Experience the joy of the holidays with a variety of events at the South Coast Botanic Garden. There will be new seasonal plantings from the moment you walk through the Garden’s gates and can’t-miss photo opportunities, including our twist on iconic pine trees. Shop for the holidays, or for yourself, at our kiosk in Palm Circle, which will have a whole new look and merchandise for the season. Merry + Bright will be sprinkled through all of the Garden’s offerings during this time, including Nature POP! and food and beverage at Dottie’s. Tis the season to be ‘merry’ and ‘bright,’ no matter what holiday you celebrate! See the website for the full schedule of events.
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Merry + Bright at South Coast Botanic Garden
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Upcoming Events
$17
Cinderella
Storybook Theatre’s joyful Cinderella is a funny version specifically created to appeal to young children and the whole family. Complete with a loopy Fairy Godmother and puppets as the stepsisters, kids get the chance to dance with the Prince, try on the glass slipper, and join in the fun.
Free
LA MADE PRESENTS: CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY WITH EMMY LAM
Through two brief stories, attendees learn to read 22 basic Chinese characters. Then, they learn to write those characters with proper stroke order. This family program is suitable for almost all ages. All materials provided. The maximum number of participants is 25. Note: Children must already know how to hold a pencil/pen and print.
Free
LA Made Presents: Guzheng and Vocal Performance: An Exploration of Asian American Music
The audience will journey through a performance of the ancient Chinese guzheng and vocals sung in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Alongside the performance, the history of the guzheng and its contemporary utilizations are explored. The audience will experience the guzheng’s dynamic sounds and voice and learn the guzheng’s history through traditional, modern, and extended playing techniques. I endeavor for the audience to reframe how non-Western instruments are incorporated into current music and appreciate the vast array of cultures that makes…
Free
LA Made: Japanese Taiko Drumming
This program introduces audiences of all ages to Japanese taiko drumming in three ways: Performances of traditional and contemporary repertoire. Presentations on the history and cultural significance of taiko drums. An interactive element where audience members learn taiko rhythms and play them on the drums.
$15
STORRIER STEARNS JAPANESE GARDEN
This Japanese garden features a light hill-scape, pond, cascading 25-foot waterfall, and a formal teahouse designed by Kinzuchi Fujii. The garden is considered by many to be a masterwork, and it demonstrates the adaptability of Japanese culture in modern America. Register in advance at the website. Fridays and Saturdays 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.