April Hunt, a New York DJ and community builder, turns the Whitney's ground-floor lobby into a dance-friendly room, using music and her Mixtape platform to celebrate the artists and people around her. Because it's Free Friday Nights, the same free ticket gets you into the galleries and the terraces with their Hudson and skyline views. If you want a night out that's part museum and part party, this is an easy, free way to start the weekend.
What to expect
Hunt's set runs through the evening in the Floor 1 lobby, so you'll hear it as you walk in and can come and go between the music and the galleries upstairs. It works as the soundtrack to a free museum visit: see the exhibitions, step out onto the terraces, then come back down to dance.
Good to know
- Admission is free during Free Friday Nights, but you still need a ticket, and booking ahead is recommended because capacity is limited.
- The A, C, E and L trains stop at 14th Street/Eighth Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from the Whitney.
- The terraces are open, so bring a layer for the breeze off the Hudson.
- The High Line's southern entrance is right outside, if you want a walk before or after.
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket for DJ April Hunt at the Whitney?
Yes. Admission is free during Free Friday Nights, but tickets are required and the museum recommends booking in advance because capacity is limited.
Where in the museum is the DJ set?
In the Floor 1 lobby. The same ticket gets you into the exhibitions and the outdoor terraces.
Who is April Hunt?
She is a local DJ and community builder who uses music and her platform Mixtape to recognize and celebrate artists and community members.
