4+ hour, 2+ min ago   (187+ words) San Francisco Opera season-opening performance was canceled after orchestra musicians announced they were going on strike on Saturday. The orchestra musicians said their contract expired on July 31 after months of negotiations. “A strike is not something we take lightly, and…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (315+ words) The San Francisco Opera brings its world-class 2026–27 season preview outdoors this weekend, completely free of charge. San Francisco Opera’s free Opera in the Park celebration is back this Sunday, September 13, 2026, marking the event’s 51st anniversary with an impressive afternoon of live…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (405+ words) Two of alternative rock's most influential women are finally sharing a stage, and Berkeley gets one of the first stops. Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney will co-headline an all-ages show at the Greek Theatre on the UC Berkeley campus this Wednesday,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (407+ words) This year's Bay Area Theatre Week includes a BATW Passport program that encourages audiences to collect stamps from participating theaters across five regions — San Francisco, the Peninsula, South Bay, North Bay, and East Bay. According to Theatre Bay Area, participants…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (248+ words) EDMTunes PORTOLA Week is officially back. Goldenvoice just announced over 20 shows, running from September 24 to September 27, with even more events TBA. Highlight artists for PORTOLA week include Soulwax, Neil Frances (DJ Set), Channel Tres, Fcukers (DJ Set), Max Styler, Parcels,…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (247+ words) Spend your Saturday at an outdoor bar with lawn games, live music, and even a food truck in Golden Gate Park. One of Golden Gate Park’s more recent summer traditions is a pop-up bar, located in a meadow just off…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (117+ words) The WhatsOnStage Award-winning comedy begins performances at London's Adelphi Theatre on August 1 for an eight-week limited engagement. In addition, Club Fugazi will present two special New Year's Eve performances of Dear San Francisco on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Guests at…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (304+ words) The first part of the 'Forever Grateful' exhibition is now open at the Haight Street Art Center, featuring rare memorabilia and a working 1:4 scale replica of the band's Wall of Sound. The Haight Street Art Center has just opened Forever…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (128+ words) Oakland's art scene is taking center stage in a new original musical that is equal parts comedy, concert and love letter to the Bay Area. ‘Same Stuff, Different Day': Oakland musical inspired by Bay Area life Oakland’s art scene is…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (241+ words) The annual Ferry Fest returns with six hours of waterfront celebrations, bringing together curated clothing from Pickwick Vintage, interactive arts by SF Etsy, and live performances. The free summer events are in full swing this month, with numerous popular block…...