Terry Guest's "The Magnolia Ballet" (Presented by Shotgun Players)
Jul
27
2:00 PM14:00

Terry Guest's "The Magnolia Ballet" (Presented by Shotgun Players)

An illustration of a blue person from the chest up, in water. They have trees sprouting from their head and eyes are closed.

Poster for The Magnolia Ballet by Terry Guest, Directed by AeJay Antonis Marquis

Set beneath the shadow of a magnolia tree, The Magnolia Ballet follows Z, a young, Black queer teen growing up in small-town Georgia. While exploring a deeper love with his white friend, Danny, Z experiences a melee of memory, dance, and surrealism as the ghosts of elders past – and their secrets – roam. With tenderness and unflinching honesty, the play follows a boy’s discovery of untold truths amidst a journey into his own expression of love.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

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Ticket price(s): $25-$80

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Kira Fargas - Maya (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
1
5:00 PM17:00

Kira Fargas - Maya (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

  • Argyle Studio at ODC Dance Commons (map)
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A dancer stands on a dark stage with their face and body illuminated. They are looking in the distance and reaching. They are photographed barefoot in shorts and a t-shirt.

Inspired by the reality of families torn apart by seas, structures, and policies, this new work researches themes of displacement, captivity, separation, and detachment. Titled after the former national bird of the Philippines, Maya investigates the impossibility of physical togetherness, exploring the anguish, longing for community, and instinct for self-preservation that arise in response to this harsh reality.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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Wanjiru Kamuyu | WKcollective, a dance company - An Immigrant's Story (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
1
6:00 PM18:00

Wanjiru Kamuyu | WKcollective, a dance company - An Immigrant's Story (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

A performer is seen walking on stage smiling with their arms out. Theyre seen with black striped pants, combat boots, a long sleeve shirt, and a stack of scarfs. They are in a spotlight and the stage floor is red.

As a “foreigner”, “(im)migrant”, “othered body” one is confronted with the pertinent need to re-define home and re-establish one’s place within a new societal framework. Wanjiru Kamuyu wishes to reflect upon her personal journey as “(im)migrant” while non-linearly interweaving the rich and diverse stories of fellow “(im)migrants” in examining the politics surrounding the notion of privilege within a new societal, political and cultural landscape. Her dance, a migratory map of encounters, and having lived on three different continents – Africa, North America and Europe – has provided Kamuyu the privileged space and time to absorb diverse cultures, aesthetics and worldviews. An Immigrant's Story explores the complexity of the “othered” in relationship to re-creating a sense of belonging. It examines our mobility and access inclusive of the perceptions and reception of the “(im)migrant” within a new society and cultural constitution; which are influenced by dominant norms, stereotypes and prejudices.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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Kimie Parker - komainu duet (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
2
6:00 PM18:00

Kimie Parker - komainu duet (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

  • Argyle Studio at ODC Dance Commons (map)
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In the image a dancer is balancing on one leg with the other crunched into their body. Their arms are twisted and they are looking down.

komainu duet illustrates displacement and belonging through the lens of sisterhood. It follows the journey of an only child seeking direction, guided solely by the presence of a distant sisterly figure. As symbols of sacred ancestry, ‘komainu’ are lion-dog statues found protecting Japanese temples. Though found in pairs, the two are not the same. Unique expressions distinguish them from one another, mirroring the individual experiences of the sisters as they navigate their dual identities as both Japanese and American. This duet abstractly contemplates the responsibilities of daughters, the consequences of fetishization in the West, and the inherent loneliness of womanhood.

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ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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Lisa Fagan + Lena Engelstein: Deepe Darknesse (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
2
8:00 PM20:00

Lisa Fagan + Lena Engelstein: Deepe Darknesse (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

Two dancers are seen on stage in a wide second position with arms bent opposite ways. They are both barefoot and wearing short dresses, one red, one black with sparkles. The background is blurred but you can make out the shape of some props.

Deepe Darknesse (pronounced dee-pee dark-ness-ay) is a physically maximal, experimental dance-theater work by choreographers/theater makers Lisa Fagan and Lena Engelstein. In a transmogrification regiment of their own design, the performers push past their physical limits and press the edges of the playing space in a frenetic, oddball, unrelentingly theatrical Rube Goldberg machine of “curiositas improspera” or unhappy curiosity. The attempt to become something “better” (a bird?) backfires: the shows’ three worlds tangle into a gordian knot and their climactic moment is overshadowed by the glamourous entrance of underrated 1960s Italian songstress Cocki Mazzetti.

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ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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Black Benatar - Meet Black Benatar (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
2
9:30 PM21:30

Black Benatar - Meet Black Benatar (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

Drag artist Beatrice is seen on stage in a white tassel outfit surrounded by yellow and red handheld signs

Enjoy the stage illusion and storytelling magic of Black Benatar, a "puppet show" from the inside out. Snuggle up for a whimsical and hilarious journey through the motherhood. Meet the eclectic neighbors including the Fybroid family, Cystina the squatter, and the twins Ova and Reese, in this playful exploration of identity, humor, and community.

Beatrice L. Thomas, also known as Black Benatar, is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, and storyteller blending drag, puppetry, and stage illusion. Through humor, magic, and heartfelt narratives, their work explores themes of identity, community, and queer motherhood. As the creator of Black Benatar’s Black Magic Cabaret, Thomas uses performance as a transformative tool to foster connection and joy. Their playful, thought-provoking artistry invites audiences into whimsical worlds where imagination and social commentary intersect.

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ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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gizeh muñiz - FISHBLOD (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
3
5:00 PM17:00

gizeh muñiz - FISHBLOD (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

dancer is in a twisted downward dog position in an empty space. they are wearing blue jeans, yellow sneakers, and a black shirt that is falling

Damn, I think this piece is about adoration... and devotion. But also, disobedience. omg and obsession.
This piece is about TRUST ing ing ing ing ing ing ing ing.
To Trust your Wild ness
*this piece is the first solo of my project MuSeD. for more visit: gizzeh.com

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ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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Molly Rose-Williams - CRUSH (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
3
6:00 PM18:00

Molly Rose-Williams - CRUSH (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

Molly is seen on a stage with a red background and balloons on the ground. They appear to be in the middle of speaking and their hands are expressive in front of their chest. They wear a blue t-shirt.

Part love letter, part absurdist caper, and part cultural satire, CRUSH is a solo dance-comedy show for anyone who's ever had a crush. Come relive the most agonizingly-heartbreakingly-ecstatically-disorienting moments of your life.

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ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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Leila Awadallah - shuhada alive-streamed un-ceased FIRE (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)
Aug
3
7:00 PM19:00

Leila Awadallah - shuhada alive-streamed un-ceased FIRE (Presented by 2025 State of Play Festival)

A dancer is on their back with one leg up and arms crossed and extended. They are next to a unique instrument that looks like a speaker with strings over it. There is wood paneling on the walls and a small lamp on the right side.

Leila Awadallah’s duet with a unique, self-playing musical instrument confronts and distorts the tropes of the Arab, feminine body often perceived as a seductive other or used as a threat against the State. The music continuously builds into a drone-like soundscape that drives Awadallah’s experimental Baladi movement. While she moves, she speaks Palestinian stories and reflections on the work’s themes.

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ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $0-$80

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Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Presented by Urban Jazz Dance Company)
Aug
8
7:30 PM19:30

Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Presented by Urban Jazz Dance Company)

[Description Content: 2025 BAIDDF Poster Turquoise background, Purple text “Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival” with picture of Zahna Simon wearing black sportsbra/shorts leaping out of the text White text “Presented By Antoine Hunter’s Urban Jazz Dance Company” Purple text: “August 8th - 10th, Friday - Saturday | 7:30 pm, Sunday | 3 pm, Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St. San Francisco, Tickets At: DeafDance2025.Eventbrite.com” White text on right “ASL/English Interpretation Sign; Cart captions (Sat Only); Spanish Voice Translation (Panel Only)” Four logos for Audio descriptions, wheelchair accessible, closed captions, and sign language interpreting “$40 At Door | $25 Online, $15 Youth (7-16) Babies Free, Group Discount Please Call: (415) 826 - 4441” Image of Antoine Hunter, a Black and Indigenous person with full beard, long black locs wearing a brown shawl. A collage of 10 different pictures of the performers names listed below. On right and in center below in purple/white text: “RealUrbanJazzDance.Com, Featuring Urban Jazz Dance Company | Bay Area Juliana Frick and Anna Gichan | Bay Area Visceral Roots Dance Company | Bay Area Corporacion Cultural Y Artística Sin Limites | Colombia Jon A Kastrup | California CDK Dance Company | Jamaica Okavango Deaf Folk Dancers | Botswana, Africa Deaf Music Ensemble | New York City Fred Beam/Wild Zappers | Rochester, New York Sabina England | Missouri Bianca Ware | Always Traveling Ware! And More Artists from Local and International Locations | Subject To Change” On right black text, “Special Events” Three purple blocks with white text: “Nightlife Remix, Aug 7- 6pm - 10pm, Cal Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF calacademy.org/nightlife Meet The Artists Panel, Aug 9- 12pm - 2pm, SF Disability Cultural Center, 165 Grove Street, SF Workshops, Aug 8 - Adults, Aug 10 - Youth, Aug 10 - ASL Dance & Choreography by Fred Beam, Schedule Announced on FB & UJDC’s Website” Black text: “Hunter Photo by Mark Kitaoka | UJDC photo by RJ Muna | Design By Abigail Hosein” On bottom is text on the right, “Fiscally Sponsored by Intersection for the Arts” followed by several logos of Funders, Sponsors and more. End Content Description]

The Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) is an annual event produced by Urban Jazz Dance company that consists of performances and workshops that highlight the important contributions that Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) artists make to our community.

The Festival features amazing local, Bay Area talent, as well as artists from Washington DC, South America, New York, and more!

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL Interpretation provided

Ticket price(s): $25-$40

For more tickets and more info, click here.

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Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Presented by Urban Jazz Dance Company)
Aug
9
7:30 PM19:30

Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Presented by Urban Jazz Dance Company)

[Description Content: 2025 BAIDDF Poster Turquoise background, Purple text “Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival” with picture of Zahna Simon wearing black sportsbra/shorts leaping out of the text White text “Presented By Antoine Hunter’s Urban Jazz Dance Company” Purple text: “August 8th - 10th, Friday - Saturday | 7:30 pm, Sunday | 3 pm, Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St. San Francisco, Tickets At: DeafDance2025.Eventbrite.com” White text on right “ASL/English Interpretation Sign; Cart captions (Sat Only); Spanish Voice Translation (Panel Only)” Four logos for Audio descriptions, wheelchair accessible, closed captions, and sign language interpreting “$40 At Door | $25 Online, $15 Youth (7-16) Babies Free, Group Discount Please Call: (415) 826 - 4441” Image of Antoine Hunter, a Black and Indigenous person with full beard, long black locs wearing a brown shawl. A collage of 10 different pictures of the performers names listed below. On right and in center below in purple/white text: “RealUrbanJazzDance.Com, Featuring Urban Jazz Dance Company | Bay Area Juliana Frick and Anna Gichan | Bay Area Visceral Roots Dance Company | Bay Area Corporacion Cultural Y Artística Sin Limites | Colombia Jon A Kastrup | California CDK Dance Company | Jamaica Okavango Deaf Folk Dancers | Botswana, Africa Deaf Music Ensemble | New York City Fred Beam/Wild Zappers | Rochester, New York Sabina England | Missouri Bianca Ware | Always Traveling Ware! And More Artists from Local and International Locations | Subject To Change” On right black text, “Special Events” Three purple blocks with white text: “Nightlife Remix, Aug 7- 6pm - 10pm, Cal Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF calacademy.org/nightlife Meet The Artists Panel, Aug 9- 12pm - 2pm, SF Disability Cultural Center, 165 Grove Street, SF Workshops, Aug 8 - Adults, Aug 10 - Youth, Aug 10 - ASL Dance & Choreography by Fred Beam, Schedule Announced on FB & UJDC’s Website” Black text: “Hunter Photo by Mark Kitaoka | UJDC photo by RJ Muna | Design By Abigail Hosein” On bottom is text on the right, “Fiscally Sponsored by Intersection for the Arts” followed by several logos of Funders, Sponsors and more. End Content Description]

The Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) is an annual event produced by Urban Jazz Dance company that consists of performances and workshops that highlight the important contributions that Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) artists make to our community.

The Festival features amazing local, Bay Area talent, as well as artists from Washington DC, South America, New York, and more!

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio Description, Live Captions, and ASL Interpretation provided.

Ticket price(s): $25-$40

For more tickets and more info, click here.

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Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady (Presented by San Francisco Playhouse)
Aug
10
1:00 PM13:00

Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady (Presented by San Francisco Playhouse)

The poster for Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady. Against a black background, a red carnation sits with petals floating through the air.

Based on the film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical about transformation, patronage, gender politics and class. Acclaimed phonetician Henry Higgins makes a wager that in six months he can pass off Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl, as a duchess at an embassy ball. But through arduous training, day and night, this innocuous bet turns into something much more.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio Description provided by Gravity Access Services.
Haptic tour begins at 1pm, performance begins at 2 pm.
Click here to sign up for the haptic tour.

Tickets: $30-$130

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Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Presented by Urban Jazz Dance Company)
Aug
10
3:00 PM15:00

Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (Presented by Urban Jazz Dance Company)

[Description Content: 2025 BAIDDF Poster Turquoise background, Purple text “Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival” with picture of Zahna Simon wearing black sportsbra/shorts leaping out of the text White text “Presented By Antoine Hunter’s Urban Jazz Dance Company” Purple text: “August 8th - 10th, Friday - Saturday | 7:30 pm, Sunday | 3 pm, Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St. San Francisco, Tickets At: DeafDance2025.Eventbrite.com” White text on right “ASL/English Interpretation Sign; Cart captions (Sat Only); Spanish Voice Translation (Panel Only)” Four logos for Audio descriptions, wheelchair accessible, closed captions, and sign language interpreting “$40 At Door | $25 Online, $15 Youth (7-16) Babies Free, Group Discount Please Call: (415) 826 - 4441” Image of Antoine Hunter, a Black and Indigenous person with full beard, long black locs wearing a brown shawl. A collage of 10 different pictures of the performers names listed below. On right and in center below in purple/white text: “RealUrbanJazzDance.Com, Featuring Urban Jazz Dance Company | Bay Area Juliana Frick and Anna Gichan | Bay Area Visceral Roots Dance Company | Bay Area Corporacion Cultural Y Artística Sin Limites | Colombia Jon A Kastrup | California CDK Dance Company | Jamaica Okavango Deaf Folk Dancers | Botswana, Africa Deaf Music Ensemble | New York City Fred Beam/Wild Zappers | Rochester, New York Sabina England | Missouri Bianca Ware | Always Traveling Ware! And More Artists from Local and International Locations | Subject To Change” On right black text, “Special Events” Three purple blocks with white text: “Nightlife Remix, Aug 7- 6pm - 10pm, Cal Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF calacademy.org/nightlife Meet The Artists Panel, Aug 9- 12pm - 2pm, SF Disability Cultural Center, 165 Grove Street, SF Workshops, Aug 8 - Adults, Aug 10 - Youth, Aug 10 - ASL Dance & Choreography by Fred Beam, Schedule Announced on FB & UJDC’s Website” Black text: “Hunter Photo by Mark Kitaoka | UJDC photo by RJ Muna | Design By Abigail Hosein” On bottom is text on the right, “Fiscally Sponsored by Intersection for the Arts” followed by several logos of Funders, Sponsors and more. End Content Description]

The Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) is an annual event produced by Urban Jazz Dance company that consists of performances and workshops that highlight the important contributions that Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) artists make to our community.

The Festival features amazing local, Bay Area talent, as well as artists from Washington DC, South America, New York, and more!

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL Interpretation provided

Ticket price(s): $25-$40

For more tickets and more info, click here.

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Summer Sampler (Presented by ODC/Dance)
Jul
19
7:30 PM19:30

Summer Sampler (Presented by ODC/Dance)

This picture shows ODC Dancers holding hands and performing a low leap. They are pictured on the ODC Theater stage in jewel-toned street clothes.

Savor the sweetness of summer with a taste of ODC/Dance. Experience world premieres from KT Nelson and Mia J. Chong, along with critically acclaimed, "especially thrilling," 10,000 Steps: A Dance About Its Own Making by Guest Choreographer Catherine Galasso.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL Interpretation

Ticket price(s): $30 - $100

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SWEAT by Lynn Nottage (Presented by Palo Alto Players)
Jun
22
2:00 PM14:00

SWEAT by Lynn Nottage (Presented by Palo Alto Players)

  • alo Alto Players at the Lucie Stern Theater (map)
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A neon sign that resembles an "open" sign, but reads SWEAT overlaid on an image of a dive bar.

Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor in industrial Pennsylvania.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL interpretation provided
Ticket price(s): $20-63
Use code ASLSWT50 for 50% off tickets for ASL show on 6/22.

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SWEAT by Lynn Nottage (Presented by Palo Alto Players)
Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00

SWEAT by Lynn Nottage (Presented by Palo Alto Players)

  • alo Alto Players at the Lucie Stern Theater (map)
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A neon sign that resembles an "open" sign, but reads SWEAT overlaid on an image of a dive bar.

Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor in industrial Pennsylvania.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Haptic Tour begins at 1 PM (approximately 20 minutes)
Audio Described Performance begins at 2 PM
Seats marked with an “i” symbol offer “AD” ticket types, enabling purchasers to register that user for an Audio Description headset. You may also contact the box office to reserve an audio headset, let us know you’re bringing a guide dog, or get more information about this performance.

Ticket price(s): $20-63
Use code ADSWT50 for 50% off tickets for the Audio Described performance on 6/21.

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The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop (Presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre)
Jun
20
6:30 PM18:30

The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop (Presented by Zaccho Dance Theatre)

An event flyer with a graffiti style logo titled “The Bronx Revolution & The Birth of Hip Hop” featuring a photo of two rap MC’s on microphones. One in all black and one in a red tracksuit. The bottom has a blue background with YBCA & Zaccho Dance Theatre logos. Event details are listed in the blue background as follows: Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21, 2025 7:30pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - The Forum 701 Mission Street, SF $30-$56 www.thebronxrevolution.org

A multimedia performance experience where the legends of Hip Hop take the stage, raw and unfiltered. For two nights only during Juneteenth weekend—June 20–21, 2025 in The Forum at YBCA—audiences will experience the music, movement, and stories that gave rise to one of the most influential art forms of our time.

Directed by Joanna Haigood, this work features Hip Hop pioneers Grandmaster Caz, Grandwizzard Theodore, MC SHA-ROCK, Grandmaster Melle Mel*, Graffiti Artist BG183, BGirl Rokafella, BBoy Kwikstep, and photography by Joe Conzo, Jr. The Bronx Revolution and the Birth of Hip Hop transports audiences to the streets of 1970s Bronx, where a cultural revolution was born.

*Grandmaster Melle Mel contributes through a powerful pre-recorded video performance, created specifically for this work.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Live Audio Description and Haptic Access Tour provided by Mylo Cardona of Gravity Access Services. ASL interpreters coordinated through Urban Jazz Dance Company’s Access Services.

Haptic tour begins at 6:30, performance begins at 7:30 pm.

Tickets: $30-$56

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Veera: The Origins of Courage (Presented by The Modern Natya Company)
Jun
11
6:00 PM18:00

Veera: The Origins of Courage (Presented by The Modern Natya Company)

  • Fremont Central Park Performance Pavilion (map)
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Banner poster with salmon-colored background and text in black & dark maroon. Top line: “The Modern Natya Company & Asian Pacific-Islander Cultural Center Present” Left half of banner has show logistics information. “Veera:the Origins of Courage. June 11, 2025 at 6pm PST. Fremont Central Park + Virtual Livestream. Free & all ages. Pre-registration required: www.swetha.productions/veera.” Below the text there is a QR code to the registration website, ASL interpretation symbol, and the text “Presented in the 28th Annual United States of Asian America Festival”. There is a row of grantor logos below such as National Endowment for the Arts, SF Grants for the Arts, etc. To the right of all the written information, there is a cutout photo of a dancer. The dancer is a caramel-skinned Tamil woman wearing a rich pink-and-orange sari and golden jhumkas/choker/tikka, stands with her face lifted towards the sky. Her eyes are closed and she has a calm expression. Her mehendi-adorned left hand rests on her right shoulder; 2 golden bangles sparkle on her wrist.

Veera fuses Opera & Carnatic music to tell the story of a community that lost its bravery...and how it learned to find strength again.

Featuring signature Modern Natya fusion choreography and live music, this groundbreaking new production honors Bharatanatyam and Carnatic traditions while ushering in a new era of innovation for contemporary South Asian-American arts.

Join us for a joyful, thought-provoking evening under the open skies. Free, family-friendly, and open to all.

Seating is an open-lawn amphitheater - please pack a picnic blanket or reserve a yoga mat in advance (limited quantities available).
For any questions or accessibility requests, please contact us at team@swetha.productions

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL Interpretation provided.

Tickets: Free

Click here for event info

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
Jun
7
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

  • Peet’s Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater (map)
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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio described performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
Jun
5
1:00 PM13:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

  • Peet’s Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
Jun
1
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

  • Peet’s Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Presented by San Francisco Playhouse)
Jun
1
1:00 PM13:00

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Presented by San Francisco Playhouse)

A young man, dressed in a blue shirt, brown pants, and brown baseball cap, looks up at the night sky. In front of him are the bloody red pawprints of a dog. Text reads: 'Based on the novel by Mark Haddon Adapted by Simon Stephens Directed by Susi Damilano'

It is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Play, and the Tony Award for Best Play.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio Description provided by Gravity Access Services.
Haptic tour begins at 1pm, performance begins at 2 pm.
Click here to sign up for haptic tour.

Tickets: $30-$130

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Yellow Face (Presented by The Shotgun Players)
Jun
1
1:00 PM13:00

Yellow Face (Presented by The Shotgun Players)

The cast of Yellow Face faces off.

Shotgun Players Presents YELLOW FACE by David Henry Hwang & Directed by Daniel J Eslick. This sharp-witted, semi-autobiographical comedy follows playwright DHH as he accidentally casts a white actor in an Asian role. Inspired by the real-life controversy over the casting of Broadway’s Miss Saigon, and blending satire with faux-documentary flair, Yellow Face unpacks identity, hypocrisy, and the complexity of representation in America—with hilarious and poignant results.⁠

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio Description provided by Gravity Access Services.
Haptic tour begins at 1pm, performance begins at 2 pm.

Tickets: $25-$40

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
31
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

  • Peet’s Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
25
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

  • Peet’s Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater (map)
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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
24
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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 AXIS Dance Company and Catie Cuan Robotics Showcase (Presented by Stanford Live)
May
21
7:30 PM19:30

AXIS Dance Company and Catie Cuan Robotics Showcase (Presented by Stanford Live)

In the foreground, AXIS Dancer JanpiStar lies backwards and belly-forwards on top of their manual wheelchair, holding one arm on the ground as they twist their torso upwards to extend one long, silver telescoping crutch into the air. Behind them, Alaja mirrors this gesture by placing one telescopic crutch on the ground; using this to support their weight as they lift one leg up into a high arabesque that is parallel to Janpi’s crutch.

Text: Photo by Rob Suguitan of JanpiStar & Alaja Badalich

Kinematic/Kinesthetic is a groundbreaking work that integrates emerging and existing technologies to expand movement potential for both disabled and non-disabled dancers. Watch as AXIS Dance Company pushes the boundaries of dance technology through the use of dynamic mobility devices, including telescoping crutches and robotic hexapod legs developed by engineering students at Carnegie Mellon and University of Maryland working with multidisciplinary artist Ben Levine. Journey to the intersection of art, disability, and access technology in this captivating performance.

This presentation of Kinematic/Kinesthetic features special performance by choreographer & roboticist Dr. Catie Cuan. Following the performances will bea panel discussion moderated by Sydney Skybetter, director of Brown Arts Institute and associate professor of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies (TAPS).

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio Description and ASL interpretation.

Tickets: $16 - $68

Box office/questions: bingboxoffice@stanford.edu or 650.724.2464.

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
18
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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The Oaklash Festival 2025 After Party (Presented by Oaklash)
May
17
to May 18

The Oaklash Festival 2025 After Party (Presented by Oaklash)

Oaklash 2025 May 16-18 in Oakland CA - Graphic by Jessalyn Ragus.

The Oaklash Festival is the Bay Area's favorite celebration of Drag and queer performance. This year’s eighth annual festival will feature a full weekend of nonstop DRAG including live performance, DJs, artists, music, dancing, vendors and more Friday May 16th - Sunday May 18th! Kings, queens, and queers from all over the Bay Area and beyond will join together for this annual celebration of local queer culture.

Featuring: Sir Joq, DJ Mnemonics.
Check out our full list of events and performers at oaklash.com/lineup

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Saturday, May 17th all performances at midnight will be ASL interpreted by Carlos Watson Interpreting - carloswatsoninterpreting@gmail.com

Tickets: $20 Suggested Donation (NOTAFLOF), $50 Full Weekend Passes available

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The Oaklash Festival 2025 Panther Skate Plaza Kick Back (Presented by Oaklash)
May
17
3:00 PM15:00

The Oaklash Festival 2025 Panther Skate Plaza Kick Back (Presented by Oaklash)

Oaklash 2025 May 16-18 in Oakland CA - Graphic by Jessalyn Ragus.

The Oaklash Festival is the Bay Area's favorite celebration of Drag and queer performance. This year’s eighth annual festival will feature a full weekend of nonstop DRAG including live performance, DJs, artists, music, dancing, vendors and more Friday May 16th - Sunday May 18th! Kings, queens, and queers from all over the Bay Area and beyond will join together for this annual celebration of local queer culture.

Check out our full list of events and performers at oaklash.com/lineup

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Sunday May 17th performances starting at 4pm will be interpreted by Carlos Watson Interpreting - carloswatsoninterpreting@gmail.com

Tickets: $20 Suggested Donation (NOTAFLOF), $50 Full Weekend Passes available

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
17
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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The Oaklash Festival 2025 Block Party (Presented by Oaklash)
May
17
1:00 PM13:00

The Oaklash Festival 2025 Block Party (Presented by Oaklash)

Oaklash 2025 May 16-18 in Oakland CA - Graphic by Jessalyn Ragus.

An inclusive and welcoming celebration of queer and trans artistry and performance, including musicians, DJs, dancing, vendors, art installations, and a whole lot of drag!

Main entrance on 9th St between Broadway in Old Oakland.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL rovided by Carlos Watson Interpreting - carloswatsoninterpreting@gmail.com

Tickets: $20 Suggested Donation (NOTAFLOF), $50 Full Weekend Passes available

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Apocalypstic: The Oaklash Festival 2025 Kick Off (Presented by Oaklash)
May
16
to May 17

Apocalypstic: The Oaklash Festival 2025 Kick Off (Presented by Oaklash)

Oaklash 2025 May 16-18 in Oakland CA - Graphic by Jessalyn Ragus.

The Oaklash Festival is the Bay Area's favorite celebration of Drag and queer performance. This year’s eighth annual festival will feature a full weekend of nonstop DRAG including live performance, DJs, artists, music, dancing, vendors and more Friday May 16th - Sunday May 18th! Kings, queens, and queers from all over the Bay Area and beyond will join together for this annual celebration of local queer culture.

Check out the full list of events and performers at oaklash.com/lineup

Featuring: Piss E Sissy, Obsidienne Obsurd, DJ NoSilence

*21+ only with valid ID*

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL for performances at 11PM & 12AM provided by Carlos Watson Interpreting - carloswatsoninterpreting@gmail.com

Tickets: $20 Suggested Donation (NOTAFLOF), $50 Full Weekend Passes available

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
15
1:00 PM13:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
14
7:00 PM19:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
13
7:00 PM19:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
11
7:00 PM19:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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Pepperland (Presented by Mark Morris Dance Group and CAL Performances)
May
11
3:00 PM15:00

Pepperland (Presented by Mark Morris Dance Group and CAL Performances)

In groups of two, bright-outfitted dancers lean their backs against each other.

Mark Morris Dance Group presents its romp through the Beatles’ groundbreaking concept album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Bursting with energy and creativity, neon costumes, and ensemble numbers, the playful and often poignant production features a score of Beatles arrangements plus originals by longtime Morris musical collaborator Ethan Iverson for an ensemble of voice, theremin, soprano sax, trombone, and keyboards.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio Description provided by Gravity Access Services.
Stay tuned for details about the Haptic Tour.
Access Services Provider Contact: Guillermo Cornejo, gcornejo@calperformances.org, 510-642-9988

Tickets: $42–$148 (prices subject to change)
UC Berkeley students can access exclusive discounts, including half-price tickets in all sections of the theater. Learn more about student discounts and other discounts.

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
11
2:00 PM14:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
10
8:00 PM20:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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Kinematic / Kinesthetic (Presented by AXIS Dance Company)
May
10
3:00 PM15:00

Kinematic / Kinesthetic (Presented by AXIS Dance Company)

In the foreground, AXIS Dancer JanpiStar lies backwards and belly-forwards on top of their manual wheelchair, holding one arm on the ground as they twist their torso upwards to extend one long, silver telescoping crutch into the air. Behind them, Alaja mirrors this gesture by placing one telescopic crutch on the ground; using this to support their weight as they lift one leg up into a high arabesque that is parallel to Janpi’s crutch. Photo by Rob Suguitan.

Journey to the intersection of art, disability, and access technology.

A groundbreaking work from AXIS Dance Company that integrates emerging and existing technologies, Kinematic/Kinesthetic expands movement potential for both disabled and non-disabled dancers. Using dynamic mobility devices, including telescoping crutches and robotic hexapod legs, the performers challenge the boundaries of both dance and technology.

Created with funding from a Hewlett Foundation 50 Arts Commission

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Audio Described performance.

Access Service Provider and Contact Info: Exploratorium Reservations Office at 415-528-4407

Tickets: $22.95 - $39.95 [price varies by date]

For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

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Kinematic / Kinesthetic (Presented by AXIS Dance Company)
May
10
12:00 PM12:00

Kinematic / Kinesthetic (Presented by AXIS Dance Company)

In the foreground, AXIS Dancer JanpiStar lies backwards and belly-forwards on top of their manual wheelchair, holding one arm on the ground as they twist their torso upwards to extend one long, silver telescoping crutch into the air. Behind them, Alaja mirrors this gesture by placing one telescopic crutch on the ground; using this to support their weight as they lift one leg up into a high arabesque that is parallel to Janpi’s crutch. Photo by Rob Suguitan.

Journey to the intersection of art, disability, and access technology.

A groundbreaking work from AXIS Dance Company that integrates emerging and existing technologies, Kinematic/Kinesthetic expands movement potential for both disabled and non-disabled dancers. Using dynamic mobility devices, including telescoping crutches and robotic hexapod legs, the performers challenge the boundaries of both dance and technology.

Created with funding from a Hewlett Foundation 50 Arts Commission

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

ASL Interpreted performance.

Access Service Provider and Contact Info: Exploratorium Reservations Office at 415-528-4407

Tickets: $22.95 - $39.95 [price varies by date]

For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

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the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)
May
9
8:00 PM20:00

the aves (Presented by Berkeley Repertory Theater)

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close up of a pigeon, silhouette of couple sitting on bench in background

In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift. A play about memory, forgiveness, and the possibility of becoming at any age.

Show is approx 90 minutes long with no intermission.

This is an ADA-accessible venue.

Closed Captioned performance.

Tickets: $47-134

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