Every Saturday from July 1 to August 12, 2023, ImaginOn is hosting Super Saturdays — FREE performances in the Spangler Library at 2 p.m.
These performances are for children ages 3-11.
No registration is required, but space is limited. First come, first served.
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While you’re at ImaginOn, make sure to check out ImaginOn’s summer exhibit, Framed: Step Into Art. It’s free to explore.
July 1, 2023: Mad Science
Mad Science of Charlotte brings their exciting summer reading science show, All Together Now, to ImaginOn. This show teaches kindness, collaboration, and empathy through entertaining science demonstrations. Mad Science has been educating and entertaining children for almost 35 years with programs that bring STEM topics to life and instill a love of learning in children.
July 8, 2023: Blackbeard’s Pirate Adventure
Grab your eyepatch, parrot, and telescope–a swashbuckling voyage is in store for you as SIGMON THEATRICAL presents Blackbeard’s Pirate Adventure!
When an explorer accidentally awakens Blackbeard’s ghost, an epic chase for buried treasure ensues that will keep you on the edge of your seat, laughing, singing, and screaming all the way! An expedition for the entire family, this interactive show features daring swordfights, mermaids, pirate shanties, magical effects, and one hilarious talking parrot that will have you in stitches. You’ll learn about one of the most famous pirates to ever sail the seven seas, all while following a 300-year-old treasure map to save the day.
July 15, 2023: Yasu Ishida
Combining traditional Japanese theatre, music, origami, magic, and storytelling; Yasu Ishida is a Magic Story Artist that will guide you to the enchanting land of Japan.
July 22, 2023: Big Bang Boom
Big Bang Boom’s live concert is high-energy, and both parents and children find it hard to stay in their seats! Playing covers (with a twist) combined with hard-rockin’ funky original music, Big Bang Boom makes certain that there is no sitting down at this fun, energetic show!
July 29, 2023: Soap Bubble Circle
Steve Langley – aka, The Soap Bubble Circus – has traveled the world performing his unique form of Bubble Entertainment. He is a multiple Guinness World Record Winner and has been featured in “RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT, OR NOT.”
August 5, 2023: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
FAIRIES. MAGIC. MAYHEM. Designed specifically for Pre-K through Elementary students, Shepherd Shakespeare’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream provides maximum fun and the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young audiences.
August 12, 2023: Professor Whizzpop
There’s giggles galore, madcap magic, and plenty of books as Professor Whizzpop encourages your eager readers to READ! Professor Whizzpop shares amazing magic that will amuse, engage and enthuse.
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