Celebrate Swing

Experience the lively world of swing music with local ensembles, dance workshops, and live performances! Included with paid museum admission.💃

Saturday and Sunday Activities:

• Tom-Tom Drum Craft (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., South El Río): Make your own drum and groove to iconic swing tunes.
• Scavenger Hunt: Legendary Swing Instruments (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., South El Río): Discover swing treasures in MIM’s galleries.
• Photo Booth (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., El Río): Snap photos and share them with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on social media.
• Curator Talk: Sentimental Journey (10:30–11:00 a.m., Event Room 2): Learn about swing music’s history and iconic instruments.
• Performance: ZAZU West (11:30 a.m.–noon, Main Courtyard): Enjoy jazz manouche from Paris.
• Gallery Talk: Exactly Like You (12:30–12:45 p.m., United States / Canada Gallery): Join curator Rich Walter for a tour of MIM’s Jazz exhibit.
• Swing Dance Workshop (1:15–2:00 p.m., Saturday, Founders Room): Learn swing dance moves with the Arizona Lindy Hop Society.
• Performance: The Sugar Thieves (2:15–2:45 p.m., Main Courtyard): Dance to rockabilly music from the award-winning band.
• Film: Alive and Kicking (2:45–4:15 p.m., Event Room 2): Explore the lasting impact of swing dance through this film.