9:30 am - 12:00 pm Coquí Club: Taíno Tales Wednesday, January 4, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm EST Coquí Club: Taíno Tales Learn, play, explore, and grow at El Museo’s bilingual program for our tiniest visitors. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as we embark on an adventure to discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, museum walks, and art making, Coquí Club provides a fun and active way to explore El Museo and enjoy creative themes together.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm 40th Annual Three Kings Day Parade Friday, January 6, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST 40th Annual Three Kings Day Parade SAVE THE DATE! Our favorite time of the year is upon us! Enjoy live camels, colorful puppets, parrandas, music and dancing on this magical day. In honor of the 40th anniversary, we celebrate the parade’s long trajectory history and roots by honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the Latino community. FREE
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm La Borinqueña Book Signing Friday, January 6, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST La Borinqueña Book Signing Join us for a signing with our honorary king, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez of his new graphic novel, La Borinqueña after El Museo del Barrio's 40th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration from 2-3pm.
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Musica de Camara Presents Pedro Giraudo: Tribute to Astor Piazzolla Friday, January 20, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Musica de Camara Presents Pedro Giraudo: Tribute to Astor Piazzolla Pedro Giraudo, award winning bassist, composer and arranger—whose music has been described by critics as “an opulent listening experience”—leads a Tango Ensemble of bandoneon, piano and strings in a celebration of Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm OVER THE TABLE: Artist Portfolio Review Wednesday, January 25, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST OVER THE TABLE: Artist Portfolio Review CALLING ALL ARTISTS! El Museo del Barrio’s Curatorial team is inviting artists of Puerto Rican, Latin@, Latin American, or Caribbean descent to register for a twenty-minute portfolio review.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Closing Reception of current “Back in Five Minutes” Artist in Residency Saturday, January 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST Closing Reception of current “Back in Five Minutes” Artist in Residency "Back in Five Minutes" Artist in Residence Maria de los Angeles invites you to join her at my studio in El Museo’s gallery for her closing reception.
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Coquí Club: ¡Luces, cámara, acción! Wednesday, February 1, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm EST Coquí Club: ¡Luces, cámara, acción! Learn, play, explore, and grow at El Museo’s bilingual program for our tiniest visitors. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as we embark on an adventure to discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, museum walks, and art making, Coquí Club provides a fun and active way to explore El Museo and enjoy creative themes together.
Friday, January 20, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST Musica de Camara Presents Pedro Giraudo: Tribute to Astor Piazzolla
Saturday, January 28, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EST Closing Reception of current “Back in Five Minutes” Artist in Residency