Children’s Museum of the Arts Persian Festival

Where do paisley patterns come from? How about earth architecture? Children can investigate the ancient legacies and contemporary innovations associated with Persia, now Iran, in this celebration, part of an annual series honoring the traditions of different cultures. Programming this weekend includes “Beyond the Light!,” a production with puppetry, dance and Rumi poetry. Based on Persian folk tales, it concerns a soul, divided in two, that’s seeking its completion through love. Other highlights will be creating paisley-themed stamps and stop-motion films; remixing Iranian pop music; and designing houses based on the earth work of the Iranian architect Nader Khalili.