Discover for yourself what makes the David Geffen Hall so unique! Families can dress in costume and explore the hidden tricks and treats that the world of live performance can offer.

This multi-generational, multi-genre open house features hip-hop workshops, costume and instrument creation, and art filling the lobby, chamber rooms, studios, and main theater.

Participation is first come, first served, so arrive prepared for a wait.

All-Day Visual Arts Station
11am
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade
For families of all ages
Facilitated by teaching artists, participants are invited to explore and create their own artwork from accessible art materials.

Workshop: Digital Animation Lab
11am – 11:45am
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade
For families of all ages
Create short visual stories that are brought to life with photography and digital animation technology.

Workshop: 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
12pm – 12: 45pm
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade
For families of all ages
Join Hip-Hop artist Mei Lê Grooves for a game-based exploration (in both French and English) amplifying the vibrancy of street and club dance culture.

Workshop: The Beat Lab
1pm – 1:45pm
The Music Box
For families of all ages
Have YOU ever wanted to be a music producer and beat-maker? Learn the basics of production and create your own beat with music producer and Director, Chief of Staff Education at Lincoln Center, Samuel Philips.

Workshop: Documentary Filmmaking Lab
1pm – 1:45pm
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade
For families of all ages
Create your own documentary video clips using digital technologies, guided by Lincoln Center teaching artists.

Workshop: Digital Animation Lab
2pm – 2:45pm
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade
For families of all ages
Create short visual stories that are brought to life with photography and digital animation technology.

Workshop: Podcast Class
2pm – 2:45pm
The Music Box
For teens and young adults
Learn from podcast gurus Rocky Jones and Paige Reynolds (Iya Mabolé Inawale), how to set up for podcasting in your own home.

Workshop: AI as a Creative Tool
3pm – 4:30pm
The Music Box
For artists 16+
Whether you are a choreographer, theater-maker, visual artist, or musician, how might AI serve as a collaborator in your process? Join Todd Brous (School of Visual Arts) and Nia-Simone Egerton (Nona Hendryx’s Dream Machine) in an interactive workshop to explore how AI technologies intersect with your artistry. *Registration required.

Workshop: 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
3pm – 3:45pm
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade
For families of all ages
Join Hip-Hop artist Mei Lê Grooves for a game-based exploration (in both French and English) amplifying the vibrancy of street and club dance culture.

Workshop: Documentary Filmmaking
Lab 4pm – 4:45pm
Leon and Norma Hess Grand Promenade
For families of all ages
Create your own documentary video clips using digital technologies, guided by Lincoln Center teaching artists.