Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages.
These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family.
The Family Saturday Series will take place once a month (most months), at 11 a.m. Tickets are only $5, including fees and tax.
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Family Saturday Series
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A Wild Goose Chase: Puppets and Poetry
Saturday, August 22, 2026
11 a.m.
Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase is an interactive live performance that combines shadow puppetry with poetry. Young people will be entertained, engaged, and inspired to read and write poetry on their own!
Pepito and the Trash Cans
Saturday, September 12, 2026
11 a.m.
Pepito and the Trash Cans is a bilingual musical story about a little boy in Bolivia who longs to play music, but scarcity and misfortune stand in the way of his dream. In the end, He and his siblings figure out how to make instruments with bottles, cans, and other repurposed materials.
Heartland Marimba
Saturday, October 3, 2026
11 a.m.
Heartland Marimba brings an exciting program, drawing from the eclectic repertoire they’ve built over the last 10 years of touring. The program will include works by company artists Matthew Coley and Marco Schirripa from the “Dark Skies and Distant Worlds” production, which explores mysterious places on our planet and planets far away in a multi-media adventure.
North Carolina Tap Ensemble: Shaping Sounds
Saturday, November 7, 2026
11 a.m.
The North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE) proudly presents Shaping Sounds, a dynamic performance celebrating the rich history of tap dance — a uniquely American art form. Audiences of all ages will experience a wide range of tap styles set to live jazz music, featuring energetic choreography that takes you on a rhythmic journey through the evolution of tap — from classic jazz standards and historic repertoire to contemporary music and innovative works by today’s most talented choreographers.
Joshua Lozoff: Life is Magic
Saturday, December 5, 2026
11 a.m.
In “Life Is Magic,” magician and storyteller Joshua Lozoff creates an interactive theater experience where astonishment and connection happen at the same time. Blending comedy, audience participation, and expert sleight-of-hand, Joshua turns simple objects and everyday choices into moments that feel impossible — and personal.
Vault Theatre presents Amelia Earhart
Saturday, January 23, 2027
11 a.m.
A curious reporter sets out to uncover the mystery behind the legendary aviator’s disappearance, launching a fast-paced theatrical journey through Amelia’s extraordinary life. Headlines burst to life, memories unfold, and Amelia herself reflects on the daring flights that made her a global icon.
CelloGayegeum
Saturday, February 6, 2027
11 a.m.
CelloGayageum is not just a duo—it’s a musical journey across continents, cultures, and centuries. Founded in 2016 by Austrian cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso Dayoung Yoon, CelloGayageum bridges the soulful depth of Western classical music with the mesmerizing elegance of Korean gug-ak (traditional music). Inspired by Berlin’s Pavilion of Unity, this unique collaboration celebrates the beauty of connection—between instruments, histories, and people. With original compositions rooted in Korean folk melodies and infused with global sensibilities, CelloGayageum creates a sound that is at once ancient and refreshingly modern.
Harpsichord Diaries: A Musical Journey
Saturday, March 6, 2027
11 a.m.
Elena discovers a magical book in her grandmother’s attic, “The Harpsichord Diaries.” Transported through five centuries, she meets eccentric talking harpsichords that bring music and history to life. Mallarmé Music presents Internationally acclaimed harpsichordist Elaine Funaro teamed up with her twins, professional theater director Eric Love and award-winning animator Andrea Love, to create this unique musical journey. This hour-long musical journey features Elaine at the harpsichord playing music from five centuries, in conversation with Eric acting over a dozen characters. The experience is enriched by projections of Andrea Love’s illustrations from the children’s book of the same name, “The Harpsichord Diaries.”
Antonio Rocha: Footprint of Kindness
Saturday, April 10, 2027
11 a.m.
Antonio draws from his repertoire of folktales and personal stories with an ecological, community, and kindness-oriented theme — brought to life through a myriad of realistic sound effects, one-of-a-kind movement, and fantastical characters that feel startlingly real, all conjured by one extraordinary performer.
Uncle Jumbo
Saturday, May 8, 2027
11 a.m.
Grammy-nominee Uncle Jumbo layers heartfelt lyrics with messages of positivity that inspire young minds to dream big and chase their passions. His concert performances include hits from his “Taste the Sky” and “Garden Groove” albums, with upbeat songs and dance-alongs that focus on joy, connection, kindness and wellbeing.
Voices United: Durham Children’s Choir and SONAM
Saturday, June 6, 2027
11 a.m.
What happens when the voices of Durham’s youth meet the voices of its adult community? Pure magic. Join the Durham Children’s Choir and SONAM (Singers of New and Ancient Music) for a morning of choral music that spans generations, genres, and traditions — from sacred and classical works to world music, gospel, and beyond. Whether you’re a longtime choral enthusiast or simply love a great family morning out, this collaborative concert is a joyful celebration of the power of song to bring our community together.
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