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www.ParentingOC.com 70 Parenting OC Magazine | April 2017 GO OC 5 Wednesday Shen Yun April 12-17. Shen Yun returns to the Segerstrom with its latest spectacle, entitled "A Gift From Heaven." The show magi- cally brings ancient Chinese leg- ends to the stage through a variety of dance and music performances that utilize innovative modern technology, historically accurate costumes and state-of-the-art ani- mated visuals. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Segerstrom Concert Hall 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa 714-556-2787 | www.shenyun.com 7 Friday LoS AngeLeS AngeLS of AnAheim VS. SeAttLe mAri- nerS It is the start of the major league baseball season, when every team is still in the hunt to reach the World Series. Come out and cheer on the Angels as they begin their 2017 chase for the title. At both of these games, fans will be receive a wall calendar, while the April 8 contest features a post-game fire- works display. Angel Stadium of Anaheim 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim 714-426-4357 | losangeles.angels.mlb.com 11 Tuesday PASSoVer CeLebrAtion Children will have a fun time learning about the Jewish holiday of Passover and its traditions. The morning storytime (11:30 am) will be the book, Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration. In the after- noon, children will be "cooking up culture" at 3:30 pm, where they will find out about the Seder Plate, what its significance is along with discovering how to create one. Pretend City | 29 Hubble, Irvine 949-428-3900 www.pretendcity.org 6 Thursday into the WoodS April 6-9, 12- 13, 29-20. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine have cleverly and creatively interwoven the stories of several famous fairy tale char- acters to make a play that shows these characters in a different light. This full-scale production from the Vanguard University's theater de- partment is recommended for ages 6 and older. Vanguard University Lyceum Theater 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 714-668-6145 www.vanguard.edu 2 Sunday KidCheLLA, fAmiLY friendLY muSiC & ArtS feStiVAL April 2- 8. In advance of the Coachella Music Festival, which commences April 14, Pretend City will host its own music and arts festival. Throughout this week, musical act will visit Pretend City to perform; consult its website for further de- tails. Children will also get to learn about different types of sounds and musical styles as well as being intro- duced to a variety of instruments. Pretend City | 29 Hubble, Irvine 949-428-3900 | www.pretendcity.org 8 Saturday gArdenfeSt Whether you have a green thumb or not, this Gar- denFest will grow on you. The San Clemente Garden Club's annual community event presents a plant sale and a garden flea market. You can also enjoy San Clemente Art Association's art show. There will be info on water conversation and butterfly habitats along with gar- dening activities for kids. Proceeds benefit several local programs. San Clemente Community Center 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente www.sanclementegardenclub.com 7 Friday CreAtiVe KidS/PArentS night out The Kidseum will host one of its periodic "Nights Out." Youngsters will have a blast exploring the Kidseum. They can create glowing Frida Kahlo draw- ings in the Glow Cave along with painting a Kahlo-inspired water- color. Please send a non-micro- wavable dinner with your child. Advance reservation, with full pay- ment, required by 2 pm on April 7. Bowers Kidseum 1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana 714-480-1520 | www.bowers.org 8 Saturday SAturdAY fAmiLY CrAft & PLAY Families can have a ball in Balloon Park, doing a variety of fun games that all ages can enjoy. This monthly event also will offer a selec- tion of craft projects that parents and kids can collaborate on. This all-ages outing is a great way to learn more about the Great Park too. No reg- istration is required for this drop-in program, which typically takes place on the second Saturday of the month. Orange County Great Park Sand Canyon Ave. and Marine Way, Irvine | 866-829-3829 | www.ocgp.org 10 Monday CLASS ACt PArrotS The Can- yon Hills Library will get a little noisy than normal today. It will be due to their special guests: the Class Act Parrots. Children will not only get the chance to see these color- ful birds close up, but they will also get to see these parrots perform. The Class Act Parrots will do in humorous show in which they will show off their counting skills and their singing ability. Canyon Hills Library 400 Scout Trail, Anaheim 714- 765-6444 | www.anaheim.net 5 Wednesday PAjAmA-rAmA Kids and par- ents are invited down to the Yorba Linda Library for some light night reading. Feel free to wear your pa- jamas (it is called "Pajama-rama" for a reason) and you can even bring your favorite stuffed animal too. Everyone can cozy up for an evening of stories, puppets and songs. If that isn't cool enough, there will be refreshments too! Yorba Linda Library 18181 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda 714-777-2837 www.ylpl.net 8 Saturday iSLAnd SouL: A CeLebrA- tion of Hawai'ian Music And CuLture This free outdoor festival showcases Hawai'ian musi- cians and dancers as well as having craft booths, food and tropical at- tractions. The evening concert pres- ents a dynamic night of Hawai'ian dance and music performed by the acclaimed Masters of Slack Key Guitar and the theatrical Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu dancers Musco Center for the Arts One University Drive, Orange 844-626-8726 | muscocenter.org Saturday april 1-Sunday april 16 The Cube's "pop"-ular Bubblefest returns for its 21th year. Kids can visit the Bubble Courtyard, Bubble Zone and the Water Sphere, while little ones can have bubbly fun at the Cube Jr. Playground. Youngsters also can learn about the science behind what makes bubbles bubble. The big highlight is the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show, where bubble scientist Deni Yang performs tricks making bubbles do things like spin, smoke and bounce. Discovery Cube OC | 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana 714-542-2823 | http://www.discoverycube.org/oc bubbLefeSt 1 Saturday goSSAmer April 1, 2, 8, 9. The South Coast Repertory's Junior Players will present Gossamer, by Lois Lowry. The story concerns tiny creatures who collect happy memories and whisper them into the dreams of humans who need some happy thoughts. SCR's Ju- nior Players consists of Orange County youngsters (grades 6-8) after a minimum of two years in SCR's Theatre Conservatory. Nichols Studio, South Coast Rep. 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa 714-708-5555 | www.scr.org