Mario the “Maker” Magician performs at GPAC March 30th.
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure @ The Circuit Playhouse
March 15 through April 7 - Thursday & Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m.
Are you ready to welcome the jungle to Memphis’s professional theatre stage? Join for the regional premiere of this musical based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture Madagascar: A Musical Adventure. Resident company member and multiple-time Ostrander winner Nathan McHenry plays the lead role of Alex the Lion in this family-friendly adventure.
Jungle Brunch Experience takes place on Sunday, March 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the Playhouse on the Square Theatre Café. Watch cartoons, enjoy a catered brunch buffet with the characters, and get special seating for the Sunday matinee performance. $50/adult. $40/child. Price includes buffet, show ticket, and a special gift. Reservations required.
Special ticket pricing for opening weekend is $25. Pay What You Can Performance is on March 21 · Call 726-4656 for details.
Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Calling all girl scouts to come celebrate Women’s History Month at Stax. Join for a music workshop, museum tour, and service activities around the Soulsville campus. Current girl scouts will have the opportunity to work toward badges while participating in the event. Open to K-12 and families.
Free. Reservations required · Go to event registration for details.
Memphis Parent Camp Expo @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Are you looking for a camp to enroll your children for summer, fall, or spring? Then here is a wonderful opportunity to browse through a variety of camps from traditional outdoor camps to specialized day and overnight camps. At this second annual Memphis Parent Camp Expo, parents get a chance to come face-to-face with camp staff, watch informational videos, and pick up take-home materials to plan the camp schedule for the year.
Free · Go to Camp Expo for details.
Cherry Blossom Picnic @ Memphis Botanic Garden
Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Are you in for a picnic in a beautiful setting? Head out to the Memphis Botanic Garden to celebrate the blooming of the cherry trees and catch one last glimpse of the Origami in the Garden exhibit. University of Memphis Japan Culture Club hosts activity stations for families, and Japanese food trucks offer treats for a picnic in the Japanese garden.
Free with admission · call 636-4100 for details.
Chicago's Ballet 5:8 - Compass at Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum
Saturday, March 23, at 7 p.m.
Anyone interested in a one-of-a-kind ballet performance that combines the elements of storytelling and dance? Chicago’s Ballet 5:8 presents Compass, a collection of one-act ballets navigating cultural tension with compassion. The show features works including All God’s Children by Sojourner Truth, The Mother by Gwendolyn Brooks, and more. Join for a Talk Back session following the performance.
$30/person · Call 525-3000 for details.
Aces & Knaves World Premiere Screening at Halloran Centre @ The Orpheum
Monday, March 25 – Two screenings, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Interested in the card game of bridge? Don’t miss the world premiere screening of this new documentary that zooms in on elite players, scandals, and the intense competition inside the world of bridge. The film mixes vintage stills and old movie footage with dramatic coverage of international tournaments. An original score by Bessie winner and STOMP veteran Nicholas Van Young and striking animation and graphics by Lucien Harriot add special touches to the film.
$10/person · Call 525-3000 for details.
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Spring Fling 2019 Garden Show and Plant Sale @ The Agricenter
March 29 & 30, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Are you planning on getting into gardening this year? Here is a perfect chance to learn from Memphis Area Master Gardeners as they host the annual Spring Fling at the Agricenter. It features educational seminars, hands-on demos, a seed starter booth, “Ask a Master Gardener” plant clinic, recycling products and information, and more. Saturday’s event includes a Kid’s Corner plus “Garden Jumble” – a mini flea market of gently used garden items.
Free admission and parking · Call 752-1207 for details.
PB&J: Mario the Maker Magician @ GPAC
Saturday, March 30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Bring your little ones to watch NYC’s Mario the “Maker” Magician in action as he makes his way to GPAC in his 1971 VW bus. He integrates DIY electronics and robotics into his performance and offers a one-of-a-kind entertainment for families.
$8/child. Includes two adults. Reservations required · Call 751-7500 for details.