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Join Source Booksellers online to celebrate the second day and second principle of Kwanzaa. For all ages. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7 p.m. Dec. 27, 2021
Kwanzaa Online Family Fest 2021 is a non-religious family event that allows families to explore the 7 principles of Kwanzaa in an engaging, family friendly and educational way.
The presentation will consist of family assignments, quizzes, culturally rich picture puzzles, music, Black history tasks and informative commentary by the award-winning...
This event is an opportunity for us to promote unity in our community, educate our children about our rich history, strengthen our families and celebrate our greatness.
This year, we are focusing on wellness. During the celebration, we will learn ways to maintain wellness for ourselves, our family and community....
Come check out Chris Porter's performance at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. He is best known for his appearance on NBC's Last Comic Standing and his one-hour special on Netflix 'Ugly & Angry.' Tonya Murray will MC and Quinn Patterson will feature.
Event cost: $15-$20
Event time: 7:30-11 p.m. Feb. 3, 2022
Todd Joseph Miller (T.J. Miller) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer. He is known for his roles in She's Out of My League, The Emojii Movie, Yogi Bear, Office Christmas Party, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Big Hero 6 and Ready Player One.
Event cost: $30-$40
Event time: 7:30 p.m....
Dress up like your favorite princess and enjoy a fancy tea party at Longacre House! Activities will include a princess craft to take home, as well as a dance party and photo opportunities with a REAL PRINCESS! The event will conclude with tea and cookies. Registration required for both...
Recently, Graham Kay has performed stand-up on The Late Show with Steven Colbert with great success. He has also won the Just for Laughs 2013 Homegrown Comic Competition and was nominated in 2014 as Best Stand Up Comedian at The Canadian Comedy Awards. Graham’s comedy can currently be heard...
Families are invited to wear their PJs, bring a favorite stuffed animal and cozy up for Thanksgiving stories, songs, movement and a craft via Zoom. Registration required; limited to 40 people.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6:30-7 p.m.
Families with children ages five and under are invited to join a live story time via Zoom that incorporates many pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement! Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m.
Based on the kid’s book, a naughty pigeon tries to sway his audience into letting him do something. This particular performance, he tries to get the audience to let him drive the bus, even though the bus driver said not to.
Event cost: $6/ticket
Event times: 9:30 a.m. and noon
This show was derived from a Russian similar to the Gingerbread Man. Traditionally dressed live actors will accompany puppets on stage.
Event cost: $10/child, $15/adult
Event time: 3 p.m.
Families with children ages five and under are invited to join a live story time via Zoom that incorporates many pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement! Online program registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m.
