Barnes on the Block 4th of July Celebration

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Barnes Foundation and Constellation Culinary Group are proud to partner with WaWa Welcome America to host a free block party for all ages, celebrating diverse multi-sensory stories with live performances, local food & drinks!


Barnes on the Block will take place outside at The Barnes on 20th and 21st streets on Friday, 7/2 from 6 pm-10 pm. Admission into the event is FREE and open to the community.

Event Details:

variety of local food trucks
beer garden with multiple bars serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
wine by the glass
assorted local beers
signature Paloma cocktail
additional non-alcoholic beverages
art-making demos
a film screening by BlackStar Film Festival
LIVE PERFORMANCES by several notable poets, including Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson and Ursula Rucker.

Guests can also enjoy free admission to the Barnes collection and the critically acclaimed Soutine / de Kooning: Conversations in Paint exhibition.

Tickets: Registration for the event is required for collection and exhibition access, and capacity is limited. Free tickets will be available online beginning at 9 am on Friday, July 2.

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