First Friday

Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.

3pm Collage Dreams with Luis Martin
Join collage artist Luis Martin/The Art Engineer for an afternoon of conversation and creativity. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore collage techniques by making their own artwork using provided materials. No experience necessary; just bring your curiosity and creativity!

5pm Just Like Me Screening & Talkback
Just Like Me is a documentary created and directed by Havas Chicago’s Senior Art Director, TTK Harris. It spotlights Black creatives’ contributions to the advertising and design industry and their influences on culture. The film also exposes the challenges many Black creatives face simply because of the color of their skin and reinforces the importance of representation in advertising and beyond. Just Like Me shares stories of triumph and inspiration from eight visionary Black voices who, against all odds, made it to the top of their game and are now throwing a line to the next generation.

6pm Memories of the Moon Dance Performance
Poster House is pleased to host an exclusive performance of Memories of the Moon by Yu.S.Artistry. Inspired by the diary of a prisoner of a Japanese internment camp during World War II, Memories of the Moon tells the story of how he logged the passage of time within his jail cell by counting the full moons. Don’t miss this powerful excerpt from a beautiful work of dance!

7pm Josh Lawrence Jazz Performance
Poster House is thrilled to welcome Josh Lawrence for a jazz quartet performance in celebration of his two latest albums, And That Too and Call Time. Enjoy selections from these award-winning releases and experience the triumphant and emotional energy of jazz in the museum’s main gallery.

Josh Lawrence is a critically acclaimed trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and recording artist who serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts.