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Review: ‘M. Butterfly’ intrigues at SF Playhouse

By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | February 16, 2026

David Henry Hwang's 1988 Tony Award winner explores the ineffable mysteries of love.

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Young People’s Symphony Orchestra presents Winter Concert on Feb. 21

By YSPO | February 13, 2026

"Echoes of the Northern Lights" will be performed on Saturday at First Church Berkeley.

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Review: Masquers Playhouse’s ‘Improbable Fiction’ hits funny bone hard

By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News | February 12, 2026

Superb production of Alan Ayckbourn farce.

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SF queer comics fest expands, stays free in second year

By JL Odom | Bay City News | February 12, 2026

Festival at SF Main Library runs noon through 5 on Sunday.

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Best Bets: SF Ballet’s Balanchine and a Valentine’s Day Pillow Fight

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | February 11, 2026

Also, Joss Stone, SF Symphony's kids concert, and an Opera San Jose double-bill.

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UC Berkeley reconnects with Martha Graham legacy in centennial celebration

By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | February 11, 2026

Curated by Janet Eilber, production includes iconic pieces and a commissioned work.

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Review: ‘Mountaintop’ a riveting look at MLK Jr.’s final night

By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | February 9, 2026

Final weekend coming up for the Oakland Theater Project production.

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Movies: New People Cinema reopening, ‘Valentino on Valentine’s Day,’ and more

By Anita Katz | Bay City News | February 9, 2026

Other openings of note include "A Poet," "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," and "Dracula."

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Review: ‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’ at Berkeley Rep 

By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | February 8, 2026

The almost-two-hour-long show is funny, horrifying and endearing, sometimes all at once.