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Event Series Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Every weekend in May, Fairyland invites you and your family to enjoy lively performances, folklore, storytelling, music, art, games, and food as we affirm and uplift the vibrant beauty and diversity within the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora. Explore the flavors, rhythms, dances, and crafts across tapestries of cultures. Celebrate community and tradition all month long. Plus: brand new Book Celebration with Charlotte Cheng’s “Icy Fruit” on Monday, May 26.  Full Schedule  May 3 & May 4 11:00-1:00 p.m. Learn Siapo - Traditional Fabric of the Samoa Islands  1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Gaga Dance Performance. Youth dancers from Gaga Dance Group perform classical art forms and folk dances that explore China's rich cultural heritage. May 10 & 11 11:00-1:00 p.m. Learn Siapo - Traditional Fabric of the Samoa Islands  11:00-2:00 p.m. Explore & play traditional childhood games from China and Taiwan 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Miss V of “Kids Go Mandarin” brings bilingual music and movement to the Emerald City Stage May 17 11:00-1:00 p.m. Learn Koinobori, Japanese kite making 11:00-2:00 p.m. Explore & play traditional childhood games from China and Taiwan 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Oakland Taiko performs with electrifying rhythms and a booming presence. May 18 11:00-1:00 p.m. […]

Event Series Oakland’s Magic Kitchen

Oakland’s Magic Kitchen

Aesop's Playhouse at Children's Fairyland 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

A Series of Family-Friendly Cooking Shows Back for its third season, Oakland’s Magic Kitchen brings the heart of Oakland’s food scene to Aesop’s Playhouse—live, family-friendly, and full of flavor. And this year's lineup? It's bringing the heat!  Created especially for kids and their grownups, this playful cooking show invites top local chefs to prepare delicious, easy-to-make dishes on stage with some help from everyone’s favorite furry friend, Quercus. Throughout each show, chefs guide the audience through a step-by-step recipe while Quercus keeps the littlest foodies engaged with fun questions, an ingredient-spotting activity, and plenty of  silly antics. Expect laughter, learning, and lots of creative, delicious, nutritious fare.  Stirring up fun! A live, interactive cooking show at Aesop’s Playhouse Kid-friendly dishes made by top Oakland chefs Thoughtful conversations around food, culture, and basic cooking skills Call-and-response moments and simple movement to keep kids engaged Big energy and silly moments with Quercus on stage Meet and greet with Chef and Quercus Tasty samples for the audience to try Take-home recipe cards so you can cook together at home Bon appétit!, it’s time to meet, greet, and eat! 2025 Chef Lineup: Saturday, April 26 – Chef/Owner Janice Dulce from FOB Kitchen Saturday, June […]

Event Series Oakland’s Magic Kitchen

Oakland’s Magic Kitchen

Aesop's Playhouse at Children's Fairyland 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

A Series of Family-Friendly Cooking Shows Back for its third season, Oakland’s Magic Kitchen brings the heart of Oakland’s food scene to Aesop’s Playhouse—live, family-friendly, and full of flavor. And this year's lineup? It's bringing the heat!  Created especially for kids and their grownups, this playful cooking show invites top local chefs to prepare delicious, easy-to-make dishes on stage with some help from everyone’s favorite furry friend, Quercus. Throughout each show, chefs guide the audience through a step-by-step recipe while Quercus keeps the littlest foodies engaged with fun questions, an ingredient-spotting activity, and plenty of  silly antics. Expect laughter, learning, and lots of creative, delicious, nutritious fare.  Stirring up fun! A live, interactive cooking show at Aesop’s Playhouse Kid-friendly dishes made by top Oakland chefs Thoughtful conversations around food, culture, and basic cooking skills Call-and-response moments and simple movement to keep kids engaged Big energy and silly moments with Quercus on stage Meet and greet with Chef and Quercus Tasty samples for the audience to try Take-home recipe cards so you can cook together at home Bon appétit!, it’s time to meet, greet, and eat! 2025 Chef Lineup: Saturday, April 26 – Chef/Owner Janice Dulce from FOB Kitchen Saturday, June […]

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