Spring Family Day

Sunday, April 10, 2022 12 PM Resnick Education Wing

Carnegie Hall’s Spring Family Day is a daylong open house that invites children and their adults to explore the idea of Afrofuturism. In a fitting nod to the boundless imagination of Afrofuturism, families enjoy an array of social experiences, arts activities, music making, concerts, and more. Design your own comic-book hero and super-powered instruments for harmony and justice, and participate in a group songwriting session. Sing and dance to soulful funk music, build your own instruments from recycled materials, and more! This very special part of Carnegie Hall’s Afrofuturism festival lets you create and learn alongside other families throughout the Resnick Education Wing.

Registration for this event opens March 28.

Part of: Family Days, Family Events, and Afrofuturism

Advance registration for Family Day is currently full. If you have not yet registered and would like to attend, we will accept same-day walkups as space permits.

Ages 5–10

Please note that we are currently unable to welcome any attendees who are not fully vaccinated, including those under the age of 5. To enter the building, all Carnegie Hall visitors are required to agree to a COVID-19 Liability Waiver and show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization. This includes visitors under the age of 12, with their guardians acting on their behalf. Boosters are also highly recommended, based on eligibility determined by the CDC. While inside Carnegie Hall, all guests must wear a properly fitting mask over their nose and mouth except when eating or drinking in designated areas.

Pre-Concert Safety Checklist

Songwriting Imagination Station

Imagine what the future will look and sound like in this interactive group songwriting experience, led by artists Maxwell “Shy” Addo, Jeanette Berry, Jean Rohe, and James Shipp.

MyHeroComics

Design your own comic book hero and superpowered instruments for harmony and justice in this comic book adventure led by Zawadi Noel of MyHeroComics.

Mainstage Performances

Join us for energetic live performances with Shine and the Moonbeams. Sing and dance along to soulful funk tunes that inspire joy, hope, and resilience.

Afrofuturism Dance Party

Critically acclaimed author, filmmaker, and dancer Ytasha Womack leads a dance party championing Afrofuturism and the power of imagination.

Instrument Building

Build your own instruments from recycled materials with educational music ensemble Bash the Trash. Then, join in a live performance and play along on your new creations!

Afrofuturism 101

Join us in learning about Afrofuturism, where it comes from, and what it may yet become. In this short film from festival partner ALL ARTS as part of Afrofuturism: Blackness Revisualized, learn about how Afrofuturism has influenced music, art, literature, film, and more!