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Kiddie Koncierge: Another March Update
What is Kiddie Koncierge?
Kiddie Koncierge is the SF Bay
Area's premier resource for fun,
interesting, unique, and
creative kids activities.
We provide recommendations,
reviews, and resources on all
sorts of fun things to do in San
Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland,
San Jose, Marin, and beyond!
Kiddie Koncierge is the SF Bay
Area's premier resource for fun,
interesting, unique, and
creative kids activities.
We provide recommendations,
reviews, and resources on all
sorts of fun things to do in San
Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland,
San Jose, Marin, and beyond!
Welcome to Another Kiddie
Koncierge March Update!
Can you believe that April is already around the corner? Yeah, it is.
But before then, we have St. Patricks Day and Spring Break! If you
are at loose ends for Spring Break, make sure to check out the
Resources Pages for a ton of great ideas. Here are some
highlights:
What's Left of March
Free 3rd Wednesday, March 18th this month
February 27-March 15
February 20 - April 12
Through March
Saturday and Sundays, March 7th-29th
Saturday, March 14
Saturdays, March 14-April 11th
- 03/21/09 The Flying Calamari Brothers
- 04/11/09 Chinyakare Ensemble
Through March 15th
Sunday, March 15th
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thursday, March 19th
Saturday and Sunday March 21-22
Saturday, March 21st
Saturday, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th
Sundays at 1:00 p.m., Buddy Club Events for March and April
- April 5th, Karen Quest, Cowgirl Tricks
- April 19th Award Winning Magician Timothy James
- April 5th Juggling and Comedy with the Keith Show
- April 19th Sleight of Hand Expert & Comedian Tye the
Magic Guy
Saturday March 28th
Sunday, March 29th
Sundays March 29th and April 26th
Coming Up in April
Free 1st Sunday, April 5th this month
Free 1st Tuesday, April 7th this month
Free 1st Wednesday, April 1st this month
Free 1st Thursday, April 2nd this month
Free 2nd Sunday, April 12th this month
Free 3rd Wednesday, April 15th this month
Saturday, April 4th
Saturday and Sunday April 4th and 5th,
April 4th – Sept 27th
Sunday, April 5th
Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th Easter Weekend
Saturday and Sunday April 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th
April 14-19
Thursday, April 16th
Saturday April 18th,
Saturdays and Sundays, April 18th – May 3rd
Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th
Through April 19th
Tuesday, April 21st
Saturday, April 25
Sunday, May 3rd
Sunday, May 10th MOTHERS DAY
Sundays, May 24th - June 21st
Saturday, June 13th
Sunday, June 7th
The Detes
27-15February 27-March 15
San Francisco Bay Area International Children’s Film
Festival at WonderCon, Moscone Center South and
other Bay Area Venues, Admission (children under 11
free with paid adult admission)
If your kid loves comics or if you are using your kid as an excuse to
attend, this is NorCal’s premiere comics and pop culture
convention. Yeah, the media and Simpson’s paint this crowd with
a rather pejorative brush, but it can be fun. Even if you don’t go to
the convention (why would you miss the ComicCon of the North? If
you pay for one, you get both admissions together), you should
check out the films in the film festival. They are fresh and fun
movies geared to kids.
The festival will continue with films all day Sunday, March 15 at the
Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose (www.cdm.org)
For a full list of films and venues, visit http://www.sfchildrensfilm.
org/. For more information, visit www.comic-con.org/wc/, email
sfchildrensfilm@cox.net or call (760) 453-2922.
Through March
Marine Mammal Migration, Mating, Birthing, and
more: Whales and Elephant Seals at the Point Reyes
National Seashore
The Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the few places on the
Pacific Coast where northern elephant seals and gray whales may
be observed and studied. What is more amazing is that Point
Reyes is about 30 minutes from Marin and an hour from SF or the
East Bay.
The elephant seals' semi-annual sojourns to the shores of Point
Reyes provide a unique opportunity to glimpse the lives and
behaviors of these elusive ocean giants. The Elephant Seal
Overlook near Chimney Rocky is a great place for viewing elephant
seals from December through March. You can see the males
doing their dominance dance and pup birthing. On weekends and
holidays, docents are available to provide guidance.
During the winter, you can also watch the migration of gray whales
as they make their way to Alaska from Baja. Peak Southern
Migration is mid-January and the peak Northern Migration is mid-
March. Late April and Early May offer you the chance to see
mothers and calves close to shore. Best place to watch is from
areas near Chimney Rock and the Lighthouse
NOTE: due to traffic concerns, the roads are closed and shuttle
buses from Drakes Beach provide transportation. For details on
the shuttles, visit http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/shuttle.
htm
For details on watching seals, visit http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_elephantseals.htm
For information on watching whales, visit http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_whales.htm
The National Park Service also offers a number of ranger-lead
programs that provide the most informative ways to explore our
friends on the coast. Click here for more details http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm
Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Buddy Club, $7.00
(kids < 2 years FREE)
The Buddy Club has an ongoing series of kids’ entertainment at
three locations throughout the Bay Area: the Berkeley JCC, the
Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael, and the Randall Museum Theatre
in San Francisco. The Buddy Club is a great rainy (or not so rainy)
day activity. It's nothing fancy, just great kids’ entertainment:
jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, clowns, etc.The Buddy Club
shows are appropriate for all ages and can entertain older kids
and adults as well (this isn’t necessarily baby stuff). Visit their
website at www.thebuddyclub.com (Please do NOT forget the “the”
as one of our parents did. The resulting website is NOT suitable
for family viewing). The shows are entertaining and engaging. The
shows are also suitable for birthday parties. The following are the
upcoming shows.
Marin Buddy Club Shows, Hoytt Theater at the Osher
Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael
No shows scheduled for March or April
Berkeley Buddy Club, Berkeley JCC Theater, 1414
Walnut Street (Between Walnut and Rose), Berkeley
March 22nd Ringling Brothers Juggler Boswick the Clown
April 5th, Karen Quest, Cowgirl Tricks
April 19th Award Winning Magician Timothy James
San Francisco Buddy Club, at the Randall Museum,
199 Museum Way at Roosevelt Way, San Francisco
Tickets and information at (510) 236-SHOW, Directions at http:
//thebuddyclub.com/html/directions.shtm Note: SF Buddy Club
Shows are at 11:00 a.m. Randall Museum members also enjoy a
$2 discount per ticket.
March 22nd Master Magician Jay Alexander
April 5th Juggling and Comedy with the Keith Show
April 19th Sleight of Hand Expert and Comedian Tye the Magic Guy
20-12February 20th - April 12th
March 7 – March 25 - April 6, Tall Ships, Jack London
Square, Oakland
March 26 – March 31, Tall Ships 2100 Bridgeway,
Sausalito
April 2- April 12, Tall Ships, 451 Seaport Court,
Redwood City
Gray’s Harbor Historical Seaport Tall Ships Visit the
Bay Area!
We did this last year. While we didn't take the three hour tours, we
did have a great time climbing through the ships and talking with
the crews. Sure the trips can be a little pricey, but you can climb
aboard the square-rig sailing ships, Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady
Washington and learn about maritime history for free (even though
they would appreciate a nominal donation). If your kid loves pirates
or just loves sailing, this is a trip worth making. There are four
ways to experience these beautiful ships:
So, bone up on your pirate speak http://www.talklikeapirate.
com/howto.html and check out this cool opportunity. Call (800)
200-5239 for details or go to http://historicalseaport.
org/store/ship-dates.php to book a trip and check availability.
Cool Way to Spend a Sunday:
Why not make a day of it in Jack London Square?
A note on seats: you CAN go for the café tables near the
stage but they can be uncomfortable and the volume can be
loud. There are a bunch of booths just behind the café
tables – a lot more comfortable and roomy. If you can’t quite
get it together to go grab a bite and come back, they DO
have table service with a decent menu. There is a one drink
minimum – even the kids. For a complete listing of acts and
to buy tickets (you can buy tickets at the door), visit
http://yoshis.inticketing.com/evlist.php.
NOTE: if you live in San Francisco, the SF Yoshi’s has a
similar arrangement for Sunday matinees. For a listing of
SF matinees, check out:
http://sfyoshis2.inticketing.com/evlist.php
For directions to Oakland, visit:
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/directions
For directions to San Francisco, visit
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/directions
Note: Parking at Oakland is pretty easy, There is a
validated garage right next to Yoshi’s where it will cost
you about $5.75 for lunch and the show. On a Sunday, you
can also do street parking.
San Francisco’s Yoshi’s has parking under the club. You
can try your luck on the streets, but that could be
challenging.
1-29Saturdays & Sundays, March 1st – 29th
1:00 p.m. “Aladdin” Young Performers Theater, Fort
Mason Center, Building C, San Francisco $10 adults,
$7 for children under 13
Hammy.... What's that dusty old lamp doing there? Aladdin decides
to polish it up and lo and behold, a genie pops out! You'll find
yourself on the magic carpet as you follow Aladdin on his
adventures with the Sultan, Genie and the Sorcerer. There are
spells, potions and exotic adventures in this funny and fast-paced
script. A magnificent play of beauty, magic and mystery.
Tickets and reservations at http://www.ypt.org/tickets.htm and
directions can be found at http://www.ypt.org/map.htm
Saturdays 2:00 and Sundays 2:00 and 4:00, Anansi,
The Clever Spider, New Conservatory Theater Center
25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, Admission $15
Adults, $10 Youth
Anansi tells the story of a clever spider’s desire to bring stories into
the world, and the difficult challenges he faces. Anansi must battle
the python, outwit the leopard, and endure a frustrating encounter
with a bad-tempered fairy. The message applies to us all—when
you share stories, you are richer for it. We love these African
fables. They are fresh stories with a fun tilt. For Ages 4 and up, For
tickets, visit http://click4tix.com/showdates.php?
s_id=NCTCANANSI&rtt=1 or call 415-861-8972
14Sunday, March 14th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. San Francisco Family Summer
Resource Fair, Concourse Exhibition Center at 8th
and Brannan Streets, FREE
San Francisco families (and others too), can come to this
showcase of a lot of the great things that kids and families can do
over the summer including activities, camps, arts, sports and jobs.
Over 200 exhibitors (including Tree Frog Treks!) will present
information on their summer programs. In addition, the fair
features JobSpace offering assistance to youth ages 14-18
seeking a summer job, as well as Shape Up promoting healthy
lifestyles for families through fun activities. There will be kids
activities and a climbing wall throughout the day and massages for
mom and dad.
Free shuttle buses to the Fair will run continuously from MUNI bus
stops at 8th and Mission (one block from Civic Center BART) and
3rd and Palou St (on the T line). You can also take MUNI 12, 19,
27, or 47.For more details, call 311 (the new SF services hotline) or
go to www.sfkids.org.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., San Francisco St. Patricks Day
Parade and Festival, Civic Center Plaza (Grove Street
from Polk to Larkin), San Francisco, FREE
The Irish community in San Francisco will be doing everything but
dying the Bay green – this isn’t Chicago after all. The festivities will
be going all day with music, food, children’s rides, inflatable
bounce houses, cultural displays, a petting zoo, and pony rides.
The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will run from 2nd and
Market to the Festival grounds. For details, visit http://www.uissf.
org/Parade.aspx
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Tree Frog Treks "Kid's Play
Night", Frog Hall (next door to Tree Frog Treks) at
2114 Hayes St., San Francisco, $45 for the first child
and $25 for each additional sibling.
Tree Frog Treks, the people who bring you great camps and nifty
crawly critters to your community events offers enriching childcare
EVERY Saturday night. Parents can drop their kids off with us and
enjoy an adult's only night on the town. Your children will meet live
animals, create science and art projects, and enjoy pizza, healthy
snacks, and a movie. Pre-registration is appreciated although we
will accept drop-ins. Visit http://www.treefrogtreks.
com/programs/childcare.htm for more details.
14-11Saturdays, March 14-April 11th
11:00 a.m., Bay Area Discovery Museum Shows, 557
McReynolds Road, Sausalito, $6 members, $8 non-
members
The Bay Area Discovery museum is fun enough by itself: indoor
and outdoor exploration areas, lots to occupy your child, stunning
views of the Golden Gate Bridge, great food in the cafe or you can
head up the hill for a more civilized meal at Murray Circle. Did you
know, however, that the museum also has special performances
on most Saturdays? Here are a few upcoming shows.
March 14, 2009 Tye the Magic Guy
March 21, 2009 The Flying Calamari Brothers
April 11, 2009 Chinyakare Ensemble
For more information visit www.badm.org.
14-15Sat. & Sun., March 14th & 15th
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Annual Dublin St. Patrick's Day
Festival, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza,
Dublin, Free
After a huge parade starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, the 14th, the
weekend fills two fun-filled days with Irish music and dance, food &
drink, artists' booths, commercial vendors, non-profit displays,
shepherding demonstrations, carnival rides, games and much
more! Bring the family for a day of fun and entertainment.
Parking at Civic Plaza and along nearby streets (Clark Ave, Sierra
Court, Sierra Lane). Transportation from BART station by Wheels
bus. For further information, schedules, parking, etc at www.
dublinstpats.com or call (925) 556-4500.
Roy De Forrest
Country Dog Gentlemen
1972
Paiting Polymer on Canvas
15Sunday, March 15th
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, Target Family Day:
Country Dog Gentleman, Koret Visitor Education
Center, 151 Third Street, San Francisco, FREE
No, this is not the SF version of Slum Dog Millionaire. The Country
Dog Gentlemen program is the launch of SF MOMA's interactive
online feature for families. Dog characters from Roy De Forest's
painting Country Dog Gentlemen will guide you through the
museum's collection via a series of fun engaging activities. If you
haven't been to one of these family events, it is well worth it. Not
only do you have a chance to engage in a great art activity in the
awesome Koret Center on the 2nd floor (even if you don't come on
the Family Studio days, you should stop by the Educational Center
as there is always something for the kids to do and explore), you
also get to explore the wonderful Museum of Modern Art for FREE.
http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1364
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available.
17Tuesday, March 17th
5:00 p.m., - 7:30 p.m., Frog Fest 2009! Tree Frog
Treks, 2114 Hayes St., San Francisco, FREE
Come help celebrate Tree Frog Treks 10 th anniversary! Meet our
animals as you learn about our outdoor science camps and
memberships. Wine flights, cheese tasting, black & tans, and root
beer floats will be provided.
5:00-6:30 pm is special access for F.R.O.G Family members only!
F.R.O.G. members get a behind the scenes tour of the animal
rescue facility
6:30-7:30 p.m., the doors open to the general public. For details,
visit http://www.treefrogtreks.com/programs/events.htm
19Thursday, March 19th
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Marin Farm Day at the Marin
Center Exhibit Hall, Marin Civic Center San Rafael.
FREE
For 25 years, thousands of school children flock to the Marin Civic
Center to learn about agriculture, health, farm animals, gardens,
and the environment. Children can get up front and personal with
cows, horses, ponies, goats, sheep, a sheep dog, poultry, rabbits,
and more.
Directions are at http://www.co.marin.ca.
us/depts/CU/Main/mc/mc_directions.cfm?mHd=3. Better
directions are at http://www.danceoutre.org/directions.html
21Saturday, March 21st
1:00 p.m. A Children's Fine Par-Tea, Filoli 86 Canada
Road, Woodside. $24-45
Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties or anyone, really! Bring a special
child and share a special afternoon of delectable delights and fun
activities. Teas are not recommended for children under 6 years of
age. Reservations are necessary and can be made by phone.
Please mark your calendar. Teas are a ticketless event and are
non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Filoli, by the way, is a property of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, Filoli is a wonderous 654 acre estate 30 miles south
of San Francisco. A grand Georgian mansion sits amongst
amazing gardens where hundreds of rare flowers, plants and trees
flourish. Wander through the estate on the brick paths that invite
visitors to explore the grace and beauty of Filoli.
Filoli is a special place and is worth a visit no matter what time of
year. Call (650) 364-8300 for information and reservations. For
directions, visit http://www.filoli.org/plan-your-visit/directions.html
10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 3rd Annual Camp Mather Family
Celebration, George R. Moscone Recreation Center,
1800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, FREE
Camp Mather is a special place in the Sierras where, as they say,
"over civilized" San Franciscans can come to commune with nature
in cabins with horses, activities, crafts, fishing, talent shows, the
whole nine yards. As a kick off to the Mather season (It actually
begins in June, but registration begins now), the Camp folks are
throwing a party and everyone is invited. For a few hours you can
enjoy kids activities and projects, entertainment, and
refreshments. You can also, of course, learn about the camp. For
details, visit http://www.campmather.com/
21-22Sat. & Sun., March 21st & 22nd
Saturday 11:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Gustafer Yellowgold's Golden Heart Symphony,
Presidio Middle School, 450 30th Ave., San Francisco,
$15
Just who is Gustafer Yellowgold? To the hipsters, he is the
opening act for Wilco and Polyphonic Spree. To the kids, however,
he is "a friendly creature who came to Earth from the Sun" who
makes friends with all sorts of creatures on our planet like a
Pterodactyl, a pet eel, and a pet dragon. They all live in a cozy little
cottage in an uncharted part of Minnesota. That's the back story.
All of these guys ar ethe creation of Morgan Taylor. His
performances are a combination of live music and moving image
with captivating music and a terrific multimedia experience for the
entire family. The New York Times calls it a cross between the
Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss. Bottom line is that these are
terrific shows that should not be missed.
For details on Gustafer Yellowgold, visit the site: www.
gustaferyellowgold.com. There you can get the complete story,
some video, music, and more.
If you can't make the Presidio Middle School Shows, Morgan and
Gustafer will be moving on to
Cameo Cinema
1340 Main Street, St. Helena
Saturday, March 28th, 11:00 a.m.
Call (707) 963-9779 for more details
Street Light Records
FREE In-Store Performance
980 S Bascom Ave., San Jose
Sunday, March 29th, 1:00 p.m.
Call (408) 292-1404 or visit http://www.streetlightrecords.
com/Event/34853 for details
21,18,16 Mar 21, April 18, & May 16
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Farm Tour, Deer
Hollow Farm, Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve, Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, Adults $5, Kids
$3, Kids under 2 FREE
What better way to usher in the Spring than a trip to a homestead
farm to visit sheep, goats, cows, pigs, rabbits, and all manner of
fowl? This is a working farm and visitors can learn about farming,
tending to the animals, the century-old buildings, and more. The
tours are 45 minutes, but visitors are encouraged to explore the
County park and open space abutting the preserve. For details
and directions, visit http://www.fodhf.org/farm_tour_2009_flyer.
pdf.
If you don't want to travel that far south, don't forget the Little Farm at
Tilden Park which is open every day http://www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/tna
28Saturday March 28th
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Cal Performances Family Fare
presents Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu: O’ahu – Confessions
of an Island, Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft and Telegraph
Ave., Berkeley, CA Tickets $20- $32 (Children 16 and
under are half price!)
This is not your Kodak Hula show. Maybe we are biased having
grown up with Hawaiian dance, but this troupe takes hula to
another level. Discover Mamala, Hawaii's famous surfing
goddess. Stroll along the lovely beaches of Hale'iwa. In its hugely
enjoyable O'ahu: Confessions of an Island program, Nā Lei Hulu
pays tribute to one of the world's most glorious locations, honoring
her most sacred shores and her highest peaks. This dynamic San
Francisco-based Hawaiian dance company celebrates hula as a
full and captivating theatrical experience. Performances feature a
rich blend of traditional and contemporary dancing, with the
company's trademark hula mua style, paying homage to tradition
while boldly bringing the art form into the present day.
Tickets at https://commerce.cpsma.berkeley.
edu/CPPresents/tickets/reserve.aspx?
performanceNumber=4343
Parking is pretty easy to find in the area, although the garage at
Durant and Telegraph always seems to be a safe bet.
Kiddie Koncierge and Cal Performances are pleased to offer a
limited number of FREE tickets to the Saturday, March 28th 2:00 p.
m. Family Matinee to Kiddie Koncierge Subscribers! Click here to
enter.
29-26Sundays, March 29th and April 26th
10:00 a.m. JCCSF Family Fun Days JCCSF, 3200
California Street, San Francisco, $5 adult member $10
non member, $8 kids member, $12 non-member. $25
special family rate (2 adults plus 2 kids)
For children ages 0-9, the JCCSF has these great Sunday Family
days that start with playtime, kindergym, arts and crafts and move
on to terrific perfomances. Then, if your kid hasn’t passed out by
then, they can swim in the indoor pool! Visit http://www.jccsf.
org/content_main.aspx?catid=665 for details. Upcoming
performances include
March 29th The Piccolo Puppet Players
America's most traditional Punch & Judy show is presented by
Professor Brian Patterson, and the Piccolo Puppet Players.
Founded in 1990, the Piccolo Puppet Players and their shows have
amazed and amused children of all ages for more than fifteen
years. All sorts of characters will challenge Mr. Punch, but he
always tricks his way through. Come and watch the adventure
unfold!
April 26th Hanna Banana Comes To Town!
Come and take a listen to the greatest clown alternatives this side
of the Mississippi! Here many styles of music and songs that get
the kids and grown ups dancing and singing. Experience
interactive songs, foreign languages, funny songs, folk songs, rock
songs and more
4Saturday, April 4th
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tartan Day Scottish Fair,
Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd.,
Fremont, $10 adults/ $6 seniors/ $5 children (4-17).
Free parking
Celebrate Tartan Day and join in the pageantry as Scottish folk
from all over the area gather their clans and celebrate their
heritage. Enjoy bagpipe bands, highland dancing, traditional
Scottish food, and historic re-enactments. There will also be Clan
Society exhibits and a special Children's Glenn where they can
partake in Highland games, a traditional haggis toss, arts & crafts,
storytelling and perhaps find fairies. Special musical
performances by Peter Daldry, Culann's Hounds and the Fremont
Police Department Pipe Band.
For more information call (510) 796-0199 or visit East Bay Scottish
Association website. http://www.eastbayscots.org/ This is a drop
in program; no registration is required.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Alice in Wonderland Spring
Festival, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave.,
San Rafael, $5
San Rafael will celebrate spring with a healthy, fun, and silly, Alice
in Wonderland themed fair at Falkirk. There will be live
entertainment, arts and crafts, games, refreshments, costumed
characters from the stories. Entertainment includes music by Tim
Cain, Miss Kitty, magic by Princess Polka Dot, puppet shows,
science activities, and stories. Information and directions at http:
//www.falkirkculturalcenter.org/event.html?eventid=9
4-5Saturday April 4th and 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Bodega Bay Fisherman’s
Festival, Westside Park, Bodega Bay, Adults $10, kids
under 12 free
Activities include wooden boat races where contestants have to
BUILD and race their creations, blessing of the fleet,
entertainment, food, kids activities and more. For details, visit,
http://www.bbfishfest.com/
4-27Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – Sept 27
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Opening Weekend for Train
Operations, California State Railroad Museum, Old
Town Sacramento, $8 adults, $3 kids 6-17, kids under
3 FREE
April 4th-5th is Opening weekend for the 25th consecutive year of
excursion train operations on the Museum’s Sacramento Southern
Railroad! Beginning this weekend, and continuing every weekend
through September, experience the sights, smells, and sounds of
a real, working steam locomotive as it pulls vintage passenger
coaches and converted freight cars along the levees of the
Sacramento River. Climb aboard for a relaxing 40-minute, 6-mile
roundtrip ride. Of course, the real reason to come up is to check
out the California State Railroad Museum which is an amazing trip
through our State’s history as told through its railways. Full-sized
equipment is cool for all ages and for non-fanatics. Directions and
visiting information at http://www.csrmf.org/doc.asp?id=286
5Sunday April 5th
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Berkeley Rep Family Series,
“Fools, Clowns, and Jesters” Berkeley Rep School of
Theatre, the Berkeley Rep School of Theater, Nevo
Education Center, 2071 Addison Street, Berkeley,
FREE (with a children’s book donation)
Learn the art of theatre through play the first Sunday each month
with the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre’s Family Series! These
interactive workshops are designed for families of all ages and
levels (although kids should be at least 7). Family Series
programs encourage arts awareness and exploration, nourish
team work and parent/child bonds and sustain a creative family
environment. In lieu of tuition, families attending these workshops
are asked to bring a children’s book to be donated to local
elementary school libraries.
Make merry this April fool’s month as we dance, mimic, slide, fall,
wander, chase, hop, strut, somersault, jump, glide and follow the
whimsical path of the clown. Families will play games that spark
imagination, tickle funny bones and explore jokesters throughout
history. Come join the fun and release your inner fools.
Recommended for ages 4 to adult.
Upcoming dates include
May 3, 2009: Target® Story Builders at Berkeley Rep
June 7, 2009: Summer fun
All Sunday workshops are held at the Berkeley Rep School of
Theatre at the Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison Street in
downtown Berkeley. For more information please call Gendell
Hernández at 510 647–2973 or e-mail ghernandez@berkeleyrep.
org.
5/19Sunday, March 5th and 19th
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, The Family Studio:
Setting the Stage, Koret Visitor Education Center, 151
Third Street, San Francisco, FREE
If you haven't been to one of these family events, it is well worth it.
Not only do you have a chance to engage in a great art activity in the
awesome Koret Center on the 2nd floor (even if you don't come on
the Family Studio days, you should stop by the Educational Center
as there is always something for the kids to do and explore), you
also get to explore the wonderful Museum of Modern Art for FREE.
This weekend, join the SF MOMA to create your own miniature
theater stage as we highlight the exhibition William Kentridge: Five
Themes. Plus, enjoy a special reading of The Magic Flute: An
Opera by Mozart, adapted by Kyra Teis.
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available. For details, visit http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1363
11-19Sat. & Sun. Apr. 11th-12th 18th-19th
Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown, Webster and
Geary, San Francisco, FREE
Come out for a taste of Japanese culture in San Francisco. There
will be tons of music, food, demonstrations, kids activities and a
parade on April 19th from the Civic Center to Post and Filmore.
Visit www.nccbf.org for more. Visit http://www.japantownparking.
com/Directions/ for directions and parking
16Thursday, April 16th
6:30 – 9:30 p.m., TOE TO TOE: Cal vs. ODC, The
Concourse, 635 8th Street at Brannan, San Francisco,
$125 adults, $25 students/dancers (I guess if you can
prove your moves, you can get the dancer rate!)
If you have never seen this wild event, it is definitely worth a see.
This benefit for ODC Dance Commons and Cal Athletics combines
modern dance, Cal student athletes and the Cal straw hat Band in
a breathless competition. Vote for your favorites! For details, visit
http://www.odcdance.org/performance.php?param=5
18Saturday April 18th,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Cal Day, University of California,
Berkeley Campus, Berkeley, FREE
This is a Berkeley classic and the highlight of our Spring. We
never miss it and there is always something new to experience.
Visit the Cal Day 2009 website for details (The complete 2009
listing and maps will be published April 1st). http://calday.
berkeley.edu/ Check out the Cal Day Program guide http:
//caldayur-prod.berkeley.edu/events_by_category.cfm for a full
listing of events with times to plan your day.
Some highlights:
Note: Stanford University’s Community Day, originally scheduled
for April 19th has unfortunately been cancelled.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m., Kick off Festival for the "Week
of the Young Child", Crocker Amazon Park in San
Francisco, FREE
This event is FREE to the general pubic and will help bring our
community together to celebrate our children. Come and enjoy
food, music, games and more! Join Tree Frog Treks from 1:30-2:
30 pm for a Rockin' Reptiles Animal Extravaganza to help kick of
the Week of the Young Child! Meet their creepy crawly co-workers
and do wild experiments that make science come alive!
18-19Sat. & Sun., April 18th & 19th
2 sittings, 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. Mad Hatters Tea
Party, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue,
San Rafael, $25 for adults, $20 for children
Come visit for a truly wonderful re-creation of the Mad Hatter’s Tea
Party! Alice, the March Hare, and the rest of the gang will be there
to help you with the mischief. Tea, sandwiches, and desserts will
be served. This event is a Marin institution where costumed
characters embrace the look and spirit of Lewis Carroll's insane
imaginings. Reservations required. http://www.
falkirkculturalcenter.org/event.html?eventid=69
18-3Sat. & Sun., April 18th – May 3rd
2:00 p.m. Active Arts Theater Presents Wonderland, a
Circus Adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, Julia
Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, $18
adult, $14 children
Alice’s adventures in Wonderland have never before been told like
this…with clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and musicians. When Alice
searches for a way back home, she will meet the caterpillar, the
white rabbit, and she will have to escape from the dreaded Queen
of Hearts. You may think you know this classic story, but hold on to
your hats, because this world premiere created by master clown
Jeff Raz of Cirque Du Soleil for the Advanced Training Program of
the Clown Conservatory and produced by Active Arts will be the
wildest, craziest trip to Wonderland you’ve ever taken!. Ages 6 and
up.
Information at http://www.activeartstheatre.org/Wonderland.html,
tickets at http://activeartstheatre.thundertix.
com/events/267/performances
If you can’t make it to the Berkeley Shows, the show will move to
San Ramon May 9-17th at the Front Row Theater, 17011
Bollinger Canyon Blvd., San Ramon. Details at http://sabo.
seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?
eventId=114607&presenter=SANRAMON&venue=&event=
21Tuesday, April 21st
Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day, Ben and Jerry’s
Worldwide, FREE
Once a year, participating Ben and Jerry’s all over the world give
away a free scoop of ice cream to all comers. Bear in mind that
this is a wildly popular event and some stores will be more heavily
subscribed than others (also, some hours of the day will be better
than others). Basically, write off the Ben Jerry’s across the street
from the UC Berkeley campus unless you happen to be in the
area. To find a scoop shop near you, visit http://www.
benandjerrys.com/scoop_shops/
25Saturday, April 25th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., CSU East Bay Science festival,
CSU East Bay Science Buildings and Valley Business
and Technology Center, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.,
Hayward, FREE
This is a great Free event for all ages offering a chemistry magic
show, math puzzles, Solar telescopes, CSI Hayward DNA analysis
demonstrations, do-it-yourself fossil casting, and more. Call 510
885 3441 or visit http://www.sci.csueastbay.edu/festival/index.
html for more details.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., “Annual Bug Day at the
Randall Museum”, 199 Museum Way, (off of Roosevelt
above 14th and Castro) San Francisco, FREE
(although a modest donation is suggested – always a
good idea to make sure that these cool places can
stay in business!)
Like the creepy crawlies? You can get up front and personal with a
wide range of these six-legged wonders with a lot of hands-on
activities but the kids can also engage in a wide range of bug-
themed projects as well. The attractions include a silk worm
petting zoo, live music, a termite maze, maggot (yeah, big “eeeew”)
races – you heard me, “maggot races”, a whole bunch of live
insects for you to see, touch, eat (wait, not eat), and while we are
on the subject, there will be an exhibit on insects that are eaten in
the regular course of the diets of different cultures. For the brave,
you will be able to sample fried crickets (big treats all over the
world) and meal worms. A fun way to spend the day! For details
and directions: http://www.randallmuseum.org/Default.aspx?
tabid=95
10Sunday, May 10th MOTHERS DAY!
KORET FREE Museum Day, 17 Museums all over the
San Francisco Bay Area, FREE!
Every so often, the ever wonderful Koret Foundation gives the
greater Bay Area a very generous Mothers Day Gift: FREE
admission to one of 17 museums all over the Bay area. This
year's list includes:
For info on specific museums, visit our Museums Pages!
11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Mother's Day/Petite Picasso,
Rosso & Bianco Winery (formerly Chateau Soverain),
300 Via Archimedes (formerly Souverain Road),
Geyserville, FREE (reservations required)
Pretty civilized way to celebrate Mother's Day: mom gets a glass of
Sophia Blanc de Blancs while the little darlings create a special
artistic creation for her. Design Space limited to 50 kids under 12.
Reservations required. Call (707) 857-1427 to reserve your
space. Visit www.rossobianco.com for details and directions.
24-21
Sundays May 24 & 31, June 7, 14 , & 21st Saturday
June 13 only
Pre-Show 11:00 a.m., Performance 1:00 p.m.,
Mountain Play: Man of La Mancha, Cushing
Ampitheater, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin
County, $40 adults, $30 kids 4-21, Kids 3 and under
are FREE
Don’t know why they didn’t just call it Don Quixote. This is the
classic and inspirational story of a man’s quest to right the wrongs
of the world - all set to a memorable score. Saturday June 13 is
the only Saturday show and has special pricing for seniors and
kids where tickets are $5 off. Order online to save $2, and order by
MARCH 231st to save an additional $2. http://www.mountainplay.
org/tickets.html
The Mountain Play is special. In good weather (and it frequently
is), the experience is amazing with stunning views of the Pacific.
That being said, make sure to pack layers just in case, watch the
weather reports for heat or rain, leave the lawn chairs at home, and
leave plenty of time to hike in or out as you cannot park up there.
There is a very well organized shuttle service that you can find out
about on the website: http://www.mountainplay.org/directions.
html Food and drink is sold there although people do bring
amazing picnics and awards are given to the most amazing picnic
schlepped up there.
That's it for now!
Koncierge March Update!
Can you believe that April is already around the corner? Yeah, it is.
But before then, we have St. Patricks Day and Spring Break! If you
are at loose ends for Spring Break, make sure to check out the
Resources Pages for a ton of great ideas. Here are some
highlights:
- Current Activities - Everything coming up for you and your
family! - Camps Believe it or not, SUMMER camps are filling up
NOW. - 2009 Egg Hunt Guide. It's back! Your guide to the Easter
Happenings in the Bay Area! - Winter Performing Arts Schedule There are a lot of great
performances this season. Don't miss out! - Museums and Other Attractions The Bay Area is rich with
treasures and cool fun things to do! Our lists are broken
down by region! - Check out the NEW Travel Koncierge Travel Ideas page for
tips on how to better enjoy your vacations with your family! - We just added the Kiddie Koncierge Santa Barbara guide
for your Spring Break planning enjoyment! - We have also added a Family Hiking Page for ideas on
getting those young 'uns out in the fresh air.
What's Left of March
Free 3rd Wednesday, March 18th this month
- California Academy of Sciences www.calacademy.org
February 27-March 15
- San Francisco Bay Area International Children’s Film
Festival at WonderCon, Moscone Center South and other
Bay Area Venues
February 20 - April 12
- Gray's Harbor Historic Seaport Tall Ships in San
Francisco, Oakland, Sausalito, and Redwood City
Through March
- Annual Elephant Seal Mating, Ano Nuevo State Preserve
- Elephant Seal Mating and Birthing and Gray Whale
Migration, Point Reyes National Seashore
Saturday and Sundays, March 7th-29th
- Young Performers Theater Presents Aladdin, Fort Mason
- Saturdays 2:00 and Sundays 2:00 and 4:00, Anansi, The
Clever Spider, New Conservatory Theater Center, 25 Van
Ness Avenue, San Francisco, Admission
Saturday, March 14
- 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., San Francisco St. Patricks Day
Parade and Festival, Civic Center Plaza (Grove Street
from Polk to Larkin), San Francisco, FREE - 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Family Summer Resource Fair!
Concourse Exhibition Center at 8th and Brannan St, San
Francisco FREE! - 5:30-9:00pm., Tree Frog Treks "Kid's Play Night", Frog
Hall (next door to Tree Frog Treks) at 2114 Hayes St., San
Francisco
Saturdays, March 14-April 11th
- 11:00 a.m., Bay Area Discovery Museum Shows, 557
McReynolds Road, Sausalito, Admission
- 03/21/09 The Flying Calamari Brothers
- 04/11/09 Chinyakare Ensemble
Through March 15th
- San Francisco Bay Area International Children’s Film
Festival at WonderCon, Moscone Center South and other
Bay Area Venues, Admission (children under 11 free with
paid adult admission)
Sunday, March 15th
- 11:00 a.m., SF MOMA Target Family Day, Country
Gentleman, 151 3rd Street, San Francisco, FREE
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
- Frog Fest 2009! 5:00-6:30 pm - F.R.O.G Family members
only! Behind the scenes tour of our animal rescue
facility. 6:30-7:30 - Open to the general public, Tree Frog
Treks, 2114 Hayes Street, San Francisco, FREE
Thursday, March 19th
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Marin Farm Day at the Marin
Center Exhibit Hall, Marin Civic Center San Rafael. FREE.
Saturday and Sunday March 21-22
- Fort Bragg Whale Festival, FREE
- 11:00a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Gustafer Yellowgold's Golden Heart Symphony,
Presidio Middle School, 450 30th Ave., San Francisco
Saturday, March 21st
- 1:00 p.m. A Children's Fine Par-Tea, Filoli 86 Canada Road,
Woodside. $24-45 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Camp Mather Family Celebration,
Moscone Recreation Center, 1800 Chestnut Street, San
Francisco, FREE
Saturday, March 21st, April 18th, and May 16th
- Farm Tour, Deer Hollow Farm, Rancho San Antonio Open
Space Preserve, Los Altos
Sundays at 1:00 p.m., Buddy Club Events for March and April
- Berkeley Buddy Club
- April 5th, Karen Quest, Cowgirl Tricks
- April 19th Award Winning Magician Timothy James
- San Francisco (at the Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way)
- April 5th Juggling and Comedy with the Keith Show
- April 19th Sleight of Hand Expert & Comedian Tye the
Magic Guy
Saturday March 28th
- 2:00 p.m. Cal Performances Family Fare presents Nā Lei
Hulu I Ka Wēkiu, Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft and Telegraph
Ave., Berkeley, CA Cal Performances and Kiddie
Koncierge are pleased to offer free tickets to this event.
See our Special Offer page for details on you can win. - 11:00 a.m., Gustafer Yellowgold's Golden Heart
Symphony, Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main Street, St. Helena
Sunday, March 29th
- 1:00 p.m., Gustafer Yellowgold's Golden Heart Symphony,
980 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, FREE In store
Performance
Sundays March 29th and April 26th
- 10:00 a.m. JCCSF Family Fun Days JCCSF, 3200 California
Street, San Francisco, Admission
Coming Up in April
Free 1st Sunday, April 5th this month
- Asian Art Museum www.asianart.org
- Coyote Point Museum www.coyoteptmuseum.org
Free 1st Tuesday, April 7th this month
- Cartoon Art Museum www.cartoonart.org
- De Young www.famsf.org
- Legion of Honor www.famsf.org
- SF MOMA www.sfmoma.org
- Yerba Buena www.ybca.org
Free 1st Wednesday, April 1st this month
- Exploratorium www.exploratorium.edu
- Coyote Point Museum www.coyoteptmuseum.org
- Bay Area Discovery Museum www.baykidsmuseum.org
Free 1st Thursday, April 2nd this month
- Berkeley Art Museum www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
- Burlingame Pez Museum www.spectrumnet.com/pez/
Free 2nd Sunday, April 12th this month
- Oakland Museum www.museumca.org
- Tech Museum of San Jose, www.thetech.org
Free 3rd Wednesday, April 15th this month
- California Academy of Sciences www.calacademy.org
Saturday, April 4th
- 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tartan Day Scottish Fair
Ardenwood Historic Farm, Admission - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Alice in Wonderland Spring Festival,
Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave., San Rafael,
Admission
Saturday and Sunday April 4th and 5th,
- 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Fisherman’s Festival Bodega bay,
Westside Park, Admission, kids FREE
April 4th – Sept 27th
- 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Opening Weekend for Train
Operations, California State Railroad Museum, Old Town
Sacramento, Admission
Sunday, April 5th
- 11am–12:30pm, Berkeley Repertory Family Series, Fools,
Clowns and Jesters Nevo Education Center, 2071
Addison Street, Berkeley, FREE
Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th Easter Weekend
- Egg Hunts (Spring, Easter, and Otherwise). Check out the
Kiddie Koncierge 2009 Egg Hunt Guide for a full listing of
Egg Hunts in your area.
Saturday and Sunday April 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th
- Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade, Japantown, San
Francisco FREE
April 14-19
- Earth Week (Actual Earth Day is April 22nd)
Thursday, April 16th
- 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., TOE TO TOE: Cal vs. ODC Fundraiser, The
Concourse, 635 8th Street at Brannan, San Francisco,
Admission
Saturday April 18th,
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Cal Day, University of California,
Berkeley Campus, Berkeley, FREE - 11:00-3:00 Kick off Festival for the "Week of the Young
Child" , Crocker Amazon Park, in San Francisco. Tree
Frog Treks will have a special event from 1:30-2:30 pm
FREE
Saturdays and Sundays, April 18th – May 3rd
- 2:00 p.m. Active Arts Theater Presents Wonderland, a
Circus Adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, Julia Morgan
Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, Admission
Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th
- 2 sittings, 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. Mad Hatters Tea Party,
Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael,
Admission
Through April 19th
- Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., The Golden Gate
Express, Conservatory of Flowers, 100 JFK Drive, San
Francisco - Stanford University' Community Day has been cancelled
Tuesday, April 21st
- Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day
Saturday, April 25
- 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., CSU East Bay Science festival,
CSU East Bay Science Buildings and Valley Business and
Technology Center, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward,
FREE
Sunday, May 3rd
- 11am–12:30pm, Berkeley Repertory Family Series,
Target® Story Builders at Berkeley Rep Nevo Education
Center, 2071 Addison Street, Berkeley, FREE
Sunday, May 10th MOTHERS DAY
- Koret Free Museum Day - All over San Francisco
Sundays, May 24th - June 21st
Saturday, June 13th
- Mountain Play Presents The Man of La Mancha, Mount
Tamalpais State Park Amphitheatre
Sunday, June 7th
- 11am–12:30pm, Berkeley Repertory Family Series,
Summer Fun, Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison
Street, Berkeley, FREE
The Detes
27-15February 27-March 15
San Francisco Bay Area International Children’s Film
Festival at WonderCon, Moscone Center South and
other Bay Area Venues, Admission (children under 11
free with paid adult admission)
If your kid loves comics or if you are using your kid as an excuse to
attend, this is NorCal’s premiere comics and pop culture
convention. Yeah, the media and Simpson’s paint this crowd with
a rather pejorative brush, but it can be fun. Even if you don’t go to
the convention (why would you miss the ComicCon of the North? If
you pay for one, you get both admissions together), you should
check out the films in the film festival. They are fresh and fun
movies geared to kids.
The festival will continue with films all day Sunday, March 15 at the
Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose (www.cdm.org)
For a full list of films and venues, visit http://www.sfchildrensfilm.
org/. For more information, visit www.comic-con.org/wc/, email
sfchildrensfilm@cox.net or call (760) 453-2922.
Through March
Marine Mammal Migration, Mating, Birthing, and
more: Whales and Elephant Seals at the Point Reyes
National Seashore
The Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the few places on the
Pacific Coast where northern elephant seals and gray whales may
be observed and studied. What is more amazing is that Point
Reyes is about 30 minutes from Marin and an hour from SF or the
East Bay.
The elephant seals' semi-annual sojourns to the shores of Point
Reyes provide a unique opportunity to glimpse the lives and
behaviors of these elusive ocean giants. The Elephant Seal
Overlook near Chimney Rocky is a great place for viewing elephant
seals from December through March. You can see the males
doing their dominance dance and pup birthing. On weekends and
holidays, docents are available to provide guidance.
During the winter, you can also watch the migration of gray whales
as they make their way to Alaska from Baja. Peak Southern
Migration is mid-January and the peak Northern Migration is mid-
March. Late April and Early May offer you the chance to see
mothers and calves close to shore. Best place to watch is from
areas near Chimney Rock and the Lighthouse
NOTE: due to traffic concerns, the roads are closed and shuttle
buses from Drakes Beach provide transportation. For details on
the shuttles, visit http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/shuttle.
htm
For details on watching seals, visit http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_elephantseals.htm
For information on watching whales, visit http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/wildlife_viewing_whales.htm
The National Park Service also offers a number of ranger-lead
programs that provide the most informative ways to explore our
friends on the coast. Click here for more details http://www.nps.
gov/pore/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm
Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., The Buddy Club, $7.00
(kids < 2 years FREE)
The Buddy Club has an ongoing series of kids’ entertainment at
three locations throughout the Bay Area: the Berkeley JCC, the
Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael, and the Randall Museum Theatre
in San Francisco. The Buddy Club is a great rainy (or not so rainy)
day activity. It's nothing fancy, just great kids’ entertainment:
jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, clowns, etc.The Buddy Club
shows are appropriate for all ages and can entertain older kids
and adults as well (this isn’t necessarily baby stuff). Visit their
website at www.thebuddyclub.com (Please do NOT forget the “the”
as one of our parents did. The resulting website is NOT suitable
for family viewing). The shows are entertaining and engaging. The
shows are also suitable for birthday parties. The following are the
upcoming shows.
Marin Buddy Club Shows, Hoytt Theater at the Osher
Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael
No shows scheduled for March or April
Berkeley Buddy Club, Berkeley JCC Theater, 1414
Walnut Street (Between Walnut and Rose), Berkeley
March 22nd Ringling Brothers Juggler Boswick the Clown
April 5th, Karen Quest, Cowgirl Tricks
April 19th Award Winning Magician Timothy James
San Francisco Buddy Club, at the Randall Museum,
199 Museum Way at Roosevelt Way, San Francisco
Tickets and information at (510) 236-SHOW, Directions at http:
//thebuddyclub.com/html/directions.shtm Note: SF Buddy Club
Shows are at 11:00 a.m. Randall Museum members also enjoy a
$2 discount per ticket.
March 22nd Master Magician Jay Alexander
April 5th Juggling and Comedy with the Keith Show
April 19th Sleight of Hand Expert and Comedian Tye the Magic Guy
20-12February 20th - April 12th
March 7 – March 25 - April 6, Tall Ships, Jack London
Square, Oakland
March 26 – March 31, Tall Ships 2100 Bridgeway,
Sausalito
April 2- April 12, Tall Ships, 451 Seaport Court,
Redwood City
Gray’s Harbor Historical Seaport Tall Ships Visit the
Bay Area!
We did this last year. While we didn't take the three hour tours, we
did have a great time climbing through the ships and talking with
the crews. Sure the trips can be a little pricey, but you can climb
aboard the square-rig sailing ships, Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady
Washington and learn about maritime history for free (even though
they would appreciate a nominal donation). If your kid loves pirates
or just loves sailing, this is a trip worth making. There are four
ways to experience these beautiful ships:
- Dockside Tour (FREE, but they suggest a donation of $3) –
You can tour the ship and hear what it was like to be a
sailor in the 18th century. Hours for Dockside Tours vary by
day, so check the schedule here http://historicalseaport.
org/store/ship-dates.php - For those of you who really want to full experience, you can
participate in a series of actual sailing adventures (Beware
the “three-hour tour” if the mate is named “Gilligan”): - Battle Sail ($40 for children under 12 up to $60 for an
adult), 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. daily where you will take a three
hour voyage on the Bay where the Hawaiian Chieftain and
the Lady Washington (which actually was used in all the
Pirates of the Caribbean movies) engage in a mock battle
complete with cannons and intricate maneuvering for a
thrilling adventure. - Adventure Sail ($35 for children under 12 up to $55 for an
adult) 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. daily. For three hours,
passengers can participate in the operation of an 18th
century tall ship. You can, if you like, take the helm raise
sails, and hear stories of how these ships sailed the west
coast in their day. - Passage Sails – these trips are for when the ships sail
from one port to the next (from SF to Oakland ($67.50) ,
from Oakland to Sausalito ($67.50).
So, bone up on your pirate speak http://www.talklikeapirate.
com/howto.html and check out this cool opportunity. Call (800)
200-5239 for details or go to http://historicalseaport.
org/store/ship-dates.php to book a trip and check availability.
Cool Way to Spend a Sunday:
Why not make a day of it in Jack London Square?
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. traipse aboard the tall ships and
share your tales of the high seas with the crew - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. forage for provisions and lunch at
the Jack London Square Farmers Market then stash the
booty in your car and - Take in a Family Jazz Matinée at Yoshi’s! For $20
($18 when you have an ever so convenient child with you –
who will cost an additional $5), You and the family can take
in a first class performance at an awesome performance
space. The show begins at 2:00 p.m. but the line begins
before 1:00 p.m. Here’s a hint: buy your ticket, wait in line,
get your hand stamped, take the little tags they give you,
mark your seats, and then grab lunch at the restaurant (they
DO have a nice $6 lunch for the kids, but the adult food will
cost you a lot more) or walk across the street to Jack
London Square or to any of the dozens of great restaurants
like E&J’s Barbecue and grab a quick bite there before you
head back. Of course, the music is top notch and the
performers really play to the audience.
A note on seats: you CAN go for the café tables near the
stage but they can be uncomfortable and the volume can be
loud. There are a bunch of booths just behind the café
tables – a lot more comfortable and roomy. If you can’t quite
get it together to go grab a bite and come back, they DO
have table service with a decent menu. There is a one drink
minimum – even the kids. For a complete listing of acts and
to buy tickets (you can buy tickets at the door), visit
http://yoshis.inticketing.com/evlist.php.
NOTE: if you live in San Francisco, the SF Yoshi’s has a
similar arrangement for Sunday matinees. For a listing of
SF matinees, check out:
http://sfyoshis2.inticketing.com/evlist.php
For directions to Oakland, visit:
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/directions
For directions to San Francisco, visit
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/directions
Note: Parking at Oakland is pretty easy, There is a
validated garage right next to Yoshi’s where it will cost
you about $5.75 for lunch and the show. On a Sunday, you
can also do street parking.
San Francisco’s Yoshi’s has parking under the club. You
can try your luck on the streets, but that could be
challenging.
1-29Saturdays & Sundays, March 1st – 29th
1:00 p.m. “Aladdin” Young Performers Theater, Fort
Mason Center, Building C, San Francisco $10 adults,
$7 for children under 13
Hammy.... What's that dusty old lamp doing there? Aladdin decides
to polish it up and lo and behold, a genie pops out! You'll find
yourself on the magic carpet as you follow Aladdin on his
adventures with the Sultan, Genie and the Sorcerer. There are
spells, potions and exotic adventures in this funny and fast-paced
script. A magnificent play of beauty, magic and mystery.
Tickets and reservations at http://www.ypt.org/tickets.htm and
directions can be found at http://www.ypt.org/map.htm
Saturdays 2:00 and Sundays 2:00 and 4:00, Anansi,
The Clever Spider, New Conservatory Theater Center
25 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, Admission $15
Adults, $10 Youth
Anansi tells the story of a clever spider’s desire to bring stories into
the world, and the difficult challenges he faces. Anansi must battle
the python, outwit the leopard, and endure a frustrating encounter
with a bad-tempered fairy. The message applies to us all—when
you share stories, you are richer for it. We love these African
fables. They are fresh stories with a fun tilt. For Ages 4 and up, For
tickets, visit http://click4tix.com/showdates.php?
s_id=NCTCANANSI&rtt=1 or call 415-861-8972
14Sunday, March 14th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. San Francisco Family Summer
Resource Fair, Concourse Exhibition Center at 8th
and Brannan Streets, FREE
San Francisco families (and others too), can come to this
showcase of a lot of the great things that kids and families can do
over the summer including activities, camps, arts, sports and jobs.
Over 200 exhibitors (including Tree Frog Treks!) will present
information on their summer programs. In addition, the fair
features JobSpace offering assistance to youth ages 14-18
seeking a summer job, as well as Shape Up promoting healthy
lifestyles for families through fun activities. There will be kids
activities and a climbing wall throughout the day and massages for
mom and dad.
Free shuttle buses to the Fair will run continuously from MUNI bus
stops at 8th and Mission (one block from Civic Center BART) and
3rd and Palou St (on the T line). You can also take MUNI 12, 19,
27, or 47.For more details, call 311 (the new SF services hotline) or
go to www.sfkids.org.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., San Francisco St. Patricks Day
Parade and Festival, Civic Center Plaza (Grove Street
from Polk to Larkin), San Francisco, FREE
The Irish community in San Francisco will be doing everything but
dying the Bay green – this isn’t Chicago after all. The festivities will
be going all day with music, food, children’s rides, inflatable
bounce houses, cultural displays, a petting zoo, and pony rides.
The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will run from 2nd and
Market to the Festival grounds. For details, visit http://www.uissf.
org/Parade.aspx
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Tree Frog Treks "Kid's Play
Night", Frog Hall (next door to Tree Frog Treks) at
2114 Hayes St., San Francisco, $45 for the first child
and $25 for each additional sibling.
Tree Frog Treks, the people who bring you great camps and nifty
crawly critters to your community events offers enriching childcare
EVERY Saturday night. Parents can drop their kids off with us and
enjoy an adult's only night on the town. Your children will meet live
animals, create science and art projects, and enjoy pizza, healthy
snacks, and a movie. Pre-registration is appreciated although we
will accept drop-ins. Visit http://www.treefrogtreks.
com/programs/childcare.htm for more details.
14-11Saturdays, March 14-April 11th
11:00 a.m., Bay Area Discovery Museum Shows, 557
McReynolds Road, Sausalito, $6 members, $8 non-
members
The Bay Area Discovery museum is fun enough by itself: indoor
and outdoor exploration areas, lots to occupy your child, stunning
views of the Golden Gate Bridge, great food in the cafe or you can
head up the hill for a more civilized meal at Murray Circle. Did you
know, however, that the museum also has special performances
on most Saturdays? Here are a few upcoming shows.
March 14, 2009 Tye the Magic Guy
March 21, 2009 The Flying Calamari Brothers
April 11, 2009 Chinyakare Ensemble
For more information visit www.badm.org.
14-15Sat. & Sun., March 14th & 15th
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Annual Dublin St. Patrick's Day
Festival, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza,
Dublin, Free
After a huge parade starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, the 14th, the
weekend fills two fun-filled days with Irish music and dance, food &
drink, artists' booths, commercial vendors, non-profit displays,
shepherding demonstrations, carnival rides, games and much
more! Bring the family for a day of fun and entertainment.
Parking at Civic Plaza and along nearby streets (Clark Ave, Sierra
Court, Sierra Lane). Transportation from BART station by Wheels
bus. For further information, schedules, parking, etc at www.
dublinstpats.com or call (925) 556-4500.
Roy De Forrest
Country Dog Gentlemen
1972
Paiting Polymer on Canvas
15Sunday, March 15th
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, Target Family Day:
Country Dog Gentleman, Koret Visitor Education
Center, 151 Third Street, San Francisco, FREE
No, this is not the SF version of Slum Dog Millionaire. The Country
Dog Gentlemen program is the launch of SF MOMA's interactive
online feature for families. Dog characters from Roy De Forest's
painting Country Dog Gentlemen will guide you through the
museum's collection via a series of fun engaging activities. If you
haven't been to one of these family events, it is well worth it. Not
only do you have a chance to engage in a great art activity in the
awesome Koret Center on the 2nd floor (even if you don't come on
the Family Studio days, you should stop by the Educational Center
as there is always something for the kids to do and explore), you
also get to explore the wonderful Museum of Modern Art for FREE.
http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1364
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available.
17Tuesday, March 17th
5:00 p.m., - 7:30 p.m., Frog Fest 2009! Tree Frog
Treks, 2114 Hayes St., San Francisco, FREE
Come help celebrate Tree Frog Treks 10 th anniversary! Meet our
animals as you learn about our outdoor science camps and
memberships. Wine flights, cheese tasting, black & tans, and root
beer floats will be provided.
5:00-6:30 pm is special access for F.R.O.G Family members only!
F.R.O.G. members get a behind the scenes tour of the animal
rescue facility
6:30-7:30 p.m., the doors open to the general public. For details,
visit http://www.treefrogtreks.com/programs/events.htm
19Thursday, March 19th
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Marin Farm Day at the Marin
Center Exhibit Hall, Marin Civic Center San Rafael.
FREE
For 25 years, thousands of school children flock to the Marin Civic
Center to learn about agriculture, health, farm animals, gardens,
and the environment. Children can get up front and personal with
cows, horses, ponies, goats, sheep, a sheep dog, poultry, rabbits,
and more.
Directions are at http://www.co.marin.ca.
us/depts/CU/Main/mc/mc_directions.cfm?mHd=3. Better
directions are at http://www.danceoutre.org/directions.html
21Saturday, March 21st
1:00 p.m. A Children's Fine Par-Tea, Filoli 86 Canada
Road, Woodside. $24-45
Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties or anyone, really! Bring a special
child and share a special afternoon of delectable delights and fun
activities. Teas are not recommended for children under 6 years of
age. Reservations are necessary and can be made by phone.
Please mark your calendar. Teas are a ticketless event and are
non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Filoli, by the way, is a property of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, Filoli is a wonderous 654 acre estate 30 miles south
of San Francisco. A grand Georgian mansion sits amongst
amazing gardens where hundreds of rare flowers, plants and trees
flourish. Wander through the estate on the brick paths that invite
visitors to explore the grace and beauty of Filoli.
Filoli is a special place and is worth a visit no matter what time of
year. Call (650) 364-8300 for information and reservations. For
directions, visit http://www.filoli.org/plan-your-visit/directions.html
10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 3rd Annual Camp Mather Family
Celebration, George R. Moscone Recreation Center,
1800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, FREE
Camp Mather is a special place in the Sierras where, as they say,
"over civilized" San Franciscans can come to commune with nature
in cabins with horses, activities, crafts, fishing, talent shows, the
whole nine yards. As a kick off to the Mather season (It actually
begins in June, but registration begins now), the Camp folks are
throwing a party and everyone is invited. For a few hours you can
enjoy kids activities and projects, entertainment, and
refreshments. You can also, of course, learn about the camp. For
details, visit http://www.campmather.com/
21-22Sat. & Sun., March 21st & 22nd
Saturday 11:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Gustafer Yellowgold's Golden Heart Symphony,
Presidio Middle School, 450 30th Ave., San Francisco,
$15
Just who is Gustafer Yellowgold? To the hipsters, he is the
opening act for Wilco and Polyphonic Spree. To the kids, however,
he is "a friendly creature who came to Earth from the Sun" who
makes friends with all sorts of creatures on our planet like a
Pterodactyl, a pet eel, and a pet dragon. They all live in a cozy little
cottage in an uncharted part of Minnesota. That's the back story.
All of these guys ar ethe creation of Morgan Taylor. His
performances are a combination of live music and moving image
with captivating music and a terrific multimedia experience for the
entire family. The New York Times calls it a cross between the
Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss. Bottom line is that these are
terrific shows that should not be missed.
For details on Gustafer Yellowgold, visit the site: www.
gustaferyellowgold.com. There you can get the complete story,
some video, music, and more.
If you can't make the Presidio Middle School Shows, Morgan and
Gustafer will be moving on to
Cameo Cinema
1340 Main Street, St. Helena
Saturday, March 28th, 11:00 a.m.
Call (707) 963-9779 for more details
Street Light Records
FREE In-Store Performance
980 S Bascom Ave., San Jose
Sunday, March 29th, 1:00 p.m.
Call (408) 292-1404 or visit http://www.streetlightrecords.
com/Event/34853 for details
21,18,16 Mar 21, April 18, & May 16
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Farm Tour, Deer
Hollow Farm, Rancho San Antonio Open Space
Preserve, Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, Adults $5, Kids
$3, Kids under 2 FREE
What better way to usher in the Spring than a trip to a homestead
farm to visit sheep, goats, cows, pigs, rabbits, and all manner of
fowl? This is a working farm and visitors can learn about farming,
tending to the animals, the century-old buildings, and more. The
tours are 45 minutes, but visitors are encouraged to explore the
County park and open space abutting the preserve. For details
and directions, visit http://www.fodhf.org/farm_tour_2009_flyer.
pdf.
If you don't want to travel that far south, don't forget the Little Farm at
Tilden Park which is open every day http://www.ebparks.
org/parks/vc/tna
28Saturday March 28th
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Cal Performances Family Fare
presents Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu: O’ahu – Confessions
of an Island, Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft and Telegraph
Ave., Berkeley, CA Tickets $20- $32 (Children 16 and
under are half price!)
This is not your Kodak Hula show. Maybe we are biased having
grown up with Hawaiian dance, but this troupe takes hula to
another level. Discover Mamala, Hawaii's famous surfing
goddess. Stroll along the lovely beaches of Hale'iwa. In its hugely
enjoyable O'ahu: Confessions of an Island program, Nā Lei Hulu
pays tribute to one of the world's most glorious locations, honoring
her most sacred shores and her highest peaks. This dynamic San
Francisco-based Hawaiian dance company celebrates hula as a
full and captivating theatrical experience. Performances feature a
rich blend of traditional and contemporary dancing, with the
company's trademark hula mua style, paying homage to tradition
while boldly bringing the art form into the present day.
Tickets at https://commerce.cpsma.berkeley.
edu/CPPresents/tickets/reserve.aspx?
performanceNumber=4343
Parking is pretty easy to find in the area, although the garage at
Durant and Telegraph always seems to be a safe bet.
Kiddie Koncierge and Cal Performances are pleased to offer a
limited number of FREE tickets to the Saturday, March 28th 2:00 p.
m. Family Matinee to Kiddie Koncierge Subscribers! Click here to
enter.
29-26Sundays, March 29th and April 26th
10:00 a.m. JCCSF Family Fun Days JCCSF, 3200
California Street, San Francisco, $5 adult member $10
non member, $8 kids member, $12 non-member. $25
special family rate (2 adults plus 2 kids)
For children ages 0-9, the JCCSF has these great Sunday Family
days that start with playtime, kindergym, arts and crafts and move
on to terrific perfomances. Then, if your kid hasn’t passed out by
then, they can swim in the indoor pool! Visit http://www.jccsf.
org/content_main.aspx?catid=665 for details. Upcoming
performances include
March 29th The Piccolo Puppet Players
America's most traditional Punch & Judy show is presented by
Professor Brian Patterson, and the Piccolo Puppet Players.
Founded in 1990, the Piccolo Puppet Players and their shows have
amazed and amused children of all ages for more than fifteen
years. All sorts of characters will challenge Mr. Punch, but he
always tricks his way through. Come and watch the adventure
unfold!
April 26th Hanna Banana Comes To Town!
Come and take a listen to the greatest clown alternatives this side
of the Mississippi! Here many styles of music and songs that get
the kids and grown ups dancing and singing. Experience
interactive songs, foreign languages, funny songs, folk songs, rock
songs and more
4Saturday, April 4th
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tartan Day Scottish Fair,
Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd.,
Fremont, $10 adults/ $6 seniors/ $5 children (4-17).
Free parking
Celebrate Tartan Day and join in the pageantry as Scottish folk
from all over the area gather their clans and celebrate their
heritage. Enjoy bagpipe bands, highland dancing, traditional
Scottish food, and historic re-enactments. There will also be Clan
Society exhibits and a special Children's Glenn where they can
partake in Highland games, a traditional haggis toss, arts & crafts,
storytelling and perhaps find fairies. Special musical
performances by Peter Daldry, Culann's Hounds and the Fremont
Police Department Pipe Band.
For more information call (510) 796-0199 or visit East Bay Scottish
Association website. http://www.eastbayscots.org/ This is a drop
in program; no registration is required.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Alice in Wonderland Spring
Festival, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Ave.,
San Rafael, $5
San Rafael will celebrate spring with a healthy, fun, and silly, Alice
in Wonderland themed fair at Falkirk. There will be live
entertainment, arts and crafts, games, refreshments, costumed
characters from the stories. Entertainment includes music by Tim
Cain, Miss Kitty, magic by Princess Polka Dot, puppet shows,
science activities, and stories. Information and directions at http:
//www.falkirkculturalcenter.org/event.html?eventid=9
4-5Saturday April 4th and 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Bodega Bay Fisherman’s
Festival, Westside Park, Bodega Bay, Adults $10, kids
under 12 free
Activities include wooden boat races where contestants have to
BUILD and race their creations, blessing of the fleet,
entertainment, food, kids activities and more. For details, visit,
http://www.bbfishfest.com/
4-27Saturdays and Sundays April 4 – Sept 27
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Opening Weekend for Train
Operations, California State Railroad Museum, Old
Town Sacramento, $8 adults, $3 kids 6-17, kids under
3 FREE
April 4th-5th is Opening weekend for the 25th consecutive year of
excursion train operations on the Museum’s Sacramento Southern
Railroad! Beginning this weekend, and continuing every weekend
through September, experience the sights, smells, and sounds of
a real, working steam locomotive as it pulls vintage passenger
coaches and converted freight cars along the levees of the
Sacramento River. Climb aboard for a relaxing 40-minute, 6-mile
roundtrip ride. Of course, the real reason to come up is to check
out the California State Railroad Museum which is an amazing trip
through our State’s history as told through its railways. Full-sized
equipment is cool for all ages and for non-fanatics. Directions and
visiting information at http://www.csrmf.org/doc.asp?id=286
5Sunday April 5th
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Berkeley Rep Family Series,
“Fools, Clowns, and Jesters” Berkeley Rep School of
Theatre, the Berkeley Rep School of Theater, Nevo
Education Center, 2071 Addison Street, Berkeley,
FREE (with a children’s book donation)
Learn the art of theatre through play the first Sunday each month
with the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre’s Family Series! These
interactive workshops are designed for families of all ages and
levels (although kids should be at least 7). Family Series
programs encourage arts awareness and exploration, nourish
team work and parent/child bonds and sustain a creative family
environment. In lieu of tuition, families attending these workshops
are asked to bring a children’s book to be donated to local
elementary school libraries.
Make merry this April fool’s month as we dance, mimic, slide, fall,
wander, chase, hop, strut, somersault, jump, glide and follow the
whimsical path of the clown. Families will play games that spark
imagination, tickle funny bones and explore jokesters throughout
history. Come join the fun and release your inner fools.
Recommended for ages 4 to adult.
Upcoming dates include
May 3, 2009: Target® Story Builders at Berkeley Rep
June 7, 2009: Summer fun
All Sunday workshops are held at the Berkeley Rep School of
Theatre at the Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison Street in
downtown Berkeley. For more information please call Gendell
Hernández at 510 647–2973 or e-mail ghernandez@berkeleyrep.
org.
5/19Sunday, March 5th and 19th
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. , SF MOMA, The Family Studio:
Setting the Stage, Koret Visitor Education Center, 151
Third Street, San Francisco, FREE
If you haven't been to one of these family events, it is well worth it.
Not only do you have a chance to engage in a great art activity in the
awesome Koret Center on the 2nd floor (even if you don't come on
the Family Studio days, you should stop by the Educational Center
as there is always something for the kids to do and explore), you
also get to explore the wonderful Museum of Modern Art for FREE.
This weekend, join the SF MOMA to create your own miniature
theater stage as we highlight the exhibition William Kentridge: Five
Themes. Plus, enjoy a special reading of The Magic Flute: An
Opera by Mozart, adapted by Kyra Teis.
Museum and program admission are free for families with children
12 and under. Capacity is limited; families will be served as space
is available. For details, visit http://www.sfmoma.org/events/1363
11-19Sat. & Sun. Apr. 11th-12th 18th-19th
Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown, Webster and
Geary, San Francisco, FREE
Come out for a taste of Japanese culture in San Francisco. There
will be tons of music, food, demonstrations, kids activities and a
parade on April 19th from the Civic Center to Post and Filmore.
Visit www.nccbf.org for more. Visit http://www.japantownparking.
com/Directions/ for directions and parking
16Thursday, April 16th
6:30 – 9:30 p.m., TOE TO TOE: Cal vs. ODC, The
Concourse, 635 8th Street at Brannan, San Francisco,
$125 adults, $25 students/dancers (I guess if you can
prove your moves, you can get the dancer rate!)
If you have never seen this wild event, it is definitely worth a see.
This benefit for ODC Dance Commons and Cal Athletics combines
modern dance, Cal student athletes and the Cal straw hat Band in
a breathless competition. Vote for your favorites! For details, visit
http://www.odcdance.org/performance.php?param=5
18Saturday April 18th,
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Cal Day, University of California,
Berkeley Campus, Berkeley, FREE
This is a Berkeley classic and the highlight of our Spring. We
never miss it and there is always something new to experience.
Visit the Cal Day 2009 website for details (The complete 2009
listing and maps will be published April 1st). http://calday.
berkeley.edu/ Check out the Cal Day Program guide http:
//caldayur-prod.berkeley.edu/events_by_category.cfm for a full
listing of events with times to plan your day.
Some highlights:
- The Bug Doctor at the College of Natural Resources,
Wellman Hall with lots of creepies to check out, - Climbing the Army ROTC rock wall at Memorial Glade,
- The East Bay Vivarium will be joining forces this year with
the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (Valley Life Sciences
Building) to offer all sorts of slithery creepy crawlies for your
kids to pet and beg you to buy! See their website for a full
listing of Vertebrate Zoology Cal Day events: http://mvz.
berkeley.edu/CalDay.html - The Museum of Paleontology in the Valley Life Sciences
Building will have a full day of activities http://www.ucmp.
berkeley.edu/about/calday2009.php where they will have
limited tours of the collection (get your tickets for the half-
hourly tours from 10-11:30 at the t-shirt counter) talk about
fossil prep and you can say hi to their life size T-Rex
skeleton! - The Cal Band, Mic Men , Oski, and many others will lead a
fun and spirited rally at Sproul Plaza (the South Gate at
Telegraph and Bancroft) at 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. which makes
for a lively break in the action! The Cal Band will also do
two other performances at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Our
son just loves this part of the day. Grab some lunch, watch
the Band. - Visit Oski Land at Memorial Glade East where you can
meet Oski and play some fun carnival games and - the Lawrence Hall of Science will have free planetarium
shows. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Stanford University’s Community Day, originally scheduled
for April 19th has unfortunately been cancelled.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m., Kick off Festival for the "Week
of the Young Child", Crocker Amazon Park in San
Francisco, FREE
This event is FREE to the general pubic and will help bring our
community together to celebrate our children. Come and enjoy
food, music, games and more! Join Tree Frog Treks from 1:30-2:
30 pm for a Rockin' Reptiles Animal Extravaganza to help kick of
the Week of the Young Child! Meet their creepy crawly co-workers
and do wild experiments that make science come alive!
18-19Sat. & Sun., April 18th & 19th
2 sittings, 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. Mad Hatters Tea
Party, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue,
San Rafael, $25 for adults, $20 for children
Come visit for a truly wonderful re-creation of the Mad Hatter’s Tea
Party! Alice, the March Hare, and the rest of the gang will be there
to help you with the mischief. Tea, sandwiches, and desserts will
be served. This event is a Marin institution where costumed
characters embrace the look and spirit of Lewis Carroll's insane
imaginings. Reservations required. http://www.
falkirkculturalcenter.org/event.html?eventid=69
18-3Sat. & Sun., April 18th – May 3rd
2:00 p.m. Active Arts Theater Presents Wonderland, a
Circus Adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, Julia
Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA, $18
adult, $14 children
Alice’s adventures in Wonderland have never before been told like
this…with clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and musicians. When Alice
searches for a way back home, she will meet the caterpillar, the
white rabbit, and she will have to escape from the dreaded Queen
of Hearts. You may think you know this classic story, but hold on to
your hats, because this world premiere created by master clown
Jeff Raz of Cirque Du Soleil for the Advanced Training Program of
the Clown Conservatory and produced by Active Arts will be the
wildest, craziest trip to Wonderland you’ve ever taken!. Ages 6 and
up.
Information at http://www.activeartstheatre.org/Wonderland.html,
tickets at http://activeartstheatre.thundertix.
com/events/267/performances
If you can’t make it to the Berkeley Shows, the show will move to
San Ramon May 9-17th at the Front Row Theater, 17011
Bollinger Canyon Blvd., San Ramon. Details at http://sabo.
seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?
eventId=114607&presenter=SANRAMON&venue=&event=
21Tuesday, April 21st
Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day, Ben and Jerry’s
Worldwide, FREE
Once a year, participating Ben and Jerry’s all over the world give
away a free scoop of ice cream to all comers. Bear in mind that
this is a wildly popular event and some stores will be more heavily
subscribed than others (also, some hours of the day will be better
than others). Basically, write off the Ben Jerry’s across the street
from the UC Berkeley campus unless you happen to be in the
area. To find a scoop shop near you, visit http://www.
benandjerrys.com/scoop_shops/
25Saturday, April 25th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., CSU East Bay Science festival,
CSU East Bay Science Buildings and Valley Business
and Technology Center, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.,
Hayward, FREE
This is a great Free event for all ages offering a chemistry magic
show, math puzzles, Solar telescopes, CSI Hayward DNA analysis
demonstrations, do-it-yourself fossil casting, and more. Call 510
885 3441 or visit http://www.sci.csueastbay.edu/festival/index.
html for more details.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., “Annual Bug Day at the
Randall Museum”, 199 Museum Way, (off of Roosevelt
above 14th and Castro) San Francisco, FREE
(although a modest donation is suggested – always a
good idea to make sure that these cool places can
stay in business!)
Like the creepy crawlies? You can get up front and personal with a
wide range of these six-legged wonders with a lot of hands-on
activities but the kids can also engage in a wide range of bug-
themed projects as well. The attractions include a silk worm
petting zoo, live music, a termite maze, maggot (yeah, big “eeeew”)
races – you heard me, “maggot races”, a whole bunch of live
insects for you to see, touch, eat (wait, not eat), and while we are
on the subject, there will be an exhibit on insects that are eaten in
the regular course of the diets of different cultures. For the brave,
you will be able to sample fried crickets (big treats all over the
world) and meal worms. A fun way to spend the day! For details
and directions: http://www.randallmuseum.org/Default.aspx?
tabid=95
10Sunday, May 10th MOTHERS DAY!
KORET FREE Museum Day, 17 Museums all over the
San Francisco Bay Area, FREE!
Every so often, the ever wonderful Koret Foundation gives the
greater Bay Area a very generous Mothers Day Gift: FREE
admission to one of 17 museums all over the Bay area. This
year's list includes:
- Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
- Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
- Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland
- Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
- Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco
- M.H. de Young Museum, San Francisco
- Exploratorium, San Francisco
- Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley
- Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley
- Legion of Honor, San Francisco
- Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco
- Oakland Museum, Oakland
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco
(SFMOMA) - San Francisco Zoo
- San Jose Museum of Art
- IMAX Movie at the Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose
- Zeum, San Francisco
For info on specific museums, visit our Museums Pages!
11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Mother's Day/Petite Picasso,
Rosso & Bianco Winery (formerly Chateau Soverain),
300 Via Archimedes (formerly Souverain Road),
Geyserville, FREE (reservations required)
Pretty civilized way to celebrate Mother's Day: mom gets a glass of
Sophia Blanc de Blancs while the little darlings create a special
artistic creation for her. Design Space limited to 50 kids under 12.
Reservations required. Call (707) 857-1427 to reserve your
space. Visit www.rossobianco.com for details and directions.
24-21
Sundays May 24 & 31, June 7, 14 , & 21st Saturday
June 13 only
Pre-Show 11:00 a.m., Performance 1:00 p.m.,
Mountain Play: Man of La Mancha, Cushing
Ampitheater, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin
County, $40 adults, $30 kids 4-21, Kids 3 and under
are FREE
Don’t know why they didn’t just call it Don Quixote. This is the
classic and inspirational story of a man’s quest to right the wrongs
of the world - all set to a memorable score. Saturday June 13 is
the only Saturday show and has special pricing for seniors and
kids where tickets are $5 off. Order online to save $2, and order by
MARCH 231st to save an additional $2. http://www.mountainplay.
org/tickets.html
The Mountain Play is special. In good weather (and it frequently
is), the experience is amazing with stunning views of the Pacific.
That being said, make sure to pack layers just in case, watch the
weather reports for heat or rain, leave the lawn chairs at home, and
leave plenty of time to hike in or out as you cannot park up there.
There is a very well organized shuttle service that you can find out
about on the website: http://www.mountainplay.org/directions.
html Food and drink is sold there although people do bring
amazing picnics and awards are given to the most amazing picnic
schlepped up there.
That's it for now!
Kiddie Koncierge
A seedling of ImuaPartners, LLC
Copyright 2006-2009 Kiddie Koncierge™, all rights reserved.
A seedling of ImuaPartners, LLC
Copyright 2006-2009 Kiddie Koncierge™, all rights reserved.
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