4th Annual “Gamelan in the Garden” at San Francisco Botanical Garden
San Francisco Botanical Garden | 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Event Details
4th annual Gamelan in the Garden — San Francisco Botanical Garden May 31st – Free admission to the garden for San Francisco residents. Balinese music and dance from Gamelan Sekar Jaya.
1-1:30pm — Gender Wayang in the Fountain Plaza (free with admission)
Music for the Balinese shadow puppet theater (wayang) is provided by four musicians playing ten-keyed gender—one of Bali’s most technically challenging yet rewarding instruments.
1:30-2:20pm — Jegog in the Great Meadow (free with admission)
Originating from Western Bali, it is an orchestra of bamboo marimbas, with keys (tubes) ranging from small to gigantic. The largest tubes, up to three meters long, are used for the bass jegogan, for which the ensemble is named.
All afternoon: Gamelan Sekar Jaya will be joined by Harmonic Drift, an immersive and interactive percussion ensemble-on-wheels, sure to bring out everyone’s inner child through playful and joyous exploration.
Also paid events:
2:30-3:30pm — Artist Meet & Greet in the Celebration Garden (limited capacity)
For the first time ever, Gamelan Sekar Jaya is hosting a meet & greet! Attendees will be able to chat with our beloved Balinese guest and local artistic directors, as well as some of our local ensemble coordinators and performers. Come for inspiring conversation and stay for some tasty snacks and drinks, including Indonesian desserts, wine, tea, and coffee.
3:30-5:30 — Gong Kebyar and Angklung in the Celebration Garden (limited capacity)
Final Gamelan performance, seating provided.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE*
