This week you can try yoga storytime, go to a book signing, see The Sound of Music, meet Peppa Pig and see a cartoon-inspired art collection. Here are the details of some of our top picks for family-friendly weekday events.
Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week:
— Yoga Storytime @ The Little Yoga House
Monday, February 22, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Bring your kids of all ages (babies are very welcome) to watch their favorite stories come to life through yoga poses in this FREE class!
— Book Signing with Lincoln Peirce @ BookPeople
Tuesday, February 23, 6 p.m.
Lincoln Peirce is a cartoonist & writer and the creator of the comic strip Big Nate, which appears in more than two hundred U.S. newspapers. Peirce will make an appearance at BookPeople to talk about the 8th novel in his New York Times bestselling series. Find out just what our favorite sixth grader has gotten himself into this time in Big Nate Blasts Off. Free event. To get a book signed, you must purchase a copy of the book from BookPeople.
— The Sound of Music @ Bass Concert Hall
Tuesday, Feb. 23 – Sunday, Feb. 28
Lexus Broadway in Austin, presented by Texas Performing Arts, is proud bring the national tour of this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic to Austin. You can enjoy seeing this beloved story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family live on stage. Showtimes are Tuesday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and are available online here or at the Bass Concert Hall box office and all Texas Box Office Outlets, or by phone at (512) 477-6060.
— Meet Peppa Pig @ Toybrary Austin
Thursday, February 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Take the little ones to Toybrary to meet Peppa Pig and enjoy a little party time. $10 per child at the door.
— Frame That Toon – Art Opening @ Guzu Gallery
Friday, February 26, 7-10 p.m.
Guzu Gallery asked over 25 artists to create artwork celebrating their favorite cartoon characters, past and present. What this amounts to is over 30 brand new art pieces on display for your viewing pleasure. The opening reception is free to attend, and all ages are welcome. There will be a live musical performance and DJ set by Who Ha. Complimentary beverages will be provided by South Austin Brewery. The artwork will remain up through March 28. Click here for more info and to RSVP.
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Have a fun week!
