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Plan for the Ball: Encore Stage & Studio Presents ‘Cinderella’ this Winter!
Summer Weekend
Friday evening concert at The Yards
School’s out, the solstice occurred, kids are in camp… summer has officially begun. Seize the first weekend of the season with these ideas for family fun. Happy Weekend!
Music Al Fresco – Start off your weekend with free music in the fresh air at one of many outdoor concerts. Jazz vocalist Shelia Ross will entertain at Jazz in the Garden at 5:30pm, Jimi Smooth will bring Motown sounds to The Yards Park at 6pm, and the United States Air Force Band performs at the Air Force Memorial at 8pm with the theme ‘The Singing Sergeants Present…”
Girls Make History Day – The U.S. Navy Museum will host the third annual “Girls Make History Day” to encourage children, especially young ladies, to take an interest in American naval and maritime history and science. On Saturday from 10am – 5pm, children ages 5-13, can enjoy all kinds of activities inspired by the historic characters of the American Girl book series. Jacqueline Dembar Greene, author of the Rebecca series, will also be on hand to sign books and talk with program participants. All kids attending the event wil be eligible for a raffle for an American Girl Doll. And any child who chooses to dress as their favorite character will receive an additional raffle ticket for an American Girl mini-doll. More information about the event is available on the U.S. Navy Museum website.
Montgomery County Heritage Days – Celebrate the history, culture, and natural beauty of Montgomery County, MD, as more than 30 historic sites welcome visitors for guided tours, recreations of historic events, children’s activities, and more — all free of charge. This will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4pm, but be sure to check the list of places, as some are only participating for one day.
National Capital Barbeque Battle – Nothing says summer like a good barbeque, and you can experience the area’s biggest one at the annual Safeway National Barbeque Battle on Saturday from 11am – 9pm and Sunday from 11am – 7:3opm. Top BBQ-ers from all over the country will cook for grilling glory (and $40,000 in prizes), and the public is invited to watch it all go down. There will also be cooking demos, children’s activities, interactive cooking displays, and lots of food samples. This all takes places on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 9th and 14th Streets. Admission is $10/adults, $5/ages 6-12, free for kids 5 and under.
Take Your Pick – The pick-your-own strawberry season has ended, but you can still have a “berry” (couldn’t resist!) good time at local farms, as the fields are yielding a whole new crop of fruits. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and more fresh produce are ripe for the picking for at least the next few weeks. This post has more details on where you can reap the fruits of your labor.
CycleFest 2011 – Kids can bring their bikes and trikes to the National Harbor on Saturday from 11am – 4pm for an afternoon of cycle-related fun with the National Children’s Museum, the Alexander Lance Booker Child Safety Foundation, Calleva, Wheels to Africa, and Trails for Youth. Activities will include creating bicycle nameplates; a bicycle rodeo featuring a safety obstacle course with the Prince George’s County Park Police; an obstacle course and a bicycle race with Trails for Youth; bicycle maintenance workshops; and much more. There will also be a raffle to win a $50 gift card to Revolution Cycles, bicycle-inspired jewelry from Phoenix Bikes, and many more bike-themed giveaways. CycleFest will be held on American Way, between St. George’s Blvd. and Fleet Street. Additional activities will also take place at the National Children’s Museum Launch Zone.
Georgetown Waterfront Celebration – Join the Georgetown BID and Washington Harbour as they celebratethe start of summer on Sunday from 12 – 3pm. Washington Harbour restaurants will be firing up their grills and serving summertime staples including gourmet burgers, crab cake sandwiches, and fresh seafood, giving attendees the ultimate backyard BBQ on the Potomac. The family-friendly event will include a steel drum band, face painting, a balloon artist, and lots of fun and games for all ages. The event will culminate in The Great Georgetown Water Balloon Toss at 2pm, inviting Washingtonians to recapture their summer camp days and compete for prizes from Georgetown businesses. The event will take place at Washington Harbour Condominium.
DC Caribbean Carnival – The 19th Annual DC Caribbean Carnival will liven up the town on Saturday from 11am – 5pm with a spectacular parade through the city, then an international marketplace—De Savannah— at Howard University Campus. The parade begins at 11am on Saturday, proceeding down Georgia Avenue to the marketplace. The rest of the festival runs from 12 – 8pm. Festival admission is $10, free for seniors and children under 12. See the website for the parade route and more marketplace/festival details.
Happy Birthday, Shenandoah! – One of our nearby national parks is turning 75 and there will be a Rededication Celebration to mark the occasion on Saturday starting at 9:30am. Live entertainment, the rededication ceremony, a Family Fun Tent, ranger-led walks and talks, and more outdoor fun will be part of the day’s activities. This will all take place in the Shenandoah National Park’s Big Meadows area at Milepost 51 on Skyline Drive.
Swing into Summer Family Day – Celebrate the start of summer at the Nation Portrait Gallery on Saturday from 11:30am – 3pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on art activities, special performances, and tours of the related exhibitions, Calder’s Portraits: A New Language and Capital Portraits: Treasures from Washington Private Collections, 1730-2010. This is a free event.
The Wind in the Willows – Imagination Stage’s latest production just opened, and seats are still available for this weekend’s shows. Several times are available, with ticket prices starting at $12. Read more about the show on the Imagination Stage website.
These go-to posts have even more ideas:
Joys of Summer – Swimming and spray ground fun, outdoor concerts and movies, special play time and shows, and more.
The Best Places in the DC Area to Enjoy a Beautiful Day Outdoors with the Kids – According to the weekend forecast, this one deserves a good look.
Rainy Day Recreation (ie, Indoor Fun) – Use this if you need a break from the sun.
Family Entertainment – See what’s on local stages this weekend.
On Stages this Spring
There’s a whole new crop of live entertainment for kids coming to area stages this spring. From puppet shows for tiny ones to plays for the preschool set to family symphonies to concerts for young rockers, there’s something to indulge every age and interest. Here’s info on what’s coming to venues near us (most descriptions pulled straight from the websites).
Wake Up, Brother Bear!
Where: Imagination Stage
When: March 8 – April 10
Tickets: $5 – $10
Sitting on the floor around a circular playing area, children watch as Brother and Sister Bear discover a year in the wild. Together we see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join in the action throughout the show with a big bag of small props that help to create magical moments. Themes of the cycle of the seasons, sibling relationships, and the dreams that we pursue from day to day and year to year underpin the story and offer a delightful exploration for young imaginations. Recommended for ages 1-5.
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
Where: Adventure Theatre
When: 3/11-4/23
Tickets: $15
If you give a cat a cupcake, he’ll ask for some sprinkles to go with it. When you give him the sprinkles, he might spill some on the floor. Cleaning up will make him hot, so you’ll give him a bathing suit… and that’s just the beginning! From the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!
Tiny Tots
Where: The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo
When: Ongoing – Wednesdays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 10am
Tickets: $5
The Tiny Tots series continues the tradition of shows designed for the youngest theater patrons — ages 0-4. Productions are shorter, the lights stay on, the doors stay open, and the show is set up on the floor. A different show is presented every performance, so check the schedule to see what’s playing.
The Vanishing Viola, The Triumphant Trumpet, & Potions for Piano
Where: Glen Echo Recital Hall, South Arcade Building
When: Many Saturdays at 3pm, starting March 12
Tickets: $10
The Washington Conservatory of Music presents a new series of Family Music and Magic Shows, The Magic of Music, featuring Musico the Magnificent and musical guests. The shows are designed as a fun introduction to music. Drew Owen, cellist and magician, is Musico the Magnificent. Owen, a cello faculty member at the Washington Conservatory who performs with the National Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony and the Washington National Opera, is also a popular local magician. Owen will be joined by musical guests for each show.
Alice in Wonderland On Ice
Where: Gardens Figure Skating Club, Gardens Ice House
When: March 26-27, 1:30pm & 3pm
Tickets: $10 – $15, children 2 and under are free
The Gardens Figure Skating Club in Laurel will hold its seventh annual spring show, Alice in Wonderland on Ice. Young audiences will enjoy watching the cast, all ages 14 and under, glide, leap, and twirl across the frozen stage as the perform the beloved children’s story. The Gardens Ice House is located at 13800 Old Gunpowder Road in Laurel.
Let Freedom Sing: The Story of Marian Anderson
Where: THEARC Theater
When: March 27, 3pm & 5pm
Tickets: FREE
The story of the great African American singer whose performances at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 helped launch the civil rights movement. This is a one-hour opera for all ages and appropriate for middle and high school students. Reserve your tickets online. Availability is limited.
Imago Theater: ZooZoo
Where: Strathmore
When: March 27
Tickets: $15 – $35
Imago Theatre makes its Strathmore debut in ZooZoo. This one-of-a-kind company conjures up one surprise after another, including a menagerie of a giant dinosaur, hungry anteaters, hitch-hiking rabbits, introverted frogs, insomniac hippos and cantankerous polar bears. Mixing deftly designed costumes, brilliant physical comedy, illusion and audience participation, Imago Theatre is simply “captivating.” (The New York Times)
NSO Family Concert: The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony
Where: The Kennedy Center
When: March 27
Tickets: $15 – $18
Starring John Lithgow, the Kennedy Center commission based on E.B. White’s classic, The Trumpet of the Swan, returns. Though Louis is a trumpeter swan, he was born without a voice. Will a brass trumpet bring freedom, fame, fortune, and love? Recommended for ages 7 and up.
There will also be one “petting zoo” from 3-4:45pm, in between the two performances of The Trumpet of the Swan. Young concertgoers can get up close and hands-on with the instruments they’ll see played on the stage — from violins, trumpets, and oboes to trombones and percussion — in the Kennedy Center Atrium.
Various Weekend Concerts
Where: Jammin’ Java
When: Nearly every weekend
Tickets: $8 – $10
Kids can jam as some of their favorite musicians play live shows at the venue in Vienna. Family concerts are on the schedule almost every weekend for the next two months, starting with a Rocknoceros happy hour show this Friday, March 11, at 7pm. Most of the other concerts are on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the schedule for your kids’ fave – there’s a good chance they’re playing soon!
Dr. Kabooom!
Where: The Kennedy Center
When: April 1 – 10
Tickets: $18
Scientific logic usually doesn’t have much use for words like magic or wonder. But Doktor Kaboom knows the value of these unscientific terms. Join him for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular, and often successful, experiments and demonstrations that will keep you riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Doktor Kaboom! is an amazing educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Cinderella, The World’s Favorite Fairytale
Where: Alden Theatre
When: April 2, 3, 9, 10
Tickets: $8/McLean residents, $10/non-residents
The heroine we all know and love brings to the stage three of her counterparts in other cultures. This is a charming retelling of the Cinderella story featuring the legends of Plum Blossom (China), Vasilisa (Russia) and Broken Wing (Native America). Recommended for ages 6+.
George and Martha – Tons of Fun
Where: Imagination Stage
When: April 9 – May 29
Tickets: $11 – $22
The two endearing hippos from the James Marshall picture books stomp onto stage in this warm and funny musical adaptation. George and Martha are best friends. They play music together and share meals, presents, picnics, and exciting adventures like flying a balloon. Sometimes they have differences as all friends do. But it cannot last. Like all good friends George and Martha just can’t stay angry for long! This simple story says much about our relationships at any age. Geared for our youngest theatre-goers but enjoyable for all, this new musical by Joan Cushing sparkles with clever lyrics and laughter. Enjoyed by ages 3+
Junkyard Pirates
Where: Discovery Theater (Smithsonian’s Ripley Center)
When: April 19–22, 10:15am and 11:30am
Tickets: $3 – $6
Ahoy, ye mateys! Meet puppet pirates created from recyclables, who discover that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure in an eco-adventure by Michelle and Ingrid of DinoRock Productions. Nettie the Recycler explains that a pirate’s favorite letter (“ARRRRRRR!”) stands for Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle. This musical lesson in ecology and recycling features songs like “Reduce the Use,” “More Trees, Please,” and “You Don’t Have to Throw It Away.” Recommended for ages 3-10.
PLAY! A Video Game Symphony
Where: Wolf Trap
When: July 8, 8:30pm
Tickets: $20 – $52
Award-winning music from Super Mario Brothers, World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy, the Legend of Zelda, Halo, Battlefield 1942, and many more. Outstanding visuals on huge screens in-house and on the lawn highlight memorable moments from these blockbuster video games.
Closing Time
Several kids’ theatre show runs are coming to an end in the next couple of weeks, but there’s still a chance to catch performances before the final curtain call. If your kids are fans of princesses, puppets, red balloons, or all of the above, read on for details of some of their final acts. And for more info on each show, check out the original post about their arrivals on the theaters scene.
The Dancing Princesses is playing at Imagination Stage in Bethesda. There are four more performances left this Saturday and Sunday, 5/29-30, at 1:30pm and 4pm each day. Tickets range from $10 – $21, and can be purchased online. Seats are still available at all price points.
Thursday, 6/3, is the last chance to see Cinderella at The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo. Until then, performances will take place on Wednesday and Friday at 10am and 11:30am, and on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am and 1:30 pm. Tickets are $5, and all guests (babies included) must have one. Purchase tickets here or by calling 301.634.5380. (And heads up: Tiny Tots performances of Magic Toyshop are also happening Wednesday, 5/26, and Saturday, 5/29.)
Also at Glen Echo Park, the Adventure Theater is showing The Red Balloon through Sunday, 6/13. Seats are stil available for select shows, so check their website for availability. Tickets are $12/child, $15/adults and can be purchased online.
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