PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Bomba y Plena
Sunday, June 1, 10am – 5pm
Free; capacity is limited, and registration is required.
About the Event
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, Spanish-learning storytimes, and free access to the collection.
This month, we're celebrating the rich musical traditions of bomba and plena with special performances by Los Bomberos de la Calle. The talented group returns to the Barnes after their captivating 2023 performance with an expanded lineup that promises to get crowds up and moving! Join us for an interactive and immersive performance that honors the vibrant musical heritage of Puerto Rico.
Registration opens Thursday, May 29, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Enjoy art-making activities and explore the Barnes collection through scavenger hunt challenges to claim your prize! Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am & 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime: Canticuentos with Ana Atach
Canticuentos are fun Spanish-language storytime and sing-along sessions. Local storyteller Ana Atach teaches words for animals, colors, and more through movement and song. Discover the beauty of the Spanish language and culture. Ideal for the entire family (ages 2 and up), including those with and without Spanish-language knowledge.
1pm & 2:30pm
Celebrate the musical heritage of Puerto Rico with Los Bomberos de la Calle. This dynamic Philly-based group has been blending traditional and contemporary styles of bomba and plena music for the past 13 years. Led by founder and director Anthony Mendez, they have shared their soulful music at venues like the Mann Center and Kimmel Center, as well as local events such as the Hispanic Heritage Festival, Mummers Parade, and Feria del Barrio Festival. Their mission to preserve Puerto Rican traditions continues at the Philly Bomba Plena Cultural Center, where they raise funds and offer community programming.
Free First Sunday Family Days at the Barnes
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day events offer no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
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