PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Reflections
Sunday, December 1, 10am – 5pm
See special performances by PHILADANCO today.
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the collection and Mickalene Thomas: All About Love.
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an art-filled year. Drawing inspiration from the reflective, iridescent, and jeweled works in our special exhibition All About Love, we’re inviting art lovers of all ages to help us celebrate innovation, creativity, and community. Along with art making, storytime, and our signature Barnes scavenger hunt, this month’s event features special performances by Philly’s beloved dance troupe PHILADANCO.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Join us for art activities and explore the collection through our scavenger hunt to claim your special prize! Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am; 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Join us for an interactive storytime and fun—ages 2 and up.
1 – 1:45pm & 2:30 – 3:15pm
Performances: PHILADANCO
This month, experience the Philadelphia Dance Company. Celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of African-American dance traditions, PHILADANCO cultivates the skills of emerging and professional dancers and choreographers in a nurturing environment while increasing the appreciation of dance among its many communities.
Today’s performances will feature two groups: PHILADANCO’s apprentice company (ages 15–23) and their youth ensemble (ages 13–16). The dancers are selected through an extensive evaluation process and train in professional-level classes. Since 2006, these ensembles have offered young dancers access to performance opportunities to develop their technique.
Dancers from PHILADANCO’s apprentice company (left) and youth ensemble perform today.
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
Go Further
First Friday: Yolanda Wisher & The Afroeaters
Led by poet and vocalist Yolanda Wisher, the Philly jazz band performs music from their debut album.
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An immersive evening of visual art, music, and performance by Mickalene Thomas and Terri Lyne Carrington.
First Friday: Black Buttafly
Philly-based singer-songwriter Kayla Childs, also known as Black Buttafly, performs music from her debut EP.