Mixtape: Film Break in the Garden

Date
August 6th
Time
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Age
Ages 8–12
Cost
Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase
Location

Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510 · Directions
NEON District

This free evening program mixes art, music, movement, and an outdoor screening of Wild Style (1983). Families can visit the galleries until 9 p.m., make art with the Creative Wellness Center until 8:30 p.m., and try screen-free activities at the Digital Detox station. Food and drinks are available for purchase from Zinnia.

Evening schedule

  • From 5:30 p.m.: FRESHTOPIA DJs and sells records before the film.
  • 5:30–6:30 p.m.: A separate food-and-wine pairing at Zinnia is sold out.
  • 6 p.m.: Norfolk Innovation Corridor hosts a community kickback.
  • 6:30–7:15 p.m.: BeatHunter leads an all-ages introduction to breaking and hip-hop history, with opportunities to try the moves.
  • 7 p.m.: The Passion Network hosts a museum scavenger hunt; advance signup is available.
  • 6:45–7:15 and 7:45–8:15 p.m.: Limited-space tastings explore classic New York cocktails.
  • 7:15 and 8:15 p.m.: Short gallery talks examine New York-themed photography and other artwork.
  • About 8:30 p.m., at dusk: Film Break Society screens Wild Style, a story set in the early Bronx graffiti, rap, and breakdancing scene.

The film and other outdoor activities move inside during inclement weather. Alcohol-focused portions are optional; the later schedule and film content make this a better fit for older school-age children.

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