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Free Children’s Theater in the Park in Mountain View

Free Children’s Theater in the Park is presented by Peninsula Youth Theatre and the City of Mountain View. Every Friday from June 21 through August 16 at 6:30 PM.

Peninsula Youth Theatre and the City of Mountain View present FREE children’s theatre in the park all summer long on the Center’s outdoor ParkStage (located adjacent to Pioneer Park). You’ll see fairy tales and other children’s stories—a different 45-minute production each week performed by the children from Peninsula Youth Theatre’s “Theatre in the Park” summer camp program. Bring the kids, a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on for a fun way to end the week for the whole family.

There is free lawn seating so bring your chairs and blankets.

Topsy Turvy Tales – June 21
Laughs abound in these topsy-turvy folktales from the Ukraine, including “The Blabbermouth, the Puff Monster and the Wolf.”

The Reluctant Dragon – June 28
Find out what happens when the knight rides to the cave to fight the fire-breathing dragon…and finds that he doesn’t want to do battle at all? A funny adaptation of the classic story.

The Stories of Beatrix Potter – July 5
Join Peter Rabbit and his friends Jemima Puddleduck and Mrs. Tiggywinkle as they get themselves in and out of trouble in this celebration of the stories of Beatrix Potter.

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Princess Who – July 12
A young girl wakes in the forest and can’t remember ANYTHING! Can Rumplestiltskin, Goldilocks and the three bears, Hansel and Gretel and the rest of the fairytale world help her find her way?

Pocahontas – July 19
Young princess Pocahontas enjoys playing tricks and games, but grows into a hero.

The Golden Goose – July 26
Simple but kind-hearted Frederick heads for the castle with his golden goose. but along the way he’s a magnet for the greedy who grab the enchanted goose and can’t let go!

The Little Mermaid – August 2
Living under the sea isn’t enough for the Little Mermaid, who longs to live on land.

The Fabulous Fable Factory – August 9
A youngster trips over a lever on an old machine causing wonderful things to happen. 

Princess Wanted – August 16th
A wealthy Prince decides it’s time to marry, despite the fact that he doesn’t know any princesses he’d like to wed! Join him as his search for a princess takes him to some unexpected places.

Click here for more information.  See the PYT performances on CelebrateFamily.us/special-events!

$1.50 Kids Movies at Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 2023

Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse is on for 2023, offering 8 weeks of kid-friendly movies for just $1.50 per ticket (plus applicable taxes and fees).

Visit the CelebrateFamily.us movie page for summer movies, schedules and discounts. CLICK HERE

Save even more as kids’ snack packs, large popcorns, and large drinks are $1 off during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse Schedule 2023

6/21/23 – Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
6/28/23 – Sonic The Hedgehog (PG)
7/5/23 – Mummies (PG)
7/12/23 – The Bad Guys (PG)
7/19/23 – Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG)
7/26/23 – DC League of Super-Pets (PG)
8/2/23 – Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (PG)
8/9/23 – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse Times

The movies will show every Wednesday morning from June 19 – August 10, 2023, starting at 9:30 am.  Movie times may change and some theaters will offer additional showtimes during the week so confirm at the theater website.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse Prices

Tickets are $1.50 per person (adults and children). You can purchase tickets online or at the box office.   Tickets for all dates are available now. 

MEK Note: To purchase tickets online, go to the DATE of the movie and select the movie name from the list.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse Theaters in the SF Bay Area

Daly City – Century Daly City 20
Elk Grove – Century Laguna 16
Fremont – Century at Pacific Commons
Hanford – Cinemark Movies 8
Hayward – Century at Hayward
Hayward – Century Southland Mall
Mill Valley – CinéArts Sequoia
Milpitas – Century Great Mall 20
Monterey – Cinemark Monterey 13
Mountain View – Century Cinema 16
Napa – Century Napa Valley and XD
Pleasant Hill – Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill
Redwood City – Redwood Downtown
Richmond – Century Hilltop 16
Rocklin – Blue Oaks Century Theatres
Salinas – Century 14 Northridge Mall
San Bruno – Century at Tanforan
San Francisco – Century San Francisco Centre
San Jose – Century Oakridge
San Jose – CinéArts Santana Row
San Leandro – Century 16
San Mateo – Century 12 San Mateo
San Rafael – Century Northgate
San Rafael – Century Regency
Tracy – Cinemark Movies 14
Union City – Century 25 Union Landing
Vallejo – Century Vallejo 14
Walnut Creek – Century Walnut Creek

Cinemark Movie Club Extras and Discounts

If you are not a member of the Cinemark Movie Club, now would be a great time to sign up. You can purchase movie tickets for $1.50 with no additional fees. In the Bay area the cost is  $9.99 per month**.

**Plus applicable taxes.

KidStage at Stern Grove Festival

KidStage:  From 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. before every Sunday concert (except The Big Picnic on August 18), kids of all ages can experience hands-on art projects, a musical instrument exploration station, and dance workshops with local teaching artists at KidStage in the West Meadow.

Stern Grove Festival Events

Besides KidStage, Stern Grove also has Kids Days and partners with several SF locations for free camp.
Stern Grove Music Festival: Sunday afternoon concerts.
Kids Days: Interactive and fun arts education programs for children 4-11. Free, Reservation Req’d
KidStage: Hands-on arts projects and workshops for kids of all ages before each Sunday concert.

KidStage 2019 Season Schedule

  • June 16 Hip-hop dance with Jessica Recinos
  • June 23 Cuban dance with Jessica Recinos
  • June 30 Hip-hop dance with Paula Plessas-Hall
  • July 7 Percussion demo/workshop with Rising Rhythm
  • July 14 Vogue dance with Jocquese Whitfield
  • July 21 Reggae/dancehall dance with Shemica Johnson, printmaking with Youth Art Exchange
  • July 28 Ballet with San Francisco Ballet
  • August 4 Youth dance demo/workshop with Rising Rhythm.
  • August 11 West Coast Swing dance with Mission City Swing.

 

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Free Shakespeare in the Park San Jose

Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Silicon Valley Shakespeare begins its annual Free Shakespeare in the Park series with its fresh twist on  A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  Bring your family, friends, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy free professional theater in a beautiful park setting! A Midsummer Nights’ Dream is a family favorite because whether or not you can follow the plot, there are lots of funny scenes and characters. Admission is free.

Midsummer Night’s Dream will be at Willow Street Park, June 7 – 23, 2019 (Thursdays – Sundays)  at 7:00pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows the misadventures of four young lovers, a group of aspiring actors, and a team of mischievous fairies as they all enter the woods outside Athens on a summer night. Love is even more complicated when you add magic! While the king and queen of the fairies, Oberon and Titania are quarreling, Oberon’s right-hand sprite, Puck, is ready for mischief… and with humans such as the young Athenian lovers running about and the troupe of amateur actors trying to rehearse a play for the Duke’s nuptial day in the middle of the fairy’s forest, it couldn’t be easier. Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s all-female cast presents this family friendly comedy full of whimsy and wonder for FREE in Willow St. Park!

In connection with a new partnership between SVS and Montalvo Arts Center (MAC), a 6:00p.m. performance of Midsummer is also scheduled for July 14th at MAC in Saratoga.

How to Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park

We are lucky in the Bay area to have several companies performing free Shakespeare in the Park.  Here are a few quick tips to help make your visit more enjoyable.

  •  1) Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on.
  • 2) Bring food and drink.
  • 3) Caution your kids about how to approach pets and dogs in the audience.  Yes people bring their dogs to watch Shakespeare.
  • 4) Bring a good attitude.
  • 5) Don’t get hung up on the dialogue but instead try to enjoy the entire performance.

And lastly, go, just go and have fun!

 

A Midsummer Nights’ Dream – Rated E for Everyone

This piece is specifically designed to be fun for the whole family! There should be no material that would cause concern. Parents who are curious about the content of this play can read the plot here.  [LINK].

SVShakespeare offers Shakespeare camps! Help your kids fall in love with the Bard. [LINK]

San Jose Make Music Day – June 21, 2019

Make Music San Jose returns with over hundred free performances and events at over 40 venues citywide. Make Music San José is part of the international Make Music Day celebration!

With free events from sunrise to sunset, from Alviso to Almaden, Make Music San José has something for everyone. There are multiple ways to join in the fun. Drop in at one of the interactive Play-Along events, which include drop-in music lessons, musical meet-ups, and hosted jam sessions. A searchable listing of all performances and events is online at www.MakeMusicDay.org/SanJose.

Sampling of 2019 Make Music San José events:

Music Fun at Children’s Discovery Museum
Visit the instrument petting zoo, make a rhythm instrument, and groove and dance with live musical artists, including Zydeco for kids with Andre Thierry. This event will be in the outdoor Amphitheatre and does not require Museum admission to participate.
Where: Children’s Discovery Museum’s Cadence Amphitheatre, 180 Woz Way
When: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Maori Rhythm Sticks
Come join in this cultural experience! The focus will be on the rhythmic beat of traditional Maori music. Rhythm sticks will be provided for use during the program while participants learn the popular Maori Stick Game.
Where: Alviso Branch Library, 5050 North First Street
When: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

JTown Artwalk
Come stroll through San José’s Japantown and enjoy musical performances hosted by local businesses as part of the Jtown Artwalk, including Na Kolohe Kane at Santo Market, jazz and ukulele at Roy’s Station, and taiko drumming throughout Japantown.
Where: Japantown, San José
When: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Summer Solstice Yoga and Sound Healing
Join Conscious San José and Be the Change Yoga for a free community yoga class of 108 sun salutations, set to live music and sound healing with musicians Father Earth and 5150 Shaman.
Where: San José City Hall Plaza, 200 East Santa Clara Street
When: 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Gooood Morning San José with Mariachi Azteca
Wake up to summer with coffee and a serenade by Mariachi Azteca roving between the cafés located along the Paseo de San Antonio downtown.
Where: Paseo de San Antonio between Market and Fourth Streets
When: 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Piano in the Park
Come out and play the piano by the lake. A piano will be at Almaden Lake Park all day for visitors to play on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is made possible with support from the Office of San José Councilmember Johnny Khamis.
Where: Almaden Lake Park, 5949 Winfield Blvd
When: All Day!

My San José Song by San José Chamber Orchestra
San José Chamber Orchestra and partners will be performing original songs inspired by San José and submitted by the public as part of the My San José Song project. San José’s own Jackie Gage will be closing out the day with her song “A Secret Place”, which debuted at the 2018 San José Jazz Summerfest. www.mysanjosesong.org
Where: San José City Hall Rotunda, 200 East Santa Clara Street
When: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Harmonica Lessons with Aki Kumar
Grab your kids and friends and come out for free harmonica lessons.  San José blues harmonica super star Aki Kumar, known for his unique blend of blues and Bollywood, will give beginner harmonica tips and lead you in a harmonica jam. Free harmonicas courtesy of Hohner Harmonicas.
Where: San Pedro Square Market, 87 N San Pedro Street
When: noon to 1:00 pm

Do You Know San José? – Make Music San José Edition with the SJZ Boom Box
Enjoy an evening of music and games at Meadowfair Park with the San José Jazz Boom Box and Needle to the Groove Records featuring performances by Miguel Kultura, Marinero, and Valley Wolf. The San José Public Library Maker(space) Ship will also be out with music-related science experiments. This is event is part of the Viva Parks Neighborhood series by the San José Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
Where: Meadowfair Park, Barberry Lane at Corda Drive
When: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

All events are free and open to the public. Check out the full listing of events at www.MakeMusicDay.org/SanJose. Additional events and performances will be taking place at libraries, community centers, coffee shops, parks, paseos, and even at the Mineta San José International Airport.

Thank you to the City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs for a great day!