National Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Event

When:
September 14, 2024 all-day
2024-09-14T00:00:00-07:00
2024-09-15T00:00:00-07:00

 
Lowrider Takeover at Children’s Discovery Museum

 

Celebrate with us! Throughout the month, there’ll be hands-on art activities, performances, and themed workshops and programs to honor the contributions of local Latinos. Schedule of Events

  • Boulevard Bombs will showcase some of their most beautiful cars inside and outside of the museum 
  • Phillip Retamoza, known locally as the Purple Car Singer, will perform throughout the day from his custom-designed purple 1952 Mercury Lowrider bomb (Mercster) 
  • Author and digital artist Ricardo Cortez will present his popular book, ABCs of Lowriding, and facilitate a hands-on art activity at 11:00 a.m. 

Stay tuned for many more fun events throughout the month like:

  • Ballroom dancing exhibitions and lessons
  • Mariachi and Folklorico dancers
  • Latin Inspired art activities
  • Many Latin Inspired games
  • And even, Lucha Libre inside the museum!