Sung in English, this hour-long adaptation of an opera based on the Brothers Grimm tale is ideal for audiences of all ages and is free with admission to Descanso..

POP’s production of Hansel and Gretel has been praised by Opera News as “fresh, imaginative, witty, and imbued with a keen sense of both rhyme and rhythm.”

Free with admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required. No assigned seating, seats are first come, first served.

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Friday–Sunday, August 4–6 | Amphitheater | 5:30–6:30pm

Sunday, August 6 | Amphitheater | Additional show at 3:00-4:00pm

Sung in English, this hour-long adaptation of an opera based on the Brothers Grimm tale is ideal for audiences of all ages and is free with admission to Descanso.

POP’s production of Hansel and Gretel has been praised by Opera News as “fresh, imaginative, witty, and imbued with a keen sense of both rhyme and rhythm.”

Free with admission, no reservations required. No assigned seating, seats are first come, first served.

Schedule:

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Friday–Sunday, August 4–6 | Amphitheater | 5:30–6:30pm

Sunday, August 6 | Amphitheater | Additional show at 3:00-4:00pm

Come see what happens in the garden during extended hours. Take a tour, dance to music amongst the flowers, learn about nature, enjoy food and drink. Grab some friends and enjoy the gardens in a new way.

Included in the price of admission or Descanso Gardens membership, no reservations required. Please note that chairs, blankets, outside food, and picnics are not permitted.

Cultivate: Mindfulness in the Garden

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Guided Nature Meditations

• Enjoy mini meditations with Mariko Tu. These nature meditations will introduce you to the value of nature and wellness
• Times: 4:45–5pm | 5:30–5:45pm | 6:15–6:30pm
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Ecotherapy and Nature Mandala

• Come collaborate with two certified ecotherapists on an earth mandala using found nature objects throughout the garden. Experience the benefits of ecotherapy as a way to deepen your connection to the natural world
• Time: 4:30–7:30pm
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Craft Activity

• Decorate an aromatherapy sachet by flower pounding
• Time: 4:30–7:30pm
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Flashdance DJs

• Have a drink in the Rose Garden bar and enjoy a mix of classic and contemporary songs by our popular guest DJs
• Time: 4:30–7pm
• Location: Rose Garden

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Come join our monthly walk for birders of all levels. Bring binoculars!

Keep your bird count tallied on the updated and now downloadable Descanso Bird Checklist.

No reservations required.

MEMBERS ONLY