Philadelphia Museum of Art - Calendar & Events : Art After 5

Have a drink. Catch a set. Stroll through the galleries.

Friday evenings take on a whole new groove with Art After 5, a unique blend of entertainment from 5:00–8:45 p.m.** in the Great Stair Hall. With an eclectic mix of international music on the first Friday of each month, and recognized and emerging jazz artists performing all other Fridays, it’s a stylish way to start your weekend.

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**Art After 5 programs are subject to change. The performances are scheduled for 5:45–6:45 p.m. and 7:15–8:15 p.m. Guided gallery tours are offered throughout the evening. There is no additional charge for performances or guided tours after Museum admission. Select galleries are open Friday evenings.

Art After 5 Schedule

Palate Pleasers

On Friday evenings, the Great Stair Hall is transformed into an intimate cabaret for Art After 5 performances—with table service, cocktails, elegant café-style appetizers, and desserts.

The Museum Restaurant is also open for dinner on Friday evenings from 5:00–7:30 p.m. Reservations recommended, (215) 684-7990.

Next Art After 5 Event

Bakithi Kumalo

Friday, December 5, 2008 at 5:00 PM

South African Bakithi Kumalo’s work on the electric bass has garnered him a stellar reputation as a musician. In addition to recording and touring with Paul Simon on the album Graceland, Kumalo has recorded and/or toured with Hugh Masekela, Grover Washington, Jr., Harry Belafonte, Miriam Makeba, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, and others.

Free after Museum admission

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For more information, please contact Evening Programs/Art After 5 by phone at (215) 684-7506 or by e-mail at .