Free First Saturday: Boom, Bang, Crash
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Free First Saturday: Boom, Bang, Crash

Gallery admission is free for everyone on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 5 pm, with a variety of family activities scheduled from 10 am to 3 pm.

Discover the symbolism and story of drumming as you experience different styles throughout the day. Enjoy performances, workshops, and gallery experiences, and create your own drum to
take home.

Art-Making: Music Beats

10 am–3 pm
Star Tribune Foundation Art Lab

Create an instrument with everyday objects while experimenting with sound, rhythm, and harmony. Bring your new instrument to Rhythm Playground, an interactive performance.

Performance: Rhythm Playground

11 am and 1 pm
Walker Cinema

Learn about different drumming styles and find out how music shapes cultures and individuals. Join us for an interactive performative workshop that will get you moving in your seats and creating sound with your hands, legs, and the instruments created in the Art Lab.

Activity: Pop-Up Band

10 am–3 pm
Cargill Lounge

Get ready for your performance debut! Use paper and fabric to create accessories for rockin’ out. After the show, stop by Preston Drum’s giant drum kit for a photo opportunity you do not want to miss.