FREE EVENTS

• Wednesday | May 1 | 12:00 pm
• Grand Foyer, Wortham Theater Center

DACAMERA Young Artists wrap up the long-running lunchtime series for this season with their favorites among the pieces they’ve performed this year.

• Thursday, May 30, 2:30 PM
• Harris County Public Library Stratford Branch
• 509 Stratford St, Highlands, TX 77562

Rhythm Workshop with Sam Dinkins III

• Thursday, June 6, 2:00 PM
• Harris County Public Library Octavia Fields Branch
• 1503 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338

The story of Stellaluna comes to life with a performance by a violinist and flutist followed by a sequencing activity.

• Wednesday, June 12, 2:00 pm
• Houston Public Library Heights Branch
• 1302 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008

Focusing on conservation, participants learn about recycling initiatives around the world and create an instrument out of recycled materials.

• Thursday, June 13, 3:00 PM
• Harris County Public Library South Houston Branch
• 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX 77587

The story of Stellaluna comes to life with a performance by a violinist and flutist followed by a sequencing activity.

• Monday, June 17, 11:30 AM
• Harris County Public Library Aldine Branch
• 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037

A performance of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by DACAMERA Young Artists sparks a conversation and activity around the life cycle of the butterfly.

• Thursday, June 20, 2:00pm
• Houston Public Library-Young Neighborhood Library
• 5107 Griggs Rd. Houston, TX 77021

Dive into sound energy and how it works with musical instruments, then explore a series of lab stations dealing with vibrations.

• Thursday, June 20, 5:00 PM
• Harris County Public Library Aldine Branch
• 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037

DACAMERA Young Artists guide students in a lesson about African American spirituals and their practical use as coded messages for the Underground Railroad.

• Friday, June 21, 2:00 PM
• Harris County Public Library Galena Park Branch
• 1500 Keene St, Galena Park, TX 77547

The story of Stellaluna comes to life with a performance by a violinist and flutist followed by a sequencing activity.

• Monday, June 24, 11:30 AM
• Harris County Public Library Aldine Branch
• 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037

DACAMERA Young Artists help students identify patterns in everyday life and in music. After which, students can create musical patterns of their own.

• Thursday, June 27, 5:00 PM
• Harris County Public Library Aldine Branch
• 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037

DACAMERA Young Artists encourage the use of breathing, yoga, and mindfulness exercises as ways to cope with testing-related anxiety.

• Monday, July 1, 11:00 AM
• Houston Public Library Johnson Neighborhood Branch
• 3517 Reed Rd. Houston, TX 77051

A performance of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by DACAMERA Young Artists sparks a conversation and activity around the life cycle of the butterfly.

• Tuesday, July 2, 3:00 PM
• Houston Public Library Walter Neighborhood Branch
• 7660 Clarewood Dr. Houston, TX 77036

The story of Stellaluna comes to life with a performance by a violinist and flutist followed by a sequencing activity.

• Monday, July 8, 4:00 PM
• Harris County Library Katy Branch
• 5414 Franz Rd, Katy, TX 77493

The story of Stellaluna comes to life with a performance by a violinist and flutist followed by a sequencing activity.

• Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 PM
• Harris County Public Library Galena Park Branch
• 1500 Keene St, Galena Park, TX 77547

Drumming and rhythm workshop with drummer and music educator Sam Dinkins III.

• Wednesday, July 10, 1:00 PM
• Houston Public Library Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Learning Center
• 1050 Quitman St. Houston, TX 77009

In this storytelling lesson, DACAMERA Young Artists guide students through different versions of Cinderella and create their own version with improvised accompaniment.

• Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 AM
• Houston Public Library Ring Neighborhood Library
• 8835 Long Point Rd. Houston, TX 77055

A trio of DACAMERA Young Artists hold an open rehearsal for students to engage in a conversation about teamwork and constructive criticism.

• Thursday, July 18, 3:00 PM
• Houston Public Library Stanaker Neighborhood Library
• 611 S Sgt Macario Garcia St. Houston, TX 77011

In this lesson, DACAMERA Young Artists share an exploration of different cultures around the world, culminating in an activity that asks students to examine and share aspects of their culture with the class.

• Tuesday, July 30, 3:00 PM
• Harris County Public Library LaPorte Branch
• 600 S Broadway St, La Porte, TX 77571

Explore rhythm and drumming in this workshop with jazz drummer and music educator Sam Dinkins III.