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August 13, 2010

Weekend Events: Hong Kong Film Fest, Afro-Brazilian Dance and Make Your Own Lunch Bag!

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Come out to the Smithsonian and make your own lunch bag. Children approaching the Smithsonian (1970). Image courtesy of the Institutional History Division.

Friday, August 13: Made in Hong Kong Film Festival: Magic Boy

In this delightful comedy, enjoy the magic tricks of real-life magician Anjo Leung, who plays—what else—a teenage magician who is smitten by a store clerk. This film is presented in Cantonese with English subtitles. Free. Freer, 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 14: Second Saturday Arts & Science: Create Your Own Reusable Ocean-themed Lunch Bag

Just in time for back-to-school season, come on out to the Natural History Museum where you can learn about the animals that inhabit the oceans and decorate your own cloth lunch bag. Free. Natural History Museum, 1:00-3:00 PM.

Sunday, August 15: Experience Afro-Brazilian Dance

Head over to the Anacostia Museum where Gniviri Turner will teach you some toe-tapping Afro-Brazilian dance moves. Free. Call 202-633-4844 for more information. Anacostia Museum, 1:00-3:00 PM.

For updates on all exhibitions and events, visit our companion site goSmithsonian.com



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