What’s Going On In San Francisco

A true Broadway sensation, "Wicked" looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from a very different perspective. Long before Dorothy arrives, another girl is born with emerald-green skin. She's smart, ... [more+]

A true Broadway sensation, "Wicked" looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from a very different perspective. Long before Dorothy arrives, another girl is born with emerald-green skin. She's smart, fiery, misunderstood, and she possesses an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships ... until the world decides to call one "good," and the other one "wicked." With a thrilling score that includes the hits "Defying Gravity," "Popular" and "For Good," "Wicked" has been hailed by "The New York Times" as "the defining musical of the decade." From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. Be sure to see this acclaimed musical at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. [less-]

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with included beer and wine. This double-masted,... [more+]

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with included beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds no more than 28 passengers, so you'll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer glides over to Alcatraz and Angel Island, passes by charming and picturesque Sausalito, parallels the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and sails past the famous San Francisco skyline on its way back to the pier. [less-]

A quirky comedy of manners and lyrical consideration of what we owe to others, Sarah Ruhl’s tale of modern marriage and modern housekeeping follows Lane and Charles as they break up and find differe... [more+]

A quirky comedy of manners and lyrical consideration of what we owe to others, Sarah Ruhl’s tale of modern marriage and modern housekeeping follows Lane and Charles as they break up and find different ways through the world, while Matilde, Lane’s maid, searches for the perfect joke instead of cleaning the house. Called “fresh, funny…a memorable play” by the "New York Times", "The Clean House" demonstrates that there are many kinds of love, but you still can’t get a tree on a plane. [less-]

On this 1½ - 2 hour walking tour, you’ll learn about Tiburon’s history before the arrival of the railroad in 1884. You’ll also learn about the lives of the indigenous people, the Coast Miwok, t... [more+]

On this 1½ - 2 hour walking tour, you’ll learn about Tiburon’s history before the arrival of the railroad in 1884. You’ll also learn about the lives of the indigenous people, the Coast Miwok, their first encounters with Europeans, and how they were treated by the Spaniards and later the Americans. We’ll talk about the early Spanish explorers in the 1500s and why it took them another 200 years before Juan de Ayala entered the Golden Gate into San Francisco Bay. You’ll learn about The Tiburon Peninsula’s first European settlers, John Reed and his descendants, and what life was like before the railroad. We’ll visit Lyford’s Stone Tower, the entrance to Dr. Benjamin Lyford's Hygeia, a vision of Tiburon as the world's finest health resort and residential community. You’ll also learn about the history of Angel Island, called by some “The Ellis Island of the West,” and how it was saved from commercial development. And you’ll learn about the history of the City of Belvedere, which began in the 1890s as the weekend and summer home of the wealthiest San Franciscans. [less-]

There's a reason Jay Alexander has been called the Human Lie Detector. With his combination of magic, psychology and mentalism, he can do everything from reading your mind to making objects vanish inc... [more+]

There's a reason Jay Alexander has been called the Human Lie Detector. With his combination of magic, psychology and mentalism, he can do everything from reading your mind to making objects vanish inches from your nose (and making you laugh the whole time, of course). [less-]

Featuring Broadway’s Cinderella, Belle, Anastasia and Jasmine, everyone’s dream will come true as they unite to sing the petticoats off every princess song in the book, while sharing hilarious and... [more+]

Featuring Broadway’s Cinderella, Belle, Anastasia and Jasmine, everyone’s dream will come true as they unite to sing the petticoats off every princess song in the book, while sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories of their royal antics backstage, on stage, and beyond! The Broadway Princess Party stars two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella), Tony Award nominee Susan Egan (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and voice of ‘Meg’ in Hercules), Christy Altomare (Broadway’s original Anastasia), and Arielle Jacobs, (current Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway). Joining the Princesses are YouTube sensation and special guest prince Nick Pitera alongside everyone’s Fairy Godfairy Benjamin Rauhala (Musical Director extraordinaire). [less-]

Come see the Punch Line's weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has launched the careers of such comed... [more+]

Come see the Punch Line's weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has launched the careers of such comedians as Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Arj Barker, as well as the current flock of rising stars such as W. Kamau Bell and Moshe Kasher. Laugh at a lineup of the Bay Area's top stand-up comics, many of whom have appeared on late-night television, Comedy Central and other esteemed television outlets. [less-]

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous traditional vessel called the Privateer to ... [more+]

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous traditional vessel called the Privateer to take in the sights at the most bewitching time of day. You'll sail past Alcatraz, hug the coast at Sausalito and experience the full grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sip two servings of your choice of included beer, wine, soda or water as Privateer cruises along the spectacular San Francisco cityscape, while the sun sets and the lights of the city come to twinkling life. [less-]

Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in pre-WWII Berlin, falls in love with the vivacious Sally Bowles, a singer at the local Kit Kat Klub. Their dream-like romance is tested by the p... [more+]

Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in pre-WWII Berlin, falls in love with the vivacious Sally Bowles, a singer at the local Kit Kat Klub. Their dream-like romance is tested by the political upheaval that changes their lives dramatically. Even after 50 years, this classic Tony Award-winning musical remains painfully prophetic, reminding us through Sally and the Emcee’s lost souls what horrors humans are capable of, lest we ever forget. [less-]

The funniest things in life are most often just plain silly. "Stay Silly Comedy", at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, will introduce you to a variety of local up-and-coming comedians and amazing v... [more+]

The funniest things in life are most often just plain silly. "Stay Silly Comedy", at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, will introduce you to a variety of local up-and-coming comedians and amazing veteran comedians. So head to Cobb's, order some great food, and support live comedy and while you get silly! [less-]

It's easy to get tripped up while planning your walk down the aisle, but the San Francisco Wedding Fair at the Parc 55 Hotel makes it a whole lot easier by gathering more than 60 of the Bay Area's top... [more+]

It's easy to get tripped up while planning your walk down the aisle, but the San Francisco Wedding Fair at the Parc 55 Hotel makes it a whole lot easier by gathering more than 60 of the Bay Area's top vendors together under one convenient roof. Brides and grooms are both welcome, and you'll have the chance to win great prizes, including a $10,000 dream wedding package and Vegas getaways. You'll also enjoy fashion shows, a designer gown sale, live music, wine, dinner and dessert tastings and much more, while discovering the latest trends in decor and design from florists, photographers, planners, hair and makeup designers and other top event pros. [less-]

Famed local historical figure Countess Lola Montez -- aka Rick Shelton -- leads this entertaining and informative three-hour walking tour of San Francisco, focusing on the Gold Rush era of the 1850s a... [more+]

Famed local historical figure Countess Lola Montez -- aka Rick Shelton -- leads this entertaining and informative three-hour walking tour of San Francisco, focusing on the Gold Rush era of the 1850s and beyond. Montez herself was an Irish actress and mistress of the King of Bavaria and composer Franz Liszt, who became a popular "Spanish" dance queen in mid-19th century San Francisco. She'll take you by some of her favorite haunts, tell you stories of the Barbary Coast and let you in on plenty of other little known town secrets, in this one-of-a-kind drag performance-excursion. [less-]

Sunset Music & Arts invites you to celebrate its fifth anniversary in a gala concert featuring soloists from the San Francisco Opera Chorus. The program will include favorites from opera and Broadway ... [more+]

Sunset Music & Arts invites you to celebrate its fifth anniversary in a gala concert featuring soloists from the San Francisco Opera Chorus. The program will include favorites from opera and Broadway shows. Opera arias and duets from "Werther, Turandot, Tales of Hoffman, La Traviata, Madama Butterfly" will be performed, along with from musical theater from "Kismet, Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma, Carousel" and more. An evening not to be missed! There's an included reception following the performance. [less-]

San Francisco's world-famous Mission District has a reputation for offering fantastic Mexican food, but on this "San Francisco Food Safari", you'll discover there are many more culinary delights to be... [more+]

San Francisco's world-famous Mission District has a reputation for offering fantastic Mexican food, but on this "San Francisco Food Safari", you'll discover there are many more culinary delights to be found. During this 2.5-hour journey, you'll visit pop-up restaurants, delis and markets to learn why the Mission has emerged as the Bay Area's most intriguing culinary scene. You'll have the chance to purchase whatever you'd like throughout this shopping tour, which takes you to Dianda's, home of the Italian Rum Cake, Mission Chinese Food, a legend in the San Francisco street food scene, and many more local culinary gems. Bring your appetite and stroll through the San Francisco streets for a chance to buy your choice of culinary treats. Along the way, learn fun facts to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the area. [less-]

The longest running musical in the world -- a funny and romantic fable about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers, who try to keep them apart. This is a timeless love story, full of memorable songs an... [more+]

The longest running musical in the world -- a funny and romantic fable about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers, who try to keep them apart. This is a timeless love story, full of memorable songs and poetic wisdom imagined in a world of moonlight and magic. [less-]

Weekends are for relaxing and rejuvenating, and San Francisco Sailing Company offers the perfect way to do that. Climb aboard a sailboat for a two-hour cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the w... [more+]

Weekends are for relaxing and rejuvenating, and San Francisco Sailing Company offers the perfect way to do that. Climb aboard a sailboat for a two-hour cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way, enjoy two complimentary drinks, such as champagne, mimosas, beer, white wine or soda. You'll depart from Pier 39 at 10:00am, when sailing is the smoothest and warmest. Along the way to Golden Gate Bridge, you'll cruise past Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, the Marina District, Crissy Field and Fort Point. You'll be right under the Golden Gate Bridge for the 11:00am champagne toast. The return journey through the central bay and around Alcatraz Island will offer magnificent views of the cityfront, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Angel Island, Alcatraz, Oakland and the Bay Bridge. [less-]

No matter what stage of early parenting you're experiencing -- blissful past, stressful present, hopeful future or "yeah, not for me, thanks" -- you'll likely get a kick out of this pointed new comedy... [more+]

No matter what stage of early parenting you're experiencing -- blissful past, stressful present, hopeful future or "yeah, not for me, thanks" -- you'll likely get a kick out of this pointed new comedy, which mines laughs out of modern mom-hood and female friendship, not to mention class and privilege. Just Theatre, in association with Custom Made Theatre delivers this Bay Area premiere. [less-]

Celebrate the impressive San Francisco Bay Bridge and its history -- which spans over 75 years -- by embarking on this 90-minute cruise that sails under both the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridges and pa... [more+]

Celebrate the impressive San Francisco Bay Bridge and its history -- which spans over 75 years -- by embarking on this 90-minute cruise that sails under both the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridges and passes by Alcatraz Island. Discover San Francisco history and landmarks via narrated headset audio in 16 available languages, which includes information about the city's natural history, architecture, Native American culture, and, of course, the building of the famous bridges. It's a stunning and informative way to experience the breathtaking views of the downtown skyline and its historic waterfront. [less-]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history ... [more+]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history on city landmarks and plenty of opportunities for taking pictures of the unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, so you can experience the sights and sounds from out on deck or take it all in from the warmth and comfort of an interior seat -- either experience makes for a truly great San Francisco adventure. [less-]

Burlesque is for EVERY BODY!!! Come Jiggle, Wiggle and Giggle while learning the Art of The Tease from one of the BEST in the BIZ!! RedBone, "The Cyclone of Burlesque" provides a safe, affirmative and... [more+]

Burlesque is for EVERY BODY!!! Come Jiggle, Wiggle and Giggle while learning the Art of The Tease from one of the BEST in the BIZ!! RedBone, "The Cyclone of Burlesque" provides a safe, affirmative and motivational space for you to express your most delicious desires, adoration, confidence and most importantly self love. This "Tease Tester" series will give you "struts to die for", "f**k me eyes", breathtaking tension, tassel twirling, boa work, glove peels and more! Attire: wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move and stretch in as well as a hoodie/sweatshirt with zipper or buttons as we move into peels & reveals. Please bring: Water, towel, knee pads (highly suggested) and dance heels (Ideally heels with a flexible sole such as salsa or ballroom shoes but not required) barefoot or in-studio ONLY sneakers are fine too! [less-]