Storytime with Peach Cobblah & Rose Butch at Carousel Theatre for Young People

Carousel Theatre for Young People launches its inaugural Family Forward Festival on February 14-16, 2026, celebrating diverse family structures through a variety of performances, including storytelling, music, and drag shows. The festival's opening event features local drag legends Peach Cobblah and Rose Butch, who showcase inclusive children's literature with lively sing-alongs. Additional highlights include a screening of drag documentaries, a concert by Nigerian Canadian artist Buwa, and a staged reading of Meghan Gardiner's The Gift Exchange. The festival culminates in a community celebration dance party, embracing families of all shapes and sizes.