Whether you’re craving some “me” time or a night out with your squad, we’re toasting to you. Choose from an array of solo or group activities, then cozy up to the tunes of Canadian indie-folk artist
Basia Bulat.
Music: DJ Junior
5:00 p.m.
Great Stair Hall, 1st floor
Grab a cocktail and groove to a selection of indie hip-hop, house, rare grooves, broken beat, and afrobeat.
Reserve a Gallery
5:00–7:15 p.m.
Galleries 114, 216 & 257
Avoid the holiday hustle in a gallery reserved just for you. Reflect on an artwork, scribble a poem, take a catnap—do whatever helps you recharge for the New Year. 10 minutes per session; sign up early at each location.
DIY Art: Space 1026
5:30–7:30 p.m.
This local artist collective has designed four different in-gallery activities. Grab a printed guide and experience your favorite gallery in a whole new way.
Concert for One
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a private serenade in a gallery all to yourself. Concerts are 10 minutes each; sign up early at each location:
Gallery 259: Aaron Parnell Brown—soothing and soulful Philly folk and R&B
Gallery 265: Joy Ike—a powerful voice that pays homage to her Nigerian roots
Gallery 268: Rosali—lush and intimate songs from a folk songstress
Group Sing
6:15–6:45 p.m.
McCausland Gallery 116, 1st floor
Composer Emily Bate and artist Patrick Costello lead a pop-up choir through an original piece of music. Previous singing experience not required (or desired).
In-Gallery Gaming: Parlor Games
6:45–7:15 p.m.
Gallery 277, 2nd floor
Philly Improv Theater takes over our British Victorian room to help you while away the winter.
Music: Basia Bulat
7:15 p.m.
Great Stair Hall, 1st floor
This Canadian indie-folk artist takes the stage with an autoharp and expressive vocals.