Arts and Theater

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Reveals Fall 2026 Season With Two World Premieres

The company's collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony features new interpretations of iconic dance scores.

S.F. Ballet dancer to leave company after 53 years

Principal Character Dancer Val Caniparoli announces departure to focus on choreography

ODC Dance Honors Nancy Pelosi with Healthy Dancers Program

The San Francisco dance company renames its health initiatives after the longtime Congresswoman.

Magic Theatre's Modern 'Macbeth' Captivates with Bold Staging

Visually raw and cunningly well-conceived, this 95-minute production turns Shakespeare's tragedy into a gripping live stream

San Francisco's PlayGround Celebrates 30 Years of New Works

Lineup announced for annual Festival of New Works featuring premieres, readings, and more

New Play Celebrates Legacy of Berkeley Music Camp

Eisa Davis' '||: Girls: || ||: Chance: || ||: Music: ||' draws from her own formative summers at the Young Musicians Program.

Richard Grenell's Abrupt Kennedy Center Exit Marks Failure of Bullying Tactics

Grenell's combative approach as interim director alienated artists and audiences, leading to boycotts and plunging ticket sales.

Balboa Theatre celebrates 100th anniversary with mural, costume designer honor

The historic San Francisco movie theater will unveil a new mural and honor an Oscar-nominated costume designer as part of its centennial celebration.

S.F. Chronicle Photographers and Editors Honored in Top Photojournalism Contests

The newspaper's visual journalists recognized for their work covering sports, features, and community issues.

Analog Human Studies: 25 Years of Photography by Slava Mogutin

Exhibit at Bob Mizer Museum in San Francisco celebrates queer visibility through Mogutin's analog photography

Big Art Loop Installs WHISPERS OF WASTE Sculpture at India Basin Waterfront Park

The 13-foot sculpture by San Francisco artist Zulu Heru will be on display for one year.

Bay Area Artists Contribute Monumental Works To San Francisco's Big Art Loop

The Big Art Loop is a citywide project that, when complete, will span 34 miles and include 100 temporary installations.