Custom Made: Six Degrees of Separation

Various days, May 19–June 18 1620 Gough St. Inspired by a true story, the play follows the trail of a young African-American con man who insinuates himself into the lives of a we... Read More

Performances

S.F. Ballet: Onegin

Various days through May 8 War Memorial Opera House Based on Pushkin’s classic novel of unrequited love, Onegin is both thrillingly theatrical and astonishingly human. Thou... Read More

Performances

Smuin Ballet: Dance Series Two

Fri.–Sun., May 6–8 & Thu.–Sun., May 12–15 YBCA Theater The program features Helen Pickett’s Oasis, a lyrical and reverent ode to water; Jiří Kylián’s m... Read More

Performances

Ruth Aswana S.F. School for the Arts Annual Dance Concert

Thu.–Sun., May 12–14 Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center The program, Full Circle, deals with world affairs, the challenges teenagers face, and the need to express change and fea... Read More

Performances

Red Bull Flying Bach

Fri.–Sun., May 20–22, 8 p.m. The Masonic (1111 California St.) The internationally celebrated and distinguished dance crew Flying Steps will kick off their U.S. tour, a unique�... Read More

Performances

Chamber Music S.F.: Mischa Maisky

Monday, May 9, 8 p.m. Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) Cellist Yo-Yo Ma returns for a captivating recital with long-time collaborator Kathryn Stott, one of Britain’s most v... Read More

Performances

S.F. Symphony: MTT & Susan Graham

Fri.–Sun., May 20-22, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall “American’s favorite mezzo” (Gramophone) joins Michael Tilson Thomas and the symphony for a special presentati... Read More

Performances

Violent Femmes

Tue.–Wed., May 10–11, 8 p.m. The Fillmore Formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk band, the band got their break when Chrissie Hynde asked them to open one night for the Pretenders.... Read More

Nightlife

Capulet Ball: Love is in the Air

Saturday, May 7, 7–10 p.m. Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin (2325 Union St.) This performance-infused party is an elaborate prelude to We Players’ upcoming Romeo &a... Read More

Nightlife

Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute, with Alan Iglesias and Crossfire

Friday, May 13, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) Alan Iglesias and Crossfire channel the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan; catch them for a night of blues. $22, 41... Read More

Science & Environment

Origins NightLife

Thursday, May 12, 6 p.m. California Academy of Science A smart and fun evening of food, drink, animals, and education. Ages 21 plus. $12–15, 415-379-8000, calacademy.org ... Read More

Science & Environment

Sea Heroes: Extreme Edition

Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.,) Hear from Peter Willcox, the captain of the Greenpeace ship bombed by French secret agents in 1985. A French agent... Read More

Science & Environment

After Dark

Thursday, May 19, 6–10 p.m. The Exploratorium (Pier 15) In an evening of programming for adults, enjoy a dinner by the bay, hands-on exhibits, cocktails, Ron Hipschman’s pr... Read More

Film & Lectures

Lecture-demonstration: The Gamelan Degung Ensemble of West Java

Wednesday, May 11, noon The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) A musical ensemble of tuned bronze percussion instruments, drums, and a bamboo flute, mirrors the turbulent history of ... Read More

Film & Lectures

City Shorts Student Film Festival

Thursday, May 19 Diego Rivera Theatre (50 Phelan Ave.) Budding filmmakers and film students alike get their moment in the spotlight in this collection of screenings of original sho... Read More

Events