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SPARC presents Hamlet outdoors at Darcie Kent Vineyards in Livermore. Bring a picnic, enjoy local wine, and experience Shakespeare's masterpiece beneath the stars.
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Ah Ha!
Circus Bella presents…AH HA!ALL New Show for Their Annual FREE Circus in the Parks 2026 SeasonJune 3 - July 26, 2026 - with Live Music by The...
JAD Experience presents LUNAE
JAD Experience, the trailblazing series uniting regenerative cuisine and world-class ballet, announces LUNAE, its milestone 13th season. Taking place July 17–19 and July 24–26, LUNAE...
Madagascar — A Musical Adventure
Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, presents Madagascar — A Musical Adventure, performed by three casts of children ages 6 to...
Matilda—Film with Live Orchestra
Director and star Danny DeVito joins the San Francisco Symphony to host and narrate the film Matilda live, while composer David Newman conducts his score...
Secret Improv Vice, San Francisco Noir
Witness an improvised Noir, set beneath the rolling San Francisco fog and along the crooked streets slick with rain and regret. Watch closely as flawed...
The Elixir of Love
Festival Opera presents Gaetano Donizetti's popular romantic comedy as part of its 35th anniversary season. Two free outdoor public performances are scheduled: July 23 at...
The Sound of Music
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers &...
St. Vincent with the San Francisco Symphony
Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, and songwriter St. Vincent makes her debut with the San Francisco Symphony and conductor Jules Buckley. Regarded as one of the...
Josh Kornbluth’s What Is To Be Done?: Fighting Fascism and Depression
For over 35 years, Josh Kornbluth has developed his monologues through a series of improvisations — often at The Marsh. What’s currently on, and in,...
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"In A Memory Palace"
In a Memory Palace will premiere with a distinguished international cast of actors and musicians. The multi-dimensional performance weaves together elements of live music, dance...
Andrew Bird and the San Francisco Symphony
Grammy Award-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his debut with the San Francisco Symphony with conductor Sarah Hicks. Bird celebrates the 20th anniversary...
Ariadne auf Naxos
Merola Opera Program presents Ariadne auf Naxos, a serio-comic opera by Richard Strauss, as part of its 2026 summer season. Conducted by Ann-Katrin Stöcker and...
Doug Winter Photography Exhibition
To coincide with the revival of Nothing's Gonna Make Sense, ODC will exhibit photographs by Doug Winter, KT Nelson's late husband and a founding member...
Help Is On The Way: Broadway & Beyond – 32nd Anniversary Concert & Gala
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) presents… HELP IS ON THE WAY: BROADWAY & BEYOND 32nd Anniversary Concert & Gala
ODC Summer Sampler
ODC/Dance's annual Summer Sampler features two world premieres and a revival, presented in ODC's intimate, historic theater in San Francisco's Mission District. The program includes...
Pamela Gaye Walker’s Little BIG Mouth
Fierce, funny, and unflinchingly personal, Little BIG Mouth follows one actress’s fight to stay visible in a world telling her to play small. Sparked by...
Sister Act
Sister Act brings high-energy fun to the Cabrillo Crocker Theater. Follow Deloris as she transforms a convent choir in this joyful, uplifting musical!
Sister Act
Sister Act is a musical comedy based on the beloved 1992 film, in which nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime and is placed...
The Employee Dharma Handbook
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley kicks off Season 56 with the World Premiere of “The Employee Dharma Handbook” by Geetha Reddy (“Safe House,” “Mahbhrata”). A bold, funny,...
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The Still Point: An Immersive Experience SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) |
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark SPARC (7/03-7/26) |
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The Employee Dharma Handbook Lucie Stern Theatre (7/08-8/02) |
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Theresa Donahoe’s All the Great New Things to Come The Marsh (8/13-8/15) |
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"Next Time" Potrero Stage (8/09-8/15) VIDEOS |
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Robyn DeGuzman’s Enough Free The Marsh Berkeley (8/28-8/30) |
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Little Shop of Horrors 40th Anniversary Tour with Ellen Greene (the Original Audrey) Curran Theatre (8/16-8/16) |
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Holly Shaw’s ROAR! The Marsh Berkeley (8/29-8/30) |
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Josh Kornbluth’s What Is To Be Done?: Fighting Fascism and Depression The Marsh (6/19-7/31) |
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The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA The Marsh Berkeley (7/10-8/07) |