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.

Event doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Please note: The venue has capacity for several hundred with limited seating available and a full dance floor. The rest of the space is dedicated for standing room only. Please arrive early for a better chance of securing chairs.

First Friday is a 21+ event. For the safety of all patrons, the attendance of children at First Friday is prohibited.

Tickets:
- Online Only: Members $8; non-Members $16 (Online sales close at 5 p.m. on the day of the event.)
- At the Door: Members $10; non-Members $20

Sponsored by The Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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