I Draw Slow performs at the Hill Center on Sunday afternoon
Good day! I simply cannot believe April is nearly over. It seems like the eponymous showers have abated, so go have the best weekend ever. If you need ideas here are a few.
Tonight is a Pay-What-You-Can preview of Rorschach Theatre company’s Forgotten Kingdoms, a story about an American family missionary family in Indonesia set in a house on stilts over a stormy sea. PWYC tickets must be purchased at the box office in person or over the phone. Learn more here.
Friday, prepare for Saturday’s Climate March Hot Hot Hot – Fundraiser for Climate Action at Midlands Beer Garden in Park View from 6-10pm. So it is not on the Hill but local favorites like the Pug and DC Harvest are among the area businesses sponsoring the event. Proceeds will benefit Earthjustice, a nonprofit environmental law organization. Admission is free but register here.
Saturday, Imagination Stage returns to the Atlas Performing Arts Center with another performance for the youngest audiences by the dance company Mon Dansa called Paper Dreams. The interactive dance-theatre piece celebrates creativity and innovation as it tells the story tells the story of two delightful creatures who live inside a wastepaper basket. Tickets are $10 for all and can purchased here. The performance runs through Sunday afternoon.
Continue the Earth Day love at Yards Park at the Earth Festival. In a Perfect World hosts the free event for all ages from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The goal of the festival is to bring together nonprofits, small businesses, and communities through activities, music, food and fun. Learn more here.
Celebrate East City Book’s first birthday. The bookstore celebrates with storytimes, author events, snacks and free gifts for those who spend over $50. The day closes out with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. See a full schedule here.
Sunday afternoon, close the weekend with a concert by the Irish/roots band I Draw Slow at the Hill Center. Their sound is kind of Americana/Appalachia with a Gaelic twist. The show begins at 4 p.m. and tickets are FREE. Get them here.