San Francisco

A defining voice in California civil rights history takes center stage in Dolores, set for its world premiere at West Edge Opera.

The pioneering bandleader and vibraphonist, who made his career in California, would be 100 years old this month.

The New York premiere of the contemporary vocal symphony addresses issues related to climate and artificial intelligence.

KT Nelson is back with ODC/Dance to premiere a work about returning to life after tragedy.

The storied company is embracing both tradition and innovation by staging a period production of Donizetti’s La fille du régiment at Festival Napa Valley.

Over two days in San Mateo, 21 different local dance companies will take the stage in a show of unity.

The company’s upcoming performances showcase works by powerhouse creators JA Collective, Emma Portner, and Yue Yin.

Mostly unpublished and unknown, 39 of the composer’s tunes get their premieres in the Donizetti Song Project, Vols. 3 and 4.

The presenter’s 2025–2026 lineup, centered at the Nimoy Theater, promises to push the limits of performance in provocative ways.

The two-year agreement, retroactively dated to August 2024, assures peace for the coming season.