Studio Museum in Harlem
144 W 125th St (betw Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (Seventh Ave) and Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Ave))
New York, NY 10027
(212) 864-4500
Subway: 2, 3 to 125th St
Cost: Free
For all ages
Your kids will get their fill of arts and culture at this free all-day extravaganza. Youngsters will craft Kwanzaa-themed buttons, listen to lively tales from storyteller Lady Nyota and watch an interactive presentation about the holiday’s history that concludes with a candle-lighting ceremony.
Harambee!
Celebrating Kwanzaa with the Studio Museum
4pm to 5pm at the Theatre
Join noted scholars Maitefa Angaza and Will Halsey for an interactive and informative presentation celebrating the holiday of Kwanzaa. Focusing on the day's principle of Umoja (Unity), the presentation will give a brief overview of the history of Kwanzaa and will conclude with a libation and Mishuma (candle) lighting ceremony that all families will be sure to enjoy!
Kuumba Crafting with Buttons!
1pm to 5pm
Use markers or crayons to let your Kuumba (creativity) show while designing your own Kwanzaa-themed buttons! Kuumba is the sixth principle of Kwanzaa.
Storytelling with Lady Nyota
2pm to 3pm at the Galleries
Experience the lively tales of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and friends with storyteller extraordinaire, Lady Nyota. Steeped in the African oral tradition, Lady Nyota will use song, musical instruments, puppetry, and rhyme to share tales of how these and other animals used the seven principles of Kwanzaa in stories full of fun, mischief, and magic.
Studio View (Adult Program)The Black Candle
12pm to 4pm at the Theatre
Narrated by world-renowned poet Maya Angelou, The Black Candle (2008), is a landmark, award-winning documentary that explores the African-American experience through Kwanzaa. The film is an extraordinary, inspirational story about the struggle and triumph of the African-American family, community, and culture. Filmed across the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, The Black Candle is more than a film about a holiday; it’s a celebration of a people!
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