Celtic all-stars to perform at Sonoma State University
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Canada’s Celtic superstars Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are bringing their unstoppable energy to Sonoma State University. The duo will also be joined by their daughter, making this a powerful celebration of family, tradition, and the future of Celtic music. Location: Weill Hall, Green Music Center. Thursday, March 26.

Francophonie in focus at Alliance Française de San Francisco
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A historic institution with a modern mission, Noémie Herail, executive director of Alliance Française de San Francisco, shares how language and culture bring communities together for Francophonie. Join the celebrations March 26–28 at 1345 Bush Street.

Sonoma International Film Festival, what to know
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The 29th annual Sonoma International Film Festival will run March 25–29, unveiling a 104-film lineup spanning 37 countries bringing five days of bold cinema, culinary artistry, and intimate filmmaker access to the heart of wine country. Carl Spence, SIFF artistic director, gives insight.

Emeryville Film Festival organizers report sold-out second year

The festival featured more than 50 short films, curated by theme into six programming blocks at the AMC Theater in Emeryville.

Swiss singer-songwriter, Vendredi sur Mer, makes San Francisco stop
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Vendredi sur Mer, a Swiss artist from Geneva, known for her cinematic electro-pop and sultry, spoken-word vocal style, wraps North America tour in San Francisco.

From runway to leadership: Nancy Vuu’s impact
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Beyond the runway, Nancy Vuu, is building something deeper—guiding global leaders with faith-driven strategy, and expanding her influence through fashion, film, and community-focused initiatives designed to inspire, empower, and elevate.

Expect it to be loud: SF Public Library's Bay Beats program hosts a punk show

A punk rock show in a library sounds like a conflict of interest, but this weekend, San Francisco Public Library's main branch will welcome three local punk bands to play at Koret Auditorium for the Bay Beats Punk Rock Concert. 

Oakland pride: Alysa Liu dances, Kehlani connects
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Turf Inc lit up Alysa Liu's Oakland Olympic celebration with electrifying moves, even Alysa couldn’t resist, jumping in and dancing alongside Roux Stunna and Aria Briosos. In a full-circle Bay Area moment, young dancer Aria meeting Oakland’s own Kehlani.

San Francisco Ballet presents 'Don Quixote'
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Dancer Madeline Woo, who is performing as Kitri, the leading lady, in Don Quixote, talks first year with San Francisco Ballet. Don Quixote performance dates run from Thursday, March 19 - Sunday, March 29.

Danville's Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy keeping culture alive
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Lauren Edberg founder of Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy, Fiona Mallon, an assistant teacher and students showcase their Saint Patrick's Day spirit.

Breaking the noise by building stages for the next generation

In the Bay Area, two young musicians are turning a common struggle into a movement, creating opportunities for other artists their age to be heard.

Youth-led concert series in the Bay Area
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Two young Bay Area musicians are turning their passion into opportunity for other artists their age. Eliz and Sergei Sirota Vélez co-founded Break the Noise to create real performance stages for teen musicians. Checkout the NextGen edition stage Sunday March 15, at the San Francisco venue, Bottom of the Hill.

Empowering designers around the world
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From runway to opportunity: Fashion Community Week, celebrates 22nd season. Shirin Hashem, founder of Fashion Community Week in San Francisco and Maya Presaud, founder of Espero Atelier in Paris, talk empowering designers around the world.

Fashion meets Francophonie in San Francisco
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Fashion with a purpose, how an international program connected to San Francisco is helping refugees launch their own brands. Paul Salvaire, Deputy Consul General at Consulate General of France in San Francisco and Co-president at Association Diplomacy & Environment, gives insight.

'M. Butterfly' opens at San Francisco Playhouse exploring love, power and identity

The Tony Award-winning play "M. Butterfly" is opening this week at the San Francisco Playhouse, bringing a story of love, power, seduction and deception to Bay Area audiences.

San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration

San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration with a ribbon cutting ceremony with live music and political leaders in attendance. KTVU was invited inside for an exclusive tour before the festivities started.

Deadheads, musicians gather in San Francisco to remember Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir

Folk singer Joan Baez and country singer Wynonna Judd were among the musicians who paid tribute to Grateful Dead co-founder and beloved San Franciscan Bob Weir at a memorial Saturday in Civic Center Plaza.