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SUGAR SKULL! A DÍA DE MUERTOS

MUSICAL ADVENTURE

Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual and bicultural musical for young audiences and families inspired by traditional regional music and dance from Mexico. sugarskullontour.com

Monday, September 28, 2026 10 am and 11:45 am Grades 3–8

A LECTURE-DEMONSTRATION BY KINGS RETURN

Kings Return is a Dallas-based a cappella quartet renowned for pushing vocal boundaries with smooth harmonies. Weaving together gospel, jazz, R&B, and classical influences, Kings Return brings warmth, precision, and a powerful sense of soul with every note. kingsreturnmusic.com

Monday, September 14, 2026 | 10 am Grades 3–8

OKAIDJA AFROSO

Okaidja Afroso, born into a family of musicians and storytellers in Kokrobite, Ghana, is a master multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and dancer. Drawing on his West African roots, he blends percussion, guitar, vocals, and dance to create a contemporary African oral tradition that honors ancestral heritage while embracing global influences. okaidja.com

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 11 am Grades 3–8

Photo credit: Clayton Cotterell

SIMPLY THREE

Simply Three is a thrilling instrumental trio that brings strings to life like never before. Alongside their own emotionally charged originals, bassist Nicholas Villalobos, cellist Zack Clark, and violinist Tim Bria transform hits by Adele, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, and more into electrifying performances. simplythreemusic.com

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:45 am Grades 3–8

SYNCOPATED LADIES

Syncopated Ladies is a dynamic female tap dance band from Los Angeles created by Emmy Award–nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold, a protégé of Debbie Allen. Blending tap with pop, hip hop, salsa, and more, the group delivers an energetic, inspiring performance filled with powerful rhythm and style. syncopatedladies.com

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 11:45 am Grades 5–12

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND OTHER TALES

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production, The Three Little Pigs and Other Tales, presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children’s stories—Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the Three Little Pigs, and the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Filled with adventure, humor, and heroism, this imaginative retelling seamlessly interweaves three classic tales into a heartwarming adventure that celebrates friendship and courage. Designed for children ages 3 and up, Mermaid Theatre’s latest production offers a captivating performance, laughter, and wonder for young audiences. mermaidtheatre.ca

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 10 and 11:45 am Grades pre-K–3

Photo credit: James Horvath
Photo credit: Brianna Dykeman

PILOBOLUS

Blast off into the Pilobolus multiverse with Trips, a journey through gravity-defying feats and emotional landscapes where each piece flows seamlessly into the next. Featuring explosive athleticism, physical poetry, and sly humor, this unforgettable performance transports audiences through infinite realities, from the skies to the soul to galaxies beyond. pilobolus.org

Wednesday, January 27, 2027 11:45 am Grades 5–12

THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES

The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats, adapted for the stage by Jerome Hairston, brings the magic of the first snowfall to California. Beloved characters spring humorously to life through creative shadow puppetry brought to you by the renowned children’s professional theatre company Childsplay. childsplayaz.org

Monday, January 11, 2027 10 and 11:45 am Grades pre-K–3

DANCE IN FLIGHT

Dance in Flight embodies the diversity and essence of Seaver College and the liberal arts tradition. For more than 30 years, Dance in Flight has provided a safe environment for emerging student dancers and choreographers to cultivate creativity, physical expression, and teamwork in a professional performing atmosphere. The company members come from a variety of dance backgrounds, interests, and fields of study. United by their passion for the art of movement, they are dedicated to presenting an impressive showcase of student artistry.

Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | 10 am Grades 3–8

Photo credit: Steven Pisano

Tour the Weisman Museum of Art with your class!

ABOUT WEISMAN MUSEUM TOURS FOR STUDENTS

Students are typically divided into smaller groups for guided tours. Our tours use a pedagogical approach called visual thinking strategies to put students—regardless of age, grade level, or ability—at the center of the conversation, prioritizing close looking and critical thinking. Teachers are invited to be active participants in the discussion to help make connections with what students are learning back at school.

HOW TO SCHEDULE A TOUR

Please contact the ARTSReach coordinator at 310.506.4766 to discuss a museum tour for your students. Classes can visit the museum before or after a performance, or as an independent activity, pending museum availability.

Apply for tickets to an ARTSReach performance!

1. Complete the application by scanning the QR code to fill out the online submission form or going online to arts.pepperdine.edu/events/artsreach/artsreach-submission.htm

2. If we are able to accommodate your request, you will be notified by email.

3. If we are able to accommodate your request, you will be asked to send a $1-per-seat deposit.

Seating is limited. Applications are filled on an as-is-available basis and allocated to maintain a balance of local and out-of-area schools, as well as those new to the program. Prior attendance records are also considered. A limited number of bus grants are available to schools showing financial need.

Questions? Call our ARTSReach coordinator at 310.506.4766.

Each year Pepperdine’s ARTSReach program, supported by the Center for the Arts Guild, inspires thousands of schoolchildren from Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. These free arts experiences enrich the lives of children with world-class performances and art museum tours.

The guild supports many programs, but its primary focus is to support ARTSReach. If you would like to become involved in this important program or sponsor a bus, please contact the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at 310.506.4594.

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY

24255 Pacific Coast Highway • Malibu, CA 90263

310.506.4766 • arts.pepperdine.edu

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