First Fridays: The Colors of Rhythm
First Fridays: The Colors of Rhythm is an adults-only evening of Latin sound system culture, tropical vinyl, dancing, and contemporary art at the ICA. The program features music from Baile Tropidélico, Lady Avocado, Secret Guerrilla, and 6senses, along with dance lessons, a soundsystem design activity, a photo booth, gallery access, and food and drinks for purchase.
The event also highlights the new *90 YEARS* exhibition upstairs in the galleries. Guests can move between the music and activities while exploring the exhibition and other ICA offerings throughout the building.
When: November 6
Showtimes: The event runs from 6–10 PM. DJ sets, the art activity, and the photo booth take place from 6–10 PM; the ICA Store is open from 6–7 PM; the galleries are open from 6–9 PM; and sips and snacks are available from 6–9:30 PM.
Tickets: ICA members attend free; nonmember admission is $35.
Ages: 21 and over.
Music: DJ sets by Baile Tropidélico, Lady Avocado, Secret Guerrilla, and 6senses.
Dance Lessons: A Trike Called Funk leads dance lessons at 8 PM in the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater on the second floor.
Art Activity: “Design Your Soundsystem” runs from 6–10 PM in the Bank of America Art Lab on the first floor.
Photo Booth: Available from 6–10 PM in the Bank of America Art Lab on the first floor.
Galleries: The ICA galleries are open from 6–9 PM on the fourth floor. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the galleries.
Food and Drinks: Sips and snacks are available from 6–9:30 PM, with food on the first floor and bars on the first and second floors. Food and drinks are available for purchase, including offerings from Magic Empanadas.
Exhibition: The event features the new *90 YEARS* exhibition, organized by Meghan Clare Considine, Jeffrey De Blois, Ruth Erickson, Max Gruber, Tessa Bachi Haas, and Erika Umali, with Brianne Chapelle serving as curatorial department manager.
Venue: Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), with programming on the first, second, and fourth floors.