The National Museum of African Art’s annual Community Day is Saturday, Sept. 15, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.This year’s theme is “Re-imagine Africa: Eclectic Vibrations.”Each September,the museum opens its doors so visitors of all ages may experience special performances and events intended to inspire them to learn more about the people and cultures of Africa and its diaspora through music, dance, film and art. This event is free
Emceed by Shelly Bell,Community Day offers something for everyone, including art activities, science demonstrations, a photo scavenger hunt, performances by Groove Elements Youth Hip Hop, storytelling by Barbara Johnson and fitness with Michelle Hunter.
Among this year’s highlights are performances by Brother AH featuring the World Music Group Ensemble, the Silk Road Dance Company influenced by the museum’s contemporary exhibition “Lalla Essaydi: Revisions.” Dancers will respond and interpret the innovative artistic styles of Essaydi through dance.
For more information about this event, call (202) 633-4600 or visit the museum’s website at Africa.si.edu