Events Calendar

 Modesto Artist Movement hosts events throughout the year, ranging from annual traditions, to special one-off events, to ongoing classes and workshops. See the full list of upcoming events below!

November Little Lyricists Lounge
Nov
23

November Little Lyricists Lounge

Join Us at the Little Lyricists Lounge!

The Modesto Artists Movement and Modesto Children's Museum invite you to the Little Lyricists Lounge, a hip-hop-themed storytime for babies, toddlers, and children up to 8 years old. Enjoy rhyming story books, music, dancing, and freestyle rapping in a fun and educational environment.

Benefits:

  • Vocabulary Growth: Stories, songs, and rhymes boost language skills.

  • Motor Skills: Rhythm activities enhance coordination and movement.

  • Creativity: Freestyle rapping fosters imagination and self-expression.

  • Family Bonding: Parents and children can connect through shared activities and a love for hiphop.

Encourage your child's development and enjoy quality time together at the Little Lyricists Lounge at the Modesto Children's Museum 

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December Little Lyricists Lounge
Dec
14

December Little Lyricists Lounge

Join Us at the Little Lyricists Lounge!

The Modesto Artists Movement and Modesto Children's Museum invite you to the Little Lyricists Lounge, a hip-hop-themed storytime for babies, toddlers, and children up to 8 years old. Enjoy rhyming story books, music, dancing, and freestyle rapping in a fun and educational environment.

Benefits:

  • Vocabulary Growth: Stories, songs, and rhymes boost language skills.

  • Motor Skills: Rhythm activities enhance coordination and movement.

  • Creativity: Freestyle rapping fosters imagination and self-expression.

  • Family Bonding: Parents and children can connect through shared activities and a love for hiphop.

Encourage your child's development and enjoy quality time together at the Little Lyricists Lounge at the Modesto Children's Museum 

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The iLL List Poetry Slam
Dec
14

The iLL List Poetry Slam

Featuring a fresh line-up of renowned spoken word artists, national and international slam poetry champions, many of whom have appeared on such shows as Verses & Flow, NPR’s Snap Judgment, Button Poetry, and elsewhere in the media, The ILL LIST is an entertaining and inspiring night of performance poetry meant to entertain, educate, and inspire!

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Modesto Porchfest
May
18

Modesto Porchfest

Modesto Porchfest is arguably one of the most exciting and most anticipated events of the year! Every May, the College and La Loma area neighborhoods come alive as thousands of families, friends, and neighbors gather to celebrate community, music, and togetherness.

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October Little Lyricists Lounge
Oct
27

October Little Lyricists Lounge

Join Us at the Little Lyricists Lounge!

The Modesto Artists Movement and Modesto Children's Museum invite you to the Little Lyricists Lounge, a hip-hop-themed storytime for babies, toddlers, and children up to 8 years old. Enjoy rhyming story books, music, dancing, and freestyle rapping in a fun and educational environment.

Benefits:

  • Vocabulary Growth: Stories, songs, and rhymes boost language skills.

  • Motor Skills: Rhythm activities enhance coordination and movement.

  • Creativity: Freestyle rapping fosters imagination and self-expression.

  • Family Bonding: Parents and children can connect through shared activities and a love for hiphop.

Encourage your child's development and enjoy quality time together at the Little Lyricists Lounge at the Modesto Children's Museum 

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Expressions Uncorked
Oct
25

Expressions Uncorked

Join us on October 25, 2024, for Expressions Uncorked, a unique evening celebrating art, wine, and community! Hosted at the picturesque Zinc House in Escalon, CA, guests will enjoy wine tasting and delicious food catered by Blooming Camp. The event features a live auction, along with captivating performances from Modesto Art Movement poets and dancers from The Juline Foundation for Children. Don't miss this inspiring night of culture and creativity in support of the arts!

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