Wesla Whitfield: The Best is Yet to Come

Accompanied by Mike Greensill on piano, hear new songs and beloved tunes from the American songbook performed with the extraordinary talent, humor and jazz touch only Greensill and... Read More

Performances

Gregory Dawson/Dawsondancesf: Les Vérités

The company aims to break down the barriers placed on classical ballet, bringing to light the strength and beauty that artists possess within themselves. Les Vérités includes liv... Read More

Performances

Dance Brigade: Gracias a la Vida — Love in a Bitter Time

The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary of fusing art, politics, dance, and music, giving thanks to the collective and its local and international collaborators. Proceeds b... Read More

Performances

2nd Annual Fog City Magic Fest

Don’t miss nine shows and events by some of the Bay Area’s best and most acclaimed magicians. $25/show, 415-931-1094, theexit.org Thu.–Sat., Jan. 26–28 Exit Theatre... Read More

Performances

S.F. Playhouse: The Christians

After growing his ministry into a megachurch, Pastor Paul is moved to preach a sermon that shakes the foundation of his congregation in this play backed by a live choir about the p... Read More

Performances

Finding Neverland

Don’t miss the story of playwright J. M. Barrie and his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan. $55–$225, 888-746-1799, shnsf.com Most days, Jan. 1... Read More

Museums & Galleries

The Lost Exhibit

View contemporary art that explores queer identity politics by artists from the S.F. Art Institute and California College of the Arts. Free, embarkgallery.com Sat.–Sun., Jan. 28... Read More

Museums & Galleries

PhotoFairs

Experience fresh, cutting-edge, contemporary photography at this boutique fair that has collaborated with prominent galleries worldwide to present artworks by emerging and intern... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Diane Arbus: In the Beginning

Organized by MOMA, this exhibition covers the first seven years of the photographer’s career, from 1956 to 1962, and brings together over 100 photographs, many on display for... Read More

Community Corner

Free Community Day: The Exploratorium

Forget the entrance fee for this day, when the hands-on museum opens its doors to the public at no charge. Free, exploratorium.edu Sunday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Exploratori... Read More

Community Corner

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Commemorate MLK day in family-friendly events to help grow and restore cherished natural parklands. Registration required; visit website to sign up for project details as they beco... Read More

Community Corner

S.F. Jazz Center Anniversary Celebration Free MLK Day Open House

Families are invited to explore the jazz center; listen to exciting live music; and learn about America’s art form, jazz, in a musical day of fun, children’s activities... Read More

Community Corner

MLK Day Celebration

Attend a panel discussion featuring a leading activist, actor, athlete, academic, and artist in conversation with two-time Peabody Award-winning investigative journalist and perfor... Read More

Last Chance

The Brothers Le Nain: Painters of 17th-Century France

This exhibition features more than 40 examples of the brothers’ works, highlighting their sympathetic and affecting depictions of the poor, for which they are best known. $22... Read More

Last Chance

Cirque de Soleil: Luzia

“A Waking Dream of Mexico” transports you to an imaginary Mexico to explore your senses enveloped in light and nurtured by rain. $39–$295, cirquedusoliel.com Tue.–S... Read More

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