Photo by Kristen Loken
If it’s the responsibility of parents, as well as teachers, directors, and administrators — and students themselves — to help build the audience of tomorrow, then this is an event to consider strongly.
Every year the San Francisco Opera has an open house; this year it’s next weekend, on November 10.
Beyond face-painting, prop-making and kid-friendly tours, there are also technical and musical demonstrations; a viewing of the film Carmen for Families, and various contests, as well as a drawing for four tickets to the San Francisco Opera "family opera" premiere of The Secret Garden.
You also have a chance to meet General Director David Gockley along with some of the artists in the company. And admission is free.
Community Open House: Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. War Memorial Opera House, Van Ness Ave., San Francisco.