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Montalvo Summer Nights 2019
Is there a more magical place to be than at Montalvo on a warm summer’s eve?  From movies on the lawn, to a slumber party under the stars, to lively evenings of music and dance... Come experience summer magic at Montalvo this season!

An Evening with Chris Botti
Thu, Aug 22 | 7:30pm | Tickets from $55
An Evening with Chris Botti
Grammy award-winning jazz artist and longtime Montalvo favorite  Chris Botti returns this summer for a concert in the beautiful outdoor Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre!  Tickets go on sale to donors May 14, and to the public on May 16.

To access the presale on May 14:


Live Music Dance Parties
Don’t miss festive evenings of dancing and live music on our beautiful Garden Terrace! Sign up for the dance lesson at the start of the evening, or simply join in later for the garden concert. Whether you come to learn or come to listen, all skill levels  are welcome!
Live Music Dance Parties
Learn the footwork and fundamentals of Merengue along with either Salsa or Cumbia. After the lesson, San Jose-based band Orquesta Latin Heat takes us into the night with their swinging horn section, vocals, and authentic Latin percussion.

Celebrate the rich history of some of the dance and musical stylings that originate from within the United States. This evening explores line dancing, couple’s country, and the lively string, vocal, and percussive traditions of bluegrass. 

For the first part of the evening, dance lessons in both Bollywood and Bhangra styles will be led by instructors from the Bollywood Dance Connection. As the night continues, a Dohl drummer and DJ combo lay down rhythms for you to join in and dance the night away.

Sunset Cinema
Sunset Cinema
Nothing says summer more than being outside, under the stars, watching a movie on the big screen.   Lay a blanket down on the Great Lawn and settle in as we launch our new Sunset Cinema series with three  classic films.
Our inaugural Sunset Cinema screening celebrates the 80th anniversary of this film favorite! When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz.

Experience the friendships, romances, and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Dress in your best '50s outfit and come ready to sing with the help of on-screen lyrics!

When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.

Threads: Weaving Humanity
Fri, Jul 19 | 6-10pm | Free!
Celebrate the opening night of our summer exhibition featuring new textile works by emerging international artists. In partnership with Sangam Arts’ Mosaic program, the evening will feature live performances by local cultural organizations and the unveiling of new installations on our grounds.
Threads: Weaving Humanity

Summer Art Classes
Summer Art Classes
Release your creative side this summer with our after-hours art classes! In a relaxed setting where experimentation is encouraged, enjoy guided instruction from professional artists.
Contemporary Floral Design: Color Theory | Wed, Jun 19 | 6pm | $65
Explore the landscape of Montalvo and its natural palette through the art of contemporary floral arrangement.

Refreshing, complex, surprising, aromatic—cocktails can be many things, but they should always be delicious. Learn to make your own tasty cocktails in this hands-on class.
The Art of Mixology: Crafting Cocktails | Wed, Jul 24 | 6pm | $65

Experimental Drawing Techniques: India Ink, Charcoal, & Graphite | Wed, Aug 21 | 6pm | $45
In this mixed media class, you'll push traditional drawing mediums into new directions—the results are never the same twice!

Use line and shape to form unique patterns that will be printed on fabric, creating your own limited edition cloth!
Experimental Drawing Techniques: Pattern on Fabric | Wed, Sep 11 | 6pm | $45

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Sun, Jul 14 | 6pm | Free!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a story of love, mischief,  and mistaken identity. Join us on the Garden Terrace as Silicon Valley Shakespeare’s ALL-FEMALE cast presents this free family-friendly comedy full of  whimsy and wonder.
A Midsummer Night's Dream

Starry, Starry Night
Fri, Aug 9 | 6:30pm | Adult: $20 / Child: $10
Starry, Starry Night
Our annual art & astronomy slumber party returns! This festival features an evening full of family-friendly activities, like telescope viewing, art making, live performances, and more.

Questions? Call the Box Office: 408.961.5858 (Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm)

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