Happy hour takes on a new meaning with First Fridays at the MCA. Relax after a long workweek with a cash bar featuring specialty drinks and free Wolfgang Puck appetizers. Enjoy live music from local DJs, the world’s only iMac G5 digital dating bar, creation stations, and more. Each month features an up-and-coming Chicago artist in a preview of the latest UBS 12 x 12: New Artists/New Work exhibition.

General admission: $18
Advance tickets: $13
MCA members: $10
Buy tickets online
or call the MCA Box Office, 312.397.4010

* All tickets include museum admission, live entertainment, and complimentary Wolfgang Puck hors d’oeuvres. Doors are open from 6 to 10 pm with a cash bar until 9:30 pm. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.

NEW! Buy your tickets in advance--save money and get VIP admission to the event. The MCA Box Office closes ticket sales at 3 pm on the day of the event.

For "The September Issue," guests have the opportunity to enjoy:

• Mazes performance in the theater, 8-9 pm
• Music by DJ Madrid
• Fashion karaoke photo booth
• DIY Designer Creation Station, where you can decorate a wearable fashion piece (headband, bracelet, glove, etc)
• SAIC millinery students' hat show
• Mini manicures by Beauty Bar
• Meg Dugid's Clutch Gallery featuring Keep It Simple by Meghan Wilbar
• DNA 2050 has representatives onsite to discuss fall fashion
• Gift bags will be given to the first 150 guests
• Puck's menu: Chicken Satay with Sweet Chili Glaze, Mini Spring Rolls, and Summer Potato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Churros

Upcoming First Fridays
Oct 1: Supernatural
Nov 5: Bollywood
Dec 3: Holidaze
Jan 7: Fire
Feb 4: Sugar
Mar 4: Robots
Apr 1: Derby
May 6: Bubbles
Jun 3: Thirst