Arts & Entertainment The second act! The Castro Theatre prepares to reopen its doors after years-long rehab By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | February 6, 2026 New features include upgraded heating, sound, and lighting alongside original artwork restoration.
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 Cal Performances’ multimedia ‘Emily — No Prisoner Be’ brings Dickinson’s poetry to life with music By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | February 3, 2026 Performance is at 8 pm on February 7 in Zellerbach Hall, followed by a free artists’ talk with performers and a UC English professor.
Arts & Entertainment Amid a shortage of arts educators, a new fund launches to train teachers By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | February 3, 2026 More than 5,500 arts teachers are currently needed statewide, according to a 2025 study by the nonprofit research institute SRI.
Arts & Entertainment Local Lit | Top Tips for February By Lou Fancher | February 3, 2026 'How to talk to your son about Fascism' at the OPL, along with events at Clio's and Creative Growth Art Center on tap this month.
Arts & Entertainment Violinist explores dreaming, waking at SF Symphony SoundBox By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | February 3, 2026 SoundBox shows take place in a club-like atmosphere backstage in Davies Symphony Hall.
Arts & Entertainment Movies: SF IndieFest, Mostly British fest, ‘In Their Own Words,’ ‘Arco’ By Anita Katz | Bay City News | February 2, 2026 Quirky features, thoughtful documentaries, and a sweet animated fantasy are in theaters this month.
Arts & Entertainment SF street artist details the origin of Ongo By JL Odom | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 30, 2026 The Mission-based artist behind Ongo, who prefers to remain anonymous, is having fun with the project.
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 This week | PHS presents ‘Grease’ Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 By Amy Moorhead | January 27, 2026 Tickets on sale now.