Dancin’ in September

Phillips after 5

September 4, 2025, 5-8:30 pm

In-Person

$20; free for members—join today! Member guest passes are not valid for Phillips after 5 events. Food and drinks for sale. ID check for alcohol purchases.

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MEMBERS: To help ensure a comfortable experience for all at Philips after 5, members are encouraged to make a free reservation. Members are still welcome without reservation, but knowing you’re coming helps us plan the evening.

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Get ready for an memorable night of seventies classics inspire by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Groove to the music of Foots X Coles featuring Alex Vaughn.
Inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire’s playful dive into visual trickery, explore a Museum of Illusions pop-up filled with optical games.
Tap into the elements and craft your own incense cones using all-natural materials in a workshop led by ceramist, artist, and teacher Luna Monay. Sign-up on site, first come first served.
Add your personal touch to cone incense holders and make disco ball inspired coasters.
Join a Spotlight Talk with a Phillips Educator.
See Vivian Browne: My Kind of Protest.
Bread Furst will have a deli pop-up with knish and sandwiches in the House galleries, as well as Tom Collins and elderflower spritz in the cafe.

About Foots X Coles

Forming Foots X Coles in 2016, Bradley and Arami came into a refined space with an undeniable musical connection that continues to cross harmonious boundaries as years pass. A versatile production duo hailing from Prince George’s County, Foots X Coles enjoys experimenting with futuristic sounds while simultaneously grounding with familiar notes of soul & jazz. Their latest project, Lemon Water, is now streaming on all platforms.

About Alex Vaughn

Alex Vaughn is a rising R&B star whose soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling have made her one of today’s most captivating new voices. With collaborations alongside Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, and Muni Long, she lights up every stage with her signature blend of vulnerability, energy, and timeless soul.

About Luna Monay

Luna is a ceramist and teacher from Washington, DC, with five years of experience working in clay and one year of teaching. After making incense burners for friends and personal use, they naturally found their way into crafting by hand, diving into its rich history and the way scent shapes mood, memory, and ritual. Alongside teaching ceramics, Luna now hosts workshops focused on incense making and its cultural roots. Their work blends form, function, and sensory experience, creating space for others to slow down, connect, and explore tactile traditions.

IMAGE: Vivian Browne, For You, 1974, Oil on canvas, 46 3/4 x 50 3/4 in., Courtesy of Adobe Krow Archives, CA, and RYAN LEE Gallery, NY