Previews

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.

Keith Gleason - May 5, 2026

The orchestra is gearing up for R. Nathaniel Dett’s The Ordering of Moses, the composer’s magnum opus.  

Victoria Looseleaf - May 5, 2026

The Wallis hosts a program reviving Rauschenberg’s collaborations with Trisha Brown and Merce Cunningham, marking the artist’s centennial.

Lily O'Brien - April 14, 2026

The ballet company will present the West Coast premiere of Alexander Ekman’s dreamlike, mind-bending production at Cal Performances this weekend.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 7, 2026

The company’s spring program, Future Forward, includes two bold world premieres.

Paul Bodine - April 7, 2026

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane — son of John Coltrane — are featured as part of a six-event series.

Yoshi Kato - April 6, 2026

In his centenary birth year, the saxophonist/ composer’s music will be celebrated in the Bay Area and everywhere.

Hayley Dunn - March 31, 2026

The award-winning violinist shares how she approaches building a recital program.

Jeff Kaliss - March 30, 2026

The legendary sitarist’s music is the focus of the Ravi Shankar Ensemble’s national tour, coming to SFJAZZ at Herbst Theatre on April 4.