Cozy up in your comfiest autumn sweater and fall in love with the talented artists—musicians, dancers, visual artists, and more—that call Boston home. Plus, sip drinks, show off your moves on the dance floor, meet WBUR’s new cohort of The Makers, snap a photo in the Chase photobooth, and get inspired by contemporary art. 

*While supplies last 

Schedule

Program lineup

Light + Projection Installations by Caleb Hawkins | 6-10 PM
Elevator + Stairwell

Projections by Mushen Kieta | 8–10 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor

Ballet Performance by Elizabeth Mochizuki | 7 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor

Installation + Performance by Feda Eid | 7:30 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor

Folk Performance by Naomi Westwater | 8 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor

Violin Performance by Pranav Swaroop | 8:30 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor

DJ Set by Big Bear | 6–10 PM
State Street Corporation Lobby, First Floor

WBUR The Makers Info Table | 6-10 PM
Common Room, First Floor

Chase Photo Booth | 6–10 PM
Bank of America Art Lab, First Floor

ICA Galleries | 6–9 PM
Fourth Floor, food + drink not permitted

Sips + Snacks  | 6–9 PM
Bars on First + Second Floor; Food on First Floor
Food + drinks for purchase. Specialty Cocktail: Peanut Butter Whiskey Old Fashioned

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. $3 fee applies and is waived for ICA members. 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. 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. 


 ICA First Fridays are presented by