Now playing in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose: A look at three shows worth checking out.

In San Francisco, “an intense, sexy romp through the landmines of love.”

“There are so many great chefs, world-class wineries and noteworthy agri-tourism experiences, that it’s actually quite difficult to pare down the schedule to fit into the three-and-a-half days and evenings”

Acclaimed collaborators paint a portrait of renowned poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop

Persuasion was Jane Austen’s last finished novel, of only six total, and she is considered the greatest of English women novelists. There are numerous contemporary movies based upon her novels, and she has become a book club staple.

Watch as Loni Stark of Stark Insider TV meets up with superman himself, Chef Tyler Florence, to discuss Pebble Beach Food & Wine, his restaurant, and the business of food.

Openings: Blue Man Group in San Jose, ‘The Happy Ones’ at Magic Theatre in San Francisco, ‘Being Earnest’ at TheatreWorks in Mountain View, and ‘The Arsonists’ at Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.

Aurora’s 22nd season features ‘After The Revolution’, ‘A Bright New Boise’, ‘Gidion’s Knot’, ‘Wittenberg’, ‘American Buffalo’, and ‘The Letters’.

Stark Insider behind the scenes: inside the kitchen for the Star Chefs & Vintners Gala fundraiser. Chef Nancy Oakes returns as Gala Chef Chair.

‘The Saphhires’ (Director Wayne Blair) named audience favorite narrative. ‘Wampler’s Ascent’ (Elizabeth Wampler) wins for best documentary.