Celebrating Two Years of Free Admission 

Throughout the Museum

Celebrate two years of free admission with us at Free Friday Nights! Two years ago, on Friday, January 12, 2024, the Whitney launched our offerings of free admission and special programming for all, every Friday from 5–10 pm and every second Sunday of the month. Join us for a special birthday celebration—complete with cakes, cocktails, giveaways, and more! Enjoy an Afro-Dance class taught by Ailey Extension, capture the night at our photo booth, and soak in the stunning river views in the Museum’s Hess Theater. Plus, don’t miss live music in the Lobby by Dave Guy and April Hunt as part of Sixties Surreal B-Side.

Live performance by Dave Guy and April Hunt
Floor 1, Lobby
5 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm
Known for his work with The Roots and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, trumpeter Dave Guy will play live, intertwined with an Afrofuturist DJ set by Mixtape creator April Hunt.

Pop-up dance class with Ailey Extension
Floor 3, Theater
6–7 pm
Join Judith McCarty for an Afro’Dance class. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Cake and Giveaways
Floor 3, Theater
7–9:30 pm
Hear from Scott Rothkopf, Alice Pratt Brown Director, on the occasion of Free Friday Nights’ second anniversary. Then, participate in a special giveaway and enjoy a slice of cake on us—until supplies last! 

Photo Booth 
Floor 3, Theater
5:30–9:30 pm
Capture the night and create shareable memories.  

Frenchette pop-up bar
Floor 3, Theater
5:30–9:30 pm
Specialty cocktails, wine, and beer for purchase.

15-Minute Highlight Tours of Sixties Surreal
Floor 5, Bluhm Galleries
8 pm, 8:30 pm

15-Minute Highlight Tours of “Untitled” (America)
Floor 7, Wilson Galleries
6 pm, 6:30 pm

Exhibition Tour of High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100
Floor 8, Hurst Galleries
7 pm