As You Like It

All the Folger’s a Classroom: Teacher Weekend Intensive on Shakespeare’s Comedies

Mar 13 – Mar 14

Essential for high school and middle school English teachers who regularly teach Shakespeare but want to deepen their understanding of comedic technique and classroom engagement strategies. Skip this if you're looking for entertainment; attend if you're responsible for making *Much Ado About Nothing* come alive for teenagers.

An English Garden

May 8 – May 10

If you're drawn to early music but find traditional concerts static, this literary-musical hybrid offers genuine novelty. It's ideal for anyone curious about how Elizabethans actually experienced their gardens—neither a botanical lecture nor a music recital, but something more textured. Skip it if you prefer straightforward narrative or need a concert that prioritizes virtuosic display.

Blackwork Embroidery with Heidi Henderson

Mar 7 – Mar 13

This is ideal for people who want to actually *do* something rather than passively observe—bring comfortable clothes and expect to sit for a while. It'll appeal to embroidery enthusiasts and fiber artists, but also to anyone curious about early modern women's history who learns best with their hands. Skip it if you're looking for a polished performance; come if you want conversation, concentration, and a tangible keepsake.