San Francisco

Peter Knell and Stephanie Fleischmann’s brooding new opera portrays the Soviet side of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Bay Area company brings another forgotten opera to the stage, and this one packs a dramatic punch.

The storied ensemble-in-residence that’s always inviting new players into the fold debuts this week in its latest configuration.

The always adventurous company headed by James Darrah goes from leading edge to bleeding edge.

The show was only an hour, but with choreographer Alonzo King backed by master percussionist Zakir Hussain, everything was choice.

In SF Opera’s production of Poulenc’s masterpiece, spiritual concerns are powerfully dramatized.

The Icelandic pianist ups the quirkiness factor by recording his latest album on both a grand and an upright.

Despite challenges, the company has had a vital impact on the Bay Area, presenting African and African American dance.

One of the surest signs that the community is finding its footing again is the opening of a new club, Simon Rowe’s Keys Jazz Bistro.

The city’s storied performing arts complex celebrates a major anniversary this month.