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  • Legends of Realism – A One-Act Showcase

    Tao House

    Join us for powerful storytelling and rich theatrical history where O'Neill's greatest works were created. 7:00 PM, May 10-11, 2025 Performances in the Old Barn at TAO HOUSE on May 10 & 11. (Performances at Las Positas College May 2, 3 & 4)   About the Showcase: Las Positas College Theater Arts is proud to…

  • Writing Workshop: Writing What Really Matters

    Favorite Storie Paperie 166 E. Prospect Ave., Danville, CA, United States

    THE HEART OF BELONGING Writing What Really Matters A Fundraiser for the Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House $ 36.00 Wed 21 May (10:30AM - 12:00PM) Favorite Story Paperie 166 E Prospect Ave, Danville, CA (map it) REGISTER Join author, educator, and former poet laureate of San Ramon Kathy Moore for a workshop in learning and honing…

  • Studio Retreat Workshop for Students

    Tao House

    Studio Retreat Workshop: Seeking to Belong   Our FREE 10-day Studio Retreat every June is recognized as a distinctive educational program designed to provide a more thorough understanding of playwright Eugene O’Neill and his essential place in American drama while encouraging students to reach a new level of creativity within their own work. By collaborating…

  • July 8 Happy Hour at Auburn Lounge

    Auburn Lounge 321 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA, United States

    Meet with Eugene O'Neill Foundation board members and other O'Neill fans for an hour of lively conversation and a drink or two. Our guest speaker will be Richard Perez, Artistic Director of the Lafayette Townhall Theatre who will be talking about directing our upcoming production of Prisontown by EONF Artist-in-Residence Lee Osorio. Currently, Rich is…

  • Shop, Dine, See a Play!

    Downtown Danville, CA Danville, CA, United States

    Shop, Dine, See a Play Aug 23–Sep 21 Downtown Danville (various locations) Festival patrons enjoy 10% discount at over 3 dozen local Shop and Dine business partners. Show your Eugene O’Neill Festival receipt email at participating establishments. Shop local and support the arts. Shop America's Finest 422 Hartz Ave., Danville map it Amphora Nueva 401…

  • “The Hairy Ape” Unpacked (Virtual Talk)

    Virtual Offering

    The Hairy Ape Unpacked (Virtual Talk) Sep 3 (Wed, 5:00pm PT / 8:00 ET) Join scholars Beth Wynstra (Babson College) and Valerie Joyce (Villanova University) for a sneak peek of their upcoming scholar session to be presented this October in New Ross, Ireland. They will explore why The Hairy Ape still speaks to 21st century audiences,…

    Free
  • “Poetry and Paintings”

    Museum of the San Ramon Valley 205 Railroad Ave., Danville, CA, United States

    “Seeking to Belong”: Poetry & Paintings Sep 5–30 Museum of the San Ramon Valley map it Join us for a display of poetry and paintings from local artists and makers and beyond! View creative works inspired by this year’s “Seeking to Belong” artistic theme, on display at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley through…

  • Secrets of O’Neill’s Danville, a Historic Walk

    O'Neill Commemorative Park 403 Front Street, Danville, CA, United States

    Secrets of O’Neill’s Danville, A Historic Walk  Sep 13 (Sat 10am) Eugene O’Neill Commemorative Park  map it Free guided tour through old town Danville with local historians to discover the secrets of O’Neill’s Danville. Learn how the O’Neill’s shopped and lived local circa 1937–44. Accessible to all levels of walkers. No preregistration required.

  • Whiskey Stroll

    Downtown Danville, CA Danville, CA, United States

    Whiskey Stroll Downtown Danville; concierge table at Auburn Lounge  map it Sep 17 (Wed 6–8pm) Join Irish shanty singers and Festival friends for a unique pairing of whiskey tastes with our downtown Danville Shop and Dine business partners. Advanced tickets $25 donation ($30 at door if not sold out). Check in at the O’Neill Festival…

    $25.00
  • Eugene O’Neill Int’l Festival Tour

    New Ross, Ireland St. Michael's Theatre, New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland

    O'Neill International Festival of Theatre in New Ross, Ireland Please join us in Ireland this October for what promises to be another unforgettable trip filled with theatre, music, and local New Ross highlights. The International Festival of Theatre will feature The Eugene O'Neill Foundation's production of The Hairy Ape, directed by Eric Fraisher Hayes, as…

  • Prose at the Pub!

    The Growler 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, CA, United States

    A Tribute to Eugene O'Neill on his birthday at The Growler Pub 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville map it Wed., Oct. 15, 6–8 pm Birthday cake cutting Raffle Drawing Poetry, prose & shanty tributes No host bar/food FREE to attend!

  • Book Signing: Sandra Jackson-Opoku at Rakestraw Books

    Rakestraw Books 3 Railroad Ave., Danville, CA, United States

    Join us at Rakestraw Books for a book signing by the author and Artist in Residence fellow Sandra Jackson-Opoku. A fundraiser for the Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House This is a free event, no registration required. Jackson-Opoku's book will be available for purchase. More about the author here.