Wake County Public Libraries are presenting a free Family Performance Series in summer of 2024. These free events feature music, dancing, puppetry, magic, comedy and more.
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Sandbank Shadow Theater
Friday, June 21, 2024
1 to 2 p.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC
View the art and science of shadows through the fun and entertainment of puppetry.
Michael Douglas Magic
Friday, June 21, 2024
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
East Regional Library
946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC
Michael Douglas is Mr. Fantastic! Bring the whole family to see this zany blend of comedy and magic.
Captain Curiosity
Friday, June 21, 2024
4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Morrisville Community Library
310 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC
Come help Captain Curiosity defeat a villainous virus with the help of a chivalrous white blood cell! Science, comedy, and theater come together in this hilarious performance.
One Tribe
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10 to 11 a.m.
Leesville Community Library
5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC
One Tribe percussion ensemble provides family-friendly, interactive performances with movement fun for all ages. Feel the beat, rock and dance along with One Tribe!
Captain Curiosity
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10 to 11 a.m.
Duraleigh Road Community Library
5800 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC
Come help Captain Curiosity defeat a villainous virus with the help of a chivalrous white blood cell! Science, comedy, and theater come together in this hilarious performance.
Mr. Rocky Music
Saturday, June 22, 2024
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Athens Drive Community Library
1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC
Are you ready to rock with Mr. Rocky? Come join us for a high-energy music and dance program perfect for young children and their families!
Captain Curiosity
Saturday, June 22, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Green Road Community Library
4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC
Come help Captain Curiosity defeat a villainous virus with the help of a chivalrous white blood cell! Science, comedy, and theater come together in this hilarious performance.
Michael Douglas Magic
Saturday, June 22, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Cary Regional Library
315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC
Michael Douglas is Mr. Fantastic! Bring the whole family to see this zany blend of comedy and magic.
Mr. Rocky Music
Saturday, June 22, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Avenue, Garner, NC
Are you ready to rock with Mr. Rocky? Come join us for a high-energy music and dance program perfect for young children and their families!
Shenette Swan
Saturday, June 22, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
North Regional Library
7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC
Singer and drum circle facilitator, Shenette Swan, brings family and community together through
storytelling and drumming. Enjoy her inclusive freedom songs as you become part of this interactive program! Space is limited, please arrive early to pick up tickets at the Youth Services desk!
Big Bang Boom
Monday, July 8, 2024
4 to 5 p.m.
Holly Springs Community Library
300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
Big Bang Boom plays fun, upbeat, energetic, interactive, and educational children’s music – with plenty of fun for the grown-ups, too!
Big Bang Boom
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
11 am. to 12 p.m.
Wake Forest Community Library
400 E Holding Avenue, Wake Forest, NC
Big Bang Boom plays fun, upbeat, energetic, interactive, and educational children’s music – with plenty of fun for the grown-ups, too!
Jeghetto
Friday, July 12, 2024
1 to 2 p.m.
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Avenue, Garner, NC
Marvel as Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins demonstrates the mastery of his puppetry.
Stones N Bones
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10 to 11 a.m.
Athens Drive Community Library
1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC
Join Geologist Jonathan Fain for a fun, interactive science show! Discover where volcanoes used to erupt, touch ancient sea creatures and hold a shark tooth as big as your hand. Try your hand at being a paleontologist as you sort through dirt to make your own discoveries to take home!
Mambo Dinamico
Saturday, July 13, 2024
1 to 2 p.m.
Wendell Community Library
207 S Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC
Experience the beauty and culture of Afro Latino dance and music.
Michael Douglas Magic
Saturday, July 13, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Morrisville Community Library
310 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC
Michael Douglas is Mr. Fantastic! Bring the whole family to see this zany blend of comedy and magic.
Indigo Dance Company
Saturday, July 13, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Green Road Community Library
4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC
Priya of Indigo Dance Evolution brings you an upbeat confluence of world styles! Marvel at her stylized steps, expressive lyrics, and blend of traditional and modern dance.
Stones and Bones
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2 to 2:45 p.m.
Richard B. Harrison Community Library
1313 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Join Geologist Jonathan Fain for a fun, interactive science show! Discover where volcanoes used to erupt, touch ancient sea creatures and hold a shark tooth as big as your hand. Try your hand at being a paleontologist as you sort through dirt to make your own discoveries to take home!
Sword Circle
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
4 to 5 p.m.
Middle Creek Community Library
111 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NC
Have you ever wondered how a knight lived and trained? Sword Circle’s Interview-a-Knight program is here to help! Learn all about medieval life in this interactive presentation.
Sword Circle
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Southgate Community Library
1601-14 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC
Have you ever wondered how a knight lived and trained? Sword Circle’s Interview-a-Knight program is here to help! Learn all about medieval life in this interactive presentation.
Donna Washington
Thursday, July 18, 2024
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fuquay-Varina Community Library
271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple award winning storyteller, spoken word recording artist, and author.
Donna Washington
Friday, July 19, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Oberlin Regional Library
1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Experience the amazing storytelling of Donna Washington, an internationally known, multiple award winning storyteller, spoken word recording artist, and author.
One Tribe
Saturday, July 20, 2024
2 to 3 p.m.
Cary Regional Library
315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC
One Tribe percussion ensemble provides family-friendly, interactive performances with movement fun for all ages. Feel the beat, rock and dance along with One Tribe!
Sword Circle
Saturday, July 27, 2024
4 to 5 p.m.
Leesville Community Library
5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC
Have you ever wondered how a knight lived and trained? Sword Circle’s Interview-a-Knight program is here to help! Learn all about medieval life in this interactive presentation.
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