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Following state guidance on COVID-19, San Jose State has been forced to make its downtown campus off-limits to the public.
Although its subject matter makes it tough to watch at points, Pear Theatre's online production of "Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue" is a well-acted drama. Quiara Alegria Hudes' play, online throu…
The centennial of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote, will be celebrated in song Aug. 26 with a virtual production of "Perfect 36." A joint collaboration of TheatreWorks …
"Ivan," adapted from a classic kids' book, will charm the whole family; also worth catching are 'Cut Throat City,' 'Tesla,' 'Chemical Hearts.'
From classic photos to arts projects to hit movies and animal webcams, Bay Area museums have great things online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chan triumphed over many magicians twice his age as he won a major competition
Walnut Creek's decision to part ways with Center Repertory Company artistic director Michael Butler comes as COVID-19 has devastated the city's economy and the Bay Area arts industry.
Tony-winning Palo Alto company TheatreWorks Silicon Valley now plans to resume live performances in March.
Got your weekend plans? We have some cool ideas, from beer fests, cactus walks and all manner of great movies.
The Chapel in SF presents Red Room Orchestra performing David Lynch scores in a socially distanced outdoor show that includes dinner.
Got your weekend plans yet? We have some nifty ideas, from Shark Week to R.E.M. to fabulous hikes and picnics.
'Looking Over the President's Shoulder' runs through Sunday
"The Invisible Line" documentary recounts infamous "The Third Wave," where teacher put students in "such incredible danger" to learn about appeal of fascism.
Fans of Bay Area theater and live music have several streaming choices, from Jane Austen to a presidential butler and rockin' benefit concert.
Five high school juniors, residing everywhere from Lake Worth, Florida, to Saratoga, California, have been named National Student Poets.
"We want people to enjoy themselves again after all these months of looking at screens - to go and see an artifact for yourself, to stand in front of an object, that's what's so important," …
You know the coronavirus pandemic has hit the performing arts world hard when a cherished annual nugget like American Conservatory Theater's "A Christmas Carol" is impacted. But fear not " A…
The mural, showing two touching fists surrounded by English and Spanish words, aims to empower passersby " and remind them of the link between homelessness and racism.
A jury is set to pick three finalists from 963 submissions received by Urban Confluence Silicon Valley in its effort to create a new landmark in downtown San Jose.
The two teamed up to make fairy door kits in return for a $10 donation to Second Harvest food bank
Months-long sheltering in place has resulted in loneliness and isolation for senior citizens, stress for parents and boredom and restlessness among youngsters. Artists affiliated with Silico…
We've got all kinds of nifty weekend ideas, from beach fun (that's allowed!) to great movies to amazingly tasty adult beverages.
The paintings were donated to ABCD Bethlehem, a nonprofit group that supports Palestinian children with disabilities. The proceeds from the auction will go toward building an acute stroke un…
New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang paints the story of 2014-15 Bishop O'Dowd Dragons.
A 'Kids Play About Racism' will stream for free this weekend, aimed at giving parents a lively musical start to addressing race-issues with children.
