Imagine Africa Events
Evening Lecture
Cultural Encounters in the Diaspora: When African and African-American Cultures Meet
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
6:00 pm
Dr. Cheikh Anta Babou, Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, teaches African History and the History of Islam in Africa. Following a short movie clip, Dr. Babou will discuss aspects of his research, focusing on cultural encounters between Africans and African-Americans. Read more
ADMISSION: Pay-what-you-want
African Dance!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
6:00 pm
An evening of Africa/African influenced dance featuring local artists from around Philadelphia curated by Terri Shockley, Executive Director of the Community Education Center. Read more
ADMISSION: Free with Museum admission
Philly Youth Poetry Movement Showcase
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
7:00 pm
Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement (PYPM) is committed to helping the youth of Philadelphia discover the power of their voices through spoken word and literary expression. Join us in an evening celebrating the voices of Philly’s young writers.
ADMISSION: $5
Free Community Night
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
An Evening to Imagine Africa
Explore the vast continent of Africa through an evening of traditional and modern music, dance and storytelling with local artists.
ADMISSION: FREE
Free Community Day
Saturday, September 15, 2012
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Explore the vast continent of Africa through an evening of traditional and modern music, dance and storytelling with local artists.
ADMISSION: FREE