First Friday: Hip Hop(e) and Healing

Featuring Francis Experience Quartet and José Jiménez

Join us for the return of the Francis Experience Quartet for First Friday: Hip Hop(e) & Healing for a night of communal healing through artistry, music, and spoken word. Featuring award-winning poet José Jiménez and Poetry Corner with Zainab Hussain, Auracle Ash, and Esperanza Cabrales.

The Francis Experience is led by Jonathan Francisco Borca, alongside co-founder Gabby Horlick (drums), and features musicians Miguel "Frunkyman" Levya (bass), and Mark Arroyo (guitar), with special guest Jared Cruz (saxophone). The quintet blends rap, poetry, and storytelling as a vehicle to engage audiences with one shared experience.

First Fridays
Everyone at these free monthly programs enjoys an inviting atmosphere with open galleries and live entertainment.

MUSEUM CAFÉ
Stop by El Cafecito, by Mezcal Restaurant, for late-night bites and a cash bar.
Member benefit: Receive a 10% discount with every purchase at the Café!

MUSEUM STORE
Shop local! The Museum Store is also open late.
Member special: During the First Friday of every month, Museum members receive a 20% discount with every purchase at the Store!

Time: 6-9pm, Performance starts at 6:30pm

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