The culture of Jamaica will come alive for families when the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, presents “Three Little Birds,” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
Michael J. Bobbitt adapted the musical from Cedella Marley’s book of the same name. It’s the story of an eleven-year-old Jamaican boy who is terrified of hurricanes, mongooses and other natural things, as well as a bogeyman known for stealing people’s hair.
The show features the music of the late legendary reggae musician Bob Marley, who was the author’s father.
Bobbitt said he took on this project because, “I like to do shows that celebrate culture. Here’s a great show about the culture of Jamaica and how wonderful it is.”
In working on this project, Bobbitt discovered that Bob Marley wrote, “so many great songs that are very, very kid-friendly. The tunes are great and the rhythms are great.”
Tickets are $10-$18.
For details, call (847) 673-6300 or go to northshorecenter.org.
They’ll rope you in
The traditional national sport of Mexico will be showcased during Second Sunday: Los Hermanos Escamilla Trick Rope Show, 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 at Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. Pick up free tickets in KidSpace 30 minutes before the program.
For details, call (847) 663-1234 or go to www.nileslibrary.org.
Full STEAM ahead
Take your kids on a self-guided exploration of science, technology, engineering, art, math and reading at STEAM Starts, 10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave. The drop-in program is for ages 2-6 with an adult.
For details, call (847) 825-3123 or go to www.parkridgelibrary.org.
Share sweets?
That’s the question facing Monster who finds a box of chocolates on his doorstep in Rachel Bright’s “Love Monster and the Last Chocolate.” Kids will hear that tale at a storytime, 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. There will also be activities.
For details, call (847) 676-2230 or go to www.barnesandnoble.com.
You scream, I scream
…for Homemade Ice Cream, 9:30-11 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; Sunday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 5 at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Kids, accompanied by an adult, will make ice cream and pot a plant that can flavor ice cream. The cost is $24 per nonmember child; 20 percent less for Garden Plus members.
For details, call (847) 835-6801 or go to www.chicagobotanic.org/familyprograms
