First Friday at The Barnes with Black Buttafly
Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and light fare at our monthly First Friday mixer. Tonight’s program is presented in partnership with BlackStar Film Festival, an annual celebration of the visual storytelling traditions of the African diaspora, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists from around the world.
Our collaboration with BlackStar features music by Philly-based vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader Black Buttafly, whose soulful sound fuses R&B, hip hop, and jazz. She has shared the stage with an impressive array of artists, including Res, Orion Sun, Omar’s Hat, and Meshell Ndegeocello. This past March, Black Buttafly released “Imagine,” the first single from her upcoming debut solo EP.
Live music sets: 6:30 & 7:45pm
Black Buttafly at Beardfest
Beardfest 2023 Isaiah Sharkey, Mark Guiliana, Jonathan Scales and more!
Meshell Ndegocello at Ardmore Music Hall
Meshell Ndegeocello is a German-born American singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist. Her music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae and rock.
Rachel Andie Homecoming Show at Johnny Brendas w/ Black Buttafly and Tuck Ryan
Rachel Andie, Black Buttafly and Tuck Ryan take on Johnny Brenda’s on June 8th, 2023. Celebrating Rachel Andie’s annual summer homecoming show after moving to New Zealand.
