Free Thursday Nights at ICA

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Free Thursday Nights at ICA


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Not only is it HOT to make out in the galleries, surrounded by contemporary art, it's free! That pretty much makes it the perfect date night.


5pm to 9pm
Free Thursdays
at Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston (South Boston/Waterfront)
FREE

There were those who sat through the dreaded purgatory tent of 'free opening day', but let's forgive & forget because now we can amble in any Thurdsday night. It’s technically called ‘Target Free Thursday Nights’, because Thursday evenings are free as long as Target will sponsor it. I say, "Who cares? You see the same darn thing!"

The cool thing is that they actually do special events on many Thursday nights.  Below are the original posted events.  I'lll try to keep up, but there's a good chance to see something extra if you go on Free Thursdays. At the very least, take a walk around the galleries and enjoy the fantastic view of the harbor.

http://www.icaboston.org/programs/talk-an...
http://www.icaboston.org/

The ICA offers six docent-led tours free with museum admission. Tours leave from the lobby.

• Target Free Thursday Night     
      6 & 7 pm         Introduction to the ICA

• Saturday  & Sunday                                   
     1 &  2:30 pm    Introduction to the ICA

The Introduction to the ICA tour focuses on the museum as a whole, showing architectural highlights and discussing the concepts behind architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s design of the new ICA.

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  1. RE: Not only will I be there. I'll Be Working

    KC Jan 24, 2008 at 3:09 PM
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    LOL....sounds like you need a few drinks too!

    I joined as a member last year, but have yet to get back to the museum. Since I never go, I question whether to renew. Now that I know they have alcohol, maybe I should reconsider?! LOL
  2. Not only will I be there. I'll Be Working

    Ugly Jan 24, 2008 at 9:34 AM
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    Thats right not only do you get to see the museum for free, but I get to sell you food and Alcohol at Wolfgang Puck's Water Cafe located just inside the museum. Get crunk and see the art, but not too drunk?! theres a huge spider upstairs!
  3. RE: Is it still free on Thursdays?

    Jorge Jan 14, 2008 at 12:15 AM
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    Hey thanks for the extra infoI will be going this week. ;0)
  4. RE: Is it still free on Thursdays?

    robert Jan 10, 2008 at 4:17 PM
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    Yep! After 5pm...

    FYI, the MFA is also free after 4pm on Wednesdays. I think there WAS a posting for that at some point. Not sure if there still is.

    ~r
  5. Is it still free on Thursdays?

    Jorge Jan 10, 2008 at 1:25 PM
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    I went the first week they opened but put off going for a while. Want to take my daughters.
  6. RE: Been Putting this off....

    Wonder Dec 18, 2007 at 3:47 PM
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    I think the summer is better b/c one can sit on the outside stage like stair case they have and look over both the H2O and the live band playing. I jumped in a tour group once and it was nice but I don't think I know enough about art to fully appreciate their collection.
  7. RE: Been Putting this off....

    KC Dec 18, 2007 at 10:41 AM
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    I joined at the opening of the museum last year. I planned on going periodically, but timing never worked out. It's the same during the winter as it is in the summer.
  8. RE: Been Putting this off....

    Wonder Dec 18, 2007 at 12:16 AM
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    LOL, how did you end up joining KC? It is a nice place to chill out during the summer. How is it during the winter?
  9. Free all day -- SUN 12/9

    robert Dec 7, 2007 at 11:42 AM
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    10am to 7pm
    1st Anniversary Community Day
    at Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston (South Boston/Waterfront)
    FREE

    The New ICA has already been open for a year. As they did last year on opening day, admission is free. If you go, I hope it won't be as crowded as it was in '06. I saw they're offering free hot chocolate, which is worrying... Don't wait in a long line -- just go back on a Thursday evening. Of course, you'd miss the free screenings of the documentary, "The Making of the New ICA" (at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm).

    http://www.icaboston.org/
  10. RE: Been Putting this off....

    KC Oct 17, 2007 at 9:20 AM
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    I'm a member and I never go there! I thought I would be there more, but seems like something always comes up!

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