Share your love for the performing arts by checking out some fabulous family entertainment during the month of February.
JUST FOR KIDS
Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey at The Orpheum
Friday, February 5, at 6:30 p.m.
Children ages 8+ will enjoy Lightwire Theater's presentation as Moon Mouse goes on a cosmic adventure that celebrates diversity.
Regular admission: $15. VIP tickets: $30 • 525-3000
PB&J presents Ekpe & Company at GPAC
Saturday, February 13, at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 to 8 will get a feel for this bold continent through The Spirit of African Music, a performance of traditional and contemporary songs. Performers play a variety of instruments, do storytelling, and talk about African history and culture.
$8/child + 2 adults • 751-7500
Family Tunes & Tales at Area Libraries
Saturday, February 13, at 11 a.m.
Join the musical families of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra as they present a story set to music followed by an art activity. The event takes place at area libraries including Central Library, Bartlett, Cordova, Collierville, and Germantown.
Free • 537-2500
Doktor Kaboom! Live Wire at the Halloran Centre at The Orpheum
Friday, February 19, at 7 p.m.
Doktor Kaboom! explores the fundamentals of electrical energy and the history of humanity’s adventures in this interactive Science Comedy show.
Regular admission: $15. VIP tickets: $30 • 525-3000
The Garden of Rikki Tikki Tavi at The Circuit Playhouse
Saturday, February 20, at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Children ages 4-12 will enjoy this comic adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale that explores the benefits of sharing and cooperation.
$10/adult. $5/child. Reservations • 726-4656
Saturday, February 20, at 2 & 8 p.m.
STOMP, created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, is known for incorporating one-of-a-kind elements in its acoustical presentations. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments to make music. Instead, matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and hubcaps receive new life, creating an unforgettable musical experience.
$20-$59 • 525-3000
Sing Along with The Muppet Movie at GPAC
Saturday, February 20, at 6:30 p.m.
The IBEX Puppetry presents this family-friendly interaction with the classic Jim Henson film. It’s full of surprises like bubbles, streamers, kites, confetti pops, and characters coming right out of the screen into the audience.
$15/person, includes a goodie bag • 751-7500
Moby Dick at the Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum
Friday, February 26, at 7 p.m.
Children ages 10+ will be engaged by Germany’s award-winning Theater Triebwerk as they bring Herman Melville’s epic saga to life. In this unique production, three gifted actors use their bodies, ever-switching hats, and a variety of musical instruments to tell this suspenseful story.
Regular admission: $15. VIP tickets: $30. • 525-3000
IRIS Orchestra Family Concert at AMRO Music Store
Saturday, February 27, from 9-10:15 a.m.
IRIS Orchestra invites children to come enjoy a 45-minute concert, interact with musicians, and explore musical instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo.
Free • 751-7669
MUSICALS
Disney's My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto's Musical Tale at Harrell Performing Arts Theatre
February 19-28. Friday & Saturday, at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The Collierville Arts Council presents this new musical tale that retells the classic Disney story from toymaker Geppetto’s perspective. Features the beloved songs "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I've Got No Strings."
$20/adult. $15/child. Reservations. • 457-2780
DANCES
STREET BEAT at Buckman Arts Center
Friday, February 5, at 7 p.m.
This award-winning ensemble, led by Danish-born founder Ben Hansen, combines high-energy acrobatics, urban dance, audience participation, and percussive everyday-objects-turned-instruments to create a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. STREET BEAT brings the most ancient of art forms – drumming and dancing – to the modern stage in an innovative way.
$25/adult. $20/child • 537-1483
CONTRA TIEMPO: Agua Furiosa at The Orpheum
Friday, February 19, at 6:30 p.m.
CONTRA TIEMPO, a multi-lingual Los Angeles based dance company brings their newest work Agua Furiosa to entertain audiences. Choreographed by Ana Maria Alvarez, this performance merges call and response, a live vocalist, water themes, fierce physicality, and the performers’ own personal narratives.
Regular admission: $15. VIP tickets: $30 • 525-3000
Places at Playhouse on the Square
February 19-21. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 & 8 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m. Reservations required for Saturday Matinee Pay-What-You-Can performance.
Ballet Memphis presents Places, first in an exciting new series of original work by three young choreographers. Performance features a mixed-repertory by Jennifer Archibald (Past). Joshua Peugh (Present), and Gabrielle Lamb (Future).
$10-$72 • 737-7322