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Dress to impress and strut to First Fridays: Island Stylin’. We’re celebrating our 12th year of partnership with Boston Caribbean Fashion Week! Cool off with a seaside sip, dancing, and fashion. Plus, get inspired by contemporary art in the ICA galleries.
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. Valid ID required for entry.
Program Lineup
DJ Garry Banton | 5:30–9:30 PM
Putnam Investments Plaza, Outside
Fashion Installation by Catarina Abreu | 5:45-7:15 PM
Jill Medvedow Grandstand, Outside
Band sets by Safiya Leslie | 6 + 7 PM
Putnam Investments Plaza, Outside
Carnival Presentation with Envey Mas and The Authentic Caribbean Foundation | 7:30 PM
Jill Medvedow Grandstand, Outside
Community Currents Art Making | 5:30–9:00 PM
Common Room, First Floor
Photo Booth | 5:30–9:30 PM
State Street Corporation Lobby, First Floor
ICA Store | 5:30–7 PM
First Floor
ICA Galleries | 6–9 PM
Fourth Floor, Food + Drink Not Permitted
Explore our new exhibition, Derrick Adams: View Master.
Sips + Snacks | 6–9:30 PM
Bars on First + Second Floor, Food on First Floor
Food + Drinks for purchase