Throughout this lively afternoon, you’ll be humming tunes, crafting stories, and swinging into action in the new Walker building. Activities are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Performance: Elizabeth Mitchell
11 am and 3 pm, Cinema, Bazinet Garden Lobby
Sing yourself into summer during two live concerts with musical guest Elizabeth Mitchell. Her undeniably hip and irresistibly sweet songs range from Woody Guthrie covers to “Skip to My Lou” and other traditional favorites.
Art-making for the Whole Family: Paper Dreams
12 noon – 4 pm, Star Tribune Foundation Art Lab
Join New York–based artist Ida Pearle to make a cool collage project with a wide variety of printed and colored papers.
Family Tours
12 noon and 1 pm, meet in the Bazinet Garden Lobby
Shift, slide, and stretch throughout the new building with dancer Derek Phillips. Uncover patterns in the architecture, the artworks, and your own actions!
2 pm:
Grab a pencil and sketch pad for this tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and make drawings of the textures and patterns you find.
Story Time
12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 pm, U.S. Bank Orientation Lounge
Repeat the beat with storyteller Beverly Cottman, who performs rhyming folktales from around the world.
Film
1 pm, Cinema, Bazinet Garden Lobby
See fantastic legends and myths come to life on the big screen.