Friday, April 28 Creative Art & Play – Berkeley Free Telescope Viewing at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland Historic Days at Ardenwood – Fremont Into the Woods – Palo Alto Anne of Green Gables – Sunnyvale School House Rock Live – San Jose
Golden State Warriors - San Francisco
Saturday, April 29 SF Jazz Family Matinee – San Francisco Winners of the 2023 GRAMMY Award for Best Children’s Album, Alphabet Rockers return to the SFJAZZ stage to bring the community together in true Rockers fashion, with a celebratory performance exploring elements of hip hop, and shared moments to reflect, express and uplift affirmations.
Children of the Dragon – San Jose Explore rich Vietnamese traditions at this festive celebration. Don’t miss the thrilling Lion and Dragon dances. Make a dragon puppet, pose for a commemorative family photo in a xich-lo, and stop by the theatre to watch a short video to learn more about Vietnamese cultural heritage and the legend of Children of the Dragon.
San Francisco Kings Day – San Francisco KQED Fest – San Francisco Earth Month at Oakland Zoo – Oakland Touch a Truck – Briones Earth Day – Tracy Fun on the Farm – San Ramon Shark Day at Marine Science Center – Redwood City Community Preparedness Fair – Menlo Park Planetarium Shows for Kids – Cupertino
Sunday, April 30 Marine Lab Open House – Tiburon Experience science in action at San Francisco State University’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center at the Romberg Tiburon Campus, the only marine lab on the San Francisco Bay. Meet San Francisco Bay critters at touch tanks and exhibits. Chat with local marine scientists. Listen to the sounds of CA coastal whales and dolphins.
The Song of the Nightingale a Musical Fairytale – Pleasanton When Mei Lin, an ambitious kitchen-maid, hears that the Emperor of China is searching for the Nightingale, the bird whose song brings hope to the people of the land, she offers to help find and capture the bird in exchange for a lofty promotion. However, Mei Lin soon learns that the Emperor is a foolish ruler who cannot see beyond the bird’s plain outer appearance. Song of the Nightingale is a magical, musical romp that reminds us that true beauty and worth is always found within.
Dia de los Ninos – San Francisco Words in the Wild Storytime – Oakland Family Nature Fun – Alameda Dream Machines – Half Moon Bay The Princess and the Frog – Palo Alto
This Weekend
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. ( 2023)
Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World (2.
Sisu (2023)
Polite Society (2023)
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - 40th Anniversary (2023)
Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2 (2023)
The Black Demon (2023)
Agent (2023
Featured Events MadSadGlad with the SF Symphony – San Francisco, May 6 Share the joy of music with all your loved ones! Join the SF Symphony for a fun-filled Music for Families program that explores the many emotions that music can make us feel, just like magic! Conducted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, you’ll hear the Orchestra perform works that take us from stormy to joyful and everything in between—a fascinating musical journey for listeners ages 5–12 and longtime fans alike. Kids’ tickets are half off!
SF Jazz Family Matinee – San Francisco, April 29 Winners of the 2023 GRAMMY Award for Best Children’s Album, Alphabet Rockers return to the SFJAZZ stage to bring the community together in true Rockers fashion, with a celebratory performance exploring elements of hip hop, and shared moments to reflect, express and uplift affirmations.
Children of the Dragon – San Jose, April 29 Explore rich Vietnamese traditions at this festive celebration. Don’t miss the thrilling Lion and Dragon dances. Make a dragon puppet, pose for a commemorative family photo in a xich-lo, and stop by the theatre to watch a short video to learn more about Vietnamese cultural heritage and the legend of Children of the Dragon.
Marine Lab Open House – Tiburon, April 30 Experience science in action at San Francisco State University’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center at the Romberg Tiburon Campus, the only marine lab on the San Francisco Bay. Meet San Francisco Bay critters at touch tanks and exhibits. Chat with local marine scientists. Listen to the sounds of CA coastal whales and dolphins.
The Song of the Nightingale a Musical Fairytale – Pleasanton, April 29-May 14 When Mei Lin, an ambitious kitchen-maid, hears that the Emperor of China is searching for the Nightingale, the bird whose song brings hope to the people of the land, she offers to help find and capture the bird in exchange for a lofty promotion. However, Mei Lin soon learns that the Emperor is a foolish ruler who cannot see beyond the bird’s plain outer appearance. Song of the Nightingale is a magical, musical romp that reminds us that true beauty and worth is always found within.
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Bay Area Children’s Theatre – Berkeley, through June 4 All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald the Giraffe can’t seem to move without a clumsy step. But with the help of a wise cricket, he finds his own song, and dances to the beat of his own drum! In this stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book, with puppets, African rhythm, and lots of dancing, Gerald learns that his differences are what make him special.
Blackfest 2023 – Stanford, May 6 Blackfest is the largest free hip-hop event in the Bay Area, hosted by the Black Family Gathering Committee at Stanford University. The annual event provides a space for the Black community to come together. Blackfest features everything from food, clothing, and jewelry vendors to student artists, student dance performances, and more.
First Friday Nights at CuriOdyssey – San Mateo, May 6 On the first Friday of every month, from 5 pm until 8 pm, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey. Swing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun!
Family Day at Marin MOCA – Novato, May 7 This free program provides art-making opportunities to parents with their children. A fun and educational alternative to “screen time,” the program is taught by professional art instructors in a variety of media – from painting to mixed media to clay.
Asian and Pacific Islander Arts & Culture Festival – Alameda, May 20 Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with family, friends and Rhythmix Cultural Works at the new Bohol Circle Immigrant Park! Feel the resonant sounds of the kulintang from the Philippines and the vibrant stringed instruments of Vietnam. Experience hands-on art activities for youth and enjoy mouthwatering Asian and Pacific inspired foods available for purchase. Free! Bring the whole family. RSVP recommended.
April 2023 School House Rock Live – San Jose, April 27-30 Into the Woods – Palo Alto, April 27-May 14 Anne of Green Gables – April 28 & 29 Free Telescope Viewing at Chabot Space & Science Center – Oakland, April 28, 29 San Francisco Kings Day – San Francisco, April 29 KQED Fest – San Francisco, April 29 Touch a Truck – Briones, April 29 San Francisco Amateur Astronomers’ Star Parties – San Francisco, April 29 Shark Day at Marine Science Center – Redwood City, April 29 Spring Festival – Colma, April 29 Fun on the Farm – San Ramon, April 29 Arbor Day Celebration – Menlo Park, April 29 Planetarium Shows for Kids – Cupertino, April 29 Earth Month at Oakland Zoo – Oakland, April 29 Earth Day – Tracy, April 29 Community Preparedness Fair – Menlo Park, April 29 Summit for the Planet – Watsonville, April 29 The Princess and the Frog – Palo Alto, April 29, 30 Dream Machines – Half Moon Bay, April 30 Dia de los Ninos – San Francisco, April 30 Words in the Wild Storytime – Oakland, April 30
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