San Francisco

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

Michael Zwiebach - September 17, 2019

KQED reporter Chloe Veltman meets singers who have had gender reassignment surgery, and how they’re adapting their careers to their authentic selves.

Janos Gereben - September 17, 2019

The massive man-of-war setting for Billy Budd has a story of its own.

Janos Gereben - September 16, 2019

Multimedia concerts with SFO divas celebrate escapes of all sorts on Sept. 20–21.

Jim Farber - September 16, 2019

Strong performances bolster Barrie Kosky’s edgy production of the Puccini favorite.

Lou Fancher - September 16, 2019

The company’s artistic director completes her large-canvas, Afro-futurism trilogy, in a four-performance lineup.

Andrew Gilbert - September 10, 2019

The 89-year-old piano master opens SFJAZZ’s season.

Jim Farber - September 9, 2019

The new production opens LA Opera’s season on Sept. 14.

Nicholas Jones - September 9, 2019

All the elements coalesce in this provocative interpretation of Melville’s dark novella.

Andrew Gilbert - September 9, 2019

Adam Theis and his audacious jazz collective present a free show at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

Steven Winn - September 9, 2019

The local favorite fronts a powerful cast in SF Opera’s Roméo et Juliette.