Dancin’ in September

Phillips after 5

September 4, 2025, 5-8:30 pm

Registration Open / 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.

Join a Spotlight Talk with a Phillips Educator.
See Vivian Browne: My Kind of Protest.
Save your spot for a special incense making workshop with ceramist, artist, and teacher Luna Monay, and create your own incense cone or stick using natural materials.
Embellish cone incense holders and make disco ball inspired coasters.
Groove to the music of Foots X Cole featuring Alex Vaughn.
Visit a Museum of Illusions pop-up with optical games inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire music videos.
Savor tastings and delicious food by Bread Furst.

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