Family Day | Expressions
@ Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60611
Opening Saturday, February 11th, from 11AM - 3PM
Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances.
For this Family Day, families are invited to engage in programs and activities focused on performance, movement, poetry, and storytelling.
Family Days are organized by Christiana Castillo, Manager of Learning, Youth Interpretive Programs. If you have any questions about Family Day programming, please email Christiana Castillo.
Schedule
Artist-Led Performances
Segundo Ruiz Bomba Ensemble
11 am–1 pm
4th-floor lobby
Bomba is the oldest musical genre of Puerto Rico and an expression of Caribbean and African ancestry through music. Join the Segundo Ruiz Collective for a Bomba performance that includes a mentor from Puerto Rico, teaching artists from Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, and graduates from Segundo Ruiz’s youth programs.
Drag Story Hour
1–3 pm
The Commons
Join Drag Story Hour for story performances and dance breaks in Spanish and English!
- 1–2 pm Ms. America Powers (Spanish)
- 2–3 pm Mrs. Yuka Layme (English with American Sign Language interpreter)
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