Global Grooves
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Global Grooves

Travel the world in a day during this celebration of international film, music, and art. Gallery admission free all day, 10 am-5 pm.

Gallery Crawl: Map Attack

10 am–2 pm
Find out about ways that artists Julie Mehretu and Alighiero Boetti use maps, grids, and architectural forms in their work.

Art-Making for the Entire Family: Jam Session

10 am–3 pm
Make some sound after crafting your own musical instrument.

Dance: Kids Disco Party

10 am–3 pm
Back by popular demand! Kids and families take over the McGuire Theater for an all-day dance party. DJs Mike Davis and Plain Ole Bill spin a mix of popular favorites and African, Cuban, Brazilian, and Japanese funk.

Film: Foreign Feature

11 am and 1 pm
See a special film screening filled with stories from other cultures and find out what life is like in other parts of the world.

Art-Making for the Entire Family: Disco Globe

11 am–4 pm
Combine some sparkle and shine with the Earth’s continental shapes to make your very own disco globe.

Story Time: Worldwide Favorites

2:30 and 3:30 pm
Listen to an international selection of classic children’s stories.