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Summer performing arts guide: dance, theater, music & more

MUSIC | May 28, 2024 | by Philip Mayard

From theatre stages to picturesque parks and scenic outdoor locales, the Bay Area's cultural landscape blossoms in the summer, whether it's Davies Symphony Hall or an alfresco performance under Stern Grove's eucalyptus canopy.

Going Out, May 30-June 7, 2024 - arts & nightlife events

THEATER
by Jim Provenzano
May 29, 2024

Are you a bit theatrical? You're not the only one. There are so many new and fabulous shows that we're going to focus on those first, followed by literary events, music of all kinds, art exhibits and of course nightlife, all in Going Out.

Sets and sensibility — 'The Lehman Trilogy' at A.C.T and 'All's Well That Ends Well' at Theatre Rhino

THEATER
by Jim Gladstone
May 28, 2024

Two strikingly different styles of theater-making can be seen this week. The exquisite production design of a big-budgeted history play at A.C.T. offers a fascinating counterpoint to the shoestring fun of Theatre Rhino's take on The Bard's comedy.

Music marvels: San Francisco Opera's scintillating summer selections

MUSIC
by Philip Campbell
May 28, 2024

San Francisco Opera's 101st season continues post-Memorial Day with three productions starting May 30; a new to San Francisco imagining of a Mozart evergreen; the return of a baroque hit, and a major American premiere.

SF DocFest 23: Compton's, Texas drag, Oliveros, and gay Hungarians

MOVIES
May 28, 2024

Known for its eclectic selection of nonfiction features, the 23rd San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) will be held May 30-June 9. As usual, there are a handful of LGBTQ-related films.

Ivy Riot! Pride Month series gives center stage to the queer musicians & community

MUSIC
by JL Odom
May 28, 2024

In the East Bay, the owners of The Ivy Room are going above and beyond for Pride month by hosting an unprecedented 19 music and community events.

'Best Available' - The comedy of compromise in Shotgun Players' premiere

THEATER
by Jim Gladstone
May 28, 2024

A critique of pandering theater companies gets alchemized into comedy gold in Jonathan Spector's "Best Available," now enjoying a wickedly giddy premiere production by Shotgun Players in Berkeley.

Taking aim: The Lavender Tube on veterans, viewing and disco docs

TELEVISION
by Victoria A. Brownworth
May 28, 2024

Veterans who were jailed or discharged for being LGBT are getting some overdue reparations, according to new reports; plus comedy shows, 'Carol's streaming and 'Oh, my!' a George Takei documentary.

Clyde Always' 'Surreal San Francisco' walking tour - Enjoy local tales and folklore

CULTURE
by Jim Provenzano
May 28, 2024

Local storyteller, comic artist and author Clyde Always' amusing "Surreal San Francisco" walking tour navigates Duboce Park, The Mission and Castro districts with amusing bits of trivia, stories and recommendations for dining and drinking.

'God Made My Face' - James Baldwin tribute book honors the writer in essays and art

BOOKS
by Cornelius Washington
May 27, 2024

"God Made My Face: A Collective Portrait of James Baldwin" is a delicious assemblage of interviews, essays and works of art by talented and learned intellectuals and artists.

Words: writer meets publisher: Elisabeth Nonas on meeting Nancy Bereano

BOOKS
by Michele Karlsberg
May 26, 2024

Elisabeth Nonas is an accomplished author whose path crossed with Nancy Bereano, a noted publisher. Although Nancy Bereano did not publish Elisabeth Nonas' works, their professional connection blossomed into a significant personal relationship.

Going Out, May 23-31, 2024; arts & nightlife events

CULTURE
by Jim Provenzano
May 23, 2024

June is just around the corner, and you know that means extra super Pride LGBTQ events. But this week we've got plenty of queer stuff, as well as some other interesting arts and nightlife events for you to attend, in Going Out.

'Galileo' at Berkeley Rep — Political science, oversimplicity, stellar singing

THEATER
by Jim Gladstone
May 21, 2024

Raúl Esparza stars in "Galileo: The Rock Musical," now making its debut at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, which tries to make insightful connections between the self-serving anti-intellectualism of power brokers during the Renaissance and in today's world.

Rotimi Agbabiaka - The talented actor adds 'Cabaret's MC to his roster, again

THEATER
by David-Elijah Nahmod
May 21, 2024

"Cabaret," the classic musical, will be staged at the Center Repertory Company in Walnut Creek. Queer Bay Area theater performer Rotimi Agbabiaka is no stranger to playing flamboyant characters, and reprises his role of the show's MC.

'tick, tick...BOOM!' at NCTC - Larsen musical's a pocketful of sunshine

THEATER
by Jim Gladstone
May 21, 2024

"tick, tick...Boom!," is more tickle than gloom. Now charming audiences in an already-extended production at NCTC, this posthumous cobbling of writer-composer Jonathan Larson's pre-"Rent" music shines a welcome light on his sly humor and jukebox wit.

Arts & Culture

Summer performing arts guide: dance, theater, music & more

Going Out, May 30-June 7, 2024 - arts & nightlife events

Sets and sensibility — 'The Lehman Trilogy' at A.C.T and 'All's Well That Ends Well' at Theatre Rhino

Music marvels: San Francisco Opera's scintillating summer selections

SF DocFest 23: Compton's, Texas drag, Oliveros, and gay Hungarians

Ivy Riot! Pride Month series gives center stage to the queer musicians & community

'Best Available' - The comedy of compromise in Shotgun Players' premiere

Taking aim: The Lavender Tube on veterans, viewing and disco docs

Clyde Always' 'Surreal San Francisco' walking tour - Enjoy local tales and folklore

'God Made My Face' - James Baldwin tribute book honors the writer in essays and art

Words: writer meets publisher: Elisabeth Nonas on meeting Nancy Bereano

Going Out, May 23-31, 2024; arts & nightlife events

'Galileo' at Berkeley Rep — Political science, oversimplicity, stellar singing

Rotimi Agbabiaka - The talented actor adds 'Cabaret's MC to his roster, again

'tick, tick...BOOM!' at NCTC - Larsen musical's a pocketful of sunshine

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