17 stories by "Examiner Staff"
Have no Valentine’s Day plans? Check out a show, concert, party or reading on Thursday: András Schiff: The pianist and conductor appears with the San Francisco Symphony and guests s…
It's time to gather up the kiddies for the newest skating spectacular: Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure!" is about to hit the Bay Area. This time around, Mickey »
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San Francisco International Arts Festival Where: Fort Mason, Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, S.F. When: May 19 through June 5 Ticket: $12 to $35 Contact: (415) 399-9554, www.sfiaf.org …
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Still Life Dances: The program, a series of movement studies based on still life paintings from the de Young Museum, was created by Bay Area choreographers Lauren »
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San Francisco Symphony's 105th season, celebrating Michael Tilson Thomas' 21 years with the orchestra, once again showcases new music and old favorites. The 200-plus concert season honors th…
The Bay Area's ultra rich theater community presents old favorites, world premieres, comedies, musicals and more. Gem of the Ocean: Set in 1904 Pittsburgh, the play begins August Wilson's 10…
The Bay Area's dynamic performing arts troupes present music and dance, both classic and contemporary. The Odyssey"from Vietnam to America: The piece by Emmy Award-winning composer Vân-Å
There's definitely a heartache tonight. Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, who, with Don Henley, became one of rock's most successful songwriting teams with hits such as as "Hotel California" and…
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 Sonny & The Sunsets, Shannon & The Clams: Two favorite Bay Area pop rock bands co-headline a couple of festive end-of-the-year gigs. [9 p.m., Great American Musi…
Gospel, carols, folk tunes, show tunes, jazz and rock fill stages and concert halls: GLIDE Annual Holiday Jam-Love Matters: Valerie Simpson, Justin Vivian Bond and Youth Speaks join the GLID…
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II: George Daugherty conducts the orchestra in a fun animated holiday season program featuring beloved cartoon snippets such as "What's Opera, Doc?" and "The Rabbi…
Bay Area dancers, pros and students alike, perform the seasonal classic — or something new. The Velveteen Rabbit: For the 29th year, ODC/Dance presents its adaptation of the children's…
Ebenezer Scrooge will be onstage for the season, which also offers sassy comedy, musical revues and visits to foreign lands. Beach Blanket Babylon: Steve Silver's popular San Francisco revue…
Haven't made Halloween plans yet? Here are a few suggestions: THURSDAY, OCT. 29 Scare on the Square: Holiday activities include a costume parade, cash-prize carved pumpkin contest (bring you…
TREASURE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Where: Treasure Island When: Noon to 11 p.m. Oct. 17-18 Tickets: $95 to $315 Contact: www.treasureislandfestival.com Note: A free shuttle runs from Bill Graham…
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 15 When: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Where: Hellman Hollow, Lindley and Marx meadows, off John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden »
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Running Friday through Sept. 26, the 24th annual San Francisco Fringe Festival, a celebration of independent theater, includes dozens of offerings. Tickets are $10-$15 and performances are a…
