Emily Butterfly Productions

Edutainment for young audiences

Emily Butterfly is an interstellar story teller who lives to delight children with her magically unique form of puppetry, storytelling and song.

email her directly at~ bhoour@gmail.com

Jul
12
2:00 PM14:00

Bushwick Book Club

  • Peralta Hacienda Historical Park (map)
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Join us at Peralta Hacienda house porch for an afternoon of original music, storytelling, and art all sparked by Gabby La La's new and wildly delightful book, Not the Path of Totality. In true Bushwick Book Club Oakland fashion, local musicians will share original baby songs written in response to Gabby's memoir - but this show comes with a twist.

Gabby has invited the community to participate! Anyone moved by Not the Path of Totality is warmly encouraged to share art of any kind as part of the event. This could be music, visual art, performance, writing, dance, pottery, puppetry, cuisine...you name it.

This is a unique chance to celebrate the expansive imagination and heart of Gabby La La, and to co-create a performance that spans genres, voices, and even dimensions.

We can’t wait to experience the multiverse with you.

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May
31
5:30 PM17:30

SF OPERA with Ms. Emily Butterfly

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This free family event is a wonderful opportunity for children and families to experience the 1st two acts of La Bohemé, followed by a fun filled evening featuring:

Face Painting, Bubbles, Opera Costume Photo Booth,Crafting, Puppet Show and goody bags!!

Immerse yourself in a bohemian dream at Café Momus and explore this Parisian artist café firsthand. Dive into a world of creativity through our friends Rodolfo the poet, Mimì the seamstress, Marcello the painter and Musetta the divaextraordinaire. Try your hand at some of their favorite crafts, enjoy French bites and let your inner artist shine –you might leave with a few masterpieces of your very own! Each child will receive a San Francisco Opera Goodie Bag, an invitation to join Opera Cubs-the official fan club of Bearitone the Opera Bear-and parents will receive a discount code for upcoming events at San Francisco Opera. 

Workshop Date Saturday, May 31, 2025

First Act Check-in 5:30-5:50pm

La Bohème Final Dress Rehearsal: 6 PM

War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

La Vie Bohème First Act Workshop: 7 PM to 9 PM

Bryan Education Studio
War Memorial Veterans Building 4th Floor 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

REGISTAR: https://www.sfopera.com/rsvp/dec/la-boheme-first-act-final-dress/

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Apr
18
10:30 AM10:30

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center Storytime

LOTUS BLOOM DOWNTOWN

Location:
555 19th Street, Unit 131. Oakland, CA 94612
Playgroup Days & Time:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:30AM-12:00PM
Fridays: 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Phone Number:
510-808-7883   
Contact:
​Morgan Jacobs: dominic@lotusbloomfamily.org

Limited Capacity; first come first served.

  • ​​Lotus Bloom Downtown's daily capacity is 15 families

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Apr
6
10:30 AM10:30

Lotus Bloom Family Resource Center Storytime

LOTUS BLOOM DOWNTOWN

Location:
555 19th Street, Unit 131. Oakland, CA 94612
Playgroup Days & Time:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:30AM-12:00PM
Fridays: 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Phone Number:
510-808-7883   
Contact:
​Morgan Jacobs: dominic@lotusbloomfamily.org

Limited Capacity; first come first served.

  • ​​Lotus Bloom Downtown's daily capacity is 15 families

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Oct
24
to Dec 19

Fundraiser For Disability Awareness Show

I’ve been invited by an Oakland elementary school to create a show aimed at educating children on disability awareness and inclusivity. As an educator, puppeteer, and storyteller, I am grateful for the opportunity to facilitate understanding and empathy for both physical and developmental disabilities among children and animals. Children with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in today’s media and entertainment, despite estimates indicating 1 in 7 children in California have special healthcare needs. There is a notable lack of education and funding for disability awareness within the school system. My goal is to bring attention to these important issues and uplift the diverse spectrum of children with disabilities.

Initially, I will perform the show live at the school and produce a professional video to reach a broader audience nationwide.

My goal is to raise $5,500 and begin fabrication by November 1st to support the creation, production, and performance of this show. With the necessary funding, I aim to complete the following phases by December 19th 2024.

**Phase 1:** Building puppets

**Phase 2:** Creating sets

**Phase 3:** Rehearsals

**Phase 4:** Performance

Your support will help bring this vital education to schools and communities both locally and nationally. You can make a difference by donating to this project!

Rewards for donors include:

- A live show for local donors (Date and location TBD)

- A Zoom show for National and international donors(Date and location TBD)

Thank you so much for your consideration and donation and for sharing with friends and family to help me spread the word! Please stay tuned to this fundraising page for live updates on the project.

For more information about me and my work:

Website: www.emilybutterfly.com

IG handle: https://www.instagram.com/ms.emilybutterfly/

https://www.instagram.com/ms.emilybutterfly/

YouTube: @Ms.EmilyButterfly https://www.youtube.com/@Ms.EmilyButterfly

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