Still Traveling: Magical Morocco More Than Marrakech

Virtual

Many visitors go to Morocco to visit its most famous city, Marrakech. But, the country holds countless interesting treasures throughout the land from its coasts to the deserts! Pour yourself a cup of mint tea (click here for a recipe) and let Trip Leader James Sokol zoom you away on our virtual “trips” to this magical North African […]

$15 – $50

Still Traveling: Haunted Broadway

EVJCC

On National Paranormal Day, let our JCC colleague James Sokol zoom you to Times Square for a truly spooky adventure. After the thousands of audience members leave the 41 Broadway theaters, a nightly ritual takes place unseen by most: the setting of the ghost-light. Join our guide, a “walking encyclopedia of Broadway,” to explore this, […]

$12.50 – $15

Songs of Mexico: A Multi-Genre Musical Celebration of Cinco de Mayo

Virtual

Commemorating the 1862 Battle of Puebla (not Mexican Independence Day!), Cinco de Mayo (“the 5th of May”) has become a favorite celebration outside of Mexico, in Mexican communities, and for all in restaurants & bars throughout the world.  Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol for a festive, musical journey through songs of a variety of genres – classical, […]

$5 – $12.50

Exploring Broadway: Love Songs

Virtual

Since “I love you” is – more or less – easily said, if in song, the sentiment must be expressed in a more clever, less cliché way. Go on a musical journey of love songs from over 30 Broadway shows from Show Boat through “the Golden Age” to recent hits. Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James […]

$15 – $50

Music & Morsels: Gran Tour d’Italia

Virtual

Join pianist & historian Ian Scarfe for a live, virtual classical piano concert in which he whisks us away for a musical “Grand Tour of Italy” with a program featuring composers such as Ottorino Respighi and Ludovico Einaudi, music of the Italian Alps by Franz Liszt, and scenes of Venice by Frederic Chopin.  After the program, […]

$10 – $15

Still Traveling: Neglected Napoli

Virtual

Capital of the province of Campania and third largest city in Italy, Napoli (re: Naples) has been overlooked by many visitors for years.  Some thought it was dangerous, others heard it was uninteresting. Today, it is neither.  Naples is a vibrant city, steeped in history and traditions.  Let trip leader James Sokol zoom you to meet our fantastic, professional, local […]

$15 – $50

Songs & Stories: That’s Italian

Virtual

Swing and sway with jazz singer & storyteller Gilda Solve as she revisits favorite Italian songs made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others, from “That’s Amore” to other melodies such as “Vieni Sul Mar” beloved here, there and everywhere. Wednesday, June 16 | 1-2 p.m. On Zoom Presented in partnership with […]

$12.50 – $15

Exploring Broadway: Tuneful Italia!

Virtual

Shows set in and characters from Italy have peppered Broadway throughout its history.  Join popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol to learn about and experience (with audio & video clips) some of the musicals that transport us, even if only momentarily, to Italy. Held on Zoom Thursday, June 17 | 1-2:30 p.m. Presented in partnership with the […]

$12.50 – $15

Songs of Summer: A Multi-Genre Musical Celebration of the Season

Virtual

Celebrate the official arrival of summer and the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere) with popular San Francisco Bay Area instructor James Sokol who leads a virtual journey through diverse genres of music – Broadway, pop, classical & more! – exploring the theme of the season along the way.  Come for the music; stay […]

$5 – $12.50