Play Past Your Bedtime

Bring your family for an evening of live music, dance, and artmaking at the Sunset Music Series. Enjoy extended museum hours and live interactive multicultural performances on select Fridays throughout the summer.

Each Sunset Music Series event features themed live performances, art activities, and themed food trucks. Dance and sing along, and make unforgettable summer memories together at an outdoor concert series designed just for kids and families.

Sunset Music Series Schedule

Le Ballet Dembaya

June 26, 2026

West African Rhythms

Feel the energy of Le Ballet Dembaya as dynamic drumming and dance bring the traditions of West Africa to life. This youth-led ensemble celebrates cultural connection, community, and heritage through powerful rhythms, movement, and song.

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Sounds of Joy Kolintang and Angklung Ensemble

July 10, 2026

Joy of Indonesia

Discover the joyful music of Indonesia with the Sounds of Joy Kolintang and Angklung Ensemble! Featuring the unique sounds of traditional bamboo angklung instruments and melodic kolintang percussion, this lively performance celebrates Indonesian culture through music, rhythm, and youthful spirit.

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Masanga Marimba

July 24, 2026

Afro-Latin Summer Jam

Groove to the sounds of Masanga Marimba playing traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America. The eclectic ensemble includes Zimbabwean marimbas, drums, percussion, trumpet, trombone, and vocals.

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Kayamanan Ng Lahi

August 7, 2026

Journey through the Philippines

Experience the vibrant traditions of the Philippines with dance group Kayamanan Ng Lahi! Through dynamic dance, music, and song, this interactive performance celebrates the richness and diversity of Filipino culture and heritage.

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Ballet Folklorico De Esperanza

August 21, 2026

Folklórica de México

Clap along as Ballet Folklorico de Esperanza brings colorful twills and lively steps of Mexican folk dance as they explore cultures throughout Mexico.

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Details

Performances are in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm and the museum will be open until 8:00 pm. Bring your own picnic or purchase food from the cafe or food trucks. The  Sunset Music Series is included with general admission and free for members.

This project was funded in part by a grant from the Pasadena Community Foundation.

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Location

Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103

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