Join us for the citywide Kwanzaa celebration where tradition meets creativity! This year’s program features an array of hands-on crafts and captivating performances, designed to honor and celebrate the rich heritage of Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa is a 7-day celebration that honors community, family and heritage of African American culture and African traditions. Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili word that means “first harvest” and is based on the principles of Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles). For our two days of the celebration, the Ohio History Connection and TAWI Family Village will celebrate Kwanzaa with African drumming, music, dance, food demos and hands-on art activities. This is a free, family-friendly event. The events at the museum will be part of events that are taking place throughout the community.

Registration link will take you to tickets for Saturday, December 27. For Sunday, December 28 tickets, click "Select other dates" on the ticket form.

Schedule

December 27

Red Carpet 

12:15 p.m. - Opening drumming/libation Akwaaba* 

1 p.m. - Jazz interactive performance A Tribe for Jazz 

2 p.m. - African Dance Jolani Dance* 

3 p.m. - “Democracy in Dialogue” film screening Urban Arts Space 

Museum Floor 

Noon–3:30 p.m. - Craft activities

Noon–2 p.m. - Black agriculture with Growing and Growth Collective 

Gallery 3 Workspace 

12:30 p.m. - Food demo and tasting with Chef Ira G. Hartway 

December 28

12:15 p.m. - Opening drumming/libation Akwaaba* 

1 p.m. - Performance Akwaaba* 

2 p.m. - Performance by Kenneth Eaddy 

3 p.m.  African Dance Bakema Dancers* 

Museum Floor 

Noon–3:30 p.m. - Craft activities 

Noon–2 p.m. - Black agriculture with Growing and Growth Collective 

Gallery 3 Workspace 

12:30 p.m. - Food demo and tasting