Celebrate Local

Home to a wonderfully diverse population and an impressive range of distinct musical styles, Arizona has cultivated a vibrant community of musicians. Join MIM as we celebrate local musicians and the music they proudly represent.

To support social distancing, we are limiting the number of guests at each activity. Visit Guest Service on the day of the event to check availability; participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Maraca Craft
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Get creative and craft your very own maraca, an iconic instrument heard in many Latin music genres that have a foothold in Arizona. Stop by and pick up a free craft kit to assemble at MIM or at home.

Photo Booth
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken with our hands-free photo booth and digitally share your pictures instantly! Tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.

Pop-Up Performance: Persian Classical Music
10:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
El Río
Immerse yourself in a 15-minute performance of Persian classical music with Phoenix-based artist Saman Mahmoudi as he improvises traditional melodies on the santur, an Iranian hammered dulcimer.

Drumming Workshop
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Main Courtyard
Join AZ Rhythm Connection and learn the basics of African, Latin, and pop-music hand drumming with master instructor Frank Thompson. Each outdoor session will last 30 minutes, and drums will be sanitized before and after use.

Programming is subject to change.

Shop and Save at the Museum Store

During MIM’s Celebrate Local event, save 20% on most items in-store and online.