Events
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Performances
The Nutcracker
Oakland Ballet Company
The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with beautiful dancing, magnificent scenery and imaginative costumes. Cheer on Marie and her soldiers as she rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Rat King and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where luscious treats await. The Oakland Symphony along with the Piedmont […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Reindeer Games
People’s Circus Theatre
Back by popular demand for an encore year, Reindeer Games is a new must-see holiday tradition featuring People’s Circus Theatre's unique blend of world-class circus, dance, live music, and storytelling. Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course! Peek […]
Nutcracker
Peninsula Ballet Theatre
Join the Stahlbaum children on a heartwarming adventure on Christmas Eve as Fräulein Drosselmeyer brings to life a cast of delightful characters and entrancing tales from a very magical book. PBT’s Amato said, “For my version of Nutcracker, I have concentrated primarily on the pure joy of dance in this holiday favorite, expressing the wonderment […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Flamenco Sundays
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCO
The stage floor burns with the pulsating sounds of rhythmical footwork, song, castanets, syncopated hand clapping that define a new dimension in flamenco and Spanish dance theatre. Mx. CarOlé Flamenco, named a “Flamenco star” by Sunset Magazine, is the fifth generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family's legacy (daughter of legend Carolina Lugo), […]
Flamenco Sundays
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCO
The stage floor burns with the pulsating sounds of rhythmical footwork, song, castanets, syncopated hand clapping that define a new dimension in flamenco and Spanish dance theatre. Mx. CarOlé Flamenco, named a “Flamenco star” by Sunset Magazine, is the fifth generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family's legacy (daughter of legend Carolina Lugo), […]
CarOlé Flamenco: FLAMENCOmedy
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCOmedy
CarOlé Flamenco has dance in her stand-up comedy … so come and laugh with us! At this stand-up comedy showcase Mx. Flamenco will be performing with other comedians to help spread more joy in our world. Say her name when you buy your $20 ticket at the door. caroleflamenco.com has more shows, classes, events info.
A Woman’s Song for Peace
Dance Brigade
Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman’s Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring performances by Dance Brigade, iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy. In advance of […]
A Woman’s Song for Peace, Featuring Holly Near & Ferron
Dance Brigade
Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman’s Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring performances by Dance Brigade, iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy. In advance of […]
A Woman’s Song for Peace, Featuring Holly Near & Ferron
Dance Brigade
Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman’s Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring performances by Dance Brigade, iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy. In advance of […]
A Woman’s Song for Peace, Featuring Holly Near & Ferron
Dance Brigade
Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman’s Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring performances by Dance Brigade, iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy. In advance of […]
Flamenco Sundays
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCO
The stage floor burns with the pulsating sounds of rhythmical footwork, song, castanets, syncopated hand clapping that define a new dimension in flamenco and Spanish dance theatre. Mx. CarOlé Flamenco, named a “Flamenco star” by Sunset Magazine, is the fifth generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family's legacy (daughter of legend Carolina Lugo), […]
Magma
Post:Ballet
Post:ballet unveils Magma, an evening-length immersive experience inspired by the myth of Cassandra, who was cursed with the power to see the future while no one believed her visions. Magma unfolds across The Midway, weaving together a blend of choreography, text, music, lighting, and projection for a modern day masterpiece by Moscelyne ParkeHarrison. Guests decide where to go […]
Magma
Post:Ballet
Post:ballet unveils Magma, an evening-length immersive experience inspired by the myth of Cassandra, who was cursed with the power to see the future while no one believed her visions. Magma unfolds across The Midway, weaving together a blend of choreography, text, music, lighting, and projection for a modern day masterpiece by Moscelyne ParkeHarrison. Guests decide where to go […]
Magma
Post:Ballet
Post:ballet unveils Magma, an evening-length immersive experience inspired by the myth of Cassandra, who was cursed with the power to see the future while no one believed her visions. Magma unfolds across The Midway, weaving together a blend of choreography, text, music, lighting, and projection for a modern day masterpiece by Moscelyne ParkeHarrison. Guests decide where to go […]
Magma
Post:Ballet
Post:ballet unveils Magma, an evening-length immersive experience inspired by the myth of Cassandra, who was cursed with the power to see the future while no one believed her visions. Magma unfolds across The Midway, weaving together a blend of choreography, text, music, lighting, and projection for a modern day masterpiece by Moscelyne ParkeHarrison. Guests decide where to go […]
Flamenco Sundays
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCO
The stage floor burns with the pulsating sounds of rhythmical footwork, song, castanets, syncopated hand clapping that define a new dimension in flamenco and Spanish dance theatre. Mx. CarOlé Flamenco, named a “Flamenco star” by Sunset Magazine, is the fifth generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family's legacy (daughter of legend Carolina Lugo), […]
MoToRING ON: MoToR/dance with special guests Corposonic Trio & Westlake Tap Division
MoToR Dance
MoToRING ON is a multi-dimensional Body Music performance experience with a multigenerational cast, live music, and audience engagement. The project brings together MoToR/dance, under the artistic direction of Evie Ladin, with collaborators Corposonic Trio and Westlake Tap Division. The International Day of Body Music participatory event occurs 1-3pm Sunday, February 2.
MoToRING ON: MoToR/dance with special guests Corposonic Trio & Westlake Tap Division
MoToR Dance
MoToRING ON is a multi-dimensional Body Music performance experience with a multigenerational cast, live music, and audience engagement. The project brings together MoToR/dance, under the artistic direction of Evie Ladin, with collaborators Corposonic Trio and Westlake Tap Division. The International Day of Body Music participatory event occurs 1-3pm Sunday, February 2.
Flamenco Sundays
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCO
The stage floor burns with the pulsating sounds of rhythmical footwork, song, castanets, syncopated hand clapping that define a new dimension in flamenco and Spanish dance theatre. Mx. CarOlé Flamenco, named a “Flamenco star” by Sunset Magazine, is the fifth generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family's legacy (daughter of legend Carolina Lugo), […]
Diamond Jubilee
Cal Performances
Twyla Tharp/Diabelli (music: Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations) New Work (music: new arrangements of music from Philip Glass’ Aguas da Amazonia) Choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates 60 years of crafting strikingly original, accessible, and uncategorizable works with a new collaboration with Philip Glass, the artists’ first partnership in nearly 40 years. Performed live by Chicago’s Grammy-winning Third Coast […]
Diamond Jubilee
Cal Performances
Twyla Tharp/Diabelli (music: Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations) New Work (music: new arrangements of music from Philip Glass’ Aguas da Amazonia) Choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates 60 years of crafting strikingly original, accessible, and uncategorizable works with a new collaboration with Philip Glass, the artists’ first partnership in nearly 40 years. Performed live by Chicago’s Grammy-winning Third Coast […]
Diamond Jubilee
Cal Performances
Twyla Tharp/Diabelli (music: Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations) New Work (music: new arrangements of music from Philip Glass’ Aguas da Amazonia) Choreographer Twyla Tharp celebrates 60 years of crafting strikingly original, accessible, and uncategorizable works with a new collaboration with Philip Glass, the artists’ first partnership in nearly 40 years. Performed live by Chicago’s Grammy-winning Third Coast […]
Flamenco Sundays
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCO
The stage floor burns with the pulsating sounds of rhythmical footwork, song, castanets, syncopated hand clapping that define a new dimension in flamenco and Spanish dance theatre. Mx. CarOlé Flamenco, named a “Flamenco star” by Sunset Magazine, is the fifth generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family's legacy (daughter of legend Carolina Lugo), […]
