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Celebrate musical traditions from around the world at MIM with festive performances, talks, and holiday-themed activities.
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities are happening on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.
Holiday Craft: Handbell 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Make your own handbell craft to play along with performances throughout the day!
Photo Booth 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken with our hands-free photo booth and share your pictures digitally! Tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Kwanzaa Storytelling 10:45 a.m. Founder’s Room Join storyteller and musician Súle Greg Wilson and ASU associate professor of Africana language, literature, and culture, Akua Duku Anokye, PhD, in this participatory exploration of Kwanzaa traditions.
Holiday-Themed Mini-Tours 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Upper El Río Join Junior Museum Guides (6th–12th graders) on a short, informative tour of MIM’s galleries with a special focus on holiday celebrations around the world.
Music-Making Workshop 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Event Room 1 Junior Museum Guides will lead this fun, family-friendly musical activity. Learn festive songs on a mini Loog, a three-stringed guitar.
Harp Holiday Music 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. El Río Enjoy a 15-minute set of traditional holiday songs played by Jocelyn Obermeyer on harp.
Holiday Jazz Performance with Marty Ashby (Saturday Only) 12:30 p.m. Main Courtyard Don’t miss jazz guitarist Marty Ashby and a local ensemble in a lively performance of holiday jazz.
Klezmer Music Performance (Sunday Only) 12:45 p.m. Main Courtyard Join Rural Street Klezmer Band as they celebrate the music and history of this treasured musical tradition.
Venezuelan Maraca Performance 3:15 p.m. Main Courtyard Venezuelan maraquero (maraca player) Manuel Alejandro Rangel showcases music and holiday traditions of his country in a unique and exciting performance.
Programming is subject to change.
Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily starting at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrees, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Members Save 20% at the Museum Store All weekend, members save 20% on most items in the Museum Store, including great gifts for the holidays, as well as ornaments, cards, and décor. Some restrictions apply; please ask an associate for details.
Proceeds from your purchase benefit MIM and its programs.
