Wednesday, July 5: Soaring Heights, Family Fun for Nature Nuts. 6:30 p.m.
Joe Suffredini of Avian Entertainment will introduce children and their parents to fabulous birds of prey during this Family Fun for Nature Nuts program. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Under the Oaks Theater. Garden gates open at 5:30 p.m. so families can bring picnics into the Café Court before the program. Per-person fee for single events: $12 ($10 members). Children under 2 admitted free. To register call 949-7980.
Saturday, July 8: A Garden in a Pot. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Spice up any outdoor garden, patio or walkway, with a well designed grouping of containers. Participants will discover the best plants to use, how to care for them and how to arrange containers for the best look. Understand how potting mixtures, proper watering and feeding help keep plants healthy. Instructor Lillia Singer, a landscape designer, consultant and owner of Bella Garden Design, will offer tips as participants plant a 12-inch container to take home.
Fees are $25 ($20 members), plus a $25 material fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Reservations are required. Walk-in space is not available. To register, call 949-7980.
Sunday, July 9: Asian Concert by On Ensemble. 2 to 3 p.m.
Seeking to explore new realms for traditional Japanese drums, On Ensemble incorporates varied musical influences into a unique and provocative performance. With powerful taiko music at its foundation, centuries-old Noh and Kabuki mingle with contemporary, experimental composition and combust into ground-breaking music. The On Ensemble utilizes Japanese drums hand-made by Miyamoto Unosuke Shouten instrument maker to the Emperor of Japan. Drums are interlaced with dance, bamboo flute, koto (Japanese zither), and Tuvan overtone singing. The concert, part of this summer's Under the Oaks World Music Tour, is free with Gardens admission. Theater seating is first come, first served.
