{"id":222772,"date":"2026-06-19T00:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T00:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/222772\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T00:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T00:40:23","slug":"barnes-on-the-block-returns-for-its-ninth-year-with-a-full-day-of-art-activities-live-entertainment-a-beer-garden-food-trucks-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/222772\/","title":{"rendered":"Barnes on the Block Returns for Its Ninth Year With a Full Day of Art Activities, Live Entertainment, a Beer Garden, Food Trucks & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of Philadelphia\u2019s most beloved summer traditions is back. The Barnes Foundation hosts its Ninth Annual Barnes on the Block<\/a> on Sunday, July 12, from 10 AM to 5 PM \u2014 a free, all-day block party celebrating art, community, and culture in true Philly fashion, produced in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you can expect throughout the day:<\/p>\n

10 AM \u2013 5 PM | Gallery Access<\/p>\n

The museum\u2019s doors are open all day with free gallery access to the Barnes collection.<\/p>\n

11 AM \u2013 4 PM | Art Activities<\/p>\n

Creativity takes over the block with hands-on art making for all ages. Highlights include contributing to a community mural led by Mural Arts Philadelphia; a group sculpture with The Clay Studio\u2019s Claymobile; a collaborative mural project with the Ministry of Awe and painter LEMUS; crafts with Fleisher Art Memorial\u2019s Colorwheels; on-the-spot poetry by Marshall James Kavanaugh and local poets; portrait sketching by artist Mark Loughney as part of his project Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration; Barnes-inspired temporary tattoos by True Hand; and free play with Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse.<\/p>\n

11 AM \u2013 4 PM | El Mercado Cultural<\/p>\n

Stroll through El Mercado Cultural, a craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial to encourage the Latinx\/e community\u2019s participation in commerce and the arts.<\/p>\n

11 AM \u2013 4 PM | Performances & Movement<\/p>\n

The performance schedule runs all day and is packed from start to finish:<\/p>\n

10:30 AM & 11:30 AM \u2014 Family yoga with Yoga4Philly in the Annenberg Court
\n11 AM \u2013 4 PM \u2014 DJ sets by TAMEARTZ featuring DJ Mellodramatic, DJ NicoOso, and dance group Project Positive
\n11 AM \u2013 12:30 PM \u2014 Double Dutch with Philly Girls Jump
\n11 AM \u2014 Drumming and stilt walking by the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble
\nNoon & 1 PM \u2014 Percussion by Batal\u00e1
\n2 PM \u2014 Taiko drumming by KyoDaiko
\n3 PM \u2014 Lion dance by the Philadelphia Suns
\n4 PM \u2014 Traditional Mexican dance by \u00d1uuxakun<\/p>\n

11 AM \u2013 4 PM | Food & Beverage<\/p>\n

Keep the energy up at the Barnes on the Block Beer Garden by Constellation Culinary Group, serving beer, wine, and cocktails. Local food vendors Dre\u2019s Homemade Water Ice & Ice Cream and Cada Ma\u00f1ana Caf\u00e9 will be on-site, and for something heartier, reservations are available at the Garden Restaurant inside the Barnes.<\/p>\n

With free admission, a packed schedule, and something for every age, Barnes on the Block is one of those days that reminds you why Philadelphia summers are special. Mark Sunday, July 12 on your calendar.<\/p>\n

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