PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: A Philly Renaissance
Sunday, September 4, 10am – 5pm
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble will perform at today's event.
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! This month, we’re celebrating the ways that the Harlem Renaissance still influences life, art, and culture in Philadelphia today. Enjoy tap performances by the Lady Hoofers, and find stories of jazz and poetry in our galleries and learn more with our fun family activities. Plus, see the collection in our main galleries and visit our special exhibition, Isaac Julien: Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die), in its last weekend.
Limited capacity. Registration opens Thursday, September 1, at 10am.
Before your visit, see our current safety guidelines.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Join us for art activities, a scavenger hunt, and play celebrating the Harlem Renaissance. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am; 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Baby Wordplay brings stories and fun for ages 2 and up. This month’s theme is all about music and poetry!
1 – 1:45pm; 2:30 – 3:15pm
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble
Join the Lady Hoofers, a Philadelphia-based all-women’s tap ensemble, for a performance celebrating the Harlem Renaissance. Founded in 2011, this collective produces original works of choreography while also preserving the tradition of improvisation in rhythm tap. As described by the Dance Journal, “The Hoofers not only can spark the floor, they take tap in unexpected directions.”
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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