Phillips After 5: Valentine’s Party
Featuring Femme Fatale DC’s “Visible Mending: Stitching Love into What We Keep”
Celebrate love, creativity, and connection at Phillips After 5 — the museum’s signature after-hours party — on February 5, 2026.
Spend the evening surrounded by art, music, and romance-inspired experiences as The Phillips Collection transforms into a lively Valentine’s celebration. From live jazz and cocktails to hands-on workshops and gallery exploration, this is your chance to fall in love with art — and maybe even someone new.
Featured Workshop
Visible Mending: Stitching Love into What We Keep
Led by Femme Fatale DC in collaboration with Love Stories Vintage, this drop-in workshop invites guests to repair, decorate, and reimagine fabric through mindful hand-stitching. Bring new life to what you already own and create something meaningful in the process.
What’s Happening All Night
Explore special exhibitions, including Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection and peter campus: there somewhere
Live music by The Noah Pierre Band (jazz, soul, and rock) in the Music Room
DJ B Sharp from Eaton Radio Workshop spinning in the galleries
Love-themed cocktails, wine, beer, and food for purchase (Bread Furst tostadas + café menu)
Make valentines, decorate paper fortune cookies, and create heart envelopes
Love-inspired art activities with Phillips Educators
Limited-capacity Singles on Socials DC happy hour (advance reservation required)
Enter the Phillips membership giveaway
Sample liqueurs from Spirits & Spice
Visit Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s pop-up table to learn about Sasha Velour’s upcoming show
Live Music Spotlight
The Noah Pierre Band brings a rich blend of jazz, soul, and rock to the night. The DMV-based collective has toured nationally, backed major artists, and will release their new album Inwards in February 2026.
Tickets
$20 general admission
Free for members — join today!
Members are encouraged to reserve in advance to help ensure a comfortable experience.
Food and drinks available for purchase. ID required for alcohol.