Included with paid museum admission; free for members
Enjoy traditional Greek music and learn about the musical history of Greece and its impact on Western culture.
Supported by the Phoenix Greek Festival
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities happen on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.
Craft: Pan Flute 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Make your own pan flute (or as it’s known in Greek mythology, a syrinx)!
Photo Booth 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Performance: Greek Folk Dancers 11:30–11:45 a.m. North El Río Dance along and discover the meaning behind Greek folk dances with the Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral’s dance group.
Workshop: History and Myths of the Classical Greek Lyre 12:15–1:00 p.m. Event Room 2 Enjoy a hands-on experience with a reconstruction of an ancient Greek lyre. Join Luthieros—musicians, luthiers, and Greek scholars—as they bring to life the intriguing history and mythology of the classical Greek lyre.
Performance: Lyre of Apollo 1:45–2:30 p.m. North El Río Immerse yourself in the ancient melodies that shaped classical Greece. Join Theodore Koumartzis and Marios Podaras as they perform some of Greece’s oldest compositions on the lyre, pandura, and violin.
Performance: Luthieros 3:15–4:00 p.m. North El Río Join Luthieros for another enchanting performance about the hidden musical secrets of the classical Greek era, featuring ancient and contemporary compositions.
Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Shop the Museum Store The Museum Store will feature a selection of books about Greek culture, as well as traditional and contemporary Greek music.
Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.
