Previews

Jeff Kaliss - August 11, 2026

The jazz pianist Jon Jang has forged a unique music out of a confluence of Chinese, African American, and European traditions. It's in service to political transformation.

Lily O'Brien - August 11, 2026

Eric Tuan's new commission and a semi-staged Carmina Burana share one summer night at Davies Symphony Hall.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 4, 2026

Angie Zhang says these pianos have souls. At SummerFest, she gives three of them the chance to speak.

Jessica Zimmer - June 10, 2026

The production is a first time collaboration between Festival Opera and The San Francisco Early Music Society.

Jessica Zimmer - June 2, 2026

BFX will put on over 20 mainstage concerts and 40 “fringe” events this year.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 27, 2026

The multi-hyphenated artist is slated to perform in Los Angeles, May 29–30.

Jessica Zimmer - May 22, 2026

Based on John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer-winning play, the opera asks whether audiences can handle uncertainty.   

Lily O'Brien - May 19, 2026

Reyes Dance’s String Quartet No. ATE explores the choreographer’s recent Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Shiriel King Abramson - May 12, 2026

Now in its fourth year, Melissa Tannus’s festival brings nine teachers and a weekend of classes, jams, and performances to S.F.

Jessica Zimmer - May 12, 2026

The Oakland choir’s season finale pairs Revolutionary anthems with songs of justice and unity, asking what work remains to be done.