San Francisco

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area.

Janos Gereben - October 15, 2024

The company screens a new film about the history of the site-specific festival to honor outgoing Artistic Director Kim Epifano.

Richard S. Ginell - October 15, 2024

In a performance at Disney Hall, the pianist and his band champion the legacy of this influential figure in the early history of jazz.

Aimée Ts'ao - October 15, 2024

A carefully choreographed whodunnit is the latest production from San Francisco contemporary company Sharp & Fine.

Janos Gereben - October 15, 2024

A new film shows how Music Director Eun Sun Kim and the entire company handled the massive undertaking of staging Wagner’s Lohengrin.

Andrew Gilbert - October 15, 2024

The Oakland Symphony’s first concert under Music Director Kedrick Armstrong spotlights the unsung efforts of a Bay Area organization.

Jeff Kaliss - October 14, 2024

Four independent venues — Mr. Tipple’s, Black Cat, the Dawn Club, and Keys Jazz Bistro — are partnering up.

Aimée Ts'ao - October 8, 2024

The troupe can draw on the contributions of longtime company dancers for its biannual festival of new and recent work.

Lou Fancher - October 8, 2024

Zimmerman conceived her latest show, The Matchbox Magic Flute, the same way she developed many of her hits.

Tom Jacobs - October 7, 2024

The organization is launching a Substack about music and astrology and also plans to release more archival recordings.

Yoshi Kato - October 7, 2024

The Japanese musical icon speaks with SFCV about why she stayed away from the Golden State for so long.