Family Amphitheater Performances Summer 2013
Saturdays and Sundays, through September 1, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Make the Skirball your family’s go-to destination all summer long! The Family Amphitheater Performances 2013 season features weekend fun for the whole family. Sing along with performers, dance to music from around the world, watch circus arts and acrobatics, meet exotic animals, and much more.
FOR FAMILIES
Wildlife On Wheels
Saturday, June 22, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Rub wings, scales, and claws with animals from around the world. The animal handlers and educators from Wildlife on Wheels share a variety of live exotic animals from the scaly to the furry, and discuss their lives and habitats.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Adunni & Nefertiti
Sunday, June 23, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the music of Nigeria as the all-female singing group Adunni & Nefertiti bring African culture to life.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Taiko Project
Saturday, July 6, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Watch one of L.A.’s top taiko groups perform the crowd-pleasing sounds of taiko drumming.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando
Saturday, June 29, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Listen as Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando, one of Los Angeles’ top mariachi youth groups, performs well-known music from Mexico.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Rene’s Marionettes
Sunday, June 30, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Join one of America’s most beloved puppeteers as he shares some of his classic animal puppets in a special zoo revue. Using handcrafted marionettes, Rene tells stories using music and movement that delight audiences of all ages.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Klezmer Juice
Sunday, July 7, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Accompany Klezmer Juice on a unique exploration of gypsy jazz, old European street songs, and Jewish folk music.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
The Story Pirates
Saturday, July 13, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Stories written by children come to life through interactive sketch comedy, songs, and puppetry performed by The Story Pirates.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
The Amazing Bottle Dancers
Sunday, July 14, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
In Jewish culture, holiday celebrations, weddings, and birthdays are often accompanied by lively music and dancing. But you’ve probably never seen anything like The Amazing Bottle Dancers at your cousin’s bar mitzvah!
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Earthworm Ensemble
Saturday, July 20, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Earthworm Ensemble perform catchy, family-friendly folk songs infused with folk, country, and rock to get you singing and dancing along.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Rhythm Child
Sunday, July 21, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Rhythm Child leads families in a participatory drum circle, creating sounds and rhythms that are fun for all ages.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
Saturday, July 27, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is a hip-shaking, head-bopping, L.A.-based explosion of fun for all ages.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
The Hollow Trees
Sunday, July 28, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Come sing and dance to the American roots music of The Hollow Trees, whose upbeat acoustic music represents a mix of old-time chestnuts, obscure gems, and original songs in styles such as folk, country, blues, and jazz.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Groovy David
Saturday, August 3, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Groovy David’s family performances include songs, puppets, and fun that inspire and teach even while having a groovy time.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Arthur Trace
Sunday, August 4, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
The mind-blowing magic and theatricality of award-winning magician Arthur Trace will leave your whole family amazed and wondering how he does it!
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
José-Luis Orozco
Sunday, August 18, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Join award-winning musician José-Luis Orozco as he shares a collection of songs from around the world that celebrate water for the Skirball’s annual Water Day event.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Randy Kaplan
Saturday, August 24, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Join Randy Kaplan as he blends roots, country, blues, and storytelling into a performance that will get you tapping your feet and laughing along.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Yiddish Tango Club
Sunday, August 25, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Move to the music of the Yiddish Tango Club, a talented group of musicians who combine traditional Jewish music with Latin flare.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Kinetic Theory
Saturday, August 31, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Join us under the Skirball’s “big top” for a one-of-a-kind theatrical performance by Kinetic Theory. The troupe explores and expands the boundaries of physical and circus theatre through performances that include acrobatics, mime, and physical theater.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
FOR FAMILIES
Something Ridiculous
Sunday, September 1, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Delight in the comic feats, gravity-defying stunts, and amazing acts of bravery performed by acrobat duo Something Ridiculous.
Admission:
Included with Museum admission
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