy, meant to house the deep dreams and secrets of its guests. We invite you to dive into your iridescent waters, and share the treasures you find.

Performance by Floor Lords | 7:45 PM
Theater, Second Floor
Bust a move alongside the electrifying Floor Lords, a dynamic hip-hop dance collective.

Performance by Dzidzor | 8:30 PM
Theater, Second Floor
Catch a mesmerizing musical performance by Dzidzor.

Tabling by WBUR + Szu Chieh Yun | 6–9 PM
Common Room, First Floor
Want to chat with artists? Come meet with WBUR and Boston-based artist Szu Chieh Yun.

ICA Store | 6–7 PM
First Floor
Take a break from the dance floor for some shopping! For Member Appreciation Weekend, members will get 20% off at the ICA store. All purchases at the ICA Store or icastore.org help support exhibitions and programming at the museum.

ICA Galleries | 6–9 PM
Fourth Floor, Food + drink not permitted
Explore the galleries, including work from the 2023 James and Audrey Foster Prize artists, Tammy Nguyen, and Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990–Today!

Sips + Snacks  | 5–9 PM
Bars on First  + Second Floor; Food on First Floor

Food from: Curio Coffee Waffles, Tater Tot Poutine (veg & meat option), Mac n Cheese, Hot Chocolate, Coffee/Espresso Bar Service

Specialty Cocktail: Kir Royale, with Oishii berry garnish.

Please note: there will be no First Fridays in November or January.

If your company is a corporate member or sponsor, you may receive additional First Friday benefits. Please contact corporatepartners@icaboston.org for more information. 

*Subject to availability. Doors close at 9:30 PM.

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are highly recommended. $3 fee applies and is waived for ICA members. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please contact Visitor Services at visitorservices@icaboston.org or 617-478-3100 during open hours for more information. The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. The ICA store will close at 7 PM. Galleries close at 9 PM. Bars, Art Lab, doors close at 9:30 PM. Re-entry permitted. Food and drink will be available for purchase at our cashless bars—we accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

General admission tickets have sold out but member tickets are still available. Become an ICA member to get tickets.

Are you too hot to handle or too cool for school? Wear your fiery reds or ice-cold whites and blues for an elemental extravaganza featuring music from, DJ Evaredy and Bobby Bangers, contemporary art, artmaking, icebreakers, spicy + icy drinks and more! 

If your company is a corporate member or sponsor, you may receive additional First Friday benefits. Please contact corporatepartners@icaboston.org for more information. 

*Subject to availability. Doors close at 9:30 PM.

Program Lineup

Dueling DJ Sets | 6–10 PM
Lobby + Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor
Dance the night away with sets from DJ Evaredy and Bobby Bangers.

Multi-Faceted | 6–9:30 PM
Bank of America Art Lab, First Floor
You are multi-faceted! Create a clay representation of your many sides, to keep in your pocket, as a reminder of your beautiful complexity!

Icebreakers Friend Speed Dating | 7 + 8 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor
Meet and mingle with others through short conversation rounds with discussion cards at every table.

Photos with Elmo + Olaf | 7-9 PM
First Floor and Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor
 Strike a pose with Elmo + Olaf.

ICA Store | 6–7 PM
First Floor
Take a break from the dance floor for some shopping! All purchases at the ICA Store or icastore.org help support exhibitions and programming at the museum.

ICA Galleries | 6–9 PM
Fourth Floor, Food + Drink Not Permitted
Explore the galleries, including work from the 2023 James and Audrey Foster Prize artists, Tammy Nguyen, and recently opened Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today!

Sips + Snacks  | 5–9 PM
Bars on First  + Second Floor + Food on First Floor
Enjoy light bites from Dumpling Daughter and drinks for sale, including two specialty cocktails: Dirty Shirley + Jack Frost.

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are highly recommended. $3 fee applies and is waived for ICA members. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please contact Visitor Services at visitorservices@icaboston.org or 617-478-3100 during open hours for more information. The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. The ICA store will close at 7 PM. Galleries close at 9 PM. Bars, Art Lab, doors close at 9:30 PM. Re-entry permitted. Food and drink will be available for purchase at our cashless bars—we accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Advance tickets are now sold out. Limited tickets will be available at the door starting at 5 PM on Mar 1. Members are always guaranteed entry. Join today

Show up in your PJs for a night of throwback jams and slumber party mainstays (Mad Libs and friendship bracelets anyone?),  DJ Frank White, games, and art. Don’t miss performances by Boston’s premier 90s live music experience, Killer Tofu. Shirt and pants required; slippers optional. 

Members get more! Get here early to enjoy complimentary treats from 5 to 6 PM. Join today!

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry; admission is free for members and $15 for nonmembers. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call the Box Office 617-478-3103 during open hours for more information.The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays. 

Advance tickets are now sold out. Limited tickets will be available at the door starting at 5 PM on Apr 5. Members are always guaranteed entry. Join today

Saucy Lady is taking over First Friday. Can you dig it? Celebrate the out-of-this-world album release of Saucy Lady’s latest LP, Supanova. Get your groove on with live sets from Saucy Lady’s 8-piece band and all-vinyl DJ sets by Tim Zawada (Star Creature Universal Vibrations) and Shzz Mack. Sip galactic cocktails designed by Saucy Lady and kick back with contemporary art.

Members get more! Get here early to enjoy complementary treats from 5 to 6 PM. Join today!

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry; admission is free for members and $15 for nonmembers. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call the Box Office 617-478-3103 during open hours for more information.The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays. 

Advance tickets are now sold out. Limited tickets will be available at the door starting at 5 PM on May 3. Members are always guaranteed entry. Join today

Spring is here—dance away those winter blues and celebrate the start of spring with rosé wine spritzers, DJ Knife, flower crafts, ocean views, contemporary art, and an Insta-worthy floral installation by Maia Mattson.

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.

Members get more! Get here early to enjoy complimentary treats from 5 to 6 PM. Join today!

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry; admission is free for members and $15 for nonmembers. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call the Box Office 617-478-3103 during open hours for more information.The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays. 

Advance tickets are now sold out. Limited tickets will be available at the door starting at 5 PM on Jun 7. Members are always guaranteed entry. Join now

Kick off the summer and Caribbean American Heritage month with a preview of  the hottest looks from Boston Caribbean Fashion Week, island-inspired cocktails, and an al fresco dance party by the sea. Don’t miss performances by Pan Loco Steel Band, looks from The House of Nahdra, and carnival costumes by Misfit Carnival featuring Mas n Motion, One Whine, and Framed Carnival. 

Members get more! The first 75 members to walk in will receive a voucher for complimentary chili lime spiced tater tots. Join today!

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night. Please note: ICA Water Shuttles do not run during First Fridays.

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call Visitor Services at 617-478-3103 during open hours for more information. The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. Doors and bars close at 9 PM. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays. 

 

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Wax your surfboard and grab your board shorts for a totally tubular evening of art, music, and dancing on the waterfront. Keep the 4th of July celebrations going with a party that’s sure to be fun, fun, fun.

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.

Members get more! Get here early to enjoy complimentary treats from 5 to 6 PM. Bring your ticket (with a bar code) or membership card to check in faster. Join today! 

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call Visitor Services at 617-478-3103 during open hours for more information. The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. Doors and bars close at 9 PM. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays. Water shuttles do not run to the ICA Watershed during First Fridays.

First Fridays: Surfin’ USA is sponsored by
 

Steve's Ice Cream logo

 

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Whip out your summer whites for another edition of our iconic sunset party on the waterfront. Enjoy seaside dancing, refreshing cocktails, pop-up sculptures from Dan Lam and free Steve’s Ice Cream samples, and contemporary art.

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.

Members get more! The first 75 members to arrive get complimentary treats. Bring your ticket (with a bar code) or membership card to check in faster.  Join today!

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call Visitor Services at 617-478-3103 during open hours for more information. The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. Doors and bars close at 9 PM. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays. Water shuttles do not run to the ICA Watershed during First Fridays.

First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 6 is sponsored by

 

Steve's Ice Cream logo

 

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Advance tickets for First Fridays have sold out. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Members are always guaranteed entry. Join today

Our last summer blowout will be the MOST! Join us for a spectacular party on the harbor featuring can’t-miss drag performances by Toast, Civilization, Holly Water, Zayn-X, Missy Steak, Pulp Friction, and Arabella with special guest host Pristine Christine. Catch DJ Colby Drasher of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Boston, fan-tastic art making, plus more dancing, more cocktails, and more art. Celebrate Less Is a Bore: Maximalist Art & Design by showing of your maximalist look for our photo booth.

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.

Members get more! The First 75 members to arrive will get a ticket for a complimentary S’more Is S’more. Bring your ticket (with a bar code) or membership card to check in faster. Join today!

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call Visitor Services at 617-478-3103 during open hours for more information. The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. Doors and bars close at 9 PM. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays. Water shuttles do not run to the ICA Watershed during First Fridays.

First Fridays: More Is More is sponsored by
 

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Advance tickets are sold out; limited tickets may be available at the door starting at 5 PM on Oct 4.

Quench your thirst with seasonal artisan beers and specialty cocktails. Celebrate the tail end of Oktoberfest (don’t worry, be hoppy!) by getting down at our autumn affair featuring Party Band and DJ Yvng Pavl, crafty art-making, and contemporary art. Lederhosen optional.

Timed tickets for Yayoi Kusama: LOVE IS CALLING will be available first-come, first-served, in person only, during First Fridays. Tickets will sell out; we recommend arriving early.

Join us the first Friday of every month for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.

Members get more! The first 75 members to arrive will get a ticket for a complimentary soft pretzel. Bring your ticket (with a bar code) or membership card to check in faster. Join today!

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are recommended. ICA members are always guaranteed entry to First Fridays. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. Please call Visitor Services at 617-478-3103 during museum hours for more information. The museum will not be open to visitors outside of the First Fridays event. Discounts, promotions, and admission vouchers do not apply toward First Fridays admission. Doors and bars close at 9 PM. The ICA store closes at 7 PM on First Fridays.