Saturday, April 26, 2025

May 2, 2025 6:00-9:00PM First Friday: Usiloquy Dance Designs & Rini Raghavan

 

Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and light fare at our monthly First Friday mixer.

Don’t miss the premiere of Memory Futures: Desi Transcendence, a collaboration between Usiloquy Dance Designs and Grammy-nominated composer Rini Raghavan. This interdisciplinary performance, presented in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, blends Indian classical dance traditions with contemporary dance and music. Raghavan’s compositions merge the intricate rhythms of Southern Indian Carnatic music with the soulful expressions of jazz. Memory Futures vividly reflects the rich tapestry of diverse contemporary narratives that characterize the South Asian community.

First Friday at the Barnes includes access to the collection and Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations.

The performance runs from 6:30 to 8pm.

Seating is limited. Cocktails and light fare are available for purchase.

Admission (includes special exhibition; valid for 2 days)
Adults$30
Seniors$28
College students (with valid ID)$5 (call 215.278.7000 to buy)
Youth (13–18)$5
Children (12 and under)Free

Ways to Save
MembersFree
Philadelphia teachers (K–12)Free
ACCESS / EBT cardholders / Art-Reach ACCESS cardholdersFree

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