Come out for an enchanting day of music, film, and dance as African Film Festival Inc.’s Family Day Celebration returns to Governors Island for its 10th Anniversary! Fun-seeking individuals of all ages are invited to join African Film Festival, Inc. and the Trust for Governors Island for a day of FREE activities including story-telling, double-dutch, dance and drum, needlepoint and short films— all celebrating Africa and the diaspora. Vendors of West African & Jamaican Cuisine will be present. All activities take place at Colonels’ Row

Rain Date: October 10

Directions
Ferry rides are free at the following times:
From Manhattan - 10 South Street
10:00am
11:00am
11:30am

From Brooklyn - Brooklyn Bridge Park
11:00am
11:30am
For more info, visit govisland.com

Schedule

11:00 am to 12:00 pm
DanceFit Class
with Karen Arceneaux

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Needle Arts Demonstration/Workshop
with Michelle Bishop & Harlem Needle Arts

12:15 pm to 1:30 pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Class
with Quenia Ribeiro & Grupo Ribeiro

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Selected African Short Films

2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Senegalese Sabar Dance Class
with Babacar M’baye & Sing Sing Rhythm

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Storytelling/Double-Dutch Demonstration/Workshop
with Malika Lee Whitney

3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Guinean Dance Class
with Maguette Camara & Les Merveilles de Guinea

About our Summer Series

During this annual series, AFF presents free programs throughout NYC, in public venues and city parks, including screenings of African cinema and family-friendly events such as the annual Family Day Celebration on Governors Island. Learn More