Celebrate Swing

Enjoy the energetic sounds of local swing ensembles and discover the genre’s origins with fun dance workshops and live performances!

Supported by the Arizona Lindy Hop Society
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts

All activities happen on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.

Craft: Tom-Tom Drum
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Make your own drum and tap along to the swing rhythm of some of the genre’s most iconic tunes!

Scavenger Hunt: Legendary Swing Instruments
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Explore the galleries and find the swing treasures of MIM’s collection with this scavenger hunt!

Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.

Curator Talk: Sentimental Journey
10:30–11:00 a.m.
Learn the history of swing music through a discussion of iconic instruments displayed at MIM.

Performance: ZAZU West
11:30 a.m.–noon
Enjoy the energetic sounds of jazz manouche—a popular swing genre from Paris!

Gallery Talk: Exactly Like You
12:30–12:45 p.m.
Join curator Rich Walter for a closer look at highlights from MIM’s Jazz exhibit and nearby displays, including authentic instruments played by legendary swing musicians.

Workshop: Swing Dance
1:15–2:00 p.m.
Learn some popular swing dance moves with the Arizona Lindy Hop Society!

Performance: The Sugar Thieves
2:15–2:45 p.m.
Dance and sing along to rockabilly music from the award-winning band the Sugar Thieves.

Film: Alive and Kicking
2:45–4:15 p.m.
Get an in-depth look into the dancing world of swing music and see how its relevancy has lasted through the decades.

Weekend Extras Available for Purchase

Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.

Shop the Museum Store
Swing by the Museum Store to shop for books, music, gifts, and more.

Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.