August 7, 2026
First Friday | Eight to the Bar
Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995!
Drawing its musical influences from American roots music—swing, boogie-woogie, and Motown—Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals.
Cash bar available; access to Museum galleries is included with your ticket.
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and snacks will be available for purchase in the Museum Café.
Admission
Online Early Bird Tickets (available through July 23): Members $8; non-Members $18; Students Ages 6 through College $10; Free for Children Under 6 Years Old
Online Tickets Starting July 24 (available up until 5 p.m. on the day of the event): Members $10; non-Members $20; Students Ages 6 through College $10; Free for Children Under 6 Years Old
At the Door: Members $12; non-Members $22; Students Ages 6 through College $10; Free for Children Under 6 Years Old
Online Tickets Starting July 24 (available up until 5 p.m. on the day of the event): Members $10; non-Members $20; Students Ages 6 through College $10; Free for Children Under 6 Years Old
At the Door: Members $12; non-Members $22; Students Ages 6 through College $10; Free for Children Under 6 Years Old
Location
New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
New Britain CT, 06052
Contact
book tickets now
Times
Friday, August 7, 5:30-8 p.m.
