Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!

Saturday, April 21, 2018
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Copley Plaza at The Old Globe

The Bard’s birthday—his 454th!—is a fitting and festive reason to recognize his countless contributions to arts and culture around the world. A fast-growing San Diego family tradition, Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! features sonnet karaoke, puppet theatre, a cookie decorating station, and more! As always, this event is interactive, and everyone is encouraged to participate. Come decorate cookies, perform your favorite sonnet (or write a new one!), and don’t forget about puppet-making and performances courtesy of the San Diego Guild of Puppetry.

Tours begin at 10:30 a.m.
Festivities start at 11:00 a.m.

AXIS is supported by a grant from The James Irvine Foundation. Financial support is provided by The City of San Diego.