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Roer’s Zoofari, Vienna, VA.

WEDNESDAY 1
SUNDAY 5
Winnie the Pooh
FREE Community Day
10:30 a.m. | $20. Recommended for all
ages. Bring the whole family to enjoy
this theatre production of Winnie the
Pooh and his friends as he and Piglet
have to find the Heffalump, watch
Rabbit scheme to get rid of the forest
of Kanga’s dreaded bathtub and help
Eeyore search for his tail. Pooh’s
intentions are always the best, but
his passion for honey and condensed
milk keeps getting him into trouble.

The Adventure Theatre MTC,
Rockville, MD.

Nature Tots Preschool Series
10 a.m. | $50. Recommended for ages
2-4. This 6-week class invites young
children to discover the wonders of
nature as we journey through the
changing seasons. They’ll read stories,
make fun crafts and sing songs. Make
sure to dress for the weather! Open
to ages two to five with a caregiver
present. Space limited, advance
registration required. The Howard
County Conservancy-Belmont,
Elkridge, MD.

THURSDAY 2
Jack and the Beanstalk
11 a.m. | $12. Recommended for
ages 5-12. Show length time is 45
minutes. A timely version of the
classic children’s tale about the young
lad that doesn’t know beans about
trading, but still manages to climb
his way to the top. Jack finds that
happiness lies in helping others rather
than mere personal gain. Told with rod
puppets and some surprising twists,
Jack has long been a favorite of Glen
Echo’s audiences. The Puppet Co.

Playhouse, Glen Echo, MD.

Noon. The 1st Sunday of the month is
Community Day at National Museum
of Women in the Arts in D.C. Enjoy
free admission to the museum all
day. Take this opportunity to explore
their current exhibitions, permanent
collection and events.

Junie B. Jones
Noon | $20. Come out an enjoy this
theatre production designed for the
young at heart. Junie B.’s made it to
first grade and is having all sorts of
adventures meeting new friends,
becoming the boss of lunch,and
creating a halftime show for the
kickball game. Olney Theatre Center,
Olney, MD.

MONDAY 6
FREE Jane Franklin Dance:
Mouse in the House
10 a.m. A family-friendly performance,
Mouse in the House is a lively
movement and theatre presentation
for the young and young-at-heart.

The performance incorporates spoken
word, movement, music and an
interactive participatory introduction
for young children. Beatley Library,
Alexandria, VA.

WEDNESDAY 8
Kid Fun Time
10:30 a.m. | $5. Ages 2-7. Kid-friendly
music, beach balls, limbo and skating
lessons are just a few of the activities
Kid Fun Time has each week. Free
coffee bar for moms and dads and
free juice boxes for paid children.

Wheels Skating Center,
Odenton, MD.

THURSDAY 9
FREE Freddie Long Band at
Alive at Five
5 p.m. Come out and enjoy a live
performance from the Freddie Long
Band. This part introspective pop/
rock singer/songwriter, part bluesy
soul man/classic rocker is ALL heart.

His music will not disappoint. Carroll
Creek Amphitheatre, Frederick, MD.

FRIDAY 10
Shrek the Musical Jr.

$15. Recommended for ages 7 &
up. Beauty is in the eye of the ogre
in Shrek The Musical JR., based on
the Oscar-winning DreamWorks
Animation film and fantastic
Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright
beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite
ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale
misfits on an adventure to rescue a
princess and find true acceptance.

Part romance and part twisted fairy
tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun
show with a powerful message for
the whole family. KAT-2nd Stage
features youth performers. Arts Barn,
Gaithersburg, MD.

SATURDAY 11
Snow White
11:30 a.m. | $9.76. This updated version
of the classic Snow White story
unveils the villain’s perspective, from
her tragic childhood to her quest for
revenge. So how did the story really
go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, a
tongue-tied prince, a sassy mirror,
a dancing chicken and of course
Snow White herself in this Theater for
Young Audiences tale about beauty,
friendship and happily-ever-afters
SESAME STREET LIVE
MAY 4 | $18-$75
TUESDAY 7
Into the Woods
$20-$83. Recommended for ages 12
and older. In Stephen Sondheim’s
imaginative, darkly comical remix of
beloved fairy tales, a baker and his
wife set out to reverse a witch’s curse
in hopes of having a child of their
own. The couple’s quest takes them
into the woods, where they encounter
Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and his
beanstalk, a cautious Cinderella, a
FRIDAY 3
sequestered Rapunzel and a couple of
Giraffe Encounter
lovelorn princes. Peter Flynn returns
2:30 p.m. | $5. Giraffe feed cup is
to direct this fanciful tale about the
included with zoo admission cost.

lengths to which we’ll go to get
Ever been nose to nose with a giraffe? what we wish. Ford’s Theatre,
Well now is your chance. Come feed
Washington, D.C.

the zoo’s beloved giraffe “Waffles,” and
8 WashingtonFAMILY MAY 2019
When magician extraordinaire Justin visits Sesame Street
to put on a magic show for the whole neighborhood, Elmo
wants to be part of the big event. But there is one problem
… Elmo does not know how to do magic! Elmo teams up
with his friends and learns that you can do anything you
set your mind to if you just keep trying! Join your favorite
Sesame Street friends on this magical adventure when
Sesame Street Live! comes to your neighborhood.

Eagle Bank Arena, Fairfax VA.

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