Arts & Entertainment Truly unique performances comprise 2025 SF International Arts Festival By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | April 30, 2025 The San Francisco International Arts Festival runs April 30 through May 11 at numerous locations in the Mission District.
Books Local Lit | May’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | April 29, 2025 Literary events for adults and kids featuring works by Dave Eggers, Rebecca Solnit, Oakland-based cartoonist Briana Loewinsohn; and more.
Arts & Entertainment SF Story Fest: Local News Matters partners in event blending reporting, live performance By Staff | Local News Matters | April 29, 2025 Some of the Bay Area’s best journalism comes to the stage on July 19 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.
Arts & Entertainment May 2025 author events: Isabel Allende, Susanna Kwan, Christopher Moore, Pat Murphy, Aimee Phan, Jemimah Wei and more By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | April 28, 2025 Historical novels, memoirs, science fiction and fantasy by acclaimed and emerging California and visiting writers are on the agenda for May.
Arts & Entertainment Port of Oakland’s free sunset harbor tours return for new season, with first cruise May 9 By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 28, 2025 The tours include live 90-minute narration that covers the Port’s history, environmental goals and its daily operations.
Arts & Entertainment Commentary: Can music save your mortal soul? That song in your heart may be good for the brain By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 More research shows listening to — and playing — music is good for aging brains.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area wine enthusiasts can sip and swirl this Sunday at Taste of Yountville event By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | April 25, 2025 The Napa Valley event takes place this Sunday, April 27 with tickets starting at $175.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Acting Company’s ‘Comedy of Errors’ is a laugh riot at ACT By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 “The Comedy of Errors” continues in repertory with “Two Trains Running” through May 4 at ACT’s Toni Rembe Theater in San Francisco.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Bay Area Dance Week, Scottish Fiddlers, ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy,’ ‘Shrek the Musical,’ Tangent Winds By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 National Dance Week isn't just performances. It's classes and participatory events for the Bay Area community to enjoy (for free).
Featured in Category Sonoma hosts Pétanque tournament featuring world champion players By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | April 23, 2025 The Wine Country Open Pétanque Tournament takes place Saturday and Sunday at Depot Park in Sonoma.