Monday, March 25, 2024 12 PM Fred Benedetti Fred Benedetti was born in Sasebo, Japan, and began playing the guitar at the age of 9. In 1986 he was one of the 12 guitarists chosen worldwide to perform in the Master Class of Andres Segovia at USC where Guitarra Magazine wrote:"…Fred Benedetti amazed the audience …
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Bring your children or grandchildren to the Athenaeum's free Children's Storytime at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Great for children ages 1 through 9. This is a free event. Reservations are not necessary.  

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:30 PM Walking tours leave from the Athenaeum at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Tours are free and registration is required. Tours are limited to a maximum of 35 guests and last for approximately 90 minutes.

PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old)  with a different special guest artist every week Check the event website for this week's special guest! PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for …
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UPDATED SCHEDULE (includes Swing Dancing Class before performance!): 3:30 PM: Gates Open 4 PM – 5 PM: Swing Dancing Class with Maria Caligigan and Michael Saltus 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Performance and Dancing by Besos Jazz Trio FREE EVENT (RSVP required) The Besos Jazz Trio has been stirring up audiences with vibrant performances of …
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The Besos Jazz Trio has been stirring up audiences with vibrant performances of music and dance since 2017. These worldly performers are a study in balancing traditions. With roots in Mexican ballet folklorico, Claudia Gomez plays percussion and tap dances. Evona Wascinski, from Poland, brings a classical virtuosity to the upright bass. And Beston Barnett, …
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