"Laurie Berkner does what Fred Rogers did: respect, validate and reassure young children."

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

A live, solo performance by Laurie Berkner.

Laurie will perform many fan favorites that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump.”

Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!

Two shows – 11am and 3pm!

$1 from each single and VIP ticket will go to support the RI-based charity Rhode Island Kids Count, whose mission is to improve the health, safety, education, economic well-being, and development of Rhode Island’s children with a commitment to equity and the elimination of unacceptable disparities by race, ethnicity, disability, zip code, immigration status, neighborhood, and income. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good

Box Office:401-345-4219 (hours: Wed, Fri and Sat – 2pm-6pm)

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

A live, solo performance by Laurie Berkner.

Laurie will perform many fan favorites that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump.”

Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!

Two shows – 11am and 3pm!

$1 from each single and VIP ticket will go to support the RI-based charity Rhode Island Kids Count, whose mission is to improve the health, safety, education, economic well-being, and development of Rhode Island’s children with a commitment to equity and the elimination of unacceptable disparities by race, ethnicity, disability, zip code, immigration status, neighborhood, and income. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good

Box Office:401-345-4219 (hours: Wed, Fri and Sat – 2pm-6pm)

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

A live, solo performance by Laurie Berkner.

Laurie will perform many fan favorites that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting For The Elevator,” and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump,” plus some new hits and well-loved songs Laurie hasn’t played in Beverly before! A yearly tradition!

Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!

There is also a show at 3pm.

$1 will be added to single and VIP tickets supporting the MA-based non-profit Empower, an organization with a very specific mission: to empower, support, and connect children and young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent through unique one-on-one mentor and community-based programs that are free of charge to the family. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good!

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

A live, solo performance by Laurie Berkner.

Laurie will perform many fan favorites that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting For The Elevator,” and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump,” plus some new hits and well-loved songs Laurie hasn’t played in Beverly before! A yearly tradition!

Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!

There is also a show at 11am.

$1 will be added to single and VIP tickets supporting the MA-based non-profit Empower, an organization with a very specific mission: to empower, support, and connect children and young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent through unique one-on-one mentor and community-based programs that are free of charge to the family. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good!

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner and sponsored by tonies®! Join us one hour before showtime for Toniepalooza featuring activities, giveaways, Tonie trading, and more!

Laurie will perform some of her greatest hits (many of which can also be heard on her Tonie!) that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump,” plus some new hits! Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!

$1 will be added to single and VIP tickets supporting the SF-based non-profit Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS). PAWS provides free comprehensive animal support services that help older adults and adults with illnesses and disabilities care for their animal companions. Their services are designed to reduce the cost of caring for a pet as well as navigate clients through systems of veterinary care and pet support resources. PAWS offers clients pet food and supplies, veterinary services (including financial assistance), and supportive pet care services (dog walks, fostering, in-home services).Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good!

tonies® is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children with more than 5.7 million Tonieboxes and 72 million Tonies sold worldwide. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, and screen-free approach.

Laurie Berkner LIVE – Part of Great Big Family Play Day!

The West Coast’s BIGGEST Family Music Festival!
Celebrating its 10th consecutive year, Great Big Family Play Day continues to stand out as one of the most anticipated family events on the West Coast!

Often referred to as “Coachella for Kids,” this festival offers new and unique experiences for families with kids of all ages to enjoy! It’s an annual extravaganza that simply cannot be missed!

Laurie Berkner will perform many fan favorites that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump,” plus some new hits and songs rarely played at band shows!

Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes! This event is sponsored by Toniepalooza!

This event is rain or shine.  The performance will be moved indoors if required for weather. Tickets are for Sunday only; Saturday event tickets are sold separately.

Laurie Berkner LIVE!

Laurie will perform some of her greatest hits that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump,” plus some new hits! Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!

$1 will be added to single and VIP tickets supporting DE-based charity  Faithful Friends Animal Society – a private, nonprofit animal welfare organization with a No Kill shelter and community veterinary clinic. All animals in their care stay with them until they are placed into new homes. For two decades their advocacy has vastly improved outcomes for shelter animals saving thousands of easily adoptable, trainable, and treatable pets. With an unflagging commitment to their mission, they continue to advocate for reform, save lives and reduce pet relinquishment through local programs and services.

Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good!

Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show

A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner!

Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”,  plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.

$1 will be added to single and VIP tickets supporting the NY-based charity Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is a member-supported, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the Hudson River by inspiring lifelong stewardship of the river and its tributaries with innovative advocacy through education programs. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good

Charge by phone: 914-739-0039 ext. 2

A second show at 11am was added due to popular demand!

Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show

A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner! 2nd show added by popular demand!

Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”,  plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.

$1 will be added to single and VIP tickets supporting the NY-based charity Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater is a member-supported, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the Hudson River by inspiring lifelong stewardship of the river and its tributaries with innovative advocacy through education programs. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good

Charge by phone: 914-739-0039 ext. 2

There is another show at 3pm

Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show

A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner!

Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”,  plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.

$1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting the RI-based charity Empowerment Factory. Empowerment Factory offers classes and events for K-8 students across the state of Rhode Island and is dedicated to giving children the skills they need to lead happier, healthier, more empowered lives. Their project-based learning approach focuses on three areas of development: creativity, self-esteem, and civic pride. They partner with schools, park departments, and various community based organizations to deliver programs, events, and activities that help youth develop the skills they need to succeed in school and life. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good

Laurie Berkner LIVE! The Greatest Hits Solo Tour

NOTE: Do not purchase tickets through any seller outside of ravinia.org to avoid being scammed! There is only ONE show this year due to ongoing renovations, so get your tickets when they go on sale 4-24-2025 so you don’t miss out!

The annual Ravinia Festival live solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner! Laurie’s solo show features beloved hits like, “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Victor Vito” and “Waiting For The Elevator” as well as other classics like “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),”“Pig On Her Head,”  and  “Rocketship Run.” Plus popular newer songs, including a couple of brand new singles that were released just this year! And – as a special treat for fans – some well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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LAURIE BERKNER LIVE – A Solo Concert!

Pack your picnics and get ready to sing and dance with the “queen of kids music” at Laurie Berkner’s “Greatest Hits” solo show. You’ll hear classic songs like “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” as well as newer hits like “Waiting for the Elevator,” “My Bunny Goes Hop,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump”.  Plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 60 – 75 minutes. Picnics Welcome!

A $1 donation will be added to every ticket to benefit WakeMed!

Gates open at 1:00Pm |  Show Starts 3:00Pm
SEATING INFORMATION:
All Seating is General Admission for this event.  

• Ages 2 & older require a ticket for this event.
• PRICES WILL INCREASE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT (If Available)
  

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the WakeMed Foundation to benefit WakeMed Children’s services.

Please visit our website for detailed information on our ADA options and services:  Accessibility at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

For a full list of Items allowed/prohibited please go to the specific event page at www.boothamphitheatre.com.

Please Note:
ALL EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE: Please call our weather hotline for weather updates at 919-459-8332.
All dates, times, acts & prices are subject to change without notice.

Charge by phone: 1-800-514-3849

Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show

A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner!

Laurie’s solo show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump”,  plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min.

$1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting a local charity, Madison Reading Project. Madison Reading Project connects their community with free books and literacy resources to ignite a love for reading that reflects and affirms the unique identities of young readers. They believe wholeheartedly in the importance of children having access to books that reflect their unique identities and open their eyes to other people’s lived experiences. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good

Laurie Berkner LIVE Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk!

A live solo performance by Laurie Berkner at the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota’s Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk!

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 2025 Step Up for Down Syndrome. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word; all are welcome for our day of celebration! You can register for the walk (join a team or start a team) and help raise money for DSAM OR just come for the show. See options below.

• Doors open at 9:00
• Concert at 10:00
• Walk at 11:00
• Dance Party at 12:00

Laurie will perform some of her greatest hits that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up, sing along and move, including “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Pig On Her Head,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump,” plus some new hits! Bring a stuffed animal (for your head) and your dancing shoes!

Tickets on sale May 2025

Laurie Berkner LIVE – A Holiday Concert!

A live solo concert performance by Laurie Berkner!

Laurie’s holiday concert has something for everyone, no matter what you celebrate! She will play a mix of traditional songs like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Jingle Bells,” and  originals from her well-loved albums, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, and Another Laurie Berkner Christmas, including “Candy Cane Jane” and Hannukah songs “Candle Chase” and “Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel.” This performance will also feature many non-holiday fan favorites by The Laurie Berkner Band. Bring a stuffed animal for your head and your holiday cheer!

Show runs approximately 75 min.

A $1 donation to Little Shelter Animal Rescue is included in each ticket. Thank you for helping us support this local charity through our friends at Twinkle Arts for Good!