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Bembé Drum & Dance
2025-07-23 16:30:00 2025-07-23 17:30:00 America/Chicago Bembé Drum & Dance Join Bembé Drum & Dance for an Afro-Latino drum and dance presentation and workshop on the musical tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Wednesday, July 23
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 16:30:00 2025-07-23 17:30:00 America/Chicago Bembé Drum & Dance Join Bembé Drum & Dance for an Afro-Latino drum and dance presentation and workshop on the musical tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

Join Bembé Drum & Dance for an Afro-Latino drum and dance presentation and workshop on the musical tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba!

Play, dance, sing and learn about this tradition with Bembé Music Director, Bony Benavides, and Bembe Program & Dance Director, Imani Jalil. All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for this educational and interactive experience with Bembé!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Pamela Johnson
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Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Tue, May 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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