Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Benjamin - Album Release Concert & Party!
Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Benjamin ALBUM RELEASE PARTY! at Shapeshifter lab
Families, get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate friendship! Join us for a joyful Wake Up & Dance Indoor Concert celebrating the release of Suzi Shelton & Benjamin’s brand-new album, We’re Friends Now.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 AM – Doors open
10:15 AM – Little Miss Ann opens the show
10:30–11:15 AM – Concert & celebration
Shapeshifter Lab
837 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Grab a hot drink or snack from the café and settle in for a magical morning!
BUY Tickets HERE
$15 per person
FREE for babies under 12 months
$45 Family Four-Pack
Perfect for families with children ages 0–8. This early-morning concert series is designed to engage, inspire, and uplift kids and grown-ups alike.
Celebrate the album release with a high-energy, love-filled morning of:
Live music & dancing
Bubbles & good vibes
Friendship bracelets (make your own!)
Special guests & surprises
Princess Backpack will emcee this festive concert alongside:
Melody Allegra (violin)
Special Guest: Little Miss Ann (from Chicago!)
About the Artists:
Suzi Shelton
For over a decade, Suzi Shelton has been a beloved voice in independent family music and a cornerstone of the NYC kids’ music scene. A Park Slope favorite, she regularly fills playgrounds and venues like Old Stone House of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Public Library, and Jalopy Theatre. Her Wake Up & Dance series at Shapeshifter Lab has become a monthly hotspot for families with young children.
Benjamin (Princess Backpack and Benjamin)
Benjamin writes for beloved kids’ TV shows including Rosie’s Rules (PBS) and Dora (Nickelodeon). His musical project, Princess Backpack, features a magical talking bag from the kingdom of Backpackia. Together with friends like Suzi Shelton, Benjamin creates playful, joyful, heartfelt kids’ music heard on kids’ radio stations around the world.
Little Miss Ann (Ann Torralba)
A nationally touring Filipina American family music artist, Little Miss Ann has released 9 kids’ albums. She’s a former Chicago Public School teacher, instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music, and a social justice activist. Her music encourages kids to let their lights shine bright!
Proudly Sponsored By:
Park Slope Day Camp
A Brooklyn favorite for 34 summers, Park Slope Day Camp offers outdoor adventures, exciting trips, creative exploration, and flexible scheduling—all in a safe, welcoming environment that makes summer easy for families and unforgettable for kids.
Park Slope Parents
Serving expectant parents and families with children under 18 in Brooklyn, Park Slope Parents hosts over 100 members-only groups plus a robust public website filled with crowd-sourced parenting wisdom.
Photography and video recording may take place during this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded for future promotional use. If you’d prefer not to be included, please let our event staff know upon arrival.