Monday, May 26, 2025

June 1, 2025 10:00AM-5:00PM PECO Free First Sunday at the Barnes: Bomba Y Plena with Los Bomberos de la Calle

 

It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, Spanish-learning storytimes, and free access to the collection.

This month, we're celebrating the rich musical traditions of bomba and plena with special performances by Los Bomberos de la Calle. The talented group returns to the Barnes after their captivating 2023 performance with an expanded lineup that promises to get crowds up and moving! Join us for an interactive and immersive performance that honors the vibrant musical heritage of Puerto Rico.

Registration opens Thursday, May 29, at 10am.

10am – 4pm

Art Activities

Enjoy art-making activities and explore the Barnes collection through scavenger hunt challenges to claim your prize! Perfect for the whole family—ages 2 and up.

10:30 – 11am & 11:15 – 11:45am

Storytime: Canticuentos with Ana Atach

Canticuentos are fun Spanish-language storytime and sing-along sessions. Local storyteller Ana Atach teaches words for animals, colors, and more through movement and song. Discover the beauty of the Spanish language and culture. Ideal for the entire family (ages 2 and up), including those with and without Spanish-language knowledge.


1pm & 2:30pm

Performances by Los Bomberos de la Calle

Celebrate the musical heritage of Puerto Rico with Los Bomberos de la Calle. This dynamic Philly-based dance group has been blending traditional and contemporary styles of bomba and plena music for the past 13 years. Led by founder and director Anthony Mendez, they have shared their soulful music at venues like the Mann Center and Kimmel Center, as well as local events such as the Hispanic Heritage Festival, Mummers Parade, and Feria del Barrio Festival. Their mission to preserve Puerto Rican traditions continues at the Philly Bomba Plena Cultural Center, where they raise funds and offer community programming.

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