FAMILY AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES Sunny Days
Saturday and Sunday afternoons, July 7–August 26
at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
2018 season features LA's best in music, dance, storytelling, and puppetry
The Skirball Cultural Center presents the 2018 season of its annual Family Amphitheater Performances series, held each summer in the Skirball’s outdoor amphitheater. Curated to delight visitors of all ages, this year’s lineup features an exciting group of LA-based musicians, dancers, storytellers, and puppeteers—all inspired by the Skirball’s summer exhibitions, Leonard Bernstein at 100 and The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited.
“Leonard Bernstein’s role as a musical storyteller and pioneering educator guided our selection of musical acts for the summer. We’re particularly delighted to celebrate his 100th birthday with performances of Bernstein classics during our closing weekend,” says Nina Silver, Head of Family Programs and Noah’s Ark. “And, in celebration of Jim Henson’s legacy, we’re expanding beyond music to bring storytelling and puppetry to the amphitheater this summer. Henson’s work inspires us, as well as many artists, to see the world through the eyes of others, whether they’re pink or green, whether they live in a nest or a trash can.”
As always, the summer-long series takes place under the canopy of the Skirball’s grand yet intimate amphitheater, where families are encouraged to sing, dance, and interact with performers. While here for the performances, families can also explore the galleries, make one-of-a-kind art projects in the Family Art Studio, and sift and sort through ancient artifacts at Dig It! Archaeology Adventures.
Friday, July 13, 8:30 p.m. (Doors at 6:30 p.m.)
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2 | Ticket includes Museum admission
An outdoor movie sing-along! In this cult classic, teenager Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) has thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Learn more…
Family Amphitheater Performances
Sunny Days
Saturdays and Sundays, July 7–August 26, 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2
Ticket includes Museum admission | No reservations
The lineup is as follows:
Saturday, July 7: Le Ballet Dembaya
West African drum and dance
Sunday, July 8: Bula
Puerto Rican bomba music and dance
Saturday, July 14: Ina Buckner-Barnette and Chazz Ross
A singing, drumming, and storytelling adventure
Sunday, July 15: Pinkturban Multibandi
Bengali music and dance
Saturday, July 21: Dana Maman & Friends
A migration story through music and dance
Sunday, July 22: Story Pirates
Silly sketch comedy musical
Saturday, July 28: One Grain of Sand Puppet Theater
A cross-cultural story with puppetry
Sunday, July 29: Santa Monica Youth Orchestra
Classical music with a kick
Saturday, August 4: Delta Nove Featuring Lonnie Marshall
Funk music with rubber band instruments
Sunday, August 5: Mudbug Brass Band
Sounds of “N’awlins”
Saturday, August 11: La Victoria
Female mariachi trio
Sunday, August 12: Dexter Story Presents Tezeta West
Near Eastern and African music
Saturday, August 18: Rogue Artists Ensemble
Zen Shorts puppet theater
Sunday, August 19: Los Cambalache
Mexican son jarocho music
Saturday, August 25: Paradigm Brass
Leonard Bernstein classics for the maestro’s 100th birthday
Saturday, August 26: Theatre Source LA
A musical revue of Leonard Bernstein favorites
Lineup subject to change.
Ongoing
All ages | Children must be accompanied by an adult
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2 | FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Ticket includes Museum admission
Stimulate your senses this summer aboard Noah’s Ark! As you explore the 8,000-square-foot gallery, stop to listen to the array of sounds, from a coyote howling to rain falling, filling the spaces. Feel the many textures of the fanciful handcrafted animals living on the Ark. And look around the artistically inventive and awe-inspiring setting. During the multisensory experience, visitors of all generations learn the values of collaboration and caretaking through music, hands-on exhibits, puppet encounters, and more. Learn more…
More aboard the Ark
Take part in communal activities aimed at improving our world in the Rainbow Gallery, or plan your visit around one of the following programs. Learn more…
Toddler Tuesday Sing-Along—On Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., join our educators for singing with your little one. Learn more…
Story Time at Noah’s Ark—On Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m., listen to flood stories from around the world. Learn more…
The Whole World Is a Narrow Bridge—On Fridays at 3:40 p.m., experience a movement and dance piece that expresses the power of human beings to weather life’s storms by supporting one another. Learn more…
Música Para Todos—On Sundays at 11:15 a.m., join in a musical jam session in both Spanish and English. Learn more…
Programs subject to change or cancellation.
Summer schedule: Tuesday–Sunday, through August 12 (except July 4)
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 16–September 2
Drop by anytime during regular Museum hours | Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
All ages | Children must be accompanied by an adult
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2 | FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Ticket includes Museum admission | No reservations
Enjoy art projects that reinforce the values of collaboration, community, and caring for the world around us. Learn more…
Archaeology Adventures
Summer schedule: Thursday–Sunday, through August 12
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 16–September 2
Drop by anytime during Museum hours | Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
All ages | Children must be accompanied by an adult
$12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2 | FREE to all visitors on Thursdays
Ticket includes Museum admission | No reservations
Calling all aspiring archaeologists! At the Skirball’s outdoor dig site, uncover ancient artifacts and then piece together the story of an ancient Iron Age town. Also keep an eye out for the Hands on History cart in the main lobby on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., this summer. Learn more…
2018 FAMILY AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 440-4500 • skirball.org
Included with Museum admission: $12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 | $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Skirball Members and Children under 2
No reservations
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult
SCHEDULE:
All performances begin at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, July 7–August 26
IMAGE CREDIT: Photo by Timothy Norris.
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About the Skirball Cultural Center
The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.
Visiting the Skirball Cultural Center
The Skirball Cultural Center is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049. Free on-site parking except during Sunset Concerts when parking is $10 per car; street parking strictly prohibited. Carpooling is encouraged. The Skirball is also accessible by Metro Local 234. Museum hours: Tuesday–Friday 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Mondays and holidays. Admission to exhibitions: $12 General; $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12; $7 Children 2–12. Exhibitions are always free to Skirball Members and Children under 2. Exhibitions are free to all visitors on Thursdays. For general information, the public may call (310) 440-4500 or visit skirball.org. The Skirball is also home to Zeidler’s Café, which serves innovative California cuisine in an elegant setting, and Audrey’s Museum Store, which sells books, contemporary art, jewelry, and more.
