San Francisco

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

Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2020

The Spanish pianist debuts his new album at Red Poppy Art House.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 17, 2020

The experimental opera company that scored big with Hopscotch works with composers Du Yun and Raven Chacon on Sweet Land.

Lou Fancher - February 17, 2020

Laura Elaine Ellis talks about the many ways the festival celebrates African-American ideas and creative expression through dance.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - February 17, 2020

It’s an all-out production, and singers and orchestra shine.

Janice Berman - February 17, 2020

The dancing is admirable, but the ideas don’t pay off in Trey McIntyre’s new piece.

Andrew Gilbert - February 17, 2020

Bunnett’s all-female Afro-Cuban jazz group plays multiple gigs around the Bay Area this season.

Janice Berman - February 15, 2020

It’s all bright on the surface, but Mark Morris’s sprightly play on perky, mid-century musical tropes has a darker side, too.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2020

The famous tenor sings Roberto Devereux at LA Opera this month and next.

Andrew Gilbert - February 11, 2020

The jazz singer demonstrates her skill at excavating hidden depths in her material, and she does it all with swing and panache.

Janice Berman - February 11, 2020

The lauded choreographer wraps a year as artist-in-residence at Grace Cathedral with three powerful “offerings” danced in the church’s nave.