The Pavilion's Arts Break

March 9-13 and 16-20, 2026

Get ready for The Pavilion's Arts Break - five days of free, fun arts performances in The Pavilion's Event Center during Spring Break! Arts Break shows are the perfect out-of-the-house event and with a morning and afternoon performance each day, they fit every schedule. Pre-Show activities only add to the fun.

These shows are completely free and no registration is required. We're excited to share the arts with you and your family as a part of our non-profit mission for arts access.

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Show Day Schedules

10:00 AM: Doors + Pre-Show Activities

10:30 AM: Morning Performance

3:00 PM: Doors + Pre-Show Activities

3:30 PM: Afternoon Performance

Monday, March 9 - Mezclada Dance Company: Percussive Movement

Featuring live band Melvin Johnson & The Electro-Akoustic, this high-energy performance by the Houston-based dance group explores the relationship between percussion and dance across cultures.

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Monday, March 9

Monday, March 9 - Mezclada Dance Company: Percussive Movement

Featuring live band Melvin Johnson & The Electro-Akoustic, this high-energy performance by the Houston-based dance group explores the relationship between percussion and dance across cultures.

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Wednesday, March 11 - Great Works Theatre: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Based on the award-winning children’s book, audiences can now hop on board for an unforgettable ride featuring the talented artists of Great Works Theatre from Chicago.

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Wednesday, March 11

Wednesday, March 11 - Great Works Theatre: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Based on the award-winning children’s book, audiences can now hop on board for an unforgettable ride featuring the talented artists of Great Works Theatre from Chicago.

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Friday, March 13 - Lucas Miller, The Singing Zoologist

Learn about metamorphosis, pollination, ocean food chains, arthropods and more! With hilarious songs, dazzling animations, and, yes, accurate science, Lucas Miller's multimedia program will keep kids of all ages engaged and learning.

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Friday, March 13

Friday, March 13 - Lucas Miller, The Singing Zoologist

Learn about metamorphosis, pollination, ocean food chains, arthropods and more! With hilarious songs, dazzling animations, and, yes, accurate science, Lucas Miller's multimedia program will keep kids of all ages engaged and learning.

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Tuesday, March 17 - Ars Lyrica: Maria’s Magical Music Adventure

With breathtaking illustrations and a story full of adventure and excitement, Maria’s Magical Music Adventure transports readers back in time alongside Maria and a magical musician as they travel to Venice, Italy, to meet Antonio Vivaldi, who has just written The Four Seasons, delighting and inspiring audiences of all ages.

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Tuesday, March 17

Tuesday, March 17 - Ars Lyrica: Maria’s Magical Music Adventure

With breathtaking illustrations and a story full of adventure and excitement, Maria’s Magical Music Adventure transports readers back in time alongside Maria and a magical musician as they travel to Venice, Italy, to meet Antonio Vivaldi, who has just written The Four Seasons, delighting and inspiring audiences of all ages.

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Wednesday, March 18 - The Magik Theatre: Red Riding Hood

The Magik Theatre from San Antonio brings its hilarious, fast-paced twist on Red Riding Hood, where two performers bring the classic tale to life with surprises, laughs, and nonstop fun.

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Wednesday, March 18

Wednesday, March 18 - The Magik Theatre: Red Riding Hood

The Magik Theatre from San Antonio brings its hilarious, fast-paced twist on Red Riding Hood, where two performers bring the classic tale to life with surprises, laughs, and nonstop fun.

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