Family Matinees
Family Matinees are low-cost, hour-long events on weekends, specially designed to introduce family audiences to great music and dance!
Cypress String Quartet
Family Matinee
Saturday, October 1
11am
Herbst Theatre
$10 Children/$15 Adults
Program
San Francisco's own ensemble brings a program of beautiful, classic works while showcasing the chemistry and fun of collaborative music-making.
Le Jazz Hot
Family Matinee
Sunday, December 4
11am
Herbst Theatre
$10 Children/$15 Adults
Program
Don't miss a special holiday concert of the songs of 1930s Paris. A festive foray into jazz.
Regina Carter, violin
Family Matinee
Sunday, February 19
11am
Herbst Theatre
$10 Children/$15 Adults
Program
The acclaimed jazz violinist traveled throughout Africa to explore folk melodies. Here, she mixes tradition with her original improvisations to create a new world of sound.
Edgar Meyer, double bass
Family Matinee
Sunday, April 29
11am
Marines’ Memorial Theatre
$10 Children/$15 Adults
Program
To see Edgar Meyer with his double bass is to witness how music-making can become a dance. A great performer who also writes his own compositions, Edgar will share with your family his love of music, from Bach to bluegrass.
Armitage Gone! Dance
Family Matinee
Saturday, May 19
2pm
Novellus Theater at YBCA
$10 Children/$15 Adults
Program
Karole Armitage's reputation as "punk ballerina" rose from her edgy interpretations of classical dance. Her company of dancers brings incredible energy and focus to the stage in dynamic choreography.