Past Event: Uptown Bounce: Afrobeats
Pre-registration for tonight has closed but you can register at the Museum when you arrive, see you tonight!
Free! Join the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio for our free summer block party series celebrating East Harlem at the top of Museum Mile.
At the Museum of the City of New York: AFROBEATS with The Africa Center.
Dance the night away at our Afrobeats themed Uptown Bounce!
- DJ Birane Thiam spins joyous Afrobeats on the front terrace
- Dancers Khadijah Koumbassa and friends ignite the dance floor
- Pop-up cafe by Teranga, plus summer cocktails from the MCNY bar
- All museum galleries open late, including our hit exhibitions New York, New Music: 1980-1986 and Analog City: NYC B.C. (Before Computers)
In the event of inclement weather, the party will move inside!
Outside food and beverage will not be permitted.
About Uptown Bounce:
Join the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo Del Barrio for our annual Uptown Bounce series of free summer block parties. On three consecutive Thursday evenings, dance to New York DJs, enjoy gallery talks, tours, art workshops, and savor summer drinks and local food. To view all of the events in the series, click here.
Our Supporters and Partners
Uptown Bounce at the Museum of the City of New York is made possible in part by Elizabeth Belfer.
Uptown Bounce is presented in collaboration with El Museo Del Barrio.
Uptown Bounce: Afrobeats is presented in collaboration with The Africa Center.
Promotional support provided in part by the NYC & Company Foundation.