Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Oakland Asian Cultural Center celebration plus a musical Declaration of Independence show

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | February 4, 2026

Also, clown Andrea Barello in SF, and Aspen String Trio in Livermore.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Hearts in SF are back, Jacob Ming-Trent’s ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life,’ and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | January 28, 2026

Plus, "Running After Shadows," Leonela Alejandro's SF debut, and pianist Chaeyoung Park.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: SF Art Week, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha at BAMPFA, ‘Eugene Onegin’

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | January 21, 2026

Plus, Beethoven’s Fifth, Schubert’s Ninth, and New Century Chamber Orchestra.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Bowie Bash, Oaktown’s Most Wanted, and more

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | January 7, 2026

Celebrating Bowie a decade after his death, rapper and comedian Spice 1, a belated holiday concert, and opera from home.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Neil Diamond tunes, Chris Botti, Pacific Mambo Orchestra, ‘Into the Woods’

By The Artful Observer | December 31, 2025

A strong showing of theater and music performances to kick of 2026.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: San Jose holiday lights, Ruth Bancroft Garden of D’Lights, Sheila E, SF Symphony’s ‘Barbie,’ Bluesadelix 

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | November 26, 2025

Kicking off holiday fun around the Bay this weekend -- and beyond.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: SPCA Holiday Windows, Smuin ‘Christmas Ballet,’ ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons,’ ‘Madama Butterfly’  

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | November 19, 2025

So many ways to kick off seasonal fun around the Bay Area -- starting with the adorable (and adoptable) kitties and puppies at Macy's Union Square.