Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Penguin In My Pocket” by Kurt Hunter Marionettes

What happens when a penguin scientist crash lands in the jungle? Stranded because of a failed experimental jetpack, our penguin protagonist has to work with an artistic monkey to find her way home — and encounters a sea monster along the way! This quirky tale highlights the importance of imagination in both art and science, and features a concertina and audience participation!   Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close! Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets, and a penguin puppet craft. These activities are available after every performance, 11:30am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 2:30pm. All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 - 8.   Jan 17 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm Jan 18 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm (Pay-What-You-Can performance) Jan 19 (Mon) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 24 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm Jan 25 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Puppet Showplace Theater 

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 

Jazz is a living conversation between past and present, with each generation of bandleaders reimagining timeless standards while introducing bold new works. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis invites new fans and returning devotees to this century-long dialogue, capturing the spirit of the Big Band era while proving that this music remains as vibrant and powerful as ever.     Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.  <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MTQzNnA2aDF0dTM2MTYwMjBsYzUxN2k3dGIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>

Symphony Hall

Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez Duo 

Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, born into a prominent Cuban musical family, trained in classical conservatories, while percussionist Pedrito Martinez honed his deeply-rooted Afro-Cuban folkloric percussion and vocal techniques on the streets of Old Havana. Now, after years of growth and artistic evolution, Rodriguez and Martinez take center stage for a high-energy evening that pulses with the spirit of Cuban musical traditions.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MGI3NHZnOGRoZDlpMm1mNGJjZXEzdjIyOXEgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Berklee Performance Center

Leif Ove Andsnes, piano 

Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes returns to Celebrity Series for his third appearance—but for the first time as a solo recitalist. Praised for his insightful, compelling, and elegantly virtuosic interpretations, Andsnes brings clarity and structure to every piece he performs.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MDBsYm5iZ3Zxa2hldWY4bzdrdTJxdDh0Z3UgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

NEC’s Jordan Hall

Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Party Animals” by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion

“Party Animals” follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Meet a bunny with boundless energy, a sloth with social anxiety, a hedgehog wrestling with wrapping, and a skunk who's trying to keep everything cool and under control. Through song, dance, and original rock 'n' roll music by Boston local Phil Berman (of Puppet Playtime &amp; The Holiday Sing-Along), these little stars discover that music can be an exuberant and healthy way to express their inner selves. Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close! Plus, enjoy a dress-up station and coloring sheets. These activities are available after every performance, 11:30am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 2:30pm. All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 9. Jan 31 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm Feb 1 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Ruckus and Davóne Tines - What is Your Hand in This? 

Brilliant bass-baritone Davóne Tines and early music continuo band Ruckus form the perfect pairing to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Giving new life to Colonial- and Revolutionary-era hymns, ballads, and Baroque compositions, Ruckus and Tines embark on a musical journey that weaves through the pre-Civil War period, the Civil Rights era, and into the present day.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=N2xyamVzYTYwdWp2cnE4NXBrNXQ5dmhnc20gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Sanders Theatre 

Gabriel Kahane - Book of Travelers 

The morning after the 2016 election, singer/composer Gabriel Kahane boarded a train from New York to Chicago, starting a 9,000-mile journey across America. In a climate of national division, Kahane listened to Americans’ stories; a song cycle, Book of Travelers, was born from their hopes, hardships, and shared moments of faith and resilience. Everyday American stories become extraordinary when you experience Gabriel Kahane’s poignant, wise, and empathetic Book of Travelers.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MmJsOXJucTV0cmdwdWZ0MWtrcDcyajVzbzEgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Axelle Fanyo, soprano and Julius Drake, piano 

French soprano Axelle Fanyo makes her Boston debut with a captivating program showcasing the vocal brilliance and emotional depth that have defined her rising career on opera and recital stages. Praised for her extraordinary expressiveness, Fanyo “does not only embody a character, she tells us the story. She clearly cultivates the art of communication, which gives her singing another dimension” (Forum Opéra).&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NzlwaXEybjhzcDk1ajF2YzhqaGlqOGl0NHIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Longy's Pickman Hall 

Dianne Reeves 

Captivating vocals, compelling storytelling, and a gift for improvisation make Dianne Reeves’ live performances can’t-miss events. Experience her artistry when she returns to Berklee Performance Center.    Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.  <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MzNxY2d2ZmZoaWNvYzBxbjVnOGdyZ2M5ZWkgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>

Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Tempus CarniVEIL” by PuppetKabob

Something wicked creeps beyond the veil and into this world… Welcome to the Tempus Vorator CarniVEIL, hosted by the spirit Zeit Geist, who can freeze a moment — or even someone’s essence — in time. Does she keep these frozen moments for her amusement, or devour them? Only time will tell who is really pulling the strings! &nbsp; Tempus CarniVEIL blends poetry and puppetry into a sensory feast that blurs the line between abstraction and nostalgia. Parasol-centric puppets spin cautionary tales filled with danger, while the curtain is pulled back to reveal the secret relationship of puppeteer and puppet without the playboard. Recommended for adults and teens ages 14+ &nbsp;

Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “The Snowflake Man” by PuppetKabob

How do you take a picture of a snow crystal?! Find out in PuppetKabob’s award-winning show “The Snowflake Man,” inspired by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the self-educated farmer and scientist who attracted the world’s attention when he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal. &nbsp; “The Snowflake Man” swings audiences into the iconic 1920s through creative storytelling, intricately designed Czech-style marionettes, and a striking pop-up book of watercolor scenery. This UNIMA-USA award-winning show combines art, science, and a little known piece of New England history to magical effect! &nbsp; Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close! Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets and a paper snowflake craft. These activities are available after every performance, 11:30am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 2:30pm. All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 10. Feb 7 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm Feb 8 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm

Meshell Ndegeocello 

Bassist, singer, songwriter, and producer Meshell Ndegeocello makes her headlining debut with Celebrity Series at Berklee Performance Center. Known for her genre-defying sound, she blends soul, R&amp;B, jazz, hip hop, and rock with honesty and depth.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MWo3YzRrbG51ZGswZGJpODVtcTB1bm8yZGIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Budapest Festival Orchestra - Iván Fischer, music director 

Get ready for an evening of music that holds nothing back. Mahler’s Third Symphony is a colossal masterpiece, featuring two choirs, an expanded orchestra, and an alto soloist. The epic work embraces the forces of nature, the exuberance of life, the innocence of childhood, and the transcendent beauty of love.  Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.  <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MGRkbDc2ajYwZ3F2bzd0b202OXVvMXUwb2ogY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>

Trisha Brown Dance Company 

Making their Celebrity Series debut, Trisha Brown Dance Company brings a program spanning the visionary postmodern choreographer’s groundbreaking career—from her early explorations of movement to her later masterpieces. Fascinating, brilliant, witty: don’t miss Trisha Brown Dance Company!  Friday, February 13, 8pm  Saturday, February 14, 2pm    Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.  <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=N2VmbjltYXZ0b3ZuMm0zYnVhdmxoNnRhbGEgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a> - February 13    <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MmI5OXRlYzdnc2s4cjBqbDNhMGNpNHI0N3QgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a> - February 14

Boston Arts Academy Theatre

Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Lunar New Year Performance–“The Fiery Mountain and Its Princess: A Monkey King Tale” by Galapagos Puppets & Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble

Join the mischievous Monkey King in taming a fiery mountain! When Monk Tang and his disciples are stopped mid-journey by a blazing fire mountain, they learn that only a magical fan can put out the flames. But, the powerful Iron Fan Princess doesn’t want to let them borrow it! Will the disciples be able to use their powers of transformation and persuasion — and puppet martial arts! — to win the fan and save the day? Beautiful Bu Dai Xi puppets, live music performed on erhu, flute, and percussion, and expressive silk scarves bring to life this episode of the classic Chinese adventure story Journey to the West. &nbsp; Puppeteers Madeleine Beresford and Margaret Moody studied traditional Bu Dai Xi puppetry in Taiwan under master puppeteer Li Tien-Lu, who also wrote the script for The Fiery Mountain and its Princess. Jimmy and Iris Zhao provide energetic improvised scoring inspired by traditional pieces. And on February 15, join us for a festive lion dance performed by Northeastern’s Dragon &amp; Lion Dance Troupe after the morning performance! &nbsp; Stay after the show to meet the artists and see the puppets up close! Plus, enjoy a dress-up station, coloring sheets and a Year of the Horse coloring craft. These activities are available after every performance, 11:30am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 2:30pm. All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 5 - 12. Feb 14 (Sat) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm Feb 15 (Sun) 2026: 10:30 am | 1:00 pm Feb 16 (Mon) 2026: 10:30 am Feb 17 (Tues) 2026: 10:30 am

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