PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Barnes in Bloom
Sunday, March 1, 10am – 5pm
Don’t miss special performances by internationally renowned musician Farah Siraj. Photo by Dries Keetelaar
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, and free access to the collection.
This month we’re celebrating the coming spring with performances by Jordanian vocalist, composer, and activist Farah Siraj. She is an acclaimed artist whose distinctive fusion of Arabic music with flamenco jazz, bossa nova, and world music features multilingual lyrics that resonate across borders and generations.
Registration opens Thursday, February 26, at 10am.
What’s On
10am – 4pm
Art Activities
Join us for a variety of art activities led by teaching artists from Fleisher Art Memorial’s ColorWheels. Explore our collection through a scavenger hunt challenge to claim a prize. Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.
10:30 – 11am & 11:15 – 11:45am
Storytime
Enjoy interactive storytime and fun for ages 2 and up.
1pm & 2:30pm
Performances: Farah Siraj
See special performances by Jordanian musician Farah Siraj. Her multilingual lyrics, set to a distinctive blend of genres from around the world, are sure to resonate across cultures and generations. Siraj, who has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center, and the United Nations, released her latest album, Alam Majnoon, in 2024.
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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