Spotlight on Tango
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Included with paid museum admission;
free for members
Event Details
Experience a different kind of heat with a day of Argentine tango! Enjoy fun and engaging activities for the whole family, including short films, a curator talk, dance workshops, and performances.
Space is limited; all activities are first come, first served.
Curator Talk: Three Instruments That Made Tango
11:30 a.m.–noon
Event Room 3
Join Daniel Piper, MIM’s curator for Latin America and the Middle East, to discover how the guitar, bandoneón, and violin helped shape tango’s distinctive sound, from the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires to the sophisticated stages of Argentina and Europe. Explore historic Argentine tango instruments from MIM’s collection and hear how tango became a musical tradition around the world.
Short Film Screenings and Q&A: Tango Culture
12:45–1:30 p.m.
Event Room 3
Learn about neighborhood tango culture in Buenos Aires with ethnomusicologist and filmmaker Jennie Gubner.
Tango Dance Workshop: Daniela Borgialli
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Learn the basic steps of tango in this family-friendly workshop!
Tango Performance: El SurCo
3:30–4:00 p.m.
North El Río
Dance along to live tango music by El SurCo, led by Argentine tango guitarist Maxi Larrea, and follow along with dance demonstrations by Daniela Borgialli.
Weekend ExtrasAvailable 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.
