‘The African Drum’

“The African Drum” beats in Manhattan at two locations in February.

The National Black Theatre hosts Feb. 8, 9, and 10 and at Symphony Space on Feb. 11.

Presented by the Shadow Box Theatre, “The African Drum” is the tale of Kjana and her animal friends.

Children are invited to listen to the wit, wisdom, and humor of traditional folk tales and learn how the turtle got its shell, and three more African fables woven into an interactive shadow puppet adventure.

At the National Black Theatre on Feb. 8, 3 pm; Feb. 9 at 10 am and 11:30 am; and Feb. 10 at 10 am and 11:30 am.

Symphony Space on Feb. 11 at 11 am.

Admission for both locations: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $8 for group rates and may be purchased by calling Shadow Box Theatre at (212) 724–0677 or online at www.shado‌wboxt‌heatr‌e.org.

National Black Theatre [2031-33 Fifth Ave. in Central Harlem]; Symphony Space [2537 Broadway at W. 94th Street on the Upper West Side]

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