Join the European Paintings Council (EPC) for their Autumn Lecture! This free, public event will feature Dr. Juliet Carey, Senior Curator at Waddesdon Manor in London, speaking about her book Jewish Country Houses.

Take a finger from a glove and turn it into a finger puppet by decorating it with a variety of art materials.

Make a simple book using heavy cardstock, paper, and a rubber band. It’s perfect for sketching and taking notes around the museum!

Use your own initials and colorful art materials to create a unique work of art to take home. Inspired by the vibrant geometric pieces in the newly reopened African American galleries!

Taking inspiration from the DIA collection, use a variety of materials to create a multimedia relief artwork depicting a memorable landscape or favorite nature scene.

USA/1978 - directed by Sidney Lumet | 134 min.

Ease on Down the Road as you prepare for Thanksgiving with a chance to see The Wiz on the big screen!

Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical of the same name, The Wiz reimagines the classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an all-Black cast. Dorothy (Diana Ross), a Harlem schoolteacher finds herself magically transported to the urban fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow (Michael Jackson), the Tin Man (Nipsey Russell) and the Cowardly Lion (Ted Ross).

This Universal Pictures and Motown Productions film has become a cult favorite and a Thanksgiving tradition. With strong performances from Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, and brilliant sets by Tony Walton, there is no denying that The Wiz has earned its place as a holiday classic, bringing joy and nostalgia to families year after year. 

After you dance and sing in the aisles, be sure to check out the DIA's newly installed Reimagine African American Art on the second floor!

For families of all ages.

Get ready for a toe-tapping, family-friendly night with Helen Roy and David Fuhst! Helen brings a fresh twist to classic American hits by translating songs by artists like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Paul Simon into Anishinaabemowin, the Indigenous language of the Great Lakes.

Helen’s unique translations will have you enjoying these iconic tunes in a whole new way. With over 20 years of experience teaching Anishinaabemowin, she makes language learning fun and accessible for all ages. Accompanied by David Fuhst on guitar and lyrics displayed on screen, this event is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy catchy music, learn about Anishinaabe culture, and experience the magic of language through songs we all know and love.

Held in the DIA’s Rivera Court. Capacity is limited; seating begins 30 minutes before the performance.

While at the museum, be sure to check out the DIA’s free special exhibition Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation, running September 28, 2025 – April 5, 2026.

On the final day of the thirteenth annual community exhibition Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, join a special discussion with the artists who created the altars on view. The program will begin with representatives from the Mexican Consulate offering insight into the rich history of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the tradition of Ofrenda altars. Each participating artist will then share the meaning and inspiration behind their altar and answer audience questions.

This program is for all ages, though some topics may be sensitive for children under 10.

Free with museum admission. Capacity is limited and seating begins 30 minutes before the program start.

Grammy-winning fiddler and vocalist for the Lost Bayou Ramblers, Louis Michot has long interpreted tradition through a modern lens. His 2023 solo debut, Rêve de Troubadour, is a spectral, shape-shifting album steeped in Louisiana French. 

Its 2024 follow-up, SEAUXLEAUX, pushes further by melding field recordings, Cajun melodies, and electric textures into something both rooted and experimental. Both records were released by Nouveau Electric Records, a label Michot founded in 2018 to promote the evolving sound of French Louisiana.

The River Raisin Ragtime Revue (R4) is a professional theater orchestra dedicated to educating and entertaining via the performance, preservation and restoration of significant American music. R4 highlights the development of our country’s original popular musical style – ragtime. 

Utilizing a meticulously-researched and engaging narrative, R4 transports the audience to the cultural and social conditions of turn-of-the-century America. Special emphasis is given to the contributions of African American composers and the obstacles they overcame in attempting to gain acceptance of this unique, original art form.