May
19
10:00 AM10:00
Apr
21
9:30 AM09:30
Community Playdate at The Berkeley School
Inviting all families with children ages 0-5 to come enjoy a magical puppet show at a glorious certified wildlife habitat on the grounds of a delightful preschool!
It’s A Community Play Date!!🌈
Where: The Berkeley School 2030 Francisco Street Berkeley, CA
When: 4/21 at 9:30-10:30
Show: 10am
Cost: Free Dollars and Free Cents
Why: Because you and your family deserve to enjoy this lovely experience.
Please spread the good word!!📢
It will be a faery good time!✨
Apr
15
11:30 AM11:30
Spring Shindig
I’ll be performing at an 80’s/90’s themed shindig in Alameda California!!
Show starts at: 1:30pm
My puppets are bubbling with joy that we get to celebrate the 1900’s with you all!
For more info visit:
www.alameda.gov/recreation
Mar
16
2:30 PM14:30
Madelyn Helling Library
I’ll be fluttering to the Madelyn Helling Library to share the story of Lady Brush Broom!
Mar
16
11:30 AM11:30
Grass Valley Library
I’ll be fluttering up to Grass Valley to present the story of Lady Brush Broom!
Feb
3
12:00 PM12:00
Alameda Storytelling And Drumming Festival
Ms. Emily Butterfly will be performing at 12:30 pm—1:00 pm and 1:50 pm—2:20 pm!!
Sep
24
12:00 PM12:00
Hip Hop Fairyland And The Healthy Dragon
Celebrate 50 years of HipHop at the iconic Children’s Fairyland!
FREE TICKETS for the first 500 people who bring their ID and proof of enrollment in WIC, EBT or SNAP & FREE Tickets for the first 100 people who need General Admission + FREE Dental screenings for ALL!
Interactive workshops and performances by AeroSoul Art, Today's Future Sound, The People's Conservatory, RapForce Academy, HipHop Scholastics, & Emily Butterfly. Don't miss our show featuring Grammy award winning artists:The Alphabet Rockers!
Roots Clinic, West Oakland Health Care Center, Alameda Public Health Department, and Oakland Unified School District Community Schools Department will provide access to healthcare services and dental kits!
This is a partnership between The City of Oakland, Children's Fairyland, and HipHop Scholastics. Tickets available at Fairyland. Come and enjoy the park in a new and fun way. We are sponsored by generous donations from the Alameda County First 5 Commission!
Sep
22
4:00 PM16:00
Feel Good Fridays at Spark Social SF
Friday, September 22nd, 4pm–7pm
Location: SPARK Social SF at 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA 94158
Free Admission • All Ages • All Leashed Pets Welcome
Little Bear's Children's Music Class at 4:15pm and 5:45pm
Ms. Emily Butterfly performance at 5:00pm
$5 Happy Hour Bar Specials
$5 Special Menu Items
Bounce House
Lawn Games
Live Music
Aug
22
6:30 PM18:30
Pleasant Hill Library
Emily Butterfly is bringing The Dream Cottage to The Pleasant Hill Library. This magical little cottage spins wishes and dreams into reality.
No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours' notice.
This program is sponsored by The Friends of The Pleasant Hill Library.
Jun
25
to Aug 20
Stern Grove Kids Zone
I’m so faery happy to return to Stern Grove this Summer to share my storytelling magic in the Kids Zone!
I perform at 1pm every Sunday from 6/25-8/20
Hope to see you there!!!!
For more information about the venue and season, please visit: https://www.sterngrove.org
Jun
24
3:00 PM15:00
World Folk Jam Kids Zone
Prepare yourself for an immersive experience like no other, as we gather to honor the Summer Solstice and enjoy carefully curated music, dance, and community – dozens of awe-inspiring acts in a historic building. An unforgettable journey of soul-stirring performances and mesmerizing displays of artistic brilliance that will delight your senses and uplift your spirit.
Kid’s under 12 are free from 2-7pm.
Kid’s music concert, puppet show, dance class, drumming workshop, and circus skillshare.
Space for these offerings is limited. First come – first served.
More info at: https://worldfolkjam.com
Jun
22
10:30 AM10:30
San Leandro Public Library
Tinker Tots for ages 2 to 5 – Thursdays from 10:30am-11:30am. Kids ages 2 to 5 and their grown-ups will enjoy hands-on activities. These programs take place in the Karp room at the Main Library. Questions? Please call 510-577-3960.
Thursday, June 22: Puppets and Stories with Ms. Emily Butterfly
Apr
22
11:30 AM11:30
Ms. Emily Butterfly at Fairyland
Ms. Butterfly is super faery honored to be performing at Oakland Children’s Fairyland!!
Dec
27
11:00 AM11:00
Emily Butterfly presents The Dream Cottage
Come join me for my last show of 2022 at the Healdsburg Regional Library in Sonoma County!
https://events.sonomalibrary.org/event/emily-butterfly-presents-dream-cottage?language=en
Oct
15
11:00 AM11:00
2022 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Family Stage Show
A popular and signature attraction at Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, the Safeway Family Stage will showcase an all-star lineup of performing artists at this year’s festival, October 15-16.
The Family Stage is located in the Bank of America parking lot at 620 Main Street in Half Moon Bay
Festival Info at: https://pumpkinfest.miramarevents.com/experience/family-stage.html
Oct
8
10:00 AM10:00
Life Is Living Kids Zone
For 14 years, the LIL Kids Zone has been creating a safe and nurturing space for young children and their families at the Life Is Living Festival. Produced and hosted by Ms. Emily Butterfly, the Kids Zone welcomes the Jr. Art And Science Center, The Attitudinal Healing Collective, Social Justice Story Tent, Face Painting, Games, Snacks, and a Treasure Hunt!
For more info about the festival, visit: https://lifeisliving.youthspeaks.org.
Join us as at 10am for a delicious FREE BREAKFAST with the People’s Kitchen Collective and enjoy the Social Justice Story Tent featuring YGB, Mr. Limata, Ms. Emily Butterfly, Sunflower Lioness, Jill Guerra and The Love Curriculum, and more from 10AM-4PM.
🌈SCHEDULE🦋
10:30AM Kendo Martial Arts
11:00AM YGB
11:30AM Jill Guerra
12:00PM Alphabet Rockers
12:30PM Robert Trujillo
1:00PM Iwalani
1:30PM West Oakland Library
2:00PM Emily Butterfly
2:30PM Mr. Limata
3:00PM Iwalani
Aug
27
10:00 AM10:00
Mapamundi Kids Back To School Event!
Hey Kids,
Come join me at Mapamundi Kids back to school event!!!
10:30-Show starts
11:15-12:15-Crafting project
Register at:
www.mapamundikids.com
Jul
3
to Jul 31
July Events with Ms. Butterfly
Welcoming July with a series of events for children and families.
On the 3rd, 7th,10th,24th&31st I’ll be sharing my magic of storytelling and crafting at the Stern Grove Kids Zone, which also features games, face painting and music making.
Details: sterngrove.org
On July 17th, I am super grateful to be working with Faviana Rodriguez &
Keena Romano
providing a hands-on art workshop for children ages 5-12 at Presidio of San Francisco!
A public art project through the Parks Conservancy and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for the launch of the Presidio Tunnel Tops, a spectacular “must see” San Francisco attraction that features scenic overlooks, trails, picnic areas, and gathering spaces with stunning bridge and city views.
Join us for MIGRATION IS BEAUTIFUL, a free hands-on art making workshop for children and their parents on Sunday, July 17th to celebrate the opening day of the Presidio Tunnel Tops.
RSVP here bit.ly/faviworkshop
Young participants will be able to create their own set of butterfly wings to celebrate the monarch butterfly and the importance of migration. The monarch butterfly is not only an amazing pollinator, it also has a beautiful story of movement that is relevant today. We belong to nature, and nature has no borders.
There are two sessions on July 17th, one at 10 am and the other at 12 pm. We have space for 50 kids per session. Each reservation has a maximum capacity of one adult and one child.
Come take the workshop and then explore the amazing children's adventure area - The Outpost - a two-acre nature play area where kids can have unforgettable adventures by swinging, crawling, and climbing on play structures built from fallen tree trunks and boulders. I've played on these structures and they are magnificent!
This is gonna be a special day for kids and families. Come through!
Limited Space - RSVP here: bit.ly/faviworkshop
I hope to see you all at some or all of these fabulous opportunities for children and families to gather, create and enjoy!
love,
Ms. Butterfly
Jul
3
12:15 PM12:15
Stern Grove Festival KidsZone
Bring the whole family to the KidsZone this Sunday for a magical puppet filled storytime, crafts,face painting,games and music making at Stern Grove Festival!
Activities from 12:15-3:00pm
Puppet show starts at 1:00
More info: @sterngrovefestival
and sterngrove.org
Jun
7
to Jun 30
Oakland Public Libraries Tour
I’m so faery excited for my tour of Oakland Public Libraries happening in June!!!
Mark your calendar’s for a faery good time!
Brookfield Branch Tuesday @3:00pm 6/7/22
Lakeview Branch Saturday @ 11:00am 6/11/22
Montclair Branch
Wednesday @ 1:00 pm 6/15/22
Elmhurst Branch
Tuesday @1:00pm 6/21/22
West Oakland Branch
Friday @ 3:30 6/24/22
Temescal Branch
Saturday @ 11:00am 6/25/22
Asian Branch
Thursday @1:30 6/30//22
Location details at events at https://oaklandlibrary.org
Feb
19
11:30 AM11:30
Books And Breakfast
Saturday, come out to the Richmond Greenway to enjoy a late breakfast and the world of books with Urban Tilth!
https://urbantilth.org/event/books-and-breakfast/
Books and Breakfast is an opportunity for little ones from the Richmond community to enjoy in a yummy breakfast, book readings by (yours truly) Emily Butterfly, and fun with the Ricky Room & Friends Puppet Show.
I’ll be reading “The Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom & illustrated by MIchaela Goade, “Sam” written by Daniel Gabriel & illustrated by Robert Trujillo and “No Small Potatoes” written by Tonya Bolden & illustrated by Don Tate.
Leave this cool event with a free book from Richmond’s own Multicultural Bookstore.
Date: Saturday, February 19th, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Unity Park Plaza on the Richmond Greenway @ 16th Street
*For more information contact Arleide Santos arleide@urbantilth.org
Nov
15
to Jun 3
Free Puppet Shows for Title One Elementary School k-2 grades
Seeking Bay Area K-2 teachers at Title 1 schools in Alameda, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties, interested in a FREE PUPPET SHOW for your classroom!!!
This is a really sweet opportunity to enrich classes and support artists in the schools!!
Two teachers (classrooms) are eligible at each school.
If you or anyone you know is interested in this wonderful experience, please send a message to me(in the contact section of my website) and I can share the super easy process to bring my magic to your classroom.
I look forward to visiting your school :)
Love~Ms. Butterfly
Nov
1
to Dec 31
Book For Holiday Party Shows-Crafting-Personalized Show Gifts
Tis the season for parties and gifts!!!
Looking for a unique gift for your loved ones????
Ms Butterfly creates magical personalized shows (in person or virtual) for your friends, family members and coworkers.
If you are interested, please send a message through the “contact” on this site and after a quick Q&A, Ms. Butterfly will create a magical personalized shows for the recipient of your gift.
Shows are 30 minutes on Zoom and have a sliding scale rate.
Love,
Ms.Emily Butterfly
Oct
24
11:00 AM11:00
Art Walk with Free BOOKS/ART KITS/JEWELRY/SNACKS
Sunday October 24th, children and families are invited to LIL Bobby Hutton Park(aka Defremery Park) in West Oakland to receive:
FREE BOOKS~From the West Oakland Library
FREE ART KITS~From The Attitudinal Healing Collective
FREE JEWELRY~From The Crucible
FREE SNACKS~From Cliff Bar
Arrive anytime tween 11am-1pm at 1651 Adeline Street and our lovely volunteers will guide you to receive all the goodies.
After that, you can flutter on down to the West Oakland Mural Project to celebrate Women Of The Black Panther Party at Center Street and Dr. Huey P. Newton Way!
It will be a faery good time!!
Please share the word and bring friends!!
Oct
9
10:00 AM10:00
Celebrating Women Of The Black Panther Party
With fabulous guests:
✨Mikal Hemingway from the West Oakland Library
✨Manny Lieras of the All Nations Drum Group
✨The Sunflower lioness/ Iwalani
✨Lance McGee aka Unique Derique
✨A special visit from ancestor Auntie Monica
✨ Jilchristina Vest and the West Oakland Mural Project
Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00
Toddler Tuesdays at Salesforce Park :)
Hey Toddlers and Caregivers,
Come join Ms. Butterfly and her puppet friends next Tuesday at Salesforce Park!
We’ll be presenting a delightful Storytime for free dollars and free cents!!
See you at 10 am on 9/28 at the garden in the sky!
💛 Ms. Emily Butterfly
Where: Salesforce Park 425 Mission St, San Francisco
How Much: free dollars and free cents
Aug
7
11:00 AM11:00
Back To School Garden Party/Back Pack & Supplies Give Away
Join The Black Liberation Walking Tour, Hoover Elementary, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, West Oakland Middle, and Common Vision for a FREE Mural Unveiling and Back To School Garden Party!
The BLWT is a community-led cultural asset map that celebrates Hoover Foster’s multigenerational Black history and culture, asserts resident voice, and documents sites of cultural and historical importance of the Hoover Foster neighborhood. unveil Hoover Foster’s newest community created mural, painted by the amazing artists of the Bay Area Mural Program.
From 11AM - 4PM the day will be full of family friendly fun featuring:
PERSONALLY GUIDED MINI TOURS OF THE BLWT & The ***NEW*** BLWT Mural Tour
Live performances by:
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association (@BlackCowboyAssociation), The Prescott Circus (@prescottcircus), Ms. Emily Butterfly (@ms.emilybutterfly), DJ Malachi (@djmalachi), and the Oaktown Jazz Ensemble (@oaktownjazz)!
FREE ART KITS offered by Attitudinal Healing Connection (@ahc_oakland)
FREE BOOKS offered by Friends of Hoover Durant Public Library!!!
Art Activations by The BAY AREA MURAL PROGRAM (@bayareamuralpro)
We would love to thank our amazing sponsors & supporters: EBALDC (@ebaldc), Community Vision (@communityvisionca), The Bay Area Mural Program, Common Vision (@_commonvision_), Hoover Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Penumbra, and the West Oakland Cultural Action Network (@WOCAN) !!!
We can't wait to celebrate with our beloved Oakland Community & amplify the spirit of joy and excitement that coming back to school brings!
We still need a few volunteers to help out on Saturday!! Visit bit.ly/blwtvolunteers to sign up, & bring a friend!!!
Find out more at BLWT.org!
Jul
6
10:00 AM10:00
Toddler Tuesdays :)
My puppets and I will be performing at a park in the sky!
Yup!!
Where:Salesforce Park,112 1st street in SF
When: Tuesday July 6th at 10am/pst
Why: Because we love to edutain!
Cost: Free dollars and Free cents
It will surely be a Faery Good Time!!!!
Jul
1
7:30 PM19:30
Summer Chicken Show/Mature Content
My first “not for children show” in a faery long time is happening tonight on Twitch!!
I’m grateful to be a part of this lineup for the: Feminist Breakfast Party Presents: Summer Chicken*!
A show in which we** joyfully work to dismantle body hierarchy & internalized body shame by celebrating our own most excellent forms (and those of others). Come for the songs, dances, comedy, photographs, etc. Stay for the ridiculous live hosts.
July 1st @ 7:30pm pst Tune in on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fembp
Link also in IG bio!!!
Tell a friend!!
I hope you all can make it!
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Toddler Tuesdays at Salesforce Park :)
My puppets and I will be performing at a park in the sky!
Yup!!
Where:Salesforce Park,112 1st street in SF
When: Tuesday June 8th at 10am/pst
Why: Because we love to edutain!
Cost: Free dollars and Free cents
It will surely be a Faery Good Time!!!!
May
20
10:30 AM10:30
Socially distanced puppet show :)
Enjoy delightful puppet theatre celebrating friendship with…
Ms. Butterfly and her puppet friends :)
When: May 20th, 2021 at 10:30 AM
Where: YogaLove 3851 Market Street, Oakland California
Street Parking is plentiful and bus stops are close
Please where masks to enjoy this spacious, socially distance back yard experience
Sliding Scale: $15-$25 per child
It will be a faery good time!!!!
