What: States of America
Where: Austin Museum of Art
When: February 21st – May 17th (see website for hours)
Cost: Adults - $5, Students - $4, Children under 12 - FREE
For More Information: www.amoa.org
Take a road trip with Lordy Rodriguez, who re-mapped America. His decade-long project explores the addition of five new states that have saturated our geography--the Internet, Hollywood, Monopoly, Disney, and Territory. Which state do you truly live in?
What: The Diary of Anne Frank
Where: One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road
When: Saturday, February 28th at 12:00PM
Cost:$15 adults, $12 children
For More Information: www.oneworldtheatre.org
American Family Theatre brings to life the life of Anne Frank, based on her famous diary with all its suspense, warmth and compassion. Anne Frank... A Voice Heard is enhanced by moving song. This is the story of two families secreted in a cramped garret in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation. From the music and special effects to the fine, talented cast, the entire production is inspiring.
What: The Family Lab at Austin Museum of Art
Where:823 Congress Avenue
When: Closed Mondays and Holidays, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5, Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-6, Sun Noon-5
Cost: Adults $5, Students $4, Children under 12 FREE
For More Information: www.amoa.org
Designed by AMOA educators and Austin artists, the FamilyLab explores where we find the inspiration to create, discover, and investigate. Many works of art, scientific discoveries, and great works of literature have come from the simplest (or strangest!) ideas.
What: Bob The Builder Visits Austin Children’s Museum
Where: 210 Colorado Street
When: Saturday, February 21st 2:00-4:00PM
Cost: $4.50-$6.50
For More Information: www.austinkids.org
Come see Bob the Builder and his team embark in a brand new adventure! “Spud’s Big Mess” features all of your favorite characters in a fun-packed show set in the heart of Sunflower Valley. Join Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Lofty, Dizzy, Scrambler and the rest of the gang in fantastic songs and an exciting adventure as they have to deal with Spud’s mischievous antics, as well as some monster surprises along the way! Bob and his team – even Farmer Pickles, Pilchard and Bird - work together to save Sunflower Valley from Spud’s old tricks! And this time, the friends pull together to build the first ever Sunflower Valley recycling plant and wind farm! Based on the popular international television show sensation, Bob the Builder Live! is guaranteed to delight, educate and entertain!
What: To The Moon
Where: LBJ Museum
When: Now through July 20th , 9 AM – 5 PM daily
Cost: FREE admission and parking
For More Information: ww.lbjlib.utexas.edu
The primary focus of the exhibit will cover the period of “Sputnik” (late 1950s) through the first moon landing of Apollo 11 in 1969. Each step of the space programs Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, will be featured, as well as the “milestone” flights of astronauts Alan Shepard, John Glenn, and Ed White. To the Moon will feature eye-catching, visually attractive state-of-the-art elements to match the ambitious scope of the subject. The LBJ Library’s space exhibit will coincide with a space exhibit featuring Skylab, the Shuttle Missions, and the International Space Station at the George H. W. Bush Library at Texas A&M University at College Station.
What: Elmo’s Green Thumb
Where:Frank Erwin Center
When: February 12th -15th (Thursday 7PM, Friday 10AM and 7PM,Saturday 10:30AM, 2PM, and 5:30PM, Sunday 1:30PM and 4:30PM)
Cost: $13 - $27
Fore More Information: www.sesamestreetlive.com
Elmo has raised his sunflower, Sunny, from a seed, but his floral friend has outgrown the flower pot. Elmo and friends find Big Bird’s garden the ideal place for Sunny to flourish and grow but they are too excited to wait. Rather than let Sunny follow nature’s course, Abby Cadabby, Sesame Street’s fairy-in-training, casts a spell to make Sunny grow. The spell does just the opposite and, instead of growing, Elmo and all of his friends shrink! While Abby searches for just the right words to reverse the spell, Elmo, Zoe,Telly and friends explore Big Bird’s garden from a smaller perspective and learn some big lessons about patience, overcoming their fears and appreciating the role that each creature plays in our ecosystem – from dancing ladybugs and beautiful butterflies to grouchy beetles that scavenge the garden floor. Will being small help Sunny grow tall? It’s a fresh, original Sesame Street Live from a whole new point of view!
What: Anasi and the Moss Covered Rock
When:January 21st – February 26th, times vary
Where: Austin Public Library Branches
Cost: Free
For More Information: www.cityofaustin.org
In celebration of Black History Month, the Austin Public Library and Literature Live are proud to present this shadow puppet show. Anansi is a mischievous, trickster character from Africa. One day, as he is walking through the cool, cool jungle, he finds something that helps him play a trick on all the animals in the jungle. Now, will Anansi get away with this, or will someone come along who will teach him a well needed lesson? Come enjoy this shadow show rendition of this humorous African Folktale. Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock is free and open to the public.
What: Parent Child Valentine Dance
Where: Twin Lake YMCA
When: Saturday, February 7th, 6:00-9:00PM
Cost: $15 non members, $10 members
For More Information: www.ymcagwc.org
It’s back! The Parent-Child Valentine Dance returns to the Twin Lakes Family YMCA on Saturday, Feb. 7 and you won’t want to miss out! Held from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. that evening and open to families with children between the ages of 5-15, admission to this annual event is only $10 per ticket for YMCA and Adventure Guides Members and $15 per ticket for Non-Members. Besides dancing and having loads of fun, you also be served a spaghetti or lasagna dinner, receive a 5x7 photo keepsake, have a chance to win raffle prizes and more. For further information and to purchase tickets, stop by the Twin Lakes Family YMCA Member Services Desk.
What: Tour the Texas State Capitol
Where: 1100 Congress Avenue
When: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 - 3:30 pm, Sunday Noon - 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
For More Information: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/capitol/texcap.htm
The Capitol Information and Guide Service conducts daily tours of the Capitol (which includes the Extension) and morning tours of the Governor's Mansion. These free tours include information about the history of Texas as well as facts about the Capitol and Extension, the legislature and the legislative process.
What: The Love of China: Celebration of Chinese New Year
Where: One World Theatre
When: Saturday, January 31st at noon
Cost: Child - $12, Adults $15
For More Information: www.oneworldtheatre.org
Begin the Chinese New Year with good karma and cultural heritage with dancers from the Love of China School of Chinese Dance. Ages 4 - 18, these talented youth demonstrate traditional dance and costumes as seemingly weightless silk ribbons weave through the air around them. Delight in their poise and confidence as you welcome the Year of the Cow. Moo.
What: Craft-O-Rama
Where: 3100 South Congress
When: Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Thursday: 11am – 8:30pm, Friday: 11am – 6pm, Saturday: 10am – 6pm, Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Most classes $15 plus materials
For More Information: www.austincraftorama.com
Craft-O-Rama is a funky fresh boutique set in Austin’s hip SoCo neighborhood, featuring cool fabrics, unique notions, knitting, crochet and embroidery supplies and one of a kind Austin made arts & crafts!
They also have great classes for kiddos & adults, as well as sewing machines available for rent in our sewing lounge, plus a great knitting lounge available for use.
What: Junie B. Jones
When: January 25th at 2:00 and 4:30 PM
Where: Paramount Theatre
Cost: $15.50 per person
For More Information:www.austintheatre.org
Hurray, Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! A new musical based on the books by Barbara Park.
What: Winter Wonderland at Gymboree
Where:All Austin area locations
When: January 12-24
Cost: FREE
For More Information: www.gymboreeclasses.com
Sample all age appropriate classes for free. Offering great discounts and take home goodies and prizes. At Gymboree Play & Music, you and your child will build creativity, confidence and lifelong friendships. Gymboree programs are specially designed to help young children learn and develop as they play. Our classes also help you learn about your child -- how to participate in and encourage his or her development -- while enjoying the simple pleasure of playing together.
What: Tea Time for You! Storytime
Where: BookPeople, 603 North Lamar
When: January 17th at 10:30 AM
Cost: FREE
For More Information: www.bookpeople.com
It's Lewis Carroll's birthday, so we're having a tea party that even the Mad Hatter wouldn't miss! We'll read Tea For Ruby along with other delightfully sugary tales all about tea and/or crumpets to salute the national drink of Wonderland and it's pleasantly bizarre creator. Do you take two lumps of sugar in your tea or three? I hope you're ready for a silly un-birthday storytime.
What: The Knack
Where: Michael’s Craft Stores
When: Every Saturday at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30
Cost:$5 per child
For More Information:www.michaels.com
Fun themed craft projects for kids age 5-12.
What: The Wizard Of Oz
Where: Georgetown Church of the Nazarene
When: January 9th 7:00PM, January 10th 2:00PM
Cost: $4 ages 3-10; $7 ages 11 and up
For More Information: https://www.artsavenueforkids.com/
Wizard of Oz production members of the Arts Avenue For Kids, a Christian Theatre and Dance Studio.
