Fridays, 6–8 pm
Cochrane Atrium (Robins Sculpture Garden when noted)
Kick off every weekend by joining us for After 5 Fridays. Explore the museum during evening hours. Enjoy free admission to the permanent collection, Highlights Tours, drink specials in Best Café, and exciting events of live music, dancing and more.
After 5 Fridays offers a dynamic rotation of categories: First Friday, Taste of Art, and Dance After Work, as well as Summer Breeze. Free; no tickets required. Drink specials start at 5:30 pm in Best Café. Program start times are listed below.
2025 Schedule
After 5 Fridays | Dance After Work
Friday, August 15, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden
Hip-hop line dancing with Kemel Patton is back, so grab your fan and get ready to put those boots on the ground for summer fun in the beautiful Robins Sculpture Garden!
After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze
Friday, July 25, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden
Leon City Sounds will be on the spin playing Latin soul, reggae, ska, cumbia, and tropical music at the Pauley Patio in the Robins Sculpture Garden. (If it rains, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks (including two food trucks on Grove Avenue) will be available for purchase.
After 5 Fridays | First Friday
Friday, August 1, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden
It’s back to school time—Sol Skool!
VMFA is excited to present Sol Skool Arts Festival '25 with hosts Jamil Jasey and Roosev Lanfranco. Join us for August's First Friday in the Robins Sculpture Garden for a lively program that highlights artists from the Richmond community. Enjoy a range of performances from poetry, music to belly dancing and more!
After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze
Friday, August 22, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden
Don't miss DJ Rayvon on the spin on the Pauley Patio in the Sculpture Garden. (If it rains, no worries: We'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium!) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.
After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze
Friday, September 26
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden
The Salsa Guy is back on the spin in the Sculpture Garden's Pauley Patio. (If it rains, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.) Come ready to dance and be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.