Your Spring 2018 Guide to Family Fun in the Seattle Area
Photo:
Auntie Lena shares her African stories at multiple venues in May
May
- Auntie Lena’s African Stories: With animal-character bunraku puppets, actress-singer-storyteller Val Thomas-Matson tells three stories of friendship and trickery from Africa: “Jackal’s Favorite Game,” “The Monkey’s Heart” and “Why Frog and Snake Never Play Together.” May 5–27. $10. All ages. Multiple venues
- Charlotte’s Web: It’s almost impossible to go wrong with E.B. White’s beloved classic, “Charlotte’s Web,” in which a clever spider and a collection of barnyard friends save the life of a special pig. Both movies based on the book are delightful, and this live production from SecondStory’s Young Audiences series is likely to please as well. May 12–June 2. $12. Ages 5 and older (all-ages shows Sundays). SecondStory Repertory, Redmond
- Seattle International Film Festival: With more than 400 films from 80 countries over 25 days, SIFF is the largest film festival in the United States. It’s almost too much to take in, but special themed collections make choosing easier. Its Films4Families series screens family-friendly matinees on weekends. The movies for 2018 won’t be announced until much closer to the festival date, but you can count on an international selection of animated and live-action shorts and feature-length films that are not your standard Disney fare. Other series with special appeal for families with older kids include FutureWave for teens and Face the Music. May 17–June 10. $12 single tickets. All ages. Multiple venues, Seattle
- You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown: This bonus postseason celebration of the all-musical company’s 40th year introduces Charles Schulz’s beloved “Peanuts” gang to a new generation in Clark Gesner’s classic musical. May 25–June 17. $20–$40. All ages. Seattle Musical Theatre at Magnuson Park, Seattle
