Arts & Entertainment Review: Oakland Theater Project stages entrancing ‘House of Bernarda Alba’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 26, 2026 Federico Garcia Lorca wrote the play in 1936 as fascism was taking over Spain.
Arts & Entertainment PEBCC performs annual Spring Sing concert on May 30 By Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir | May 26, 2026 Local youth choir honors its graduating class and the accomplishments of all ensembles in this grand season finale.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF DocFest, Nippon Vibes, ‘The Tuner,’ ‘l Love Boosters,’ Agnes Varda By Anita Katz | Bay City News | May 25, 2026 Special events featuring documentaries galore and Japanese classics return to the film scene this week. Also today: Agnes Varda and two new releases.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Marilyn Izdebski’s choreography shines in Novato Theater’s upbeat ‘Mamma Mia!’ By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News | May 21, 2026 A joyous, sparkling production with a strong cast and terrific costumes.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Carnaval SF, Air Guitar contest, Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 20, 2026 This year's Carnaval SF will cover 17 blocks in the Mission District and feature five stages, more than 50 performers, and 400 vendors.
Arts & Entertainment SF Symphony premieres Michael Morgan Prize winner Tyler Taylor’s ‘Embers’ By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | May 20, 2026 Cristian Măcelaru will conduct the world premiere this weekend at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.
Arts & Entertainment Kathleen Caldwell closes the book on Oakland’s ‘Great Good Place’ By Linda Lenhoff | Bay City News | May 19, 2026 Caldwell also hosted special groups, local authors and internationally acclaimed writers.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: ‘Fairyland,’ ‘Kintsukuroi,’ ‘Silent Friend,’ ‘Wizard of the Kremlin’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | May 18, 2026 Plus, Hitchcock Festival at Balboa Theater in San Francisco this weekend.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Marin Theatre’s ‘Pictures from Home’ reveals every family’s tragicomedy By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 15, 2026 A compelling theatrical rendition of Larry Sultan’s acclaimed 1992 book.
Arts & Entertainment SFMOMA showcases Matisse’s pivotal ‘Woman with a Hat’ By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | May 14, 2026 A new exhibition illustrates how the painting led to the birth of the fauvism movement.