San Francisco

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

Lou Fancher - February 10, 2018

Intense and dramatic, Festival works tell stories from our current moment.

Lou Fancher - February 8, 2018

The innovative dance company embraces taking risks and building opportunities for street musicians and foster youth.

Janos Gereben - February 6, 2018

Lamplighters light up the stage with Gilbert & Sullivan’s sly Gondoliers.

Andrew Gilbert - February 6, 2018

An American epic continues as the PHJB joins forces with Mexican roots music band Los Cenzontles and Cuban and Brazilian musicians at SFJAZZ.

Janos Gereben - February 3, 2018

Fidelio offers an enduring glimmer of uplifting hope in trying times.

Peter Feher - January 30, 2018

A refreshing look at the timeless story of Odysseus.

Allan Kozinn - January 29, 2018

New albums show contemporary musicians and groups can do rock and folk and classical well.

Janice Berman - January 29, 2018

It’s a dance! It’s a lifestyle! It’s a whipped topping! Benjamin Millepied’s L.A. Dance Project seems to be about more than the movement implies.

Lou Fancher - January 26, 2018

The “Harpist from the Hood” performs at BAMPFA’s “Full: Street Classical” event.

Jim Farber - January 25, 2018

The beauty of Baroque opera and its most distinctive star are enlisted to help heal a king.