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Prepare to be transported back to the birth of a legend with ELTON DOM: THE YOUNG ELTON EXPERIENCE! This electrifying show stars 21-year-old musical prodigy DOMINICK FULCO, who doesn’t just sing the hits—he becomes the era-defining icon who first stormed the stage with raw...
A timeless musical about young love, meddling fathers, heartbreak and discovery, *The Fantasticks* blends romance, humor and unforgettable music in an intimate theatrical experience.
Jon Tracy’s wildly theatrical outdoor production examines how fear, loyalty, and the stories nations tell can shape the course of history.
From award-winning playwright and beloved actor Jeff Daniels—known to millions for his acclaimed television roles in The Newsroom and Dumb and Dumber —comes a witty new comedy about pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America. When a group of fiercely competitive neighbors...
Bassist and composer Christian McBride's quintet showcases exciting young players including tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, who has toured with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, guitarist Ely Perlman, Chicago pianist Mike King, and Oakland native drummer...
RAWdance's CONCEPT series salon serves up contemporary dance in an opulent yet intimate setting, marking the eve of the series' 20th anniversary with its first ever Guest Curator, Jocelyn Reyes of REYES Dance. Five Bay Area choreographers - Melí Gómez and Annalise Carrillo...
SF Symphony musicians perform a free chamber music concert at Flower Piano in Golden Gate Park.
South African keyboard great Nduduzo Makhathini, raised within Zulu spiritual traditions, has become one of the most visionary figures in contemporary jazz. His music fuses American jazz with African spirituality, ritual, and collective memory. With The Myth We Choose...
This free annual concert, which began in 1971, features Eun Sun Kim conducting the San Francisco Opera Orchestra alongside stars of the Company's fall season. The program includes operatic favorites, musical theater, and popular hits. The event is presented by the San Francisco...
Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville is a fast-paced comic opera featuring the clever and charismatic Figaro. It remains one of the most beloved works in the operatic repertoire, with melodies familiar to audiences of all ages. The production is presented by Opera Modesto.
In SANTA CRUZ: Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center - 1010 River St. (at Encinal St.) Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Fri. Sept. 4, 2026 - 7:00 pm; Sun. Sept. 6, 2026 - 2:00 pm / Fri. Sept. 11, 2026 - 7:00 pm; Sun. Sept. 13, 2026 - 2:00 pm. Tickets for Santa Cruz...
Puccini's opera in three acts, presented in a new English translation by Thomas Clark, based on the play by David Belasco. Set during the California Gold Rush around 1849, the story explores deception, desire, love, forgiveness, and redemption. The production stars Jordan Best...
A three-day exhibition featuring May Pang's candid photographs of John Lennon during their 18-month relationship from 1973-1975. Pang was Lennon's companion and assistant during his 'Lost Weekend' period, documenting his life away from the stage. The exhibition includes rare...
These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for Bay Area musicians to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session features a musical director and curated repertoire, welcoming musicians of all levels and ages to sign up.
Folk and indie rock musician Gregory Alan Isakov performs with the San Francisco Symphony and conductor Christopher Dragon as part of the 2026–27 season.
Folk musician Gregory Alan Isakov joins conductor Christopher Dragon and the SF Symphony for an evening of symphonic arrangements of his acclaimed songs. Born in Johannesburg and now based in Colorado, Isakov has released six full-length studio albums and toured internationally...
Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Brian Simpson gained fame for his decade-long tenure with George Duke and 12 releases as a leader that have regularly topped smooth jazz charts since his 1995 debut Closer Still. For this special matinee, co-sponsored by the Smooth Jazz...
836M welcomes back RAWdance for their third residency, kicking off with a free opening reception. The contemporary dance company, founded and directed by Ryan T. Smith and Wendy Rein, will use the residency to complete development of their new evening-length work Echo...
Saxophonist Camille Kerani and her band take on Coltrane's 1965 masterpiece to honor his centennial, bringing an exuberant sense of exploration that pays tribute to his spirit. A Berkeley High alumnus who rose through the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars program to attend UCLA...
Dan Hoyle's journalistic theater work captures the heart-wrenching, funny, and complex stories of people navigating the present, offering tender and inspiring portraits of everyday Americans turned unlikely changemakers. In this 70-minute solo work, Hoyle recreates real...
David Afkham conducts Unsuk Chin's subito con forza, Schumann's Symphony No. 4, and Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring pianist Garrick Ohlsson.
Harpist and bandleader Destiny Muhammad conjures the spirits of John and Alice Coltrane with this musical tribute to two giants of jazz, featuring tenor saxophonist James Mahone and pianist Glen Pearson alongside Muhammad's trio.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet opens its 2026/27 season with French Kiss, a program curated by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert featuring works by Seiwert, My'Kal Stromile and company founder Michael Smuin. The program includes Seiwert's vibrant French Kiss inspired by the music of Pink...
Little Shop of Horrors, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, is based on the film by Roger Corman with screenplay by Charles Griffith. Seymour discovers a new species of plant with an appetite for human blood, and soon has everything he ever wanted...
The San Francisco Neo-Futurists present a special all-neurodivergent edition of their flagship show The Infinite Wrench, delivering 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by cast members with lived experience of ADHD, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and...
Imaginative, spontaneous, and exploratory play are key for the Stompers age group, with guided activities highlighting the rhythmic energy and emotional content of jazz music. Children become characters in musical stories, interact through call and response singing and movement...
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ELTON DOM: The Young Elton Experience Great Star Theater (9/10-9/13) |
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Julius Caesar Marin Shakespeare Company (8/14-9/13) |
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Pickleball Hillbarn Theatre (8/20-9/13) |
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The Fantasticks San Anselmo Playhouse (9/04-9/07) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Curran Theatre (10/11-10/11) |
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Bye Bye Birdie Warren Theater (9/18-10/04) |
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“Hollywood Exiles & Modern Noir” Piedmont Piano Company (1/24-1/24) |
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Lesher Center for the Arts (10/25-11/15) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (7/07-7/18) |
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The Fall Show Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (9/26-10/25) |
