Play Minecraft at the library, watch local kids sing & play ukulele with the Groundwork Music Orchestra, enjoy the rhythms of Africa, see a silly puppet show, and end the week with a brass band & food trucks.
Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week:
— Minecraft Club
Monday, April 25 at 3 p.m. @ Terrazas Library
Thursday, April 28, 4 p.m. @ Twin Oaks Library
Head to the library for 2 hours of Minecraft free play. Laptops are available, but you can also bring your own or other mobile device that has Minecraft downloaded. Recommended for ages 7 & up.
— Elizabeth Kahura: Sounds of Africa @ University Hills Library
Experience the rhythms of Africa through song, drumming and dance. Learn how African musical instruments are used as a means of communication through storytelling and poetry. Free.
— We Sing, We Play @ Carver Cultural Center
Tuesday, April 26, 5-6 p.m.
The Groundwork Music Project, along with other professional musicians, have been working with elementary students throughout the school year to help students learn the fundamentals of singing and playing music from the Groundwork Music Orchestra catalog. Come here students sing and play ukulele at this annual recital. Free!
— Preposterous Puppet Show Players Storytime @ BookPeople
Wednesday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.
BookPeople is welcoming back their fantastically ridiculous puppeteers who will be performing a fabulous rendition of The Three Little Pigs! There will be silly voices, great jokes and lots and lots of laughs. Free.
— Boss Street Band @ The Midway Food Park
Friday, April 29, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
The Midway is a great place to grab dinner, chill out with the family and enjoy a fun night outdoors. Boss Street Brass Band will have the kids up on their feet with their New Orleans funk and jazz. Free.
–> More to Explore:— Glance through our Daily Calendar for more events, and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get reminders about Top Picks for the weekend.
Have a fun week!
