Spread the word: Sundays on Stage is back this spring! This season we will host live performances on Saturdays in the Montgomery Auditorium at Parkway Central Library.
After nearly four years of virtual performances, Sundays on Stage hosted our first in-person event featuring Keepers of Culture at Wynnefield Library in December 2023! The return of this long-running program brings high-quality, family-friendly, and free performances back to delight and inspire our patrons of all ages. We are thrilled to welcome back some of our most talented local performers and introduce you to new entertainers and educators from across Philadelphia.
For our Spring 2024 season, connect to your community with City Love, learn the traditions of Indonesian dance with Modero and Company, laugh along with the Give and Take Jugglers, celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with The Lady Hoofers, participate in interactive storytelling with Thembi Palmer, and delight in the magic of Enchantment Theatre’s Brave Little Tailor.
All programs are FREE! Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and performances begin at 2 p.m. in the Montgomery Auditorium located on the Ground Floor of the Parkway Central Library. Children, teens, families, and adults are welcome!
Saturdays on Stage Spring 2024 Events
Performing "music for the world we need," this local music and education group plays community-minded songs that bring the audience together with messages of love, hope, justice, and gratitude.
Indonesian Dance with Modero | Saturday, March 9
This cultural journey allows students to fully experience the meaning and responsibilities of a traditional Balinese dancer. Learn different aspects of the art form including history, choreography, and performance with members of Modero and Company performing in full costume.
Give & Take Jugglers | Saturday, April 13
Get ready to be dazzled with juggling, balancing acts, and plenty of comedy! The Give and Take Jugglers inspire and delight with their impressive skills, warm humor, and engaging audience participation.
The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble | Saturday, April 20
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with this Philadelphia-based ensemble! Dancers perform company repertoire and improvised works while audience members play rhythmic games, hear stories about historic tap dancers, and learn the Shim-Sham, tap dance’s national anthem.
Thembi Palmer: Kids Tell Tales | Saturday, May 11
At Kids Tell Tales, families will explore all the ways to share stories through movement, drama, read alouds, music, and more. This inclusive and engaging event encourages bonds within communities, fosters a love for storytelling, and nurtures participants' creativity.
Enchantment Theatre: Brave Little Tailor | Saturday, May 18
With expressive masks, life-size puppets, original music and imaginative scenic effects, Enchantment Theatre Company brings the beloved story of the Brave Little Tailor to life in its uniquely magical way!
This series is made possible by the generosity of the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers.
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