SFJAZZ Family Matinee: Charlie Brown Holiday

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Southeast Library - 23115 Arlington Ave, Torrance, CA 90501

The SFJAZZ Family Matinee at the Southeast Library offers a thoughtful and festive way to celebrate the season through music and storytelling. This special event features a live simulcast from Miner Auditorium in San Francisco, bringing a beloved holiday jazz tradition directly to the South Bay. It is a relaxed, family-friendly morning experience that blends culture, nostalgia, and community in a welcoming library setting.

Pianist Adam Shulman leads the performance, reprising his annual tribute to Bay Area jazz legend Vince Guaraldi and the iconic soundtrack from Charles Schulz’s 1965 holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The music is instantly recognizable, filled with warmth and charm, and has become a seasonal favorite across generations. Shulman’s trio is joined by the San Francisco Girls Chorus, adding a beautiful vocal layer that enhances the richness and emotion of the performance.

Hosting a live simulcast like this at a neighborhood library highlights how accessible and meaningful arts programming can be when it is brought into local spaces. Families can gather, listen, and experience a world class performance without leaving Torrance. Moments like this, where music, community, and shared tradition come together in a familiar setting, are exactly why We Love South Bay Local. They reflect the care and intention behind offering cultural experiences that feel inclusive and easy to enjoy.

The Southeast Library provides a calm and inviting environment for the matinee, making it a wonderful option for families looking for a low-key holiday outing. Whether this music is a long-standing tradition or a first introduction to Vince Guaraldi’s work, the performance offers a gentle and meaningful way to connect with the season.

This SFJAZZ Family Matinee is a lovely reminder that holiday experiences do not have to be loud or busy to be memorable. Sometimes, sitting together and listening to familiar music in a shared space is what makes the season feel special.