Africa, With Love

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Fri Feb 13 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art | Washington, DC

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Join African Art for an evening of music, art, and more!
About this Event

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with African Art!

Join African Art for an evening of music, artmaking, viewing the galleries, and more!

Friday, February 13, 2026

6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

Performances by Chopteeth
Artmaking with Shiri Achu Pavilion
Drinks Available for Purchase
Museum Store Open
Galleries Open

By attending this event, you grant the Smithsonian Institution permission to photograph, film, videotape you and/or record your voice and likeness in connection with or the promotion of the project.

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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, United States

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