The Highland Street Foundation “Free Fun Fridays” program invites you to visit a designated museum or attraction for free over ten Fridays this summer and
Labor Day Weekend (Friday & Saturday). Please note that the venues are free during normal business hours, and you do not need to register or obtain a ticket.
Adults and children are invited to attend for free.
One Africa, Many Countries: Celebrate African Diversity and
the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa June 11th - 6-8pm
June 12th - 10am-4pm
Celebrate Africa’s diverse cultures through music, art, stories and more!
Join us as we explore some of the many countries and cultures of the African continent in celebration of the kickoff weekend of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Taste samples of food from several different countries, dance to the rhythms of Senegal and Cape Verde, and show us your moves with a homemade soccer ball as we celebrate the diversity of African cultures right here in Boston. One Africa, Many Countries is sponsored by World Cup Boston 2010 and Boston University's African Studies Center.
Friday, June 11th Schedule
TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
6:30-7:30pm
DEBO BAND
Dance to the rhythms of Debo Band, Boston’s own Ethiopian/Eritrean jazz band.
The Common
3rd Floor
6:30-7:30pm
REVOLUTION SOCCER MEET & GREET
Meet professional soccer players Kheli Dube (from Zimbabwe) and Sainney Nyassi and Kenny Mansally (from Gambia).
Global Gallery
3rd Floor
6-8pm
ONE AFRICA, MANY STORIES: What is YOUR Africa?
Add your story to the festival.
ADINKRA PRINTING
Try stamping with beautiful symbols from Ghana.
BOSTON’S BIGGEST “MANCALA” GAME
Somali layli goobalay, Nigerian ayo & more—try a few of the 350 ways to play!
AFRICA BOUTIQUE
Learn about fashion from Cote d’Ivoire and other countries!
STORIES IN THE PALAVER HUT
Read picture books based on folktales from Liberia and Lesotho.
AFRICA KABISA'S AFRICAN MUSIC CLASSICS
Hear music from Africa Kabisa, MIT’s African music show (WMBR 88.1FM, www.wmbr.org).
CARRYING BABIES
Check out a Kenyan kitenge cloth and try traditional baby wearing using a doll. This activity is for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers.
Outdoors
5-9pm
BOGOLAN MUD
Try Bogolan mud painting with Dianne Zimbabwe. Space is limited; sign up at the ArtStudio.
Art Studio
2nd Floor
Saturday, June 12th Schedule
TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
11am, 1pm
& 2pm
MBIRA WITH SOLOMON MURUNGU
Explore the mbira, or thumb piano. FREE tickets available at 1st floor Info Desk 1 hr before each show.
KidStage
1st Floor
3:30-4:30pm
SENEGALESE DANCE PARTY WITH
LAMINE TOURÉ & GROUP SALOUM
Dance to mbalax Afro-pop with world-renowned percussionist Lamine Touré.
The Common
3rd Floor
10am-12pm
TONY FONSECA
Join a drum circle and learn about Cape Verdean drumbeats.
Outdoors
11:30am, 1:30 & 2:30pm
BOGOLAN MUD
Try Bogolan mud painting with Dianne Zimbabwe. Space is limited; sign up at the ArtStudio.
Art Studio
2nd Floor
10am-4pm
ADINKRA PRINTING
Try stamping with beautiful symbols from Ghana.
BOSTON’S BIGGEST “MANCALA” GAME
Somali layli goobalay, Nigerian ayo & more—try a few of the 350 ways to play!
SOCCER CENTRAL
Play with homemade soccer balls made by South African kids.
STORIES IN THE PALAVER HUT
Read picture books based on folktales from Liberia and Lesotho.
CARRYING BABIES
Check out a Kenyan kitenge cloth and try traditional baby wearing using a doll. This activity is for children ages 3 and under and their caregivers.
AFRICA KABISA'S AFRICAN MUSIC CLASSICS
Hear songs picked by MIT’s African music radio show (WMBR 88.1FM, www.wmbr.org).
ONE AFRICA, MANY STORIES: What is YOUR Africa?
Add your story to the festival.
Johnny's Workbench
2nd Floor The Common
2nd Floor
Global Gallery
3rd Floor
Outdoors If rain: Arthur's World, 2nd Floor
Playspace
2nd Floor
The Common
2nd Floor
The Common
2nd Floor
10am-12pm
FROM GOURD TO BOWL
Guess how Egyptian beads, Cameroonian carvings & Nigerian rattles were made.
Science Playground
1st Floor
10:30am-12:30pm
SHOW & TELL
Families from Kenya, Ghana & Morocco share special objects from home.
Bridge
3rd Floor
11am-2pm
AFRICA BOUTIQUE
Learn about fashion in Cote d'Ivoire and other countries.
Boston Black
3rd Floor
1pm-3pm
AFRICA H20
Learn how people in Gambia, Niger & other countries use and preserve water.
Outside Peep
2nd Floor
1-4pm
A TASTE OF AFRICA IN BOSTON
Sample dishes from Addis Red Sea (Ethiopia) & Teranga (Senegal) & explore groceries from Kaba African Market. 20-minute workshops; doors open every 30 minutes.
Group Welcome Room
1st Floor
10am-5pm
ONE AFRICA, MANY WAYS TO PLAY
(Window Outside Boston Black)
Check out an oware board from Ghana and other games from African countries.
ONE AFRICA, STYLE TO SPARE
(African Queen Beauty Salon)
See an intricate wig from the Masai people of Kenya & combs from many countries.
ONE AFRICA, MANY ARTFORMS (Barber Shop)
See a statue from Benin, a carved cup from Congo, woven Nigerian hats & more.
SENEGAL SUITE (Carnival Garage)
Join a mother and child in Dakar, Senegal as they ride the car rapide from city to sahel.
LONGING FOR CAPE VERDE (Café Sodade)
Learn to dance funana in our Cape Verdean café!
京都からの友達
Meet 60 kids from Kyoto, Japan! Sunday, June 13th
1-4pm
60 students from Doshisha Elementary School in Kyoto are coming to Boston. They are eager to meet you! They have been practicing their English and favorite Japanese games, so they can play with you and become your friends! Please join us for welcoming these 60 Kyoto kids at Boston Children’s Museum!
Fun Games and Activities May Include:
Listening to a Musical Performance and Gymnastic Formation by Kyoto Kids
Trying Kendama Japanese Cup & Ball Game & Make Your Own
Playing O-tedama – Beanbag Games
Creating Kami-hikoki – Paper Planes
Spinning the Koma Japanese Tops & Make Your Own Recycle Tops
Folding Origami Paper Craft
Learning how to write Friendship in Japanese and Design a Friendship Exchange Card
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