Photo courtesy of Pink Palace Museum
“Dinosaurs in Motion”
Museum Exhibits
"Dinosaurs in Motion," interactive STEAM experience featuring 14 recycled metal dinosaur sculptures with exposed mechanics inspired by actual fossils. Visitors are invited to touch and learn. $15. Opens Saturday, January 30, and continues through May 2. Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. 636-2362.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer,” families will be transported to the underground home of the crime-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway featuring hands-on experiences. Free with Museum admission. Ongoing. Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central. cmom.com. 458-2678.
Theater and Entertainment
Peanut Butter & Jam at Home: The Mario Show with Mario the Maker Magician, an all-ages online experience full of homespun magic, DIY robotics, and punk rock slapstick. Mario will entertain you, teach you magic, and get you up on your feet and dancing. Live on Facebook. Free. Saturday, January 30, 11 a.m. Online from Germantown Performing Arts Center Facebook page, facebook.com/gpacweb.
Winter Spotlight Series: Playhouse Game Night, join the Playhouse family to play versions of some of the most popular TV game shows in history. Register through Zoom or watch on Facebook. Free. Wednesday, January 27, 6 p.m. playhouseonthesquare.org. 726-4656.
Wit, a renowned professor of English spent years studying and teaching the sonnets of John Donne. Diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer she comes to reassess her life and her work. Call for ticket and seating information. January 15-30. Germantown Community Theatre, 3037 Forest Hill Irene, Germantown. gctcomeplay.org. 453-7447.
Educational
Inspiring Artists Conference and Training, this conference is for new artists who would like to learn different techniques to strengthen their craft. Learn through workshops and hands-on applications. Free. Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Glenview Community Center, 1141 S. Barksdale. tac4arts.org.
TVA EnergyRight Eye Spy Energy Kids' Workshop, an expert facilitator, along with an adorable cast of EnergyRight Monsters, leads children in grades K-6 on a live, interactive adventure to teach them where energy comes from, the ways we use energy in our lives every day, and how they can help their families save energy and money around the house. Register to attend. Free. Tuesday, January 26, 9 a.m. Continues on select days through September. energyright.com.
For a full listing, check out our calendar of events. Also, check the Memphis Parent Facebook Page for information and giveaways. Be sure to tag your favorite family-fun Instagram photos with the #memphisparent hashtag. I hope you have a great week.