Being true to yourself never goes out of style. That’s the message of “Legally Blond Jr.,” reported Debbi Brodsky, producer of the Broadway, Our Way! production of the musical, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23-25, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave.
Brodsky said they decided to stage “Legally Blond Jr.” because, “We were looking for a show that would be appealing to some of the older kids that we’ve been working with and also to attract some new older kids.”
The musical features 14 fifth-through-ninth-graders and is based on the popular film.
Brodsky believes this show will appeal to kids in second grade through adults. “It’s very lively, there’s a lot of action and a lot of fun songs,” Brodsky said. The junior version omits anything that would be inappropriate for a family audience.
“It’s empowering for kids of all ages,” Brodsky concluded.
Tickets are $15.
For details, call (847) 677-7761 or go to skokietheatre.com.
CAN HE DO IT?
A human boy, who was raised by trash-collecting trolls, tries to save them from a pest exterminator in “The Boxtrolls.” The 97-minute PG-rated film will be screened at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St. A snack will be served.
For details, call (847) 663-1234 or go to www.nileslibrary.org.
FELINE GROOVY
Your kids will hear stories about the Cat in the Hat and then meet the beloved Seuss character at a special storytime, 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at Barnes and Noble, 55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Bring a camera because the pussy cat likes to pose with kids.
For details, call (847) 676-2230 or go to www.barnesandnoble.com.
WHEN WILL WINTER WANE?
You’ll learn about being an “authority” at prediction during Groundhog Day, 6-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave., Park Ridge. Your family will hear about groundhogs and shadows, and meet prairie dogs, the cousins of groundhogs. Cost is $12 per family.
For details, call (847) 692-3570 or go to www.prparks.org.
CREATE CARDS
Library staff will help kids and adults create unique, custom-made cards at Greeting Card Extravaganza for All Ages, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in the Baxter Room at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Novices to seasoned crafters will use stamps, cutouts, light-up stickers and more at this drop-in event.
For details, call (847) 965-4220 or go to www.mgpl.org.