November Programs & Events
The holidays have officially begun! Check out this month’s selection of fun programming and exciting events. Whether you are bringing the family or looking for a uniquely romantic date night, there’s something for everyone at The Leonardo!
Artist-in-Residence
November 1 – 30, 2024
Free with general admission
Visit the art studio and check out the vibrant canvases of our November artist-in-residence Jairo Dealbra. Jairo will be in the studio periodically throughout the month of November. Ask him about his process and his artistic inspiration!
CRAFT – Pablo Picasso’s Woman Turned Right
November 15, 2024, 7-9pm
$30/person
Pre-registration is required.
Get creative with this head-turning paint-a-long inspired by Picasso! Guests will make their own 8×10 cubist masterpiece inspired by “Woman Turned Right.”
Little Leos
November 17, 11am – 2pm
Included with General Admission, Free for Members
Stop by for an hour to work on a fun activity with our wonderful Education staff! This returning monthly program is best for Little Leos between 2 and 5 years old, accompanied by their parent or guardian.
Leo Libations – Thanksgiving Day Wines
November 21, 2024, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
$70/person, Members sign-in for discount.
Pre-registration is required.
Celebrate the abundance of the season with a tasting menu of round, lush whites and traditional Beaujolais Village Crus. You’ll begin your evening with roasted beat taurine with creamy goat cheese, followed by a main course of Turkey Roulade and accompanied by potato puree and a light gravy. For a delightful finale, enjoy rich and creamy pumpkin pie cheesecake bites. Wine Academy of Utah Sommelier Jim Santangelo will show you exactly which wines to buy for Thanksgiving this year!
This is a 21+ event. ID is required to attend and registration is nonrefundable for those denied entry. Registration will close November 19, 2024.
Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Museum
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 2-4pm
Free with general admission
Come create with us at The Leonardo as we craft mini parade floats for our very own Thanksgiving Day Parade. Once everyone has made their unique floats we’ll parade them through the Museum!
Sensory Inclusive Afternoon
November 27, 2024 4 -7pm
Included with General Admission, free for members.
Join us 4-7pm for a sensory friendly Leonardo experience. Lights will be dimmed and sounds will be turned down. There will also be sensory friendly activities in the Art Studio.
STEM Family Hockey Day
Saturday, November 30, 2024 12 – 4pm
Included with General Admission, free for members.
Join us for a fun-filled day of math and science activities celebrating ice hockey. Learn about how friction affects hockey pucks on the surface of ice. Explore the geometry of hockey rinks and practice your slapshot!
Black History Month – Open Call for Artists
Submissions accepted November 20th 2024-January 3th, 2025
Exhibition will be held February 2st -March 7th, 2025.
Join us for a fun-filled day of math and science activities celebrating ice hockey. Learn about how friction affects hockey pucks on the surface of ice. Explore the geometry of hockey rinks and practice your slapshot!
The Leonardo Museum invites Black artists currently living in Utah to submit artwork exploring aspects of Black life and history that are often neglected by museum narratives. This pop-up exhibition will provide artists an opportunity to critique common social themes and a chance to fill in the gaps by offering a lived perspective. All entries must be appropriate for all age groups. Artists are welcome to contact programs@theleonardo.org with questions. Accepted pieces will be exhibited from February 2nd, 2024 – March 7th 2024.