What’s Happening: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ at the Curran in San Francisco
Harry Potter fans, grab your magic wands! This is not a drill. Organizers have announced that the official opening of the West Coast production of…
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San Francisco Independent Film: Mostly British Film Festival
Like a distant but beloved relative, the Mostly British Film Festival returns to San Francisco for a week in the middle of March. The Festival…
What’s Happening: ‘Water by the Spoonful’ opens March 16 at San Francisco Playhouse
Artistic Director Bill English and Producing Director Susi Damilano of San Francisco Playhouse have announced casting for Water by the Spoonful. See details below. Quiara…
What’s Happening: ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ launches American tour at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater
Improvisational show Freestyle Love Supreme has arrived. Organizers at A.C.T. say the Broadway hit is now playing at the Geary Theater in San Francisco through…
Film Review: ‘C’mon C’mon’ and the delicate complexity of family dynamics
C’mon C’mon 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ Directed by Mike Mills Written by Mike Mills Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffman, Woody Norman…
Revisit the French New Wave – Criterion has curated some classic films from an iconic era
When the French say a second, they mean five minutes.
What’s Happening San Francisco: ‘Jersey Boys’ musical returns to the Golden Gate Theatre
BroadwaySF (Ambassador Theatre Group) today announced that the award-winning and every popular musical Jersey Boys is returning to San Francisco. The show, which tells the…
What’s Happening: Sundance Film Festival moving online for 2022
Omicron strikes again. But the show must go on.
What’s Happening: ‘Swept Away’ at Berkeley Rep extended – again
Director Michael Mayer’s latest production has been extended — yet again. Musical Swept Away will run additional dates Berkeley Rep has announced. The January 9…
Golden Bough ‘Christmas in a Celtic Land’: Skill, appreciation for craft and humor win us over (Review)
Christmas in a Celtic Land 4 out of 5 stars – ‘Highly Recommended’ By Golden Bough The Artists: Margie Butler, Paul Epinoza & Kathy Sierra…