of the 20th century in ragtime and the blues to the swing and bebop of the 1930s and 1940s to the cool jazz and hard bop of the 1950s and 1960s. Established in 2008, American Youth Chorus is Congressional Chorus’ after-school music program at the Atlas Performing Arts Center for students ages 8-14 from DC, Maryland, and Virginia. There is an American Youth Chorus concert on Apr 21, 7:30 p.m. $15 for adults. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993. atlasarts.org
Shakespeare in Action Family Program
Jump into the active world of Shakespeare’s plays using performance-based techniques that introduce the language to children in grades 1-5. Learn stage combat from Master Swordsman Brad Waller and perform a scene from Macbeth! Ages 6-13. Registration required. $35 for one adult and one child. Each additional child is $10. Email educate@folger.edu or call 202-675–0395. Apr 14, 9:3011:30 a.m. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202 544 7077. folger.edu
Booliwah! Signing and Songs for Babies at Southeast Library
Using the “Sing, Sign, Song” method, you and your baby can learn American Sign Language through simple rhymes. Interactive chants and songs focus on practical activities and family life through the seasons. Hosted by local mom Marelise Voss. Ages birth-2. Every first and third Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Free. Just walk in. Southeast Library, 403 7th St. SE. 202-6983377. dclibrary.org/southeast
Kidical Mass DC to Teach ABC’s of Family Biking
DDOT Safe Routes to School Program, Kidical Mass DC and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are pleased to announce the first “ABC’s of Family Biking” event. This free event, the first of its kind in the Greater Washington area, will celebrate the joy of biking with children and
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