Celebrate Hip Hop
Sat., Sun. & Mon., February 14, 15 & 16, 2026
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission; free for members
Schedule of Activities
Celebrate the spirit of hip hop with high-energy performances, workshops, and dance battles featuring the iconic Furious Styles Crew, acclaimed dance group the Jukebox, Grammy-nominated rapper Mega Ran, and so much more!
Supported by the Furious Styles Crew
Programming supported in part by the City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
Craft: Boombox
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Make a boombox craft and decorate it in your personal style.
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Demonstration: Scratch Showcase
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Event Room 2
Watch a turntable-focused demonstration that emphasizes the artistry and technique of DJ culture, facilitated by DJ Akshen.
Performance: The Jukebox
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Main Courtyard
Experience the dynamic footwork of hip hop with a performance from professional dance studio the Jukebox, which performed in the Super Bowl LVII halftime show!
Guest Talk: Mega Ran
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Founders Room
In its 56 short years of existence, hip hop has gone from a fad to a global phenomenon.
Join Grammy-nominated teacher, rapper, and all-around hometown hero Mega Ran on an interactive, fun-filled journey through the past, present and future of hip hop and its effect on popular culture!
Dance Workshop: Hip Hop
12:45–1:15 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn choreography with dancers from the hip hop dance studio the Jukebox!
Performance: Mega Ran
1:45–2:15 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Grammy-nominated hip hop artist, educator, and producer Mega Ran will bring his electric blend of hip hop and geek culture to the stage in a high-energy performance packed with clever lyrics, nostalgic beats, and crowd-hyping charisma. Expect a dynamic educational show that fuses storytelling, freestyle, and fan-favorite tracks into an unforgettable live experience. Mega Ran’s new album, Buddy’s Magic Tree House, is available now.
Workshop: Double Dutch
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Show off your double Dutch skills in a fun all-ages jumping battle. Now recognized as a competitive sport, double Dutch was once integral to hip hop culture.
Performance: Dance Battle
3:15–4:15 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Join the internationally renowned Furious Styles Crew and award-winning hip hop artist and educator Edson “House” Magaña for an engaging performance connecting dance, music, and turntablism, showcasing hip hop culture as a unified movement.
Craft: Boombox
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Make a boombox craft and decorate it in your personal style.
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Demonstration: Scratch Showcase
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Event Room 2
Watch a turntable-focused demonstration that emphasizes the artistry and technique of DJ culture, facilitated by DJ Akshen.
Performance: The Jukebox
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Main Courtyard
Experience the dynamic footwork of hip hop with a performance from professional dance studio the Jukebox, which performed in the Super Bowl LVII halftime show!
Guest Talk: Mega Ran
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Founders Room
In its 56 short years of existence, hip hop has gone from a fad to a global phenomenon.
Join Grammy-nominated teacher, rapper, and all-around hometown hero Mega Ran on an interactive, fun-filled journey through the past, present and future of hip hop and its effect on popular culture!
Dance Workshop: Hip Hop
12:45–1:15 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn choreography with dancers from the hip hop dance studio the Jukebox!
Performance: Mega Ran
1:45–2:15 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Grammy-nominated hip hop artist, educator, and producer Mega Ran will bring his electric blend of hip hop and geek culture to the stage in a high-energy performance packed with clever lyrics, nostalgic beats, and crowd-hyping charisma. Expect a dynamic educational show that fuses storytelling, freestyle, and fan-favorite tracks into an unforgettable live experience. Mega Ran’s new album, Buddy’s Magic Tree House, is available now.
Workshop: Double Dutch
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Show off your double Dutch skills in a fun all-ages jumping battle. Now recognized as a competitive sport, double Dutch was once integral to hip hop culture.
Performance: Dance Battle
3:15–4:15 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Join the internationally renowned Furious Styles Crew and award-winning hip hop artist and educator Edson “House” Magaña for an engaging performance connecting dance, music, and turntablism, showcasing hip hop culture as a unified movement.
Craft: Boombox
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Make a boombox craft and decorate it in your personal style.
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Guest Talk: School of Hip Hop
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Event Room 2
Learn how hip hop became a movement in this engaging presentation from the School of Hip Hop, featuring a live DJ demonstration.
Performance: The Jukebox
11:00–11:30 a.m.
Main Courtyard
Experience the dynamic footwork of hip hop with a performance from professional dance studio the Jukebox, which performed in the Super Bowl LVII halftime show!
Guest Talk: Mega Ran
11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Founders Room
In its 56 short years of existence, hip hop has gone from a fad to a global phenomenon.
Join Grammy-nominated teacher, rapper, and all-around hometown hero Mega Ran on an interactive, fun-filled journey through the past, present and future of hip hop and its effect on popular culture!
Dance Workshop: Hip Hop
12:45–1:15 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn choreography with dancers from the hip hop dance studio the Jukebox!
Performance: Mega Ran
1:45 p.m.–2:15 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Grammy-nominated hip hop artist, educator, and producer Mega Ran will bring his electric blend of hip hop and geek culture to the stage in a high-energy performance packed with clever lyrics, nostalgic beats, and crowd-hyping charisma. Expect a dynamic educational show that fuses storytelling, freestyle, and fan-favorite tracks into an unforgettable live experience. Mega Ran’s new album, Buddy’s Magic Tree House, is available now.
Workshop: Double Dutch
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Show off your double Dutch skills in a fun all-ages jumping battle. Now recognized as a competitive sport, double Dutch was once integral to hip hop culture.
Beat-Making Workshop: AZ Beat Lab
3:15–4:15 p.m.
Founders Room
Learn the foundations of beat making and create your own music with the AZ Beat Lab!
Weekend Extras
Available for Purchase
Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Programming supported in part by
City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
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