San Francisco

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

The polymath percussionist and his pancultural octet offer a master class on intuitive music-making.

Andrew G. Manea will play the Duke of Nottingham in an upcoming production of Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux.

The future of opera is in very good hands with the latest class of wildly talented Merolini.

The thrilling jazz vocalist showcases her impressive originals at an intimate SFJAZZ show.

West Edge Opera continues to delve into challenging contemporary works with this West-Coast premiere.

Cal Performances hosts some of today’s leading companies, and local offerings go into full swing.

Here’s an operatic comedy that will leave you feeling good about humanity.

American Bach Soloists’ Academy Festival Orchestra and Academy Singers join forces in a festive Handel mashup.

The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion comes alive with flappers, bullfighters, witches, and pioneers for social justice this year.