Special Events
2019 - 2020 SeasonDiablo Ballet’s 2019-2020 Events
Join Diablo Ballet for a number of special events throughout the year. Our two annual events: Gourmet Gallop and our Anniversary Gala benefit our PEEK Outreach programs bringing arts education to under-served students and at-risk teenagers incarcerated in the Juvenile Justice System. We also have a number of small fundraising events that are added throughout the year.
Cinderella Story Time
August 3, 2019, 11 am at the Pleasant Hill Library
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Diablo Ballet School with a free interactive reading of the classic fairytale, Cinderella. Diablo Ballet School faculty members Amanda Farris and Edward Stegge will bring the classic tale to life in this 30 minute interactive reading. Following the reading, Cinderella and her prince will teach the audience a short class demonstration.
Gourmet Gallop
August 8, 2019, Downtown Walnut Creek
Join us for our 9th Annual Gourmet Gallop! Sip, Sample, and Stroll your way through Walnut Creek’s Gourmet Restaurants for this one-of-a-kind culinary experience. All proceeds benefit Diablo Ballet and its PEEK Outreach programs.
Family Day with Diablo Ballet
August 17, 2019
Join us on August 17th at 11am at Macy’s Walnut Creek for a day of fashion, food and family fun in celebration of the launch of the Diablo Ballet School. Hosted by ABC7 reporter, Leslie Brinkley, the event is sponsored by Macy’s Walnut Creek, Diablo magazine and Broadway Plaza.
Diablo Ballet School’s Open House
August 18, 2019
Join us August 18th from 11 am – 2pm for Diablo Ballet School’s Open House at our new studio! Come tour the building, meet Diablo Ballet School faculty and enjoy food and drinks before our brand new school opens on August 26th. Encore Theatrical Supply will be onsite offering fittings on dancewear, shoes and a 10% discount!
Sugar Plum Party
November 10, 2019 at the Del Valle Theatre
Save the date for the third annual Sugar Plum Party before our Sunday matinee performance of A Swingin’ Holiday & More. A family friendly lunch, arts and crafts, plus an opportunity to dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy, are highlights of this one-of-a-kind event!