Week of Events
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 10, 2026 -Arts and Crafts
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May 10, 2026 -Animal Talk: The Chickens
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May 10, 2026 -Performer: Bri Crabtree Silly Circus Show
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May 10, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 10, 2026 -Performer: Bri Crabtree Silly Circus Show
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May 10, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Performer: Bri Crabtree Silly Circus Show
Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtimes: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Performer: Bri Crabtree Silly Circus Show
Playing at the Emerald City Stage Showtimes: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Monday, May 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 13, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 13, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 14, 2026 -Puppet Playdate
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May 14, 2026 -Puppet Playdate
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May 14, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 14, 2026 -Puppet Playdate
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May 14, 2026 -Puppet Playdate
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May 14, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Puppet Playdate
Puppet Playdate 11:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. immediately following the puppet show. Located in the Merry Meadow
Puppet Playdate
Puppet Playdate 11:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. immediately following the puppet show. Located in the Merry Meadow
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Puppet Playdate
Puppet Playdate 11:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. immediately following the puppet show. Located in the Merry Meadow
Puppet Playdate
Puppet Playdate 11:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. immediately following the puppet show. Located in the Merry Meadow
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Toddler Storytime
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May 15, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 15, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 15, 2026 -Toddler Storytime
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May 15, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -AAPI Heritage Celebration
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May 16, 2026 -Oakland Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo
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May 16, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 16, 2026 -Oakland Symphony MUSE Stringendo Annual Performance
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May 16, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
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May 16, 2026 -Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
AAPI Heritage Celebration
Celebrate AAPI Heritage with arts & crafts, Mahjong, and live performances by Halau Makana Polynesian youth dancers.
Oakland Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo
Oakland Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo Playing at the Blocks in the Plaza Showtimes: 10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Oakland Symphony MUSE Stringendo Annual Performance
Oakland Symphony MUSE Stringendo Annual Performance Playing at Aesop’s Playhouse Showtimes: 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.
Puppet Show: How the Coqui Got Their Name
Playing at the Open Storybook Puppet Theater Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. About the Show: When Queen Parrot sees her friends feeling bored and losing interest in life, she decides to host a race with all the fastest animals. The prize? What the winner wants most. Find out who wins in this exciting tale from Puerto Rico. Puppets by Maria Rodriguez and Randal Metz. Story by Maria Rodriguez in partnership with cultural consultant Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi. Scenery by Shannon Taylor.