Following its smash hit sold-out world premiere at Z Space in 2018, "Weightless" makes a triumphant return to the Bay Area with this limited two-week engagement at A.C.T. "The San Francisco Chronicle"... [more+]

Following its smash hit sold-out world premiere at Z Space in 2018, "Weightless" makes a triumphant return to the Bay Area with this limited two-week engagement at A.C.T. "The San Francisco Chronicle" gave the show its highest rating (Leaping Little Man), calling it "a complete theatre experience. Magical. Gorgeous. A glimpse of the future of theatre.” This thrilling work weaves myth with evocative indie rock to tell a gripping story of sisterhood, love, betrayal and rebirth. Through intimate storytelling, rollicking performances, and the Kilbanes’ celebrated sound, "Weightless" explores the bonds of sisterhood and the power of the female voice. Featuring: Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses (The Kilbanes) with Lila Blue, Julia Brothers, Dan Harris and Joshua Pollock. [less-]

Trade in togas for crisp suits, transform Roman columns into sleek, midcentury modern furniture and throw in a live jazz trio, and you’ve got Théâtre National de Bretagne’s "visually stunning, m... [more+]

Trade in togas for crisp suits, transform Roman columns into sleek, midcentury modern furniture and throw in a live jazz trio, and you’ve got Théâtre National de Bretagne’s "visually stunning, musically moody, and unceasingly stylish" ("The Boston Globe") take on Shakespeare’s "Julius Caesar". But the updates don’t stop there -- this artistic vision from French director Arthur Nauzyciel goes even further by taking the tragedy’s plot and transplanting it into the dreams of Lucius, Brutus’ slave. No matter how you slice it (too soon?), "Julius Caesar" remains intensely relevant to today's audiences due to its mix of political intrigue and power. Don’t miss this refreshing and innovative adaptation at Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall. [less-]

Just in time for Pride month, the uproarious drag send-up of HBO's beloved series "Sex and the City" celebrates its 8th year anniversary with two all-new episodes! Relive your favorite moments during ... [more+]

Just in time for Pride month, the uproarious drag send-up of HBO's beloved series "Sex and the City" celebrates its 8th year anniversary with two all-new episodes! Relive your favorite moments during this loving tribute to the iconic show, which finds four "young women" in search of the perfect relationship while looking gorgeous and knocking back plenty of cosmopolitans. This show features four of the San Francisco's most fabulous drag stars: D'Arcy Drollinger, Sue Casa, Lady Bear and Steven LeMay playing homage to Carrie and the gang. Darren Star (creator of the HBO show) described this version as "funnier than it was on TV," so you can expect some Big Apple-sized laughs at Oasis. [less-]

Nothing says summertime like an outdoor blues festival. So come out to Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose for the Fountain Blues Festival. Chow down on great food, cool off with a wide selecti... [more+]

Nothing says summertime like an outdoor blues festival. So come out to Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose for the Fountain Blues Festival. Chow down on great food, cool off with a wide selection of craft beers on tap from Poor House Bistro and groove to some great blues music. Hitting the stage for the festival's 38th year are legendary harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite, Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, the JC Smith Band, Lady Bianca and more. [less-]

"Water on Mars? Not impressed. "Baywatch" on Mars? Impressed." That's the kind of endearing absurdity comedian Michael Ian Black is known to tweet out regularly. He's been cracking up cult comedy-love... [more+]

"Water on Mars? Not impressed. "Baywatch" on Mars? Impressed." That's the kind of endearing absurdity comedian Michael Ian Black is known to tweet out regularly. He's been cracking up cult comedy-lovers since the early '90s on MTV's influential sketch show "The State" and went on to star in Comedy Central's "Another Period" and films like "Wet Hot American Summer", "This is 40" and "Reno 911!: Miami". He's also hosted game shows and podcasts, deadpanned on countless episodes of VH1's "I Love the..." retro series, written screenplays and children's books and even collaborated with Meghan McCain to co-author "America, You Sexy Bitch". Black's signature stand-up style finds him flitting from witty topical humor to flat-out silliness, all while keeping a perfectly straight face. He'll bring that quick wit and dry sense of humor to a block of shows at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, hosted by comedian Jules Posner. [less-]

This “winning adaptation” ("The Hollywood Reporter") of the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" is “electrifying!” ("Newsday"). The Greek gods ... [more+]

This “winning adaptation” ("The Hollywood Reporter") of the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan, "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" is “electrifying!” ("Newsday"). The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining Percy Jackson’s life. As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on an epic quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt to prevent a war between the gods. Nominated for three Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical, "The Lightning Thief" is “mesmerizing” and proves “lightning can strike twice!” ("TheaterMania"). Don't miss it when it hits the stage at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. [less-]

All hail Prince! The Purple One reigns again in "4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince". Lovingly curated by The Roots’ Questlove, this first-of-its-kind, estate-approved celebration draws from Prin... [more+]

All hail Prince! The Purple One reigns again in "4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince". Lovingly curated by The Roots’ Questlove, this first-of-its-kind, estate-approved celebration draws from Prince’s mile-long list of hits (“Purple Rain,” "When Doves Cry," "Let's Go Crazy," “Raspberry Beret,” “Little Red Corvette,” “1999”) and brings them to life with a live band accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. You won’t see any Prince impersonators (at least not onstage!) during this show; using state-of-the-art production elements, as well as photo and video content provided by the Prince Estate, it’s a whole new spin on Prince’s virtuosic, genre-blending talent. Don't miss this unique tribute concert at The Masonic in San Francisco. [less-]

Sarah Silverman might be one of the biggest comedy stars in the world, a best-selling author, and a two-time Emmy winner, but can she sing? Find out when she joins Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky f... [more+]

Sarah Silverman might be one of the biggest comedy stars in the world, a best-selling author, and a two-time Emmy winner, but can she sing? Find out when she joins Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky for a night comedy, song and hilarious conversation sparked by Rudetsky's insightful and revealing questions. Not that Silverman needs any prompting in that department; she’s taken self-deprecating humor to gut-busting T.M.I. heights. Clearly, it’s working. She most recently nabbed another Emmy nomination for creating and hosting Hulu’s weekly topical talk series "I Love You, America", and reprised her role in the animated hit "Wreck it Ralph 2". Her latest standup special, "A Speck of Dust", earned another two Emmy nominations and a Grammy nod. In addition to hosting Sirius XM’s "On Broadway" and "Seth Speaks", Rudetsky’s also authored several books, and co-wrote and co-starred in the "New York Times" Critic’s Pick "Disaster!". And he plays a mean piano. This evening at the Herbst Theatre will benefit San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, Project Open Hand and Sandy Hook Promise. [less-]

Founded by cellist Yo Yo Ma, the Silkroad Ensemble is an innovative collective of renowned performers and composers from more than 20 countries that's been called "vibrant and virtuosic" by the "Wall ... [more+]

Founded by cellist Yo Yo Ma, the Silkroad Ensemble is an innovative collective of renowned performers and composers from more than 20 countries that's been called "vibrant and virtuosic" by the "Wall Street Journal", "a kind of roving musical laboratory" by the "Boston Globe" and "one of the 21st century's great ensembles" by the "Vancouver Sun". Now they're coming to Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall with an all-new multimedia experience, "Heroes Take Their Stands", created by folklorist Ahmad Sadri and co-commissioned by Cal Performances. As part of this special project, composers and collaborators from different parts of the world have created new works that explore the stories of five heroic figures across time and cultures, from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Elektra from Greek mythology and beyond. Each work was developed as part of a conversation between composer and collaborator, resulting in a multi-part theatrical performance featuring more than a dozen live instrumentalists with dance, video, animation and pre-recorded music. [less-]

At turns introspective, romantic and joyously hopeful, "110 in the Shade" is a poignant look at romance in a drought-stricken, Depression-era town. Sharp-witted but insecure rancher’s daughter Lizzi... [more+]

At turns introspective, romantic and joyously hopeful, "110 in the Shade" is a poignant look at romance in a drought-stricken, Depression-era town. Sharp-witted but insecure rancher’s daughter Lizzie is resolving herself to live out life as a spinster, until charming stranger Starbuck comes to town with the promise to make it rain, encouraging Lizzie to dream beyond her own view of herself. Meanwhile, the town sheriff must deal with the con man as well as coming to terms with his own past. This beautiful show boasts a score by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones (best known for the longest-running musical in history, "The Fantasticks"). Enjoy "110 in the Shade" at the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco. [less-]

Iconic cellist Mischa Maisky has collaborated with conductors like Leonard Bernstein, Carlo Maria Giulini, Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniel Baren... [more+]

Iconic cellist Mischa Maisky has collaborated with conductors like Leonard Bernstein, Carlo Maria Giulini, Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Daniel Barenboim, James Levine, Charles Dutoit, Mariss Jansons, Valery Gergiev and Gustavo Dudamel. His chamber music partners have included artists such as Martha Argerich, Radu Lupu, Nelson Freire, Evgeny Kissin, Lang Lang, Peter Serkin, Gidon Kremer, Yuri Bashmet, Vadim Repin, Maxim Vengerov, Joshua Bell, Julian Rachlin and Janine Jansen to name just a few. In this program at the San Francisco War Memorial Building’s Herbst Theatre, he’ll perform works by Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich. The addition of his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky, makes it a family affair not to be missed. [less-]

From the creative mind of acclaimed theatrical director Peter Sellars ("Othello, Nixon in China") comes his very first a capella staging and most emotionally charged work to date. Conducted by Grant G... [more+]

From the creative mind of acclaimed theatrical director Peter Sellars ("Othello, Nixon in China") comes his very first a capella staging and most emotionally charged work to date. Conducted by Grant Gershon, the 21 stellar voices of the Los Angeles Master Chorale transform Orlando di Lasso's Renaissance masterpiece "Lagrime di San Pietro (Tears of Saint Peter)" into both a biblical parable of St. Peter's disavowal of Jesus Christ and a contemporary allegory for our fractious times. The dramatically staged production now comes to Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley. "Lagrime" was praised by the "Los Angeles Times" in its Disney Hall premiere as "a major accomplishment for the Master Chorale, which sang and acted brilliantly. It is also a major accomplishment for music history." [less-]

What do you do when all your best friends suddenly start getting married? Forced to systematically transition from best friend to bridesman as each of his girlfriends gets married, Jordan Berman has d... [more+]

What do you do when all your best friends suddenly start getting married? Forced to systematically transition from best friend to bridesman as each of his girlfriends gets married, Jordan Berman has decided it's time to start looking for a Mr. Right to call his own. This proves, however, to be a most uneasy transition. "The New York Times" hailed "Significant Other" as "an absolutely wonderful new play ... as richly funny as it is ultimately heart-stirring." Laugh (and wince) along as he wades through a string of workplace crushes, painfully awkward first dates and other romantic misadventures on his search for true love in this bittersweet comedy from Joshua Harmon ("Bad Jews"). After a successful off-Broadway and Broadway run, "Significant Other" takes the stage of the San Francisco Playhouse. [less-]

One of the funniest comedies ever written, Oscar Wilde’s most popular play has entertained theater-goers for over a century. Everyone is in love with Ernest, the irresistible bad boy of London socie... [more+]

One of the funniest comedies ever written, Oscar Wilde’s most popular play has entertained theater-goers for over a century. Everyone is in love with Ernest, the irresistible bad boy of London society. The trouble is, Ernest doesn’t exist. Wilde fills this uproarious farce with delicious bon mots, as two pairs of young lovers scramble to untangle their own web of lies and win the approval of the imperious Lady Bracknell. "The Importance of Being Earnest" is a wildly entertaining “trivial comedy for serious people,” that sparkles with dazzling wordplay and hilariously unlikely situations. Catch the fun at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley. [less-]

Long home to an electric comedy scene, the Bay Area has spawned some of the biggest names in stand-up, from Margaret Cho to Patton Oswalt, and it continues to breed the next generation of hilarious st... [more+]

Long home to an electric comedy scene, the Bay Area has spawned some of the biggest names in stand-up, from Margaret Cho to Patton Oswalt, and it continues to breed the next generation of hilarious stars, like Vahé Hove and Chris Schiappacasse. Every Friday, get a sneak peek of who is up-and-coming in San Francisco's comedy scene, when a fresh line-up of San Francisco's best comics -- including many who have been seen performing on HBO, NBC, Comedy Central and more -- take the stage at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown San Francisco's iconic Hobart Building. Once there, splurge on food and drinks for a good cause. Proceeds from the sales go to Variety Children's Charity of Northern California. [less-]

Fresh off their much buzzed-about debut as RBRM last fall, the Grammy-winning members of New Edition will return to the stage for the "4 The Love Of It Tour", featuring guest Kid Capri. Ronnie DeVoe, ... [more+]

Fresh off their much buzzed-about debut as RBRM last fall, the Grammy-winning members of New Edition will return to the stage for the "4 The Love Of It Tour", featuring guest Kid Capri. Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, and Michael Bivins are joining forces once again with an all-new lineup of performances, including a stop at Paramount Theatre in Oakland. Showcasing the pop/ R&B trailblazers as never before, RBRM brings the artists’ legendary 41-year careers to life in a whole new way. The record-shattering catalog of hits audiences know and love from New Edition, BBD and their individual solo acts are remixed, re-imagined and reinvigorated on stage, giving fans a fresh take on their timeless favorites. [less-]

Experience the phenomenal, Grammy-nominated Celtic Woman and their all-new show "Ancient Land". Ireland's greatest voices, musicians and dancers perform in a joyful show celebrating Ireland’s centur... [more+]

Experience the phenomenal, Grammy-nominated Celtic Woman and their all-new show "Ancient Land". Ireland's greatest voices, musicians and dancers perform in a joyful show celebrating Ireland’s centuries-old heritage. Don’t miss this glorious and magical event at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. [less-]

Comedian Steve Rannazzisi, best known as the long-suffering league commissioner Kevin on FX's hit show "The League", headlines Cobb's Comedy Club. Rannazzisi launched his career by moving from a doorm... [more+]

Comedian Steve Rannazzisi, best known as the long-suffering league commissioner Kevin on FX's hit show "The League", headlines Cobb's Comedy Club. Rannazzisi launched his career by moving from a doorman job at the world-famous Comedy Store on Sunset to hitting the stage as a stand-up, where he honed his skills amongst some of the most prolific comics in the business. His first TV job was as a cast member on MTV's "Punk'd" after Ashton Kucher caught his stand-up act. Since then, he's acted in several films, appeared on numerous television series and performed on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend". [less-]

Dan’s unusual observations and unique autobiographical stand-up have earned him numerous television performances on "The Tonight Show" (both Conan and Leno have invited him over to the couch!), Show... [more+]

Dan’s unusual observations and unique autobiographical stand-up have earned him numerous television performances on "The Tonight Show" (both Conan and Leno have invited him over to the couch!), Showtime’s "Live from Amsterdam", Comedy Central Presents, a one-hour Comedy Central special "Crazy with A Capital F", "Last Comic Standing", Nickelodeon’s "Mom’s Night Out", and on many other late night and cable programs. Expanding his resume into behind the camera work, Dan’s also written or helped produce numerous reality shows the past few years, including "Duck Dynasty" on A&E, "Porter Ridge" on Discovery, "Town of the Living Dead" on SyFy and he is currently writing for two upcoming series being produced by Red Bull. [less-]

Check your political correctness at the door and bring marshmallows, because things are going to be lit in this no-holds-barred roast of one of San Francisco's favorite drag personalities — the one ... [more+]

Check your political correctness at the door and bring marshmallows, because things are going to be lit in this no-holds-barred roast of one of San Francisco's favorite drag personalities — the one and only Sister Roma. Gracing the Castro Theatre stage with their claws out are the incomparable Varla Jean Merman, "RuPaul's Drag Race" royalty Bob the Drag Queen, drag comedian Jackie Beat, legendary Sherry Vine, the infamous Ross "The Intern" Matthews and the mean queen herself Heklina, along with other special surprise guest appearances. [less-]