June M&T Second Friday 2024

ABOUT M&T SECOND FRIDAYS

Mark your calendars for the second Friday of each month when, thanks to the generous support of M&T Bank, we stay open late, and admission is free! Immerse yourself in artistic experiences, from captivating exhibition premieres to engaging all-ages art-making sessions, curated screenings, and special programs. Explore the galleries, shop The Museum Store, and enjoy live music. Our cash-only pop-up bar awaits, offering soft drinks, wine, and beer. Stop by Roux Soup Bar & Café, serving up a delicious array of soups, sandwiches, and salads.

Psst! Here's an exclusive offer just for you – enjoy a 10% discount on most Museum Memberships when you join or renew in person during M&T Second Friday. Stop by our membership table to learn more!

Live Music

Family Funktion and the Sitar Jams 

Reception Space
5:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. 

A world jam trio consisting of sitar, drums, and bass. This renowned trio of brothers has been captivating audiences with their mind-blowing sounds for over 15 years. Known for their spellbinding blend of improvisation and genre-defying exploration, they have traveled the nation, enchanting fans from all walks of life. With a commitment to crafting unforgettable musical odysseys, Family Funktion and the Sitar Jams invite listeners to open their minds and journey to new dimensions of sound and soul.

On View

On June M&T Second Friday, explore current exhibitions such as Adjacent Spaces: Paintings by Karen Tashjian and Mark Lavatelli, Patricia Schnall Gutierrez: Remember Me, Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection, Total Solar Eclipse & Astral Visions: Works by Charles E. Burchfield & Alan Friedman, and more.

All-Ages Art-Making

Get creative with our education team in the Usuem Studio! On June M&T Second Friday, we will be creating artwork inspired by Adjacent Spaces: Paintings by Karen Tashjian and Mark Lavatelli!