First Friday: Miki Yamanaka Trio & PAAFF
Friday, November 6, 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.
Tonight’s performance features Japanese-born jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka. Now based in New York, Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums and as a bandleader in the city’s jazz scene, with residencies at Mezzrow and Smalls Jazz Club in the West Village. She is joined by bassist Tyrone Allen II and drummer Jimmy Macbride, who also perform on her most recent album, Breathe, released in August.
This program is presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Asian American Film Foundation (PAAFF) during their annual festival, running November 5–15.
Performances at 6:30pm and 7:45pm.
First Friday at the Barnes includes access to the main collection and Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America.
Seating 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.
Jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka.
Sponsors
Support 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.
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