Join Dr. Nii O. Quarcoopome, Curator of African Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts, in an exploration of the meanings, uses and significance of fascinating masks, figures, and everyday objects from diverse African cultures. Learn about the superb craftsmanship and inspirations behind some of Africa’s most amazing works of art. To kick things off, children from the Barthelmes African Drums performance group will play authentic West African djembes, sharing ethnic rhythms and singing in native languages from different regions in Africa and South America under the tutelage of Ms. Leslie Brown. Very cool. Free with admission. Through 3pm.