15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

San Francisco Playhouse

Insomniac Events is bringing their electrifying performance to the Curran Theatre in San Francisco on May 14, 2025. Known for their captivating and immersive shows, this event promises to be a thrilling experience. The show starts at 19:30, so be ready for an unforgettable night of performing arts. To get a taste of what's to come, check out their YouTube channel. Don't miss out on this spectacular event. Grab your tickets now at Ticketmaster! For more information, visit insomniacevents.com.

Parade (Touring)

The Curran Theatre

Bursting with heart-pounding excitement and death-defying acrobatics, DEAR SAN FRANCISCO will leave you awestruck and amazed! Take a 90-minute joy ride through our City by the Bay’s busts and booms in a breathtaking aerial extravaganza perfect for your next great night out. Powered by mind-blowing circus acts, live original music, and more, the historic Club Fugazi—former home of "Beach Blanket Babylon"—is delighting audiences ages 5 to 105. Come with a date, family, friends, co-workers, and enjoy a curated menu of cicchetti (small bites) and beverages to imbibe during this new resident production, right in the heart of North Beach!

Dear San Francisco

Club Fugazi

San Francisco Playhouse will stage the Olivier Award and Tony Award-winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” written by Simon Stephens based on the novel of the same name by Mark Haddon. With creative storytelling that captivates the senses, this dynamic play follows 15-year-old mathematics genius Christopher, who is autistic. Upon the discovery of the death of his neighbor’s dog, Christopher launches an investigation, sending him on a thrilling journey that ultimately upturns his world. Premiering at The National Theatre in 2012, the show transferred to the West End, where it won seven Olivier Awards including Best New Play. It later opened on Broadway, winning five Tony Awards including Best Play, six Drama Desk Awards, and five Outer Critics Circle Awards. Vogue lauded the play as “a testament to the singular power of theater,” while TIME called it “a play that works on every level — crowd-pleasing, eye-opening, life-affirming and unmissable.” San Francisco Playhouse Producing Director and co-founder Susi Damilano helms this production with movement direction by Bridgette Loriaux.

Join us at the New Conservatory Theatre Center for the West Coast Premiere of "To My Girls," a captivating play by JC Lee. This heartwarming and vivacious story unfolds as a tight group of gay men reunite in Palm Springs for a weekend filled with rekindling friendships, celebrating the end of the pandemic, and the highlight of their gathering: recording a lip-synched music video. However, their vacation takes a turn as gossip and grudges come to light, revealing deeper truths beneath the surface.

This play, performed in the Decker Theatre, runs from May 9 to June 8, 2025, offering audiences a blend of humor, emotion, and the complexities of friendship. Critics have hailed it as the funniest play of the season, a must-see for gay men pushing into middle age, and a modern-day 'The Boys in the Band' for Millennial Gay Men, among other accolades for its non-stop camp and fabulousness.

The full run includes special events such as previews from May 9 to 16, an opening night on May 17, an enhanced safety performance on May 22, and a post-show discussion on May 25, providing various opportunities to engage with the play and its themes.

Don't miss your chance to experience this unforgettable production. Subscribe today for the best prices and perks, with single tickets going on sale in August 2024. For more information, visit the New Conservatory Theatre Center at 25 Van Ness Avenue at Market Street, San Francisco, or contact the box office at 415.861.8972 or boxofficenctcsf.org.

To My Girls

New Conservatory Theatre Center

Birthed in 2016 from a cross-section of beloved UK punk groups, London’s High Vis have steadily become legends by virtue of their passionate performances and evolving discography of poetic, progressive hardcore. Comprised of singer Graham Sayle, drummer Edward “Ski” Harper, bassist Jack Muncaster, and guitarists Martin Macnamara and Rob Hammaren, the band fuse the fury of English street punk with touches of Brit pop melody, neo-psychedelia swirl, wiry post-punk rhythm, and even bits of Madchester groove. To Sayle, such melting pot energy points the way forward: “For years hardcore had pretty clear boundaries – other scenes were separate worlds. Now things are getting more blended, drawing from different places.”

High Vis

The Chapel San Francisco

Described by trumpeter and Count Basie Orchestra director Scotty Barnhart as “in the top 1% of bassists worldwide,” the acclaimed bassist and former SFJAZZ High School All-Stars member Mikailo Kasha honors bass legend Ray Brown and his 2001 Telarc trio album Live at Starbucks.

Mikailo Kasha

SFJAZZ Center

After an insult from the French Dauphin, King Henry V of England invades France to claim the throne he believes should be his. Henry stops an assassination plot, gives powerful speeches, and wins battles against the odds. In the end, he woos and marries the Princess of France, linking the two nations.

Henry V and She Who Dared

The Pear Theatre

Jacob Banks: Yonder Tour 2025

The Fillmore San Francisco

LINES Ballet’s Spring Season features choreographer Alonzo King’s first-ever collaboration with American jazz trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire, who will perform live with the company, as well as King’s timeless work Scheherazade, which returns in full to the stage after over a decade.

Spring Season 2025

Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA

LINES Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season features choreographer Alonzo King’s first-ever collaboration with American jazz trumpeter/composer Ambrose Akinmusire—a spiritual seeker in the grand tradition of musical aspirationalists. Audiences will also have the opportunity to see King’s timeless work Scheherazade, which returns in full to the stage after over a decade.

LINES Ballet Spring Season

Join the La Jolla Music Society for an unforgettable night of music and laughter at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco on May 15, 2025. Known for their exceptional performances, the society is bringing their unique blend of music and humor to the heart of San Francisco. This is your chance to experience the magic of performing arts in an intimate setting. Don't miss out, mark your calendars and get ready for a night filled with enchanting melodies and hearty laughs. For more details, visit the official website at ljms.org or check out their YouTube channel. See you there!

Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley

Cobb's Comedy Club

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.  

Gary Jones, bass trombone - Second Year Master's Recital

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads this major company premiere. Grammy winner Osvaldo Golijov’s dramatic, flamenco-inspired score meets a poignant libretto by David Henry Hwang in what the LA Times calls “one of the most moving and meaningful operas of our time.” Ana María Martínez takes center stage as Lorca’s muse Margarita Xirgu, recounting the poet’s life and his last days in the Spanish Civil War. Daniela Mack steps into the role of Federico García Lorca, the man whose pen proved just as dangerous as any pistol.

Ainadamar

The Music Center

Conductor Dalia Stasevska leads the Symphony in the world premiere of Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s Cello Concerto, performed by German-Canadian virtuoso Johannes Moser. Thorvaldsdottir, a former cellist, knows every nuance of the featured instrument and supports its rich contralto voice in her singular sound world. Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, his final score, represents his late period at its opulent best. It’s an intensely autobiographical work: a summary of his achievements, if not a map of his psyche.

Stasevska Conducts Rachmaninoff

Davies Symphony Hall

In pursuit of their degrees at SFCM, each student presents a recital that represents their artistry and craft. Student Recitals feature repertoire curated by students with guidance from their faculty instructor.

Tszyan Chau, piano - Second Year Master's Recital

The year is 1920, and around the world the fascination with the occult is booming! Fortunately, England has long had one of the most reputable firms specializing in the magical art—J. W. Wells & Co. And to the sleepy town of Ploverleigh comes the great Sorcerer himself, John Wellington Wells, purveyor of potions and spells. The thrilling brew he offers is designed to set hearts ablaze among the classes, removing barriers of rank and more for the wedding guests of Alexis and Aline. But can true love be bottled? Magical enchantment comes at a cost in Gilbert and Sullivan’s early masterpiece.

The Sorcerer

Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center

Get ready for a night of laughter at the Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco! On May 16, 2025, join us for an unforgettable performance by the hilarious Eddie Ifft. Known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling, Eddie is sure to keep you laughing all night long. The show starts at 8:00 PM, so make sure to arrive early to grab a good seat. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience live comedy in one of the best venues in the country. Don't miss out on this night of fun and laughter! Tickets are available at concerts.livenation.com. See you there!

Eddie Ifft

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco

Hurray For The Riff Raff: Alynda Segarra is 36, or a little less than halfway through the average American lifespan. In that comparatively brief time, though, the Hurray for the Riff Raff founder has been something of a modern Huck Finn, an itinerant traveler whose adventures prompt art that reminds us there are always other ways to live.

Hurray For The Riff Raff

Writing is done better near others! Join a weekly, structured playwriting room, intended to create a focused and accountable space for writers to do their craft, without distraction.  The format is simple: We’ll gather around a table, quickly share what we’re working on, perhaps do a little warm-up, and then dive into writing together, in silence, for two 75-minute periods (with a little bathroom break in the middle).

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The Curious Incident of t...

San Francisco Playhouse

Parade (Touring)

Insomniac Events

Dear San Francisco

Theatre Bay Area

The Curious Incident of t...

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To My Girls

New Conservatory Theatre Center

High Vis

The Chapel

Mikailo Kasha

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The Pear Theatre

Jacob Banks: Yonder Tour ...

The Fillmore San Francisco

Spring Season 2025

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

LINES Ballet Spring Seaso...

Alonzo King Lines Ballet

Mick Foley: 40 Years of F...

La Jolla Music Society

Gary Jones, bass trombone...

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Ainadamar

LA Opera

Stasevska Conducts Rachma...

San Francisco Symphony

Tszyan Chau, piano - Seco...

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

The Sorcerer

Theatre Bay Area

Eddie Ifft

Punch Line Comedy Club

Hurray For The Riff Raff

The Chapel

The Writers' Room at Z Sp...

Theatre Bay Area