San Francisco: Octavio Solis returns to Magic Theatre
The list of playwrights cultivated and premiered at Magic Theatre is a veritable who’s who of American theatre: Sam Shepard, Michael McClure, Nilo Cruz, Paula…
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Look out Berkeley: The Wild Bride returns
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, The Wild Bride is a grown-up fairy tale that follows a girl's journey through a visual wonderland.
San Francisco: Hearts Revealed
Artists and their Hearts revealed for eighth-annual 'Hearts in San Francisco' Series. Public art raises funds for hospital programs at San Francisco General Hospital.
San Francisco Opera Announces 2013-14 Season
A highlight of the Company’s 91st season will be the world premiere of Dolores Claiborne, a new opera based on the 1992 novel by award-winning…
Mike Tyson’s One-Man Show Coming to San Francisco
Helmed by renowned director Spike Lee and producer James L. Nederlander, the show will play the SHN Orpheum Theatre for a strictly limited six show…
Bay Area Stage: Pink Martini at SF Symphony, ‘Carol’ at SJ Rep, ‘Pal Joey’ at 42nd Street Moon, ‘Big River’ at TheatreWorks
On stage at San Francisco Symphony, San Jose Rep, 42nd Street Moon, and TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. "Movies will make you famous; Television will make you…
San Francisco: Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ sets new house record at Orpheum
The North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by more than 14 million theatergoers and grossed over $928 million to date.
Wine Events: Holiday tree lighting at Robert Mondavi Winery
The To Kalon Cellar is where the Modavi's finest wines, such as the newly-released 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, are produced.
Chef Michael Chiarello to open San Francisco restaurant
Star Chef Michael Chiarello plans to open a San Francisco restaurant in Spring 2013. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Chiarello hosts cooking shows and…
San Jose Stage Company gets ‘Reckless’
This surreal comedy follows the fate of Rachel, whose blissful life gets turned upside down after one fateful Christmas Eve, when her husband reveals (spoiler…