PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Philly Jazz Month
Sunday, April 5, 10am – 4pm
Jazz quartet Equinox performs today.
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the collection.
April is Philly Jazz Month and we’re excited to spotlight the next generation of artists with performances by Equinox, an instrumental quartet of standout students from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Today’s program is presented in partnership with MIC’d Up (Music Industry Classrooms), a vibrant, community‑rooted initiative that connects accomplished Philadelphia DJs, producers, and musicians with young artists across the city’s public schools.
Registration opens Thursday, April 2, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Today’s art activities are led by teaching artists from Fleisher Art Memorial’s ColorWheels. Plus, explore our collection through a scavenger hunt challenge to claim a prize. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am & 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Join us for an interactive storytime with Thembi Palmer of Imagine More Story Adventures—ages 2 and up.
1pm & 2:30pm
Performances by Equinox presented by MIC’d Up
Started by trumpeter Robert Randolph, Equinox is an instrumental quartet from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. The group’s sound is influenced by bebop, Brazilian, and Latin jazz, as well as R&B, funk, and hip-hop. Today’s performance is inspired by jazz legends including Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Roy Hargrove, James Jamerson, Calvin Rodgers, and Emmet Cohen. Equinox has performed at the Four Seasons Philadelphia, the Fitler Club, and the Germantown Jazz Festival.
MIC’d Up (Music Industry Classrooms) is the School District of Philadelphia’s music mentorship program. Participating students meet with music industry professionals to discuss their passions for art, music, and technology and to learn more about the business side of music. Participants perform at venues across the city, including a residency at JG SkyHigh at the Four Seasons Philadelphia.
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
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