Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting Terrific Tuesdays, free shows for kids Tuesdays this summer, from June 14th, 2016, through August 9th at ImaginOn. The show will take place twice on each of these Tuesdays, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.. You must sign up in advance for your free tickets, and past experience shows that the spots go very, very quickly. You can start signing up 13 days before the particular show, and you’d be wise to do so that very day. Registration for the first show starts June 1. On that date, you’ll see a link on the Terrific Tuesdays page to reserve the free tickets. Reserved tickets will be released 15 minutes before the performance if they’re not picked up.
June 14: Zelnik the Magician with “Race of Champions!”
Tickets available June 1
Check out this line-up! We have a team of all-stars ready to race for the championship. There’s the team captain, Zelnik (aka Zelnik the Magician), Jack Rabbit (the puppet) and the children at your library. Along the way everyone will be learning a few things about exercising their bodies AND exercising their brains!
Ages 5+ and families
June 21: Professor Whizzpop presents: “On your marks, get set, READ!”
Tickets available June 8
This show combines the excitement of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games with the laughter and audience participation of an award winning magic show…and in addition to creating amazement, we’ll create a dash to the library to check out books when it’s all over!
Ages 3+ and families
June 28: Carolina Raptor Center: Birds of the World
Tickets available June 15
Meet exotic, non-native birds of prey from all over the world. Soar to South America to meet one of the most elusive owls on the planet and glide to the Middle East on the wins of a falcon. We’ll take you around the globe in an hour’s time.
Ages 5+ and families
July 12: Liz, Holly, & The Jolly Lollies
Tickets available June 29
The Jolly Lollies are comprised of fun loving musicians inspired by traditional American folk music. Their hope is to tell stories through their songs that encourage children and adults to move and experience their sound! Bring your dancing shoes ‘cause their music will get you on your feet!
Ages 0-5 and families
July 19: Casey Nees and “The Insane Science of Fairyland!”
Tickets available July 6
Join Casey Nees, an award-winning science programmer and storyteller, for his most exciting program yet! This program explores the wind speed of sneezes and coughs, along with muscles, nerves and electricity, and finally sound, ears, and vibration!
Ages 3+ and families
July 26: African Drumming with Thomas Tillman
Tickets available July 13
Explore the history of Africa with an entertaining and informative gathering featuring the history of the drum, an instrument of communication and entertainment. Come prepared to dance and to do some drumming yourself!
Ages 5+ and families
August 2: The Balloon Lady
Tickets available July 20
The Balloon Lady is back! Donna Pruett’s entertaining program includes award winning balloon creation, music, storytelling, and engaging magic tricks that appeal to children of all ages. You’ll be amazed by what she can create with just balloons and a bit of imagination.
Ages 3+ and families
August 9: Fish the Magish
Tickets available July 27
Fish the Magish is celebrating health, fitness, & wellness while adding in a little MAGIC to an all new show, “Vegie-Magic!”
Ages 3+ and families
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