San Francisco

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - May 29, 2018

There’s a reason Cimarosa’s biggest hit languishes in the opera hinterlands.

Lou Fancher - May 29, 2018

The smorgasbord dance extravaganza celebrates its 40th anniversary in July.

Lou Fancher - May 21, 2018

Laura Kaminsky's Today It Rains explores the artist's transformational journey to New Mexico.

Lily O'Brien - May 19, 2018

The legendary tenor sax and flute player performs with an all-star ensemble at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival in June.

Lily O'Brien - May 19, 2018

Ensembles from around the globe honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an exuberant mix of performance arts and politics.

Andrew Gilbert - May 16, 2018

The influential critic and musical polymath is ailing in Modesto. A celebration of his legacy will raise funds to bring him home to Oakland.

Janice Berman - May 15, 2018

American Ballet Theater makes the next move in righting a power imbalance; time for S.F. Ballet to step up.

Jeff Kaliss - May 15, 2018

The trio bends but doesn’t break jazz tradition, carrying on the legacy of Ornette Coleman, Eric Dolphy, and Coltrane.

Lou Fancher - May 15, 2018

An unassuming jazz great is still a jazz great.

Andrew Gilbert - May 15, 2018

Greenlief and a host of collaborators bring An Improvisation to ODC Theater.