Coyote Creek
Shows around the Bay... or close by
Shows around the Bay... or close by
This list highlights performances and events that interest me and that your student might enjoy as well. Some of these shows are familiar to me, while others are not.
Please review each event and decide if the content is appropriate for your child before purchasing tickets. When available, I have included age recommendations, content advisories, or ratings provided by the theatre or presenting organization to help you make your decision.
Know of a performance or event that belongs on this list? I’d love to hear about it! Send your suggestion to bolkowski@srvusd.net.
2026
October
Wednesday, October 7 - Sunday, October 18
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: Recommended for ages 8+ All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Saturday, October 10
Curran Theatre | 445 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Age Guidance: No children under 5.
Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, December 6
Downtown Livermore - Bankhead Plaza and Stockmen's Park
Saturday, October 14 - Sunday, October 15
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Sunday, October 18 - Monday, October 19
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Friday, October 23
Diwali Celebration Drone Light Show
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Saturday, October 24
Diwali Celebration Street Fair
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Saturday, October 24
SF Symphony - Music for Families
Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102
Recommended for ages 5–12. Kids’ Tickets Half Off!
Sunday, October 25
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano De Carlos Moreno - Dia Los Muertos
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
October 30 - November 1
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
November
Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, December 6
Downtown Livermore - Bankhead Plaza and Stockmen's Park
Saturday, November 7
He 'Ohana Kakau: We are Family
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center | 1055- Albion Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582
Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Friday, November 20
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
Curran Theatre | 445 Geary St. St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: No children under 5 allowed.
Friday, November 20
Disney's Moana Movie Sing-Along Live!
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Friday, November 20 - Sunday, November 22
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: Recommended for ages 6+. No children under 5 allowed.
Saturday, November 21
Fraggle Rock - Back to the Rock Live
Golden Gate Theatre | 1 Taylor St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Sunday, November 22
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Friday, November 27
The Carpenters Songbook: At Christmas
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
December
Saturday, October 10 - Sunday, December 6
Downtown Livermore - Bankhead Plaza and Stockmen's Park
Wednesday, December 2 - Thursday, December 3
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 8+. No children under 5 allowed.
Saturday, December 5
Livermore Amador Symphony's Free Family Concert
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Wednesday, December 9 - Wednesday, December 23
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
December 11-20
Sacramento Broadway at Music Circus | 1419 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Content Advisory: The story includes ghostly visits and a few darker, suspenseful moments that may be a bit intense for very young children, but the uplifting message and festive atmosphere make it a memorable experience for families.
Saturday, December 12 - Sunday, December 20
Valley Dance Theatre - The Nutcracker
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Tuesday, December 15 - Sunday, December 20
Golden Gate Theatre | 1 Taylor St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 8+. No children under 5 allowed.
Wednesday, December 16 - Thursday, December 17
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
Tuesday, December 22
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Wednesday, December 23
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Curran Theatre | 445 Geary St. St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: For ages 2+.
2027
January
Saturday, January 9
Home Again: A Tribute to the Music of Carole King
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Saturday, January 16 – Sunday, January 24
Tri-Valley Theatre Company - Come From Away
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Thursday, January 21
Calvin Simmons Theater | 10 10th St. Oakland, CA 94607
Age Guidance: All attendees, including children, require a valid ticket
Saturday, January 23
The Legend of Korra In Concert
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
Sunday, January 24
The Legend of Korra In Concert
Golden Gate Theatre | 1 Taylor St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Age Guidance: No children under 5.
Saturday, January 30
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
February
Tuesday, February 2 - Sunday, February 21
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: Recommended for ages 8+. No children under 5 allowed.
Thursday, February 4
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Friday, February 12
Bankhead Theater | 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550
February 16-21
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: Recommended for ages 8+ All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
Wednesday, February 24
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
March
Friday, March 13 - Saturday, March 14
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Thursday, March 18 - Friday, March 19
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
April
Tuesday, April 6 - Wednesday, April 7
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: Recommended for ages 5+ All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
Wednesday, April 7
YAMATO the Drummers or Japan World Tour
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Saturday, April 24 - Sunday, April 25
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tuesday, April 27 - Sunday, May 16
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: Recommended for ages 10+. No children under 5 allowed.
May
Saturday, May 8
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show
Calvin Simmons Theater | 10 10th St. Oakland, CA 94607
Age Guidance: All attendees, including children, require a valid ticket
Wednesday, May 14 - Thursday, May 15
Diablo Ballet's Red Riding Hood
Lesher Center for the Arts | 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Sunday, May 16
Terry Fator - Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice
Curran Theatre | 445 Geary St. St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Age Guidance: No children under 5 allowed.
Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23
Golden Gate Theatre | 1 Taylor St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 7+. No children under 5 allowed.
Tuesday, May 25 - Sunday, May 30
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 8+. No children under 5 allowed.
Tuesday, April 27 - Sunday, May 16
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: Recommended for ages 10+. No children under 5 allowed.
June
Tuesday, June 8 - Sunday, June 13
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: Recommended for ages 8+ All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.
Tuesday, June 29 - Sunday, July 18
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: Recommended for ages 8+. No children under 5 allowed.
July
Tuesday, June 29 - Sunday, July 18
Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
AGES & ADVISORIES: Recommended for ages 8+. No children under 5 allowed.
Wednesday, July 7 - Friday, July 16
Center for the Performing Arts | 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113
Rating: Recommended for ages 10+ All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No lap seats.