Please note: First Fridays will take place on 7/11 due to the Fourth of July holiday.  

Dress to impress and strut to First Fridays: Carnival and Couture. We’re celebrating our 11th year of partnership with Boston Caribbean Fashion Week! CooI off with a seaside sip, dancing, and fashion. Plus, explore the ICA galleries and snap a photo in our Chase photo booth on this night to remember. 

Program

DJ Garry Banton | 5:30–9:30 PM
Putnam Investments Plaza, Outside
Dance the night away to hypnotic beats by DJ Garry Banton.

Dis n Dat Band | 6:30 + 7:30 PM
Putnam Investments Plaza, Outside
Move to the rhythm of Dis n Dat while soaking up the summer sun. 

Fashion Installation by Tahanee | 5:45–7:30 PM
Jill Medvedow Grandstand, Outside
See the exquisite designs by Tahanee, a talented custom clothing designer who blends artistry and craftsmanship to bring style visions to life. 

Carnival Presentation by D’Horizon | 8 PM
Putnam Investments Plaza + Jill Medvedow Grandstand, Outside  
Carnival costumes by D’Horizon. 

Festival Flag Making | 5:30–9:30 PM
First Floor
Let your flag fly! Decorate a banner to represent yourself at the carnival. 

ICA Store | 5:30–7 PM
First Floor
Shop the hottest, offbeat finds! All purchases at the ICA Store or icastore.org help support exhibitions and programming at the museum. 

ICA Galleries | 5:30–9 PM
Fourth Floor, Food + Drink Not Permitted
Explore the galleries! 

Sips + Snacks | 5:30–9 PM
Bars on the First Floor + Outside; Food on First Floor
Enjoy refreshing drinks and delicious snacks for sale. 

Specialty Drink: Rum Punch 

*Subject to availability

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

This 21+ event does sell out; advance tickets are highly recommended. Discounted rates are available for packages of 10 or more. University members are not eligible for free admission to this event. 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. Bars, galleries, art lab, and doors close at 9 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.  

 ICA First Fridays are presented by