“Blue Reverie” Comes to Capp Street
500 Capp Street 2025 artist-in-residence Catherine Wagner’s work has long observed the philosophical and material qualities of the color blue. Continuing this line of inquiry … Read more
The City
Interview: Sasha Cooke Shares Insights on Her Opera Career
As noted in an earlier post, San Francisco Opera star, and two-time GRAMMY Award-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke has announced that she will join pianist Myra … Read more
Modernism Presents “Second Nature” in September
Opening on September 4, Modernism will be presenting Second Nature, a group show of 50 artworks from 1900 to contemporary. The exhibition explores the indeterminate … Read more
SF Symphony Kicks Off New Season in September
In September, the San Francisco Symphony kicks off its 2025–26 season with the Orchestra’s annual All San Francisco concert as well as the Opening Gala … Read more
SF Playhouse to Stage “Noises Off”
San Francisco Playhouse launches its 23rd season with Michael Frayn’s backstage comedy Noises Off. This comedic classic follows a string of recent hit Playhouse productions … Read more
SF Opera Opens Season with “Rigoletto”
San Francisco Opera opens its 103rd season on Friday, September 5 with Opera Ball, the opening night benefit gala co-presented with San Francisco Opera Guild, … Read more
“A Modern Scandal” Exhibit Slated for SFMOMA Next Year
Henri Matisse ignited passionate controversy in 1905 with the public debut of Femme au chapeau (Woman with a Hat) at the Salon d’Automne in Paris. The portrait … Read more
Sandbox Series Returns With the World Premiere of “Hend Ayoub’s Home?”
San Francisco Playhouse announces the return of its Sandbox Series, the award-winning series of premieres produced on local stages, with the World Premiere of Hend … Read more
SF Heritage Aims to Save Endangered Landmark
San Francisco Heritage, the city’s leading preservation nonprofit, protests a planned demolition of 447 Battery Street, one of San Francisco’s designated city landmarks, and calls … Read more
His Name is Monty
His name is Monty. I bought him with that handle. Got the dog used, or as they say in the auto aftermarket sales industry, “pre-owned.” … Read more