Community Programming

We work to offer a wide-ranging assortment of free and low-cost programs, activities, and workshops for all ages--opera lovers and opera newbies alike!

DEC Event Listing

Workshops

DEC is proud to offer a number of one-off and multi-session workshops designed to spark creativity, confidence, and connection. From our First Act workshops for the littlest opera fans (ages 3-8) to the Opera In You, storytelling workshops for adults, our wide range of offerings has something for friends of all ages.

Youth and Family Adult and Teen

Community Events

Free and low-cost events and happenings throughout the Bay Area supporting and facilitating artistic expression in our communities including special film screenings, off-campus activations, free opera lectures, and more.

Click below to view the current listing of upcoming community events.

What's coming up

Opera House Events

Auxilary events for audience members at the War Memorial Opera House before, during, and after performances to contextualize and enliven the work on stage including pre-show lectures, post-show talk-backs, panel discussions, Opera House activations and exhibits, and more.

Talks and Activations Free Final Dress Rehearsals