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WorldFest Celebration of Performing Arts

Spurlock Museum of World Cultures invites visitors of all ages to the 12th annual WorldFest celebration on Sunday, April 8, from 1-4 p.m. Experience performing arts from around the world and hands-on crafts. Admission is free. The museum is located at 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana. Parking is free in lot D-22 in non-reserved spaces. 

This year’s WorldFest features performances by

Los Guapos, presenting folk and popular music traditions of Latin America, Parisa Karimi and Ardavan Ardeshirilajimi, presenting music traditions of Iran, and Mama Edie Armstrong, presenting multicultural folktales.

To request accessibility accommodations, call 217-333-2360.

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