After 5 Fridays

VMFA proudly announces After 5 Fridays. The one name says it all and includes VMFA’s popular Friday-night events:

First Fridays
Dance After Work
Taste of Art
Summer Breeze

After 5 Fridays is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Relax with a beverage, visit the galleries for an art escape, and take part in the following featured attractions.



After 5 Fridays | Taste of Art - Highlights Tours

2nd and 4th Fridays of every month | 6–8 pm
Best Café

Enjoy drink specials at Best Café then explore the galleries with a guided highlight tour. Meet at Visitor Services at 7 pm or 7:30 pm to participate.

Free, no tickets required.


After 5 Fridays | First Fridays - Pride

Fri, Jun 2, 2023 | 6–8 pm
Cochrane Atrium

First Friday celebrates Pride! Join us in the Robins Sculpture Garden for a fabulous show featuring five drag performers, hosted by Phoenix Baldwin. Experience the creative worlds of Richmond's Queens and the love of our drag communities. Enjoy specially priced drinks from Best Café from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The show starts at 6 pm. In case of rain, join us in the Cochrane Atrium.

Free, no tickets required.


After 5 Friday | Summer Breeze - Shanel the DJ

Fri, Jun 23, 5:30–8:30 pm | VMFA Sculpture Garden

Summer Breeze is back—let summertime begin! Join us in the Robins Sculpture Garden where the outdoor party season kicks off with Shanel the DJ on the spin from the Pauley Patio. Be ready to dance to R&B and hip-hop from today and "back in the day." Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. Free; no registration required. In case of rain, join us in the Cochrane Atrium.

Free, no registration required.


After 5 Friday | Summer Breeze - DJ Rayvon

Fri, Jul 28, 5:30–8:30 pm | VMFA Sculpture Garden

Kick off the weekend with Summer Breeze! Join us in the Robins Sculpture Garden where the outdoor party continues with DJ Rayvon on the spin from the Pauley Patio. Be ready to dance to R&B and hip-hop from today and "back in the day." Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. Free; no registration required. In case of rain, join us in the Cochrane Atrium.

Free, no registration required.


After 5 Friday | Summer Breeze - DJ Nobe

Fri, Aug 25, 5:30–8:30 pm | VMFA Sculpture Garden

Summer Breeze continues with added attractions! Join us in the Robins Sculpture Garden where our next outdoor party features DJ Nobe on the spin from the Pauley Patio. Be ready to dance to R&B and hip-hop from today and "back in the day." Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. Take part in an art activity and a clay-making demonstration. In case of rain, join us in the Cochrane Atrium. 

Also tonight—stay for the Afrikana Film Festival screening (check our website for ticketing info).

Free, no registration required.


View all previous virtual events on YouTube.