Performing Arts

Enjoy bilingual music and get a free kids book!

Join us for this intergenerational Peace Day Commemoration.

We will listen to beautiful koto music by Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto, and hear short reading in honor of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who lived through the bombing of Hiroshima, but died years later from the effects of the atomic bomb. She was made famous for folding 1,000 origami cranes in the hopes that her wish to survive would be granted.

Onye Onyemaechi, world-renowned percussionist, educator and performing musician, engages families and students in a participatory experience of African drumming!

Come for a demonstration of Gamelan instruments, dance, costumes, and see how they all fit together! All ages are welcome.

Due to our presenter being injured, we have to reschedule this event! Please check back with our calendar for the furture date.

Join us for a very special program during Lunch at the Library featuring Unique Derique, whose hilarious clowning, juggling and hambone body percussion program is truly unique, entertaining and fun!

Cascada de Flores combines music, dance and story to create a dynamic, participatory, bilingual experience for the whole family. Join us for a musical story about El brujo y la sirena (The Wizard and the Mermaid)!

Enojy an afternoon of funky jazz with tight interplay, spark, and personal flair!

San Francisco Magician Perry Yan offers a magic show has been time tested through thousands of performances for kids and families!  Perry’s Magic Show will have the kids AND adults entertained from start to finish!

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

Fun for all! DRUMMM's interactive rhythm events entertain, educate and inspire.