🎻THIS SATURDAY: Oakland Symphony MUSE - Annual Concert at Children's Fairyland!
đź“ŤMay 16th at 12pm in Aesop's Playhouse
🎶The annual Oakland Symphony MUSE concert celebrates Oakland Symphony's (@oaksym ) youngest MUSE students from various elementary schools across the district participating in Stringendo, a program that celebrates community, learning, and joyful "musicking."
🎸Arrive ahead of the concert for the Instrument Petting Zoo featuring strings and percussions, starting at 10 a.m. and happening again at 12:30!
✨We can't wait to share a musical, magical afternoon with you!
We are so proud to feature our MUSE VIVO ensemble members alongside the OSYO in our upcoming concert on Sunday, May 10! 🌟 Also featured is soloist Rahul Ghosh, delivering a dazzling performance that highlights the dedication of our young musicians. This performance showcases the incredible trajectory of our students, from intensive school-based training to the symphonic stage. 🎟in bio.
Last week’s gala was everything. Oakland showed up, and you raised more than $405,000 for music education, community access, and the next generation of Oakland artists.
Thank you for being in that room. We’re still feeling it! 🎶❤️
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From daytime outings to nights out with friends, we’ve rounded up a few standout performances and events happening this May that are worth adding to your calendar.
Take a listen to what made the list, then head to RedCurtainAddict.com to explore more and start planning your next arts outing!
1. Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival
May 9 | Downtown Half Moon Bay
A full day of world-class jazz, 40 California wineries, local food vendors, and coastal charm all along Main Street.
2. Korsa Musical Theatre’s Anastasia
May 22–31 | Douglas Morrisson Theatre, Hayward
Featuring students from over 15 Bay Area schools, this production brings the beloved film to life with iconic songs and new music written for the stage.
3. Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
May 9 – October 31 | San Francisco
Over 100 free, all-ages performances spanning music, dance, theater, and more. An easy, go-at-your-own-pace cultural outing in the heart of the city.
4. Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really?
May 14 – June 27 | SF Playhouse
A bold reimagining of Dracula told from the women’s perspective where they take control. A great pick for a girls’ night out!
5. Oakland Symphony’s Season Finale – Eroica
May 15 | Paramount Theatre, Oakland
A one-night performance marking the end of the season, featuring four top opera singers and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, which is over 200 years old and still strikingly modern.
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