Performing Arts

Plays, concerts

Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us for a Lunar New Year celebration with stories, crafts, lion dancing with Leung's White Crane Lion Dancers, and a Cal Taiko drum performance! All ages!

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Children's Program: Peace Through Music with Juan L. Sanchez (on Zoom)

Juan L. Sanchez's shows are full of warmth, humor, and audience participation - in his show Peace Through Music, he'll share songs and stories about peace-building and social skills.

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CANCELED Winter Wonderland Story Time

Please join us for two sessions of outdoor story time fun in celebration of the winter season. For children ages 2-5. Older children are welcome as well.

In the event of extremely cold weather, rain, or "wet conditions," this program may be canceled. Please check this website calendar entry for updates.

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California Blue Runners @THPSouth

Join us for an outdoor Zydeco concert and dance lesson.

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Family Dance with Cunamacue: Afro-Peruvian Dance and Music

In this family virtual dance class you will learn to dance the Festejo (the most popular and festive rhythm within Afro-Peruvian culture) and learn about instruments that are unique to Afro-Peruvian music.

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La Mezcla @THPSouth

Join us for a performance by members of the dance ensemble La Mezcla. A short instructional session will follow.

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Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Kids' Concert: Bayou Seco

Bayou Seco will get everyone singing in Spanish, French, and English with a variety of instruments and songs from multiple traditions and heritages. Part of the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention!

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Decoding Chinese Opera Part 2

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Shadow Puppets with Firelight Shadow Theater

Join us for 5 shadow puppet versions of folktales from around the world, learn about the art of shadow puppetry, and more! Ages 5 and up.

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Family Tap Dance Workshop with Quynn Johnson

An engaging tap dance workshop for families and kids ages 5-8 featuring award-winning performing and teaching artist Quynn Johnson.

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	Central	Branches	Tool
Monday	12-8	10-6	10-6
Tuesday	10-8	10-8	10-6
Wednesday	10-6	10-8	12-8
Thursday	10-6	12-8	12-8
Friday	10-6	10-6	10-6
Saturday	10-6	10-6	10-6

Two branches are open on Sunday from 10-6: Tarea Hall Pittman South & North.

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