1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Poem Power — for mighty kids who want to change the world!
in conjunction with the exhibition, Beginning with the Seventies: GLUT and Kids Take Over – Family Day weekend events at UBC

Join artist Alexandra Bischoff and the Belkin’s Public Programs staff as we read from Siv Widerberg’s 1973 children’s book, I’m Like Me: Poems for people who want to grow up equal. Kids can write their own poetry, and to inspire the next generation of activism, we’ll be creating slogans at our sign-making workshop.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spaces are limited and are on a first come basis.

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For too long, UBC has been run by adults. It’s time for kids to rule at this fun-filled arts festival for kids and families. Celebrate Family Day weekend by bringing your entire family to UBC on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Kids and youth will take on adult-sized roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate and promote arts and culture at UBC. Takeover Day, first launched in the UK, is a celebration of children and young people’s contributions to museums, galleries, arts organizations, archives and heritage sites.

All guests who have purchased tickets must check-in/register to get their festival wristbands at either Flagpole Plaza (6331 Crescent Road) or Museum of Anthropology (6393 NW Marine Dr). Registration opens at 10AM.

In addition to Poem Power at the Belkin, there will be kid-friendly food trucks, photobooths, Thunderbird marching band, crafts, prizes and more across campus. Other events at UBC include:

Fredric Wood Theatre: Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish by Joseph A. Dandurand, 1-3 pm
For all ages, six storytellers from the Kwantlen Village called Squa’lets spin the First Nations tale of Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish. The mouth of Th’owxiya holds the most wonderful foods from around the world. But, if you steal from her, you will pay a terrible price, for Th’owxiya eats children! This show promises to engage the whole family through creative storytelling and humour.

Museum of Anthropology: Takeover Day with youth-led arts, dance and tours, featuring the Zhambai Trio musicians, 10 am-5 pm
Kids will be helping us run the museum for a day. Bring the whole family along for a day of youth-led art activities, dancing, music, social media stories and more!

School of Music: Cinderella, stage tours, costumes and make-up at the Old Auditorium, 11 am-noon
Dreams of unexpected happiness and love play out with spectacular vocal fireworks, witty comedy and delightful music in this 45-minute version of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Gioachino Rossini. Performance followed by stage tours and costume and make-up play for young audience members.

To purchase your tickets and for full information about UBC’s events on the Family Day weekend click here!