Children’s concert series returns Sept. 14

Monthly Peanut Butter & Jam sessions make great weekend outings for families with young kids

Families can introduce young children to the joy of live performance through the Center for the Performing Arts’ monthly Peanut Butter & Jam series, which begins a new season Sept. 14.

With fun and informal sessions designed specifically for ages 1 to 7, PB&J typically takes place one Saturday each month from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., in the Palladium’s Robert Adam Room or across Carter Green in the Studio Theater. Tickets are only $10 per child, which includes the option of two free adult admissions upon request, creating a fun and affordable weekend outing for families.

This season’s events include:

Soulful Music and Melodies with Allison Victoria
10:30 a.m. Sept. 14
The Palladium, Robert Adam Room

Singer-songwriter, musician and teaching artist Allison Victoria will lead an interactive sing-along concert, with a sound rooted in soul music but spanning many genres.

Silly Safaris: Not-so-Scary Scary Animal Show
10:30 a.m. Oct. 5
The Studio Theater

Just in time for Halloween! Come and see your favorite “scary” animals (snakes, spiders, etc.) and learn why they aren’t so scary after all.

Mariachi Sol Jalisciense de Indianapolis: Mariachi Music & Dance
10:30 a.m. Nov. 23
The Studio Theater

Talented local musicians will perform lively and colorful music and dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Melchior Marionettes: Holiday Cabaret on Strings
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 14
The Studio Theater

Back by popular demand, skilled puppeteers with handcrafted marionettes perform a fast-paced, seasonal cabaret for all ages, inviting the audience to sing along with holiday classics and other favorites.

Sarah Scharbrough
10:30 a.m. Jan. 4
The Studio Theater

Enjoy singing, rhythm and movement with Indiana performer and songwriter Sarah Scharbrough, who has released six albums and collaborated with artists around the world.

Epiphany Dance Collective: West African Drum & Dance
10:30 a.m. Feb. 22
The Studio Theater

Indianapolis-based Epiphany African Dance Collective leads an interactive journey through West African dance and music, with the audience invited to join in.

Katherine Nagy & Friends
10:30 a.m. March 8
The Studio Theater

Local singer-songwriter Katherine Nagy and her band will share familiar Irish tunes, her own Irish-inspired music, and stories from her childhood filled with Irish tradition.

Indy Opera: Figaro! The Bunny of Seville
10:30 a.m. April 5
The Palladium, Robert Adam Room

Indianapolis Opera will perform a new children’s version of Rossini’s famous The Barber of Seville, filled with catchy tunes, silly antics and lots of heart.

Relevations Dance Company: Let’s Dance!
10:30 a.m. May 17
The Studio Theater

Join Relevations Dance Company on a journey exploring the world of expression through dance, in styles from ballet and jazz to hip-hop, tap and beyond.