Rock out.
Dance out.
Get grossed out.
It’s Youngershoot at Bumpershoot.
Youngershoot Kids’ Zone is for ages 10 and younger (and their parents) during Bumpershoot, three days of art, music, comedy, dance, film and more.
Youngershoot is curated by Seattle Children’s Museum and presented by Parent Map.
The kids zone is open 1:30 to 6 p.m. daily, Sept. 5, 6 and 7.
Hands-on activities, daily:
School of Rock’s Little Wing program has percussion, rhythm and rock &roll instruments to play as well as button-making and coloring activities.
Pacific Science Center will have hands-on science exhibits from Science on Wheels “Blood and Guts” Outreach Education Program. Current exhibit “Grossology” focuses on health, wellness and the human body.
Seattle Symphony teaching artists will guide hands-on crafts that are fun for the whole family.
Here’s a look at the performances throughout the weekend:
Saturday
1:30 p.m.: New Island United Roots, a high school group that strives to keep alive the traditions that have been passed down through many generations. The objective for this group is to teach the Americanized youth about Tongan and Samoan culture.
2:30 p.m.: Kalahi Philippines Dance Company, a Filipino-American folk-dance group for children and adults. This group is part of the Filipino Community of Seattle’s Family Academy program.
4 p.m.: Northwest Tap Connection with African, jazz, modern, ballet, swing, ballroom and hip-hop.
5 p.m.: Joyas Mestizas, youth folklorico dance group that preserves traditions.
Sunday
1:30 p.m.: Seattle School of Rock House Band.
2:30 p.m.: Virtuoso accordionist Bonnie Birch plays music to get kids moving and singing.
4:30 p.m.: Seattle School of Rock House Band.
Monday
1:30 p.m.: Theatre Simple, original theatrical experiences for all ages.
4:30 p.m.: Bellevue School of Rock House Band.
For more information, go to bumbershoot.com.
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