First Friday at the Modern

The first Friday of each month, the Modern and Café Modern team up to bring you live music from the First Friday House Band as well as drink specials and tasty light bites for purchase in the museum's Grand Lobby from 5–8 pm. Invite friends and enjoy a unique opportunity to experience the Modern in the evening.

Café Modern and Executive Chef Jett Mora will be serving a light dining menu in the lobby. Specialty drinks along with beer and wine will be available at the cash bar, with happy hour selections.

Gallery admission is free for everyone on Fridays! A complimentary docent-led, 25-minute tour is available at 6:30 pm.

The ongoing film series, Magnolia at the Modern, offers critically acclaimed films every Friday night.

November 6 First Friday

Music by DJ Ari Villa, a proud Northside neighborhood of Fort Worth native, agency represented Fashion Stylist, DJ, and Curator of Soy Darks, DFW’s original and award winning Queer Goth y Cumbia - recently named “Best Monthly Party” of 2026 by the Dallas Observer.

Wrap It Up! x First Friday Member Exclusive
Members who spend $25: Receive a complimentary champagne cocktail
Members who spend $75: Enjoy a complimentary gift from the Modern
Learn more about the Wrap It Up! in the Modern Shop holiday shopping experience.

Pizza Specials
Enjoy pizza on the patio by Café Modern!

December 4 First Friday

Experience the Modern Lights! The Modern trees are sparkling with brilliant lights in celebration of the holiday season.

Enjoy on-site chain stitching by Fort Worth artisan Robin Smith of Fowl & Maker from 5–8 pm. All shoppers are invited to custom-stitch a complimentary Modern Shop bandana with any purchase of $25 or more.

Plan to stay for dinner at Café Modern!

Executive Chef Jett Mora and General Manager Jamie Holderby with Wolfgang Puck Catering welcome you for Friday dinner! Café Modern provides warm hospitality, creative cuisine, and seasonal menus rooted in Texas ingredients. The menus feature comfort food with global influences and a beverage program showcasing local spirits. Café Modern offers seating indoors and on the expansive outdoor patio.

With stunning architecture as a backdrop, Café Modern is a favorite date night or gathering place for locals and out-of-town visitors. Dinner choices are always delicious, the setting is dramatic.

Seating for dinner every Friday evening from 5 to 8 pm. For dinner reservations and information, call 817.840.2157 or visit OpenTable online.