Anansi, the trickster spider of West Africa, is brought to life in two hilarious tales. The first explains how Anansi tricked Lion out of his stories by bringing him Snake! The second tale begins “Anansi loved to eat melons, but was too lazy to grow them himself…”

Anansi the Spider is based on the West African stories and popularized in the books by Portland author Eric Kimmel. The authentic percussive music featured in Anansi the Spider is composed and recorded by Brother Askari.

Friday, February 8th at 7:30pm
Saturdays, Feb. 9th and 16th at 11am & 1pm
Sundays, Feb. 10th and 17th at 1pm & 3pm

Join us before all Saturday and Sunday performances for free Anansi puppet crafts!

Dolores Winningstad Theatre at the Portland Center for Performing Arts (Click for a map)

Adults $21, Children $17, Groups of 8 or more $16