First Friday: Yasser Tejeda & PHLAFF
Friday, June 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, film, cocktails, and light fare at our monthly First Friday mixer. This month’s event is presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival (PHLAFF), which celebrates the extraordinary work of emerging and established Latine/x/a/o filmmakers, musicians, and artists. The program features music by Yasser Tejeda as well as short films from this year’s festival and includes access to our second-floor collection galleries.
Yasser Tejeda is an award-winning Dominican composer, guitarist, vocalist, and producer. Tonight he will perform music from his latest album, La Madrugá—Afro-Caribbean compositions that fuse traditional styles with merengue, jazz, and rock. Later in the evening, DJ Bobby Flowers will play a set on the West Terrace.
Live music: 6:45pm (Annenberg Court)
DJ set: 7:45pm (West Terrace)
PHLAFF film screenings: 8pm (Comcast NBCUniversal Auditorium):
- Chuck and Fern (2024)
Directed by Henry Alexander Kelly; 15 min.
Within a fantasy video game, a heroic swordsman and a D-list villain face an existential crisis but must push past it when a greater purpose calls. - Delicious (2024)
Directed by Julian Alvarez; 6 min.
Tastebuds and egos clash when father and son chefs fail to remember a classic family recipe. - La Bruja (2023)
Directed by Manuel Villarreal; 13 min.
A boy and his grandma find hope in a fairy tale about a magical witch as they cope with grief amid an impending immigration raid.
Seating for musical performances and film program is limited.
Cocktails along with light fare provided by guest chef Amaryllis Rivera-Nassar of Amy’s Pastelillos will be available for purchase.
In the mood for something heartier? The Garden Restaurant is open for dinner during First Friday. Make a reservation for Friday, June 6, between 6 and 8pm.
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