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Performances | Noon – 5 pm Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
| NEW YORK, NY Saturday, December 28, 2019 OpeningDiscover the core values of Kwanzaa with founder of Yaffa Cultural Arts, Inc., Linda H. Humes a scholar and storyteller. |
| Tap, Swing, Gospel and Sing: A Salute to African-American History Obediah Wright’s Balance Dance Theatre presents a multi-disciplinary show celebrating African-American history and the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. Expect drum calls, tap dancing, spirituals, jazz, and spoken word at this multi-generational celebration of life. |
| Local Artisan Marketplace Noon–5 pm Honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa with a local marketplace and fun giveaways throughout the day. American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West New York, NY 10024-5102 Phone: 212-769-5100 |
| Support for Kwanzaa 2019 is provided, in part, by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc. and the family of Frederick H. Leonhardt. Kwanzaa 2019 is co-presented by Community Works and New Heritage Theatre Group. The Kwanzaa 2019 marketplace is organized by the Harlem Arts Alliance. |
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA …AAMP marks Kwanzaa with its annual ceremony and celebration on Thursday, December 26. Guests can enjoy an opening drum ceremony in addition to crafts, dancing, stilt-walkers and a special Kwanzaa meal.When:Thursday, December 26, 2-5 p.m. Where:The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street
Boathouse Row
PHILADELPHIA, PA … Boathouse Row will glow red, green and black in celebration of Kwanzaa starting on Thursday, December 26 with a ceremony hosted by the City of Philadelphia. In the display, the boathouses create a kinara on the Schuylkill River.When:Begins on Thursday, December 26, 2019 Where:Boathouse Row, 1 Boathouse Row
The Universal Kwanzaa Alliance
UKA Hosts a celebration of family, community and culture. Starting at noon with a marketplace and children’s village, festivities continue through 7 p.m. with dancing and drumming courtesy of The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble.When:Saturday, December 28, noon – 7 p.m. Where:Mastery Charter School Shoemaker Campus, 5301 Media Street
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 – MONDAY, DECEMBER 30
Join Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation as we mark our 12th annual Kwanzaa celebration together at the largest family Kwanzaa event in New York City!
With five days of incredible programs highlighting the culture, art, dancing, and music of this African-American holiday, this year we invite visitors to join us in exploring Kwanzaa’s seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, faith, and creativity. Learn about the history and significance of Kwanzaa; play the djembe drum; create Zawadi gifts for your family and others; hear African folktales; and help paint a mural that explores each of Kwanzaa’s principles with artist, Mincho Vega!
Brooklyn Children’s Museum – Kwanzaa Schedule
Programs take place daily except where noted.
Kwanzaa Community Mural and Zawadi Gift Making
11:00am-5:00pm
Join artists Mincho Vega and Korey Phillips to create a collaborative mural and make gifts for friends and family that celebrate the themes of Kwanzaa.
Intro to Kwanzaa
1:00pm-1:30pm & 4:00pm-4:30pm
Learn all about the celebration of Kwanzaa through music, song, dance, and more.
Story Time
12:00pm-12:15pm & 3:00pm-3:15pm
Come together as we tell African folktales including Ananse, the Lion Whisker, and the Elephant Tusk.
Alternating daily programs, dates below:
African Dance
December 26, 28 & 30
1:30pm-2:00pm & 4:30pm-5:00pm
Learn African Dance with the Asase Yaa School of the Arts!
Djembe Drum
December 27 & 29
12:30pm-1:00pm & 3:30pm-4:00pm
Play the djembe drum with the Asase Yaa School of the Arts!
KWANZAA CELEBRATION:
REGENERATION NIGHT
NEW YORK, NY Saturday, Dec 28 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Featuring:
Abdel R. Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre; Special Guest: KIPP AMP Legacy Jazz Ensemble. Hosted by Imhotep Gary Byrd. Family of the Year: Honoring the family of Elombe Brath.
The Apollo Theater celebrates its annual Kwanzaa Celebration featuring the renowned New York-based dance company Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre and guest performances. Since 2006, the Apollo has established an annual show to celebrate this holiday tradition on one day of the Kwanzaa holiday. The Apollo’s celebration is a joyful evening of dance and music honoring the principles of Kwanzaa – family, community, and culture. Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street, New York, NY
Parkchester’s Annual Celebration of KWANZAA
BRONX, NY Saturday, December 28, 2019 4-8PM
This year we will celebrate the third principle Ujima collective work and responsibility: “to build and maintain our community together and to make our brother’s and sister’s problems, our problems and to solve them together”. This year will recognize women in the entertainment industry past and present Bessie Smith and Mary J. Blige. $15.00 Donation 1/2 Seniors Children free, food served, Speakers & performers & African Attire . St. Helena’s Church, 1315 Olmstead Ave. Bronx, NY
Kwanzaa Film Festival Umoja Opening Night
NEW YORK, NY Friday, December 27, 2019 6-10:30PM
Opening Night kickoff festivitiy for the 2019 Kwanzaa Film Festival Celebration! The opening nights event will feature celebrities who have given back to the community. THE TALENTED SEVEN ONE FOR EACH PRINCIPLE. We will have drink specials in the first hour, Art and entertainment, Icebreakers, Step and Repeat and so much more.
This is a VIP affair so you must RSVP in order to have a complimentary admission.
Opening night party will fill up fast so don’t wait to book your free tickets until it’s too late.
Bryant Park Lounge, 1033 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018