Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! with Biz Markie

By Stefanie Kremer for CityBeat

Apparently “The Sillies” are not only a Detroit Punk Rock band formed in the ’70s that no one knows about. It seems that “The Sillies” are also little creatures that live inside of us and need to be shaken out through laughter. If finding out that there are happy, silly creatures inside of you that are dying to get out frightens you, "Yo Gabba Gabba" is your go-to show.

Now in its fourth season on Nick Jr., the television show ranks as one of the most popular series on TV and appeals to preschoolers, parents, teens and adults. "Yo Gabba Gabba" infuses retro-style and beat-driven music to teach simple life lessons through a cast of colorful characters. The state-of-the-art production always features a celebrity guest; this time, catch Hip Hop legend Biz Markie on stage (although don’t expect him to whip out a performance of “Just a Friend” for the kids). Performances at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. $26-$46. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. 513-621-2787, cincinnatiarts.org .