The San Francisco Opera’s season-opening Rigoletto represented the company’s most potent offering in years

Davies Symphony Hall — the home of the San Francisco Symphony — is seeing a wave of pop acts including Boyz II Men and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs bringing in nonclassical patrons.

At SFJAZZ’s B-Side, Pacifico spotlights coastal Latin flavors with vibrant ceviches, a rich seafood cazuela and pre-theater-friendly service.

San Francisco’s landmark performing arts venues join such institutions as Lincoln Center, Chicago’s Lyric Opera and Hollywood Bowl to upgrade security operations while preserving a world-class audienc...

San Francisco Opera's inaugural Pride Concert was a joyous celebration

At the SFAC gallery, the artists of ‘Service Tension’ use their materials in precise and titillating ways.

David Bowie’s final album “Blackstar” returns as a powerful orchestral tribute at the San Francisco Symphony, led by the late artist’s original collaborators.

Laney College ECT students tour Davies Symphony Hall, gaining hands-on HVAC experience and connecting classroom learning with real-world applications.

An official parade down SF’s Market Street, a jazzy Healdsburg day and more Juneteenth events for the whole family.

Listen in and share your plans— what’s on your summer bucket list?

Make the most of your summer with artsy adventures for every vibe — from family-friendly outings and experimental shows and more across the Bay Area.

A star-studded film directed by Wilde took over multiple SF locations Tuesday, including the Glen Park BART station and an Outer Sunset middle school.

I didn’t go to Europe to hear opera, but I wasn’t about to miss the opportunity while I was there

The pianist Jeremy Denk tests three Steinways that the Frick Collection is considering for its auditorium. Watch, listen and guess which the museum picked.

For the first time ever, the Exploratorium has announced an open call for its next artist in residence.

Is San Francisco the ultimate movie set? Sundance-winning director of “Last Black Man in San Francisco,” Joe Talbot, launches San Francisco film camp for teens

Is San Francisco the ultimate movie set? Sundance-winning director of “Last Black Man in San Francisco,” Joe Talbot, launches San Francisco film camp for teens

Bay Area Rapid Transit fans have been riding the railways, trying to get the best time passing through every station.

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for our NEW Program from March 3-24, 2025, using the Common Application for the Arts.

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Get ready for an alleyway dance party, vintage fashion market, and one big protest.

At Davies Symphony Hall, the duo billing became solo after Wang contracted a ‘crazy infection to her finger.’

KQED Live pulls back the curtain on the San Francisco Opera with an intimate evening of conversation, film and live musical performance.