Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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Taino Dance Party at the National Museum of the American Indian

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Taíno Dance Party

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening dance party featuring live music by award-winning singer-songwriter Irka Mateo (Taíno). DJ Max “Drlacxos” Cueto will open and close the evening.

Date: Saturday, September 14th

Time: 6:00pm — 8:00pm

Location: One Bowling Green 1st Floor, Education Classroom (National Museum of the American Indian)

Age: All ages

Cost: Free

Fidi Insiders: While you’re there, swing by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Annual Children’s Festival: Taíno, Taíno, Taíno

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Children's Festival: Taíno, Taíno, Taíno

 

Enjoy the Museum’s annual Children’s Festival and explore the Taíno culture of the Caribbean. Hands-on activities include hammock making with natural fibers, decorating clay pots and crafting a maraca or magnet to take home.  Music and dancing led by Irka Mateo (Taíno). Bobby Gonzalez (Taíno) offers storytelling.

Date: Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th

Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: One Bowling Green Diker Pavilion (National Museum of the American Indian)

Age: All ages welcome

Cost: Free to attend

FiDi Families Insiders: While you’re there, swing by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center

For more information visit their website HERE!

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Taíno Creation Stories and Ancestral Songs at the National Museum of the American Indian

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Taíno Creation Stories and Ancestral Songs

 

Irka Mateo (Taíno descent) presents a multimedia cultural program that brings to life Taíno creation stories with imagery, songs, and music performed on traditional instruments. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Date: Thursday, May 16th

Time: 6:00pm — 7:00pm

Location: One Bowling Green Diker Pavilion (National Museum of the American Indian)

Age: Recommended for ages 14+

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: While you’re there, swing by their ongoing imagiNATIONs Activity Center

For more information visit their website HERE!

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