Celebrated Alvin Ailey dancer/choreographer Matthew Rushing's Uptown creates an episodic tour through 1920s Harlem, bringing to life the rich artistic activity of the era. The audience encounters both real and fictional scenes – a busy street, a rent party, a night at the Savoy ballroom – that highlight major moments in music, literature, the visual arts and dance.
Marking its 30th anniversary, COCA brings Uptown to life in a collaborative production between its five pre-professional dance, voice and theater companies as well as with musicians from Jazz St. Louis in a showcase celebration of the power of the arts.
For ages 7 and up.
Performances are Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9, at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $16-$30.
For more information and tickets: cocastl.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.