Lowriding Family Festival

Celebrate the art, innovation, and storytelling of lowriders with music performances, hands-on activities, local car clubs, and more. Corazón y vida: Lowriding Family Festival Saturday, September 27, (Rain Date: Sunday, September 28) Corazón y vida: Lowriding Family Festival celebrates the opening of the new exhibition Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture, a showcase of the artistic expression, technological innovations, and storytelling of lowriders. With activities for all ages, the festival includes: LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES FEATURING:<ul><li>California-based band Thee Heart Tones, playing their fresh take on Chicano soul</li><li>DJ set by LA- based DJ Melissa Dueñas, weaving nostalgic sounds with contemporary rhythms</li><li>DC-based Mariachi Los Amigos </li><li>Panel "Low, Loud, and Sound: Cruisin’ through Lowrider Music" with Scholar on lowrider culture Dr. Denise Sandoval; DJ, audio producer, writer, and journalist Melissa Dueñas, and trailblazing journalist and an international ambassador for music and art Félix Contreras.</li></ul>LOWRIDERS<ul><li>Showcase of local cars, bikes, and a hydraulic system by Virginia-based Just Klownin Car Club</li></ul>HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES<ul><li>Tweak a mini lowrider at Draper Spark!Lab</li><li>Storytime sessions with the DC Public Library</li><li>Hands-on auto body shop experience with artists, featuring airbrushing , pinstriping, and upholstery, in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Latino</li><li>Community art wall to be displayed in the General Motors Learning Lounge in Spring 2026, in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Latino</li><li>Create your own lowrider activity in front of the Molina Family Latino Gallery</li></ul>AFTER 4:30PM<ul><li>History Film Forum featuring lowrider films and conversation with filmmakers.</li></ul>The National Museum of American History welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. This event is wheelchair accessible. ASL services, and real-time captioning in English and in Spanish will be provided. Additional accommodations are available upon request; please email <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-to-pop-emmylou-harris-and-rodney-crowell-tickets-1489633898089?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">nmahprograms@si.edu</a>.

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