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MOCACREATE: Playful Percussion Workshop at the Museum of Chinese in America

July 18, 2019 by Denise Courter

MOCACREATE: Playful Percussion Workshop at the Museum of Chinese in America

 

Using everyday materials such as plastic spoons, popsicle sticks, and coffee tins, create and decorate your own hand percussion instruments—drums, shakers, and more! Then, practice keeping the beat with your funky new creations.

Founded in 1980, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. The greatly expanded MOCA at 215 Centre Street is a national home for the precious narratives of diverse Chinese American communities and strives to be a model among interactive museums.

Date: Saturday, July 20th

Time: 1:00p – 4:00p

Location: 215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 (b/w Howard & Grand Sts; one block north of Canal St)

Age(s): All ages 

Cost: Adult $12, Children (2 and up) $8; Military, Students, and Seniors (65 and older with ID) $8. 

FiDi Families Insiders: MOCA Free First Thursdays
Free gallery admission first Thursday of each month except on major holidays. Made possible through the generosity of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and J.T. Tai & Co. Foundation.

To register for workshops and for more information please visit their website HERE.

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Mocakids Storytime at the Museum of Chinese America

April 11, 2018 by Rachel Witzel

 

Mocakids Storytime at the Museum of Chinese America

 

Be sure to check out the Museum of Chinese America for stories, finger-plays, songs, and more in English and Mandarin! Interactive songs, nursery rhymes, and arts & crafts will accompany this bilingual story-time. A lively 30-minute combination of fun activities and language exploration will enhance your young child’s word skills and vocabulary, both of which are important for a strong, growing reader. This is a short event and only offered two days of the month so don’t miss out!

Date: Thursday, April 12th [Read more…] about Mocakids Storytime at the Museum of Chinese America

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Dabble in Drawing at the Museum of Chinese in America

April 18, 2015 by Kayla Hernandez

Dabble in Drawing at the Museum of Chinese in America

Dabble in Drawing at the Museum of Chinese in America. Explore the art of Tyrus Wong by learning drawing techniques used in his portraits (such as sketching, shading and pastels). Sketch, compose, and shade your way to new artistic heights. No drawing experience needed! 

When: Saturday, April 18th

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MocaFamily: Lunar New Year Family Festival

February 27, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

MocaFamily: Lunar New Year Family Festival

MocaFamily: Lunar New Year Family Festival! Blaaast into the New Year with MOCA! Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate Chinese and Chinese American traditions and folk arts! Enjoy an awe-inspiring lion dance, create zodiac themed crafts, embark on storytelling journeys, and sway along with Chinatown’s Red Silk Dancers – and much more family fun at MOCA, so herd on over!

Performances & Demonstrations include Lion Dance Performance and Workshop by the Columbia University Lion Dance Troupe, New Year Festival Dances with the Chinatown’s Red Silk Dancers, and Tastes of the New Year: Tasting & Demonstrations. Workshops & Other Activities include Drop in Arts and Crafts Activities: Fantastic Firecrackers and Zany Zodiac Puppets, Rest + Play, and Legends Story Time. Teaching Artist Demonstrations include Calligraphy Corner with Tianyi Shan, Fish for More! with OrigamiTree.com’s Jenny Chan, Balloon Animal Art with Artist Corinne Robkin, Zodiac Face Painting, and Puppet Making + Puppetry with Chinese Theatre Works. Some events are ticketed events, which are free with admission, but have limited capacity!

Date: Saturday, February 28th [Read more…] about MocaFamily: Lunar New Year Family Festival

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