Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Palo Alto arts fest, SF Mime Troupe, ‘Girl of the Golden West,’ Chang-rae Lee

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 19, 2026

Outdoor performances, a Gold Rush-era opera, and author conversations.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: India Independence parade, ‘Urinetown,’ ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost,’ Merola Grand Finale, and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 12, 2026

Festivals, music, theater, and more coming up around the Bay Area.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: San Jose Jazz, Wes Anderson tribute, ‘Turn of the Screw,’ Cabrillo Contemporary Music

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | August 5, 2026

Musical highlights around the Bay Area this weekend.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Leung’s White Crane, Cabrillo Contemporary Music, Outsound New Music Summit and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | July 29, 2026

Plus, "Jerry Day" on Saturday in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park honors musician Jerry Garcia's life and legacy.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Opera, ‘Chicken, Chitlins and Caviar,’ symphonic ‘James Bond Forever’ and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | July 22, 2026

Entertainment highlights this weekend around the Bay Area.

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Best Bets: Mendocino Music Festival, Festival Napa Valley, SF Mime Troupe and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | July 15, 2026

Northern California staycation festivals and shows from Mendocino to Mountain View.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Tom Rigney, Ted Leo, Mike Goodwin, ‘West Side Story’

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | July 9, 2026

Plus, Merola Opera presents "Tragédie De Carmen."

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Circus Bella, Fountain Blues and Brews, Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

By The Artful Observer, Bay City News | June 24, 2026

Plus, "Elektra" opera debut and SF Symphony organ showcase.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Free Opera San Jose, Beethoven’s Ninth, Trillian Welch, Lewis Belt, and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | June 17, 2026

Opera, folk, symphony, musical theater, and comedy are on stages around the region this weekend.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Yerba Buena Gardens fest, Beaver Festival, Handel’s ‘Alcina,’ SF Symphony and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | June 10, 2026

Check out what's on tap around the Bay this weekend.