Kiddin' Around: World Cafe Live's Peanut Butter & Jams
Pre-kids, parents vow they'll never subject their young (or themselves) to made-for-kids' music. Only Bowie, Beethoven, and Beyoncé for their brood. When reality intervenes, World Café Live's decade-running, Saturday morning mini-concerts offer a chill compromise.
The long: Pre-kids, parents vow they'll never subject their young (or themselves) to made-for-kids' music. Only Bowie, Beethoven, and Beyoncé for their brood. When reality intervenes, World Café Live's decade-running, Saturday morning mini-concerts offer a chill compromise.
The short: "If You're Happy and You Know It," just better.
The demo: Ages 2 through 5. Siblings welcome. Babies free.
How long: About an hour.
The setup: Sunny, street-level bar with small stage and dance area, tables, chairs and banquettes. Recent two-person band brought coloring sheets and Crayolas, ribbons and play mics for playing. The bar has gratis snacks, adult beverages, if you're buying.
The adults: Couple dozen hip helicopter-ers who likely listen to XPN in the Forester.
Next up: Feb. 21, folksy SteveSongs visits from Connecticut.
The basics: 3025 Walnut St., 10:30 a.m. doors, 11 a.m. show, select Saturdays, $10, philly.worldcafelive.com