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Families can come out to Fisher Theatre to enjoy this musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series. Cat Kid Comic Club, features a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila and music by Brad Alexander - the team that brought you Dog Man: The Musical! For ages 5-plus.
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See this high school performance that takes place nineteen years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world. See Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriend the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy. It is a special adaptation of the beloved worldwide hit, tailored for high school theatre...
The movies are in a new spot this year in the East Parking Platform in Downtown Rochester. Featured movies begin at dusk and lot opens at 7 p.m.. Bring your own chairs. July 19 is Wicked, July 26 is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Aug. 2 is Moana 2.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 8:30 p.m....
Families can stop by A2SF's free outdoor summer series. Movie showings include Toy Story on June 15, Inside Out 2 on June 17, Office Space on June 18, Summer of Soul on June 19, The Wild Robot on June 22, Rebel Without a Cause on June 24, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice...
Families can see Dorothy on stage while she follows the yellow brick road to see the Wizard in order to make it home. She is accompanied by her faithful companions – the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.The sensory-friendly performance will be at 10 a.m. on Friday,...
Parents can enjoy a night out to see Detroit native, comedian, writer and director Mike Young at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle.
Event cost: $25
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. April 16, 2025
The FIM Flint Symphony Orchestra’s April concert will induce flashbacks of dancing mops and buckets and Mickey Mouse in a wizard’s cap.
Event cost: $13-plus
Event time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 26, 2025
Audiences are transported into another dimension where the music and visuals are unlike anything they’ve ever seen at iLuminate. It features dancers performing to energetic music, including top pop and rock hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, plus jazz, Latin, hip-hop and more. The dancers are outfitted with...
Enter a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show, Dragons & Mythical Beasts for the whole family. Experience the show through expert puppeteering, performers will unveil dark secrets and bring the audience face to face with magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts.
Event cost: $15-plus
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Join Marshbank Park for some free, musical fun at Kids Komotion Concerts, which feature interactive children’s entertainment and inflatables. There will be snacks and refreshments available to purchase. Leonardo Music is on May 15, the Steve and Trish is on June 12 and Rick & Dayna's Playhouse is on...
DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical is based on the Creatilogy trio of award-winning picture books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds - Dot, Ish, and Sky Color. It celebrates the power of originality, self-expression, and opening our eyes to look beyond the expected.
Event cost: $26
Event time: 2 p.m. April 12, 2025
Birmingham's popular outdoor Movie Night series returns to Booth Park on select Friday nights this summer. Enjoy a showing of A Bug’s Life on June 6, Home Alone on July 11, Moana on Aug. 8 and Trolls on Sept. 5.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 6, July 11, Aug....
