Category Archives: Educational

Finding Rhythm: A Journey Through the Musical Brain at the Publick Playhouse, Jun 10

Finding Rhythm: A Journey Through the Musical Brain at the Publick Playhouse, Jun 10

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse presents:
Finding Rhythm: A Journey Through the Musical Brain

Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10:30am

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.

Finding Rhythm: A Journey Through the Musical Brain is a children’s musical that fuses brain science with an original score inspired by Washington D.C.’s go-go music. A Growing Brains Production featuring D.C. artists, Finding Rhythm gets children to listen, move, and sing in call and response—all while the whole family learns how rhythm grows the brain!

$5. Click here.

Watkins Nature Center Puppet Show, Jun 9 & 16 at 10am

Watkins Nature Center Puppet Show, Jun 9-Aug 18 at 10am

Watkins Nature Center at Watkins Park presents a nature-themed puppet show and a chance to meet an animal.

Appropriate for ages 2 to 3, with an adult.

Each session is two Fridays from 10:00 to 10:45am
June 9 & 16, 2023
July 14 & 21, 2023
August 11 & 18, 2023

Watkins Nature Center, Location: 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro MD 20774, Phone: 301-218-6702

Enjoy nature story time, and then join a naturalist as they lead you through a nature-themed craft! You and your students will join us twice each month for an interactive lesson with a hands-on activity.

Tickets: $10 for 2 sessions. Click here.

Butterfly, the Story of a Life Cycle at the Bowie CPA, May 16-17

Butterfly, the Story of a Life Cycle at the Bowie CPA, May 16-17

Arts on Stage presents:
Butterfly, The Story of a Life Cycle

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:15am and 12:00 noon
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:15am and 12:00 noon

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

NEW DATE: Back by Popular Demand!!! A wondrous view into the insect world seen on the big stage! We will follow Mari a Monarch Butterfly as she grows from her tiny egg then through her caterpillar state, next make the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis and finally on her incredible 1500 mile journey to Mexico. With all her insect companions she will learn about her symbiotic relationship with Milkweed, she depends on it for food a home and her unique form of defense against predators. This production uses GIANT puppetry! The audience feels like they have been shrunk down to insect size!

Tickets: $9. Click here.

Peter and the Wolf at the Bowie CPA, May 10

Peter and the Wolf at the Bowie CPA, May 10

Arts on Stage presents:
Peter and the Wolf

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10:15am and 12:00 noon

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

“Peter and The Wolf” will tickle, intrigue, and delight young audiences while also offering a splendid introduction to theatre, classical music and value clarification themes. When Peter visits his grandfather for the summer, creative solutions are needed to provide a happy ending to a riveting story. This extraordinary musical presents young and family audiences with a precious moment of theatre they will long remember. THE MUSIC: A different instrument and melody (or “leitmotif”) represents each character of the play, creating an excellent link to understanding all types of music. THE STORY: A true adventure about a spirited young boy who meets the challenge of danger with courage, creativity and leadership. THE CELEBRATION: The value of love, friendship and caring. The lessons of greed, arrogance and prejudice. There is innocence and wisdom, youth and maturity, conflict resolution, moral development, and beauty in the natural order of life!

Tickets: $9. Click here.

Trekking Mexico at the Bowie CPA, May 3

Trekking Mexico at the Bowie CPA, May 3

Arts on Stage presents:
Mexico Beyond Mariachi’s Trekking Mexico

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:15AM and 12:00 noon

Location: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts.

Mexico Beyond Mariachi’s Trekking Mexico show takes audiences on a 600-year journey that begins in the fascinating world of Mesoamerican civilization. Continuing chronologically, we illustrate through music, dance, and storytelling how time, geography, climate, and foreign influences have affected folk traditions to the present day.

Tickets: $9. Click here.