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Two people stand close together, viewed from behind, looking at a vibrant abstract painting dominated by red and pink hues in an art gallery.

Free

ICA Free Thursday Night

Thu, Mar 12, 5–9 PM

Thu, Mar 19, 5–9 PM

Thu, Mar 26, 5–9 PM

More Dates

Art Making, Free

Art-Making After Dark

Thu, Mar 12, 6–8:30 PM

Thu, Apr 16, 6–8:30 PM

Thu, May 7, 6–8:30 PM

Six dancers perform on a dark stage; one stands alone left, two pairs kneel and interact right, while one dancer leaps dramatically in mid-air at center, arms raised, against a simple black background.

Dance

Gibney Company

Fri, Mar 13, 8 PM

Sat, Mar 14, 8 PM

A bright, modern art classroom features tables set with art supplies, black chairs, and a vibrant mural of colorful flowers on the wall. Perpetual Gratitude and an artists statement are displayed beside the mural.

Art Making, ICA Kids

Perpetual Gratitude

Sat, Mar 14, 12–4 PM

Sun, Mar 15, 12–4 PM

Sat, Mar 21, 12–4 PM

More Dates

A gallery with white walls displays various paintings and framed artworks. A person in dark clothing walks in the background near a hallway

Free, Talks, Tours + Workshops

Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now Exhibition Tour

Sat, Mar 14, 1 PM

Sun, Mar 15, 1 PM

Sat, Mar 21, 1 PM

More Dates

A suspended triangular installation made of hanging black strings forms a geometric shape, with a subtle orange-red gradient visible within the strands, set against a plain white wall and gray floor.

Free, Talks, Tours + Workshops

To My Best Friend Exhibition Tour

Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 PM

Sat, Mar 21, 2:30 PM

Sat, Mar 28, 2:30 PM

More Dates

In a vibrant abstract artwork, red and orange hues form irregular patterns on a glossy surface

Talks, Virtual events

Online Series: Art, Artists, and Abstraction in An Indigenous Present

Wed, Mar 18, 2–3 PM

A group of diverse women stand together in a rustic wooden room with string lights, dressed in elegant and stylish outfits, looking confidently at the camera.

ICA Live, Music

Lorelei Ensemble: LOOK UP

Fri, Mar 20, 8 PM

Sat, Mar 21, 8 PM

A woman with long dark hair, her face partially illuminated by a beam of light, with a soft-focus background of rocks and dim surroundings.

ICA Live, Music

Maria Somerville

Sun, Mar 22, 8 PM

A modern art gallery at ICA The Artists' Voice features framed artwork on white walls, a display shelf with drawings, a gray bench, and a striking green-tinted projection of a bearded man above a small red-and-white sculpture.

Free, Talks

The Artist’s Voice: L’Merchie Frazier, Reginald L. Jackson, and Shea Justice, with Jeffrey De Blois

Thu, Mar 26, 7 PM

A large group of people form a conga line in a dimly lit room with purple lights, wearing matching black shirts with colorful lettering, appearing to celebrate and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Free, ICA Teens

Teen Night: Luminosity: A New Light

Fri, Mar 27, 6–9 PM

A group of people dressed in semi-formal attire mingle and chat at a lively indoor event with colorful lights, festive decorations, and a large window showing city buildings in the background.

First Fridays

First Fridays: Prom

Fri, Apr 3, 6–10 PM

Exterior view of a modern building with large glass windows and a staircase on the facade. People walk nearby on a clear day, and the letters ICA are visible on the upper section of the building.

Free

Bank of America Museums on Us

Sat, Apr 4, 10 AM–5 PM

Sun, Apr 5, 10 AM–5 PM

Sat, May 2, 10 AM–5 PM

More Dates

Free

Boston Family Days

Sun, Apr 5, 10 AM–5 PM

Sun, Apr 12, 10 AM–5 PM

Sun, May 3, 10 AM–5 PM

More Dates

A family sitting at a table doing arts and crafts. An adult and young girl work closely together, while another adult in a cap focuses on a project. Art supplies are scattered across the table; a colorful mural is behind them.

Free, ICA Kids

Play Date: Free Family Art Day

Sun, Apr 5, 10 AM–3 PM

Sun, May 3, 10 AM–3 PM

Sun, Jun 7, 10 AM–3 PM

More Dates

A handmade quilt designed to look like an old-fashioned TV displaying a colorful test pattern, reminiscent of an Opening Reception: Derrick Adams: View Master, with patchwork bars on the screen and two large black dials on the right side.

Opening Reception: Derrick Adams: View Master

Tue, Apr 14, 7–9 PM

Five dancers in varied, expressive poses perform on stage among draped fabric and sheets, with warm lighting and sheer curtains in the background, creating a dynamic and dramatic scene.

Dance

KAIROS Dance Theater

Fri, Apr 17, 8 PM

Seven performers, wearing earth-toned clothing and scarves, looking forward with serious expressions.

Dance

Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company

Sat, Apr 18, 8 PM

A gallery room displays five framed drawings on the left wall, a large colorful abstract painting on the center wall, and a smaller figurative painting with two faces on the right wall. The gallery has white walls and a concrete floor.

Gallery Talk: Khalid Kodi and Meghan Clare Considine on Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now

Sun, Apr 19, 2 PM

Two dancers from Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine strike expressive poses on stage; one balances on one hand with a high leg extension, while the other arches gracefully towards her against a black background.

Dance, ICA Live, Music

Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine

Fri, Apr 24, 8 PM

Sat, Apr 25, 8 PM

An illustration of a red View-Master toy with two eyepieces, each showing a stylized face. Above, the text reads gaf VIEW-MASTER. A white label in the center says, Double Consciousness is the dual self-perception.

Tours + Workshops

Derrick Adams: View Master Exhibition Tour

Sat, Apr 25, 1 PM

Sun, Apr 26, 1 PM

Sat, May 2, 1 PM

More Dates

Tables set with decor and vibrant table clothes fill the Lobby of the ICA

ICA Women’s Luncheon

Mon, Apr 27, 12 PM

A group of people look at framed portraits hanging in a brightly lit gallery with purple-tinted walls and large windows showing water outside.

Free, ICA Teens

ICA Teens Spring Showcase

Thu, Apr 30, 5:30–8 PM

First Fridays

First Fridays: burned 4u

Fri, May 1, 6–10 PM

A stylized illustration of a person with curly hair riding a black spring playground toy shaped like a horse, featuring a rainbow mane and tail, with geometric blue and green shapes in the background.

The Artist’s Voice: Derrick Adams with Salamishah Tillet

Thu, May 7, 7 PM

Five people pose dramatically in a black-and-white, artistic photo for Shamel Pitts TRIBE Marks of Red.

Dance, ICA Live

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED

Fri, May 15, 8 PM

Sat, May 16, 8 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on To My Best Friend

Sun, May 24, 2 PM

Two women stand side by side on a sidewalk at night, with a street and buildings in the background. The woman on the left wears a dark coat, and the woman on the right wears a gray top and jeans. Both face the camera.

Music

Smerz

Fri, May 29, 8 PM

A lively group of people enjoy an outdoor party at dusk, cheering as two women limbo under an orange pool noodle. String lights glow above and everyone looks excited and festive.

First Fridays

First Fridays: Poolside Pride

Fri, Jun 5, 5:30–9:30 PM

A person with long platinum blonde hair poses confidently in a bold, blue-patterned puffy coat with an oversized collar, black gloves, and dramatic makeup, set against a deep red background.

ICA Live, Music

[Project Creatine]

Fri, Jun 12, 8 PM

Gallery Talk: Jeffrey De Blois on Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now

Sun, Jun 28, 2 PM

A woman in a vibrant blue and white dress stands confidently on outdoor stairs, surrounded by people sitting and chatting. Modern glass buildings and string lights are visible in the background.

First Fridays

First Fridays: Island Stylin’

Fri, Jul 10, 5:30–9:30 PM

People painting outside on the ICA grandstand

Art Making, Free

Watercolor by the Water

Fri, Jul 31, 12–2 PM

Fri, Aug 21, 12–2 PM

Two women in white dresses stand by a railing at an outdoor event. One smiles, while the other takes a photo with her phone. People in white attire and string lights decorate the steps in the background.

First Fridays

First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11

Fri, Aug 7, 5:30–9:30 PM

A group of people dance and celebrate under string lights at night. Two people in the center face opposite directions, smiling and dancing, while others take photos and enjoy the lively atmosphere around them.

Free, ICA Teens

Teen Night: Summer 2026

Wed, Aug 12, 6–9 PM

A modern event space with white couches, colorful pillows, blue uplighting, hanging translucent fabric decorations, and a stage with instruments. “ICA Gala 2025” is projected on the wall. The ambiance is vibrant and elegant.

ICA Gala 2026

Fri, Nov 13, 7 PM

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