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
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After 5 Fridays | First Friday
Friday, June 6, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden
The summer vibe has arrived! Join us on the Pauley Center Terrace to celebrate Pride Month and African American Music Appreciation Month with DJs Peeace and Sonhdon for plenty of sunshine and good tunes. And Bar Azul, our Frida Kahlo-inspired bar, offers frozen and on-the-rocks margaritas in the Cochrane Atrium from 5 to 8 pm every Friday.
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After 5 Fridays | Summer Breeze
Friday, June 27, 2025
5:30–8:30 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Sculpture Garden
DJ Nobe will be on the spin on the Pauley Center patio, so join us in the Sculpture Garden and come ready to dance. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer, wine, and snacks available for purchase in the Best Café. In case of inclement weather, we'll move the party to the Cochrane Atrium.
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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 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 will be available for purchase.
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.