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    Groundwaves Generations

    A collage of photos of family activities and performances

    Hosted by MURS

    Photos from a previous Groundwaves Generations event at the National Public Housing Museum. Photos by Kendall Jackson Jr.

    • National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607

    • Free

    Hip-hop for the whole family!

    Join the National Public Housing Museum and West Coast rap icon and innovator MURS for an afternoon of live performance, intergenerational activities, interactive exhibits, food, and fun!

    For this edition, Groundwaves Generations features a live performance by PHENOM, a dance workshop with Kuumba Lynx, facepainting with Iiimagine, and a magical performance by The Spellbinder. Check back soon for additional details!

    FREE. Food and refreshments included. Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly!

    About Groundwaves Generations

    Produced in collaboration with Groundwaves—a unique platform for hip-hop, community building, and collaboration—Groundwaves Generations transforms the typical family museum outing into an intergenerational day party, with family-friendly MCs, beat makers, and creative activities happening throughout the museum.

    Groundwaves Generations occurs on select Sundays throughout the year: March 29, May 3, May 31, June 28, and August 2.

    Supported by

    Logo for Good Chaos
    Logo for Groundwaves

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