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Friday evenings take on a whole new groove with Art After 5, a unique blend of entertainment from 5:00–8:45 p.m.**. With an eclectic mix of international music on the first Friday of each month, and recognized and emerging jazz artists performing all other Fridays, it’s a stylish way to start your weekend.

The Great Stair Hall is transformed into an intimate cabaret for Art After 5 performances. Starr Events serves up fun, sharable snacks and light supper options, as well as cocktails, wine and beer to compliment the live entertainment. Relax at a table with waiter service or stop by the bar.

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**Art After 5 programs are subject to change. The performances are scheduled for 5:45–6:45 p.m. and 7:15–8:15 p.m. Guided gallery tours are offered throughout the evening. There is no additional charge for performances or guided tours after Museum admission. Select galleries are open Friday evenings.

Art After 5 Schedule

Arturo Stable
Friday, June 21, 2013
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after admission

Cuban master percussionist and composer Arturo Stable presents original jazz compositions inspired by the Museum’s collection. His diverse musical experiences and unique sound have allowed him to work in many environments, but he is best known as a Latin jazz percussionist.

Peter Beets
Friday, June 28, 2013
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after admission

Peter Beets is a Dutch pianist with impeccable technique and an incisive sense of swing. He has played with Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Elvin Jones, John Clayton, and Dee Dee Bridgewater, among others.

Denise King
Friday, September 27, 2013
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Free after admission

Hailing from West Philadelphia, King sings pop and jazz standards with touches of the blues, soul, and gospel in a voice steeped in a sophisticated style, much like one of her idols, Sarah Vaughan.

For more information, please contact Evening Programs/Art After 5 by phone at (215) 684-7506 or by e-mail at .

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