Weekend Express: A 'Pear'-ed down 'My Fair Lady' in Mountain View

Lunar New Year celebrations, master guitarists, and more events in the Bay Area

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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This weekend's entertainment news includes a fresh take on the musical 'My Fair Lady' at The Pear Theatre in Mountain View, a solo U.S. exhibition by Indian artist Seema Kohli, Lunar New Year celebrations, performances by singer-songwriter Patty Griffin and master guitarists, and the return of SF Beer Week.

Why it matters

The Bay Area's vibrant arts and entertainment scene continues to offer diverse cultural experiences, from theater productions that reinterpret classic musicals to celebrations of Lunar New Year and the region's thriving craft beer community.

The details

The Pear Theatre in Mountain View is presenting a smaller-scale, immersive production of the musical 'My Fair Lady' that aims to offer a fresh perspective on the classic story's exploration of class, gender, and society. Meanwhile, Indian artist Seema Kohli is bringing her first solo U.S. exhibition to the Peninsula, featuring her evolving artistic themes and media. The Bay Area is also celebrating Lunar New Year with a Vietnamese dance troupe performance, and music fans can look forward to concerts by singer-songwriter Patty Griffin and master guitarists. The return of SF Beer Week, a highlight of the region's beer calendar, will feature over 100 events across Silicon Valley.

  • The Pear Theatre's production of 'My Fair Lady' runs through Feb. 22.
  • Seema Kohli's exhibition and related events will take place Feb. 24-March 1.
  • SF Beer Week kicks off on Feb. 20 and runs through March 1.

The players

The Pear Theatre

A theater company in Mountain View that is presenting a smaller-scale, immersive production of the musical 'My Fair Lady'.

Seema Kohli

An Indian artist who is bringing her first solo U.S. exhibition to the Peninsula, featuring her evolving artistic themes and media.

SF Beer Week

An annual celebration of the Bay Area's thriving craft beer community, featuring over 100 events across Silicon Valley.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Bay Area's diverse arts, entertainment, and cultural offerings continue to thrive, providing residents and visitors with a wide range of experiences, from reimagined theater productions to celebrations of the region's vibrant craft beer scene.