John Hinkel Park

Actors Ensemble's second production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, &nbsp;adapted and directed by Michael R. Cohen with Ben Prusiner.&nbsp; Free-of-charge, reservations encouraged (especially for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility) but not necessary.&nbsp; Presented Saturdays/Sundays &amp; holidays beginning Saturday, August 22nd through Labor Day Monday, September 7th, all at 4 p.m. A Midsummer Night's Dream is the Shakespeare's comical melding of love stories within both the magical forest world of the Fairies and the Athenian court, with the King and Queen of the Fairies, the love quadrangle of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander and Helena, and the Duke of Athens and his fiance the Queen of the Amazons, all "working things out", with a little intervention by the mischevious Puck and the hapless Mechanicals.&nbsp; A perfect play to end the summer on - join us!

Local Event: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

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Berkeley

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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in...

Actors Ensemble's second production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is A Midsummer Night's Dream,...

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

Actors Ensemble's second production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, &nbsp;adapted and directed by Michael R. Cohen with Ben Prusiner.&nbsp; Free-of-charge, reservations encouraged (especially for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility) but not necessary.&nbsp; Presented Saturdays/Sundays &amp; holidays beginning Saturday, August 22nd through Labor Day Monday, September 7th, all at 4 p.m.&nbsp;A Midsummer Night's Dream is the Shakespeare's comical melding of love stories within both the magical forest world of the Fairies and the Athenian court, with the King and Queen of the Fairies, the love quadrangle of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander and Helena, and the Duke of Athens and his fiance the Queen of the Amazons, all "working things out", with a little intervention by the mischevious Puck and the hapless Mechanicals.&nbsp; A perfect play to end the summer on - join us!

Local Event: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the...

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park

St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 1501 Washington Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Original compositions by living Brazilian composers that cover styles ranging from maxixi, walz, chamame, and baiao.The concert will feature original compositions and other works by living Brazilian composers in solo and ensemble settings, featuring choros composed by Alessandro Penezzi&nbsp; for members of the group, as well as works written for the local community. His music covers styles including maxixi, waltz, chamame, baiao, and includes elements of jazz improvisation. Berkeley Choro Ensemble has collaborated with Alessandro Penezzi for many years due to his annual residence at California Brazil Camp in Cazadero, celebrating his great artistry and repertoire.&nbsp;Alessandro Penezzi, guitarJane Lenoir, fluteHarvey Wainapel, clarinetRicardo Peixoto, guitarBrian Rice, percussion$15-$30.Presented by Calliope: East Bay Music &amp; Arts

Local Event: Berkeley Choro with Alessandro Penezzi

Albany

Berkeley Choro with Alessandro Penezzi

Original compositions by living Brazilian composers that cover styles ranging from maxixi, walz, chamame, and baiao.The concert...

Actors Ensemble's second production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, &nbsp;adapted and directed by Michael R. Cohen with Ben Prusiner.&nbsp; Free-of-charge, reservations encouraged (especially for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility) but not necessary.&nbsp; Presented Saturdays/Sundays &amp; holidays beginning Saturday, August 22nd through Labor Day Monday, September 7th, all at 4 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Midsummer Night's Dream is the Shakespeare's comical melding of love stories within both the magical forest world of the Fairies and the Athenian court, with the King and Queen of the Fairies, the love quadrangle of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander and Helena, and the Duke of Athens and his fiance the Queen of the Amazons, all "working things out", with a little intervention by the mischevious Puck and the hapless Mechanicals.&nbsp; A perfect play to end the summer on - join us!

Actors Ensemble's second production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, &nbsp;adapted and directed by Michael R. Cohen with Ben Prusiner.&nbsp; Free-of-charge, reservations encouraged (especially for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility) but not necessary.&nbsp; Presented Saturdays/Sundays &amp; holidays beginning Saturday, August 22nd through Labor Day Monday, September 7th, all at 4 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Midsummer Night's Dream is the Shakespeare's comical melding of love stories within both the magical forest world of the Fairies and the Athenian court, with the King and Queen of the Fairies, the love quadrangle of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander and Helena, and the Duke of Athens and his fiance the Queen of the Amazons, all "working things out", with a little intervention by the mischevious Puck and the hapless Mechanicals.&nbsp; A perfect play to end the summer on - join us!

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