First Friday May 2025: Art, Music, Poetry & Dancing!

The Bronx Museum of the Arts is an internationally recognized cultural destination that presents innovative contemporary art exhibitions and education programs and is committed to promoting cross-cultural dialogues for diverse audiences. Since its founding in 1971, the Museum has played a vital role in the Bronx by helping to make art accessible to the entire community and connecting with local schools, artists, teens, and families through its robust education initiatives and public programs. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Museum implemented a universal free admission policy, supporting its mission to make arts experiences available to all audiences

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

On the First Friday of the month, we keep our doors open late for everyone to enjoy our art exhibitions, as well as music, dancing, and more

On the first Friday of the month, The Bronx Museum throws a free after-hours party that is fun for all ages!On May 2nd, you are invited to... <ul><li>Experience the interactive exhibition, <a href="https://bronxmuseum.org/exhibition/working-knowledge/" title="https://bronxmuseum.org/exhibition/working-knowledge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Working Knowledge: Shared Imaginings, New Futures</a></li></ul>

<ul><li>Enjoy spoken-word from a talented line-up of poets: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/my_crumbled_thoughts/" title="https://www.instagram.com/my_crumbled_thoughts/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JRose</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fantaratty/" title="https://www.instagram.com/fantaratty/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fanta Ballo</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sagetheracer/" title="https://www.instagram.com/sagetheracer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jamal</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/poeticboy_d/" title="https://www.instagram.com/poeticboy_d/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Poetic Boy D</a></li></ul>

<ul><li>Soak in the impeccable vibes and beats by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/djultraviolet_/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/djultraviolet_/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DJ Ultra Violet</a></li></ul>

<ul><li>And stay refreshed with complimentary soft drinks and snacks!</li></ul> You are welcome to drop in for this event, but if you are planning on coming, please consider letting us know in advance with a free <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1312196046699?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1312196046699?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a>.

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