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Mads Tolling Quartet

Mads Tolling Quartet
12:30 pm

Mads Tolling, two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist with the Turtle Island Quartet and violinist with the acclaimed Stanley Clarke Band, leads his own ensemble in a performance of contemporary lyrical jazz.

Public Notice

Public Notice
5:00 pm

The YBG Esplanade and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will be closed to the public on June 4th from 5pm-10pm due to a private rental.

Stairwell Sisters

Stairwell Sisters
6:00 pm

The Stairwell Sisters all-gal old-time teardown plays stringband music ripe for dancing – waltzes, two steps, and a good old barndance!

 

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Caterpillar Puppets

Caterpillar Puppets
11:00 am

Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep.

Caterpillar Puppets

Caterpillar Puppets
12:15 pm

Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep.

 

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Venezuelan Music Project

Venezuelan Music Project
11:00 am

Led by Jackeline Rago, VMP performs a wide range of music, from folklore driven songs executed with traditional instruments, to more contemporary urban dance compositions.

Venezuelan Music Project

Venezuelan Music Project
12:15 pm

Led by Jackeline Rago, VMP performs a wide range of music, from folklore driven songs executed with traditional instruments, to more contemporary urban dance compositions.

 

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Israel in the Gardens

Israel in the Gardens
11:00 am

The largest Jewish community family festival in the Bay Area.

Public Notice

Public Notice
11:00 am

Israel in the Gardens performances take place in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial today. There will not be access to the MLK, Jr. Memorial from 11am-5pm. Please join us for the concert!

 

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Public Notice

Public Notice
3:00 pm

The YBG Esplanade, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Terrace, and the Lower East Garden will be closed to the public on June 11th from 3pm-10pm due to a private rental.

 

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Unique Derique

Unique Derique
11:00 am

Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages.

Unique Derique

Unique Derique
12:15 pm

Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages.

 

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Unique Derique

Unique Derique
11:00 am

Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages.

Unique Derique

Unique Derique
12:15 pm

Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the Unique Derique delights audiences of all ages.

Realistic Orchestra

Realistic Orchestra
1:00 pm

Big band jazz with electronics, MCs and vocals.

Public Notice

Public Notice
1:00 pm

Realistic Orchestra will perform in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial today. There will not be access to the MLK, Jr. Memorial from 1:30-2:30pm. Please join us for the concert!

 

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Sweden: Jenny Lind Concert

Sweden: Jenny Lind Concert
12:30 pm

Concert by the recipient of the annual Jenny Lind Scholarship for promising sopranos and the Otto Goldschmidt scholarship for promising pianists.

 

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Charlie Chin

Charlie Chin
11:00 am

Join folksinger Charlie Chin as he plays the guitar and banjo.

Charlie Chin

Charlie Chin
12:15 pm

Join folksinger Charlie Chin as he plays the guitar and banjo.

 

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Balamcoatl

Balamcoatl
12:00 pm

A journey of movement and experimental sound from the South to the North of Mexico, using traditional regional costumes and instruments.

Venezuela: Maestros of the Joropo Oriental

Venezuela: Maestros of the Joropo Oriental
1:00 pm

Extraordinary musicians direct from Venezuela! Sponsored by the Embassy and Consulate of the Bolviarian Republic of Venezuela, and Chevron as part of the “Venezuelan Sounds 09” Music Series.

 

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Native Contemporary Arts Festival

Native Contemporary Arts Festival
11:00 am

Featuring Native artists, this annual event features traditional and contemporary music, dance, vendors and free craft activities for kids.

 

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Josh Jones Latin Jazz

Josh Jones Latin Jazz
12:30 pm

Josh Jones is recognized internationally from his touring with such jazz greats as Don Cherry, Steve Coleman, Dave Murray, and Chico Freeman.

 

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Chelle! & Friends

Chelle! & Friends
11:00 am

Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans.

Chelle! & Friends

Chelle! & Friends
12:15 pm

Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans.

 

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Caterpillar Puppets

Caterpillar Puppets
11:00 am

Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep.

Caterpillar Puppets

Caterpillar Puppets
12:15 pm

Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster who the audience helps sing peacefully to sleep.

 

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key:       Music in the Gardens 101 (Narrated Series)
      Lunchtime Concert Series
      Children's Garden Series
      Latin Jazz Series
      Let's Go Dance @ Jessie Series

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