Neon Was Never Brighter: Tribute to Chinatown
As the first Chinatown in the United States with the largest Chinese community outside of Asia, San Francisco Chinatown is one of America’s 10 greatest … Read more
Sondheim Classic Coming to Gateway Theatre
The Gateway Theatre, just a short jog from the San Francisco Ferry Building, will be the venue for 42nd Street Moon Company’s 2021-2022 season opener. A … Read more
Book Club of California Still Going Strong
While the Book Club of California is still temporarily closed, it continues to stage time-honored events for its members. The Oscar Lewis Awards were established … Read more
Esperanza Spalding Stars at SF Symphony Gala
When The San Francisco Symphony kicks off its 2021–22 Season this week it will feature singer and bassist Esperanza spalding and a jazz trio of … Read more
Helgi Tomasson Honored
San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson will be presented with the San Francisco Arts Medallion for his outstanding leadership in the arts on October 21, 2021 … Read more
ShadowLight Productions Exclusive: Interview with Larry Reed
As noted in an earlier post, San Francisco’s ShadowLight Productions has announced two upcoming in-person Wayang Bali Balinese ShadowTheater performances in The City. Here is … Read more
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Feature in SF Symphony Gala Opening
In a recent publicity photo, we see Alonzo King standing expectantly on the waterfront. Is he waiting for a ferry? Not likely, as his boat … Read more
Balinese Shadow Theater Comes to Fort Mason Next Month
San Francisco’s ShadowLight Productions (Larry Reed, Founder & Artistic Director and Caryl Kientz, Managing Director) has announced two upcoming in-person Wayang Bali Balinese ShadowTheater performances … Read more
“Unstable Presence” Opens at SFMOMA October 2
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Unstable Presence October 2, 2021 – March 6, 2022 SFMOMA Floor 7 Ferry riders should appreciate the haunting work of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, who uses … Read more
Leonard Cohen at CJM “Everybody Knows”
The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM) presents four solo exhibitions of contemporary art inspired by the legacy of Leonard Cohen (1934–2016), the influential musician, man … Read more