The Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate

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Dates:	Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Hours:	10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ages:	Kids
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$ see below
Category:	Theater & Shows

CitySpace's two-day podcast festival for kids returns Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 with performances presented by WBUR and friends!

Whether your child wants to understand how to tell what's true from what's false, learn about important people in history, hear stories from Ancient Greece or folk tales from around the world or discover the wonders found in nature, we have it all with live performances from “Circle Round,” “But Why,” The Big Fib,” “Greeking Out” “The Past and The Curious” and “Terrestrials.”

Saturday, February 15

10:00 a.m. | Circle Round
Circle Round adapts age-old folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich audio plays for modern kids ages 3-103. Join host Rebecca Sheir, composer Eric Shimelonis and a talented cast of actors as they bring two exciting folktales to life on stage. One will be a listener favorite chosen…by you! Cast your vote on one of the following stories as you purchase your tickets:

'The Doggies in the Window': This Japanese tale about fragile statues and tough shopkeepers proves that every dog can indeed have its day.
'The Whole Cart': A wily merchant faces off with a clever seamstress in ths Indian tale about matching wits, mincing words, and getting the upper hand.
'Buried Treasure': Having a soft spot for hard work pays off in a priceless way in this whimsical tale with roots from around the world.
Copies of the Circle Round books will be available for purchase from our bookstore partner Brookline Booksmith and Rebecca will sign after the show.

12:00 p.m. | 'But Why'
'But Why' is a show led by kids! They ask the questions and find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. 'But Why' tackles topics large and small, from why flamingos stand on one leg to how circuits work to whether it’s ever okay to lie. No question is off limits, and we let your curiosity guide us!

2:00 p.m. | 'The Big Fib'
In the era of fake news, kids need to learn to be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? During the game, you'll meet two people who claim to be experts in a particular topic, but one of them is actually…a BIG FIBBER! Join host Deborah Goldstein and silly sound effects robot L.I.S.A. (aka Live In-Studio Audience robot) as a human child contestant asks insightful questions, weighs the evidence presented and helps us identify our BIG FIBBER!

Sunday, Febuary 16

10:00 a.m. | Nat Geo Kids 'Greeking Out'
Oh, Muses! Hear this podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family, featuring Featuring narrator Kenny Curtis and the Oracle of Wifi (played by Jillian Hughes).

Copies of the 'Greeking Out' books will be available for purchase from our bookstore partner Brookline Booksmith and Kenny and Jillian will sign after the show.

12:00 p.m. | 'The Past and The Curious'
Don’t let anyone tell you History can’t be fun. 'The Past And The Curious' host Mick Sullivan loves to get excited about people and places of the past - and he loves to share that excitement with others. From big developments to tiny little footnotes, there’s always a great story hiding somewhere. Through a few of these stories, plenty of laughs and a few songs, Mick’s performance will highlight some of the most interesting and amazing animals history has ever seen.

2:00 p.m. | Radiolab for Kids Presents: “Terrestrials”
“Terrestrials” is a show for people of all ages that explores the strangeness that exists right here on Earth. In each episode, host Lulu Miller (co-host of “Radiolab”) will introduce you to a creature or earthly phenomenon that will defy your expectations of how nature is supposed to work. We cover a range of stories from stumps to sharks to arctic squirrels.

Along the way, you'll encounter a chorus of experts, including scientists, surfers, hip hop artists and…a 'Songbud' named Alan (indie punk musician Alan Goffinski) who creates original songs for key moments of confusion, discovery or awe.

COST

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$20

WEBSITE

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www.wbur.org/events/979728/the-mega-awesome-super-huge-wicked-fun-podcast-playdate-4

LOCATION

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890 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02215 map
Phone: 6173588672