Asheba is a musical storyteller specializing in Calypso, the musical and folkloric oral tradition of Trinidad, Asheba's homeland. Hope and happiness are the focus of his songs which range from original children's music to classic children's tunes with a Caribbean twist!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
Classical Chinese drama, or opera, can be a challenge for the uninitiated. Many Western and Chinese audiences want to like it but then get lost in the clashing gongs and cymbals.
This talk breaks down the visual cues of staging, costumes, music, and rap that make this vibrant art form a UNESCO-recognized Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage.
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!
This program will take place on the lawn of the North Branch.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library
Join us for a Special Pride Story Time at the Central Library Children's Room on the 4th floor. Plus take home a craft following the event!
Please RSVP here as craft kits and capacity may be limited.
Delight in a fairy tale puppet show featuring a rolling backdrop (or crankie) set in the Gold Rush era beneath the waves at the Farallon Islands and in the city of San Francisco. Sing sea shanties, mermaid melodies, and create sound scapes for the hand-printed paper world. Ages 4-8.
This program will be held indoors at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch. Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/to-the-farallons-a-mermaids-tale-tickets-354836334027
Please join us Thursday mornings at 10:30am for live music, movement activities, and stories with our story time band. For children ages 2-6, but younger and older children are welcome.
Bateman Mall Park, 3027 Colby St.
Thursdays, June 2nd and June 9th
George Florence Park, 2121 10th St.
Thursdays, June 16th and June 23rd
Virginia-McGee Totland, 1644 Virginia St.
Thursdays, June 30th and July 7th
Prince Street Mini Park, 1631 Prince St.
Thursdays, July 14th and July 21st
Saturday, June 4th, 2-4pm
We're taking over Kittredge in front of the Central Library, on the block between Shattuck and Harold.
Sign up for summer reading, get your signup book, get some ice cream courtesy of Straus Family Creamery, and enjoy various performances and activities! See below for times of performances.
Oluyemi Thomas was born in Detroit, Michigan. He studied at Wastenaw College in Ann Arbor Michigan. As a creative composer, performer, recording artist, educator and engineer. Mr. Thomas seeks to express his abiding love for the hidden power of art. He expresses this with the Bass Clarinet, Saxophones and Percussion. Oluyemi also has over twenty years teaching music in schools,workshops, private lessons and performances.
Please join us at the Claremont Branch for three hours of live music! We'll be closing down the street for an open-air event featuring some of the Bay Area's finest performers. All ages are welcome. See you there!
3:00pm - Cascada de Flores
4:00pm - Asheba
5:00pm - California Blue Runners