Bay Area Dance Week gets everyone moving
Bay Area Dance Week, is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance. The festival kicks-off with One Dance at 12 pm on Friday, April 24 at Jesse Square. Runs through May 3. Dudley Flores, Aimee Rose, and Jess Bozzo, give insight.
Bay Area Dance Week, is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance. The festival kicks-off with One Dance at 12 pm on Friday, April 24 at Jesse Square. Runs through May 3. Dudley Flores, Aimee Rose, and Jess Bozzo, give insight.
Iconic San Francisco Embarcadero fountain set for removal
The city is preparing to dismantle the Vaillancourt Fountain, a controversial and iconic structure along the Embarcadero that has stood for more than five decades.
The city is preparing to dismantle the Vaillancourt Fountain, a controversial and iconic structure along the Embarcadero that has stood for more than five decades.
Ayo Brame: from Oakland to the world stage
He’s only been playing sax since 2022, but Oakland native Ayo Brame is already touring internationally and earning major recognition. Ayo will be celebrating his19th Birthday at Yoshi's Oakland Fri–Sat, Apr 24–25.
He’s only been playing sax since 2022, but Oakland native Ayo Brame is already touring internationally and earning major recognition. Ayo will be celebrating his19th Birthday at Yoshi's Oakland Fri–Sat, Apr 24–25.
Inside Temescal’s one-night culinary takeover
Trade your ticket for a tasting passport and hit the streets. “Taste of Temescal” transforms the neighborhood into an immersive food tour, with curated stops, DJ sets, and a high-energy after party on Wednesday, April 29th. Pitmaster James Woodward and Candi Martinez, director of events, for Temescal District, give insight.
Trade your ticket for a tasting passport and hit the streets. “Taste of Temescal” transforms the neighborhood into an immersive food tour, with curated stops, DJ sets, and a high-energy after party on Wednesday, April 29th. Pitmaster James Woodward and Candi Martinez, director of events, for Temescal District, give insight.
'Come From Away' brings 9/11 story of human kindness to Mountain View stage
A Broadway musical about ordinary people rising to extraordinary circumstances during one of history's darkest moments has come to the Bay Area — and it has deep roots here.
A Broadway musical about ordinary people rising to extraordinary circumstances during one of history's darkest moments has come to the Bay Area — and it has deep roots here.
CubaCaribe festival celebrates 20 years
From April 8th through the 19th, the Bay Area comes alive with the rhythm and spirit of the Caribbean as the CubaCaribe Festival of Dance & Music celebrates its 20th anniversary—bringing together world-class artists, vibrant traditions, and unforgettable performances. Ramon Alayo, co-founder of CubaCaribe and Shefali Shah, founder and artistic director of Aguacero, give insight.
From April 8th through the 19th, the Bay Area comes alive with the rhythm and spirit of the Caribbean as the CubaCaribe Festival of Dance & Music celebrates its 20th anniversary—bringing together world-class artists, vibrant traditions, and unforgettable performances. Ramon Alayo, co-founder of CubaCaribe and Shefali Shah, founder and artistic director of Aguacero, give insight.
Los Cenzontles: raised in rhythm, rooted in resistance
Los Cenzontles, an East Bay–based roots ensemble and cultural arts academy, has spent decades nurturing youth through tradition.
Los Cenzontles, an East Bay–based roots ensemble and cultural arts academy, has spent decades nurturing youth through tradition.
San Pablo young voices rooted in culture
Los Cenzontles is a cultural arts academy rooted in community, where music connects generations. Now, their youth performers are carrying a sense of identity and belonging forward with a powerful new music video, “Somos Semillas.” It is a hybrid of corrido tumbado and son jarocho, blending strings, banda brass, and dance.
Los Cenzontles is a cultural arts academy rooted in community, where music connects generations. Now, their youth performers are carrying a sense of identity and belonging forward with a powerful new music video, “Somos Semillas.” It is a hybrid of corrido tumbado and son jarocho, blending strings, banda brass, and dance.
Consulate of France in San Francisco: culture, community, connection
Valérie Brisset, the Consul General of France in San Francisco, talks Night of Ideas event. Expect live performances, workshops, food, and art, April 11 at the San Francisco Public Library.
Valérie Brisset, the Consul General of France in San Francisco, talks Night of Ideas event. Expect live performances, workshops, food, and art, April 11 at the San Francisco Public Library.
Celtic all-stars to perform at Sonoma State University
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
The festival featured more than 50 short films, curated by theme into six programming blocks at the AMC Theater in Emeryville.
French voices, Bay energy: Crowds turn out for Francophone stars
March 20 marks International Francophonie Day, which celebrates the French language.
March 20 marks International Francophonie Day, which celebrates the French language.
Swiss singer-songwriter, Vendredi sur Mer, makes San Francisco stop
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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'
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.
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
Lauren Edberg founder of Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy, Fiona Mallon, an assistant teacher and students showcase their Saint Patrick's Day spirit.
Lauren Edberg founder of Rohan Murphy Irish Dance Academy, Fiona Mallon, an assistant teacher and students showcase their Saint Patrick's Day spirit.