First Friday: Carolina Oliveros & PHLAFF
Friday, June 5, 6 – 9pm
$35; National, Patron, and Contributor members and students $10; Supporters and Sustainers free
About the Event
Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and light fare at our monthly First Friday mixer.
This month’s event is presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival (PHLAFF), which celebrates the extraordinary work of emerging and established Latine/x/a/o filmmakers, musicians, and artists. Enjoy live musical performances by Carolina Oliveros as well as film screenings from this year’s festival.
Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, Oliveros is a Grammy-nominated artist known for fronting the New York–based cosmic rock group Combo Chimbita and the bullerengue fusion band Bulla en el Barrio. Her solo work blends the traditional sounds of her ancestors with modern styles, resulting in music that’s gritty, mystical, and fiercely alive. Her voice is a force that moves between the sacred and the chaotic—a call to both celebration and resistance.
First Friday at the Barnes includes access to the collection and Freedom Dreams.
Live music: 6:30pm & 7:45pm (Annenberg Court)
PHLAFF film screenings: 7:30pm (Comcast NBCUniversal Auditorium)
Seating for the musical performances and film program is limited. Cocktails and light fare are available for purchase.
In the mood for something heartier? The Garden Restaurant is open for dinner during First Friday. Make a reservation between 6 and 8pm.
PHLAFF Films
Enjoy three short films from the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival.
The Tide Inside (2026)
Directed by Lorena Villanueva
A Colombian teenage girl in Los Angeles begins to unravel as the threat of deportation creeps into her world. 10 min.
Balada de Peces y Pájaros (2025)
Directed by Juan José Arevalo & Anny Uribe
Carlina lives alone with her mother, Irene, after losing her father in the Colombian armed conflict. Everything changes when a mystical fish appears to guide her on an adventure. 8 min.
The Farewell of the River (2025)
Directed by Mateo Salas Puerta
A community of gold miners and fishermen learns to live with the consequences of a hydroelectric project that affects their environment. 17 min.
Sponsor
Support of First Friday is generously provided by Philadelphia City Fund’s 2026 Milestone Grant Fund, supported by PECO.
First Fridays at the Barnes
The Barnes is open late on the first Friday of every month, with live music, performances, and access to the collection. Join us for after-hours art and an exciting array of entertainment.
Go Further
First Friday: Farah Siraj
Enjoy live music by Jordanian vocalist and composer Farah Siraj, plus access to the collection and Freedom Dreams.
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Art of Math
Enjoy family-friendly activities and free access to our galleries. Plus, see creative displays by Philadelphia students for our Art of Math Challenge.
Barnes Cinema: Time by Garrett Bradley
Our Freedom Dreams film series begins with Time, a feature documentary by Garrett Bradley.