Theater Performances for Kids in Queens this May

'Princess Particular'
WHEN: Mar. 9 - May. 11, second Saturdays, 2:30pm
WHERE: The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., Long Island City, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: All Princess Particular can think about is her latest scheme to become a ballerina.
WANT TO GO? $15; $10 kids younger than 17. 718-392-0722. secrettheatre.com.

'Guess What' - The Family-Friendly Stand Up Comedy Show
WHEN: Apr. 20 - Mar. 21, Third Saturdays, 12:30pm
WHERE: The Creek & The Cave, 10-93 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: The show is hosted by an 11-year-old and her dad.
WANT TO GO? $10. 718-706-8783. creeklic.com.

Suzi Shelton
WHEN: Sunday, May. 5, 11:30am and 2pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY
AGES: 3-5, 5-8, 13-17, Adult
WHAT: Suzi Shelton performs songs with powerful messages as well as more whimsical songs. 
WANT TO GO? $13. 516-224-5828. licm.org.

Spherus Cirque
WHEN: Sunday, May. 5, 3pm
WHERE: Kupferberg Center for the Arts, 153-49 Reeves Ave., Flushing, NY
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Greg Kennedy puts on a show that is a combination of juggling and clean comedy.
WANT TO GO? $20-$35. 718-793-8080. kupferbergcenter.org.

Beauty and the Beast Puppetry Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, May. 11, 1pm
WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY
AGES: 3-5, 5-8, 13-17, Adult
WHAT: Participants will get a close look at marionettes, learn about puppet manipulation, and make a puppet. 
WANT TO GO? $8; $5 children; free for members and teens with tickets to 2:15pm show . 718-463-7700. flushingtownhall.org.

Travels with Tricksters
WHEN: Tuesday, May. 21, 10:30am
WHERE: Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL), 161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, NY
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: An introduction to the variety of theatrical styles from different countries.
WANT TO GO? $7; $5 students . 718-658-7400. jcal.org.

Mr. Chris Musical Experience FREE
WHEN: Thursday, May. 23, 4-5pm
WHERE: Queens Library - South Jamaica Branch, 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., South Jamaica, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Join in a performance that includes music, movement, storytelling, and interactive games.
WANT TO GO? 718-739-4088. queenslibrary.org/branch/South-Jamaica.

A Balloon Show with Nick The Balloonatic FREE
WHEN: Thursday, May. 23, 4-5pm
WHERE: Queens Library - Fresh Meadows Branch, 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Nick will interact with children as he sculpts balloons. Characters will be raffled off to take home.
WANT TO GO? 718-454-7272.

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