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09/19/2024

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09/10/2024

San Francisco Pride Band

Get ready for a special concert experience that blends the worlds of music and visual art! Join the San Francisco Pride Band for Portraits of the Americas, a program featuring composers from North, Central, and South America. Each piece draws inspiration from art and aspects of cultural heritage across the Americas.

This unique program includes two world premieres, both by Bay Area composers. One Magnificent Light will be the final composition from our Composer-in-Residence (from our BIPOC Composition program), Mattea Williams. Eyes To Look Otherwise is a new concerto by Juan Sebastián Cardona Ospina. This piece is dedicated to acclaimed soprano saxophonist, Michael Hernandez, who will be the featured soloist.

The band will be returning to the historic Herbst Theatre stage on Sunday, September 29, under the baton of Artistic Director Pete Nowlen. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world where art and music converge!

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09/09/2024

A few tickets have opened up for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaking at the Sydney Goldstein Theatre tomorrow evening, September 9 at 7:30 pm.

Ketanji Brown Jackson was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate and law degrees, both with honors, from Harvard University, then served as a law clerk for three federal judges, including Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer of the Supreme Court of the United States. Jackson subsequently practiced law in the private sector, worked as an attorney, and later as Vice Chair, at the U.S. Sentencing Commission, and served as an assistant federal public defender. In 2013, President Barack Obama appointed Jackson to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Elevated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 2021, Jackson made history in 2022 when President Joseph Biden nominated her as an Associate Justice. The first Black woman ever confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States, she took her seat on June 30, 2022.

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09/09/2024

Parangal and World Arts West

World Premiere! Ipat a Kadsakay captures the ritual practices of the Maguindanaon people - the largest ethnic group of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. While Islam is an important aspect of everyday life within this community, there remains ancient traditions of spirituality within the region.

Ipat is a pre-Islamic healing ritual performed in the outskirts of Cotabato City and Maguindanao. In the Maguindanaon culture, it is believed that human existence is governed by spirits or energies, called tonong. Ipat is hosted by a family or community, and led by a patutunong (shaman) who enters into trance to facilitate the interaction of spirits and people. The ritual can last from three to seven nights, with some even lasting fourteen. The ceremonial space is adorned in pandala (flags) and a hanging spirit boat called a biday.

Ipat a Kadsakay follows the life cycle of the ipat ritual - beginning with the preparation of attire and space, culminating in Kapangebat (ceremony), the preparation of the offering, the send off of the offering into the Pulangi river, and the community celebration to mark the end of the ritual.

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09/08/2024

GODZILLAFEST will be a full blown convention, celebrating 70 years of Godzilla films. Complete with a dealers room, guests from Japan and the US, displays, demos and panels/interviews. Attendees will also have the chance to win prizes and meet the guests for photos and autographs.

The goals of this event are to bring crowds back to Japantown and into the restaurants and shops, to enjoy a complete Japanese cultural experience while taking part in the Godzilla convention, which will stretch throughout the mall. We also hope to bring people out into the community to enjoy the convention and make memories that will last a lifetime.

With the surprise success of the recent films, GODZILLA MINUS ONE and GODZILLA X KONG THE NEW EMPIRE, Godzilla is more popular than ever, and having won an Academy Award, he is gaining respect from more serious movie goers. It is also the 70th anniversary of the release of the first Godzilla movie. Something we will be promoting and celebrating throughout the weekend.

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09/07/2024

Phantom of the Opera with Dorothy Papadakos, organ

Toccata in D Minor, BWV 565. JS Bach’s Toccata is a thrilling sonic experience for organist and audience alike. It is widely associated with all things spooky, particularly The Phantom of the Opera, who is himself an infamous ‘mad organist!’ Composed c.1705, the Toccata is improvisatory -- a fantasy with flourishes and dramatic crashing chords where organists can pull out all the stops!

The Phantom of the Opera, Universal Pictures, 1929 reissue version. Originally a 1925 feature length silent film, The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Rupert Julian, is a brilliant adaptation of Gaston Leroux's famous novel. Starring in his most famous role, Lon Chaney, the Hollywood Golden Era legend, made Phantom after his great success with The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1923.

The film’s plot takes place in 1890’s Paris. The Phantom, a mysterious cloaked figure, haunts the Paris Opera House. He causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to win the love of Christine, a rising young opera singer, by promising to make her the toast of Paris. At once a love story and a suspenseful thriller, the film showcases Lon Chaney’s extraordinary ability to evoke both terror and compassion for this complex character.

Please wear your capes & masks and come in costume as the Phantom!

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09/06/2024

Welcome to our 44th season of bringing the world’s finest guitarists to the San Francisco Bay Area! This season we will bring you outstanding performers from around the world. You can ensure priority seating at the concerts of your choice by selecting one of our Subscription Packages or by joining the Omni Foundation as a Patron. Save up to 20% on single ticket prices by subscribing!

The Omni Foundation Guitar Series is widely recognized as one of the leading series for guitar in the world. It’s wonderful to have these artists come to our community and you can help by joining us as a member of the Omni Foundation or by simply subscribing to the series. Seating is based on the date of your order so try to order as soon as possible. In the brochure and here on our web site you can learn about the other benefits of becoming a Member of the Omni Foundation. Substantial student and group discounts are also available. We hope that you will join us and become a part of the longest running and most extensive guitar series in the United States. Enjoy the season!

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09/05/2024

We're excited to present New Century Chamber Orchestra's 2024-2025 Season. Our season features a diverse lineup of concerts and performers, all designed to transport you to a world of musical appreciation, no matter how you choose to appreciate it! So join us on this journey as we delve deeper into the many layers of music and discover new ways to experience its beauty and power.

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08/30/2024

Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents Ali Azimi Live in San Francisco as a part of his 2024 US tour. Join us for an amazing evening of exciting new and nostalgic music from Ali Azimi. Ali will be accompanied by musicians Yahya Alkhansa (drums), Faarjam Saidi (bass), Kourosh Kanani (guitar), and Ali Bros (keyboard).

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08/27/2024

SAN FRANCISCO PERFORMANCES

The Greek philosopher Plato wrote that “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”

For 45 years, San Francisco Performances has given the world’s greatest artists space and support for their ideas and imagination, empowering them to take flight through life-affirming, transcendent performances. This is a journey that we have made together, in person, as music and memories have been made before us.

We continue that journey each time we come together to experience live music. Something happens that goes far beyond the passive act of listening. We become aware of the magic and genius of creation and interpretation. We are steeped in the energy and accomplishment of those on stage. We understand a deeper and broader connection to others around us, sharing profoundly emotional experiences. The significance and power of meaningful interaction with each other affirms and restores the best of our humanity.

Join us this season for musical experiences in which we find ourselves—and each other—through the warmth of the familiar and the excitement of the new and unexpected.

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08/26/2024

Micaya presents: 26th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest

About San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest:
Established in 1999 by Micaya, The San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest has earned an international reputation as one of the most prestigious presenters of hip hop dance. The SFIHHDF is the first ever festival dedicated to honoring the artistry and diversity of hip hop dance forms in a professionally curated, non-competitive environment. The DanceFest has hosted thousands of dance professionals from all over the world. In an effort to respect these artists, the SFIHHDF provides all travel and lodging expenses for every company that is chosen to perform.

All ages are welcome!

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08/23/2024

Everest, the internationally renowned opera composed by Joby Talbot with a libretto by Gene Scheer, will be presented in a bold new iteration, Everest: Opera in the Planetarium. Based on the true story of a 1996 ill-fated expedition to summit Mount Everest, Everest: Opera in the Planetarium is presented in the groundbreaking medium of a powerful opera transformed into a riveting graphic novel film projected across the arched dome of the planetarium in an expansive soundscape. Audiences will climb to new heights in the immersive environment of the California Academy of Sciences Morrison Planetarium, one of the largest and most advanced all-digital domes in the world.

With a rich recording of a renowned opera cast and orchestra led by award winning conductor Nicole Paiement , the animations come to life through facial tracking technology which transform the impassioned singer's facial movements (during the time of recording) to animated graphics which track to the singer's voices. The result is a contemporary immersive operatic experience which is further enriched by the state of the art surround sound of the planetarium and comfortably reclined seats.This operatic adventure fuses vivid imagery with the visceral power sublimely recorded renowned singers and gripping orchestration, in a multi-dimensional dome environment for a truly unique experience. (This is not a live opera, but an immersive operatic experience).

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08/21/2024

This season, Alonzo King LINES Ballet honors legendary spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and harpist Alice Coltrane and the imaginative storytelling of composer Maurice Ravel through Alonzo King’s choreography.

King has been mesmerized by Coltrane’s music since he was a child—he choreographed one of his very first pieces to her work. He now returns to her body of work to create a ballet as part of “The Year of Alice,” a nationwide tribute to her legacy that includes performances and exhibits by LINES Ballet, Impulse! Records, Detroit Jazz Festival, Hammer Museum, and the New-York Historical Society. “Her musical and spiritual journey helped define and shape a life and an entire musical genre,” says Grammy-nominated harpist and composer Brandee Younger. Coltrane’s iconic works include Journey In Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums), A Monastic Trio, Universal Consciousness, Ptah, and the El Daoud.

The Fall 2024 Season will also feature Alonzo King’s recent collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony. Here the LINES Ballet dancers delve into the enchanting world of Ravel’s 1912 suite Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), infusing the music with a new interpretation. “I’m not trying to recreate Mother Goose fairy tales,” says King. “My intention is to unearth the deeper allegorical meanings beneath the fairy tales and illustrate those with dance.”

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08/12/2024

Wow in the World Presents: Make it WOW!

Hosted by Mindy Thomas (Wow in the World) and Carly Q. Ciarrocchi (Who, When, Wow: Mystery Edition), this fast paced science-packed, laughter-inducing, interactive game show features two teams of Wowzer contestants who—with the help of the live audience—turn their wildest (and weirdest) ideas into jaw-dropping inventions! Packed with trivia, challenges, music, laughs, and LOTS of creativity, "Make It WOW!" is more than a show! It’s an experience that will keep the whole family tinkering together long after the performance!

Special appearances from Dennis, Gramma G-Force, Thomas Fingerling, and Guy Raz! Plus, live musical performances from The Pop Ups.

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08/09/2024

San Francisco Dance Film Festival presents an exclusive screening of Sony Pictures’ CENTER STAGE!

Following the screening, San Francisco Chronicle’s Tony Bravo will moderate a Q&A with CENTER STAGE star Amanda Schull and the evening’s host, Lady Camden. Hear from the leading lady about her journey from San Francisco Ballet dancer to Hollywood ingenue and how the film paved the way for others.

Enjoy an evening of community and celebration as we honor this iconic dance film that inspired a generation of dancers and dance fans worldwide.

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08/07/2024

Omid Djalili Presents: Namaste Live in San Francisco

Comedian Omid Djalili brings his highly anticipated stand-up comedy show to San Francisco, delivering a hilarious blend of cultural insights and witty observations. The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.

Use discount code HERBSTVIP10 to receive 10% off your tickets!

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08/03/2024

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
August 17 – 18, 2024
Simulcast on August 11, 2024 (from Lesher Center for the Arts)

Lamplighters remounts one of the most popular G&S operettas of all time—THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Directed by Bay Area favorite Michael Mohammed, this comic jewel is packed full of sentimental pirates, hopeless policemen, and over-the top adventures.

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07/19/2024

GODZILLAFEST will be a full blown convention, celebrating 70 years of Godzilla films. Complete with a dealers room, guests from Japan and the US, displays, demos and panels/interviews. Attendees will also have the chance to win prizes and meet the guests for photos and autographs.

The goals of this event are to bring crowds back to Japantown and into the restaurants and shops, to enjoy a complete Japanese cultural experience while taking part in the Godzilla convention, which will stretch throughout the mall. We also hope to bring people out into the community to enjoy the convention and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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07/09/2024

A bevy of composers will convene for the 28th Other Minds Festival, an international annual showcase for composers held at San Francisco’s Brava Theater September 25–28, 2024.

The Festival opens with two world premiere performances of The Cello Quartet by the visionary Seattle-based media artist Trimpin, commissioned by Other Minds. The piece features three autonomous cellos perched atop moving platforms. A human cellist, Seattle’s Lori Goldston also equipped with her own moving platform, will round out the quartet while a trio of circus artists, choreographed by the Bay Area’s Margaret Fisher, will interact with the moving instruments affecting their course through wireless depth cameras embedded into the instruments.

On Night 3, we celebrate the 85th birthday of the New Zealand-born American composer Annea Lockwood with two collaborative works with trumpeter Nate Wooley and the piano/percussion quartet Yarn/Wire. Becoming Air explores a fascination with a magical sense of disorderliness, while Into the Vanishing Point was composed in response to the collapse of the world’s insect population. These works will be followed by Yarn/Wire’s performance of Both sides. Now by the Norwegian composer Jan Martin Smørdal.

On Night 4, drummer Marshall Trammell and saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh interpret graphic scores projected into the hall. The electro-percussion duo IMA (Nava Dunkelman and Amma Ateria) bring together expressionistic noise music and Japanese poetry in electrifying juxtaposition. The program will be capped off with a performance of Annea Lockwood‘s RCSC by pianist and new music champion Sarah Cahill.

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07/01/2024

Chanticleer 2024-25 Season - ON SALE NOW!

The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer has been hailed as "the world's reigning male chorus" by The New Yorker, and is known around the world as "an orchestra of voices" for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity. Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over one million recordings and performing thousands of live concerts to audiences around the world.

Chanticleer's repertoire is rooted in the renaissance, and has continued to expand to include a wide range of classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and a deep commitment to the commissioning of new compositions and arrangements. The ensemble has committed much of its vast recording catalogue to these commissions, garnering GRAMMY® Awards for its recording of Sir John Tavener's "Lamentations & Praises", and the ambitious collection of commissioned works entitled "Colors of Love". Chanticleer is the recipient of the Dale Warland/Chorus America Commissioning Award and the ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming, and its Music Director Emeritus Joseph H. Jennings received the Brazeal Wayne Dennard Award for his contribution to the African-American choral tradition during his tenure with Chanticleer.

Named for the "clear-singing" rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, Chanticleer continues to maintain ambitious programming in its hometown of San Francisco, including a large education and outreach program that recently reached over 8,000 people, and an annual concert series that includes its legendary holiday tradition "A Chanticleer Christmas".

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06/11/2024

Bay Area Rainbow Symphony
Dawn Harms, Music Director and Conductor

Melody Moore, soprano
Nikola Printz, alto
Brian Thorsett, tenor
Hadleigh Adams, bass

Repertoire
Ethel Smyth: Overture to The Boatswain's Mate
Aaron Copland: Lincoln Portrait
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

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06/05/2024

Tango at its greatest is back! Fall in love all over again with VOLVER 2, a powerful new version of Tango Lovers' acclaimed show. Led by award-winning singer Guillermo Fernandez and maestro Lautaro Greco, starring a cast of talented musicians and dancers, this electrifying production promises an unforgettable evening. Witness captivating dance, mesmerizing music, and the true essence of tango. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Argentina and Uruguay!

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06/03/2024

https://www.sfcv.org/articles/preview/chanticleer-goes-medieval-guillaume-de-machaut

The men’s chorus is exploring Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame and other works in an upcoming concert series.

05/11/2024

"It's like a podcast, but live on stage". Featuring award-winning writers, artists, musicians, and locals telling riveting stories that explore the relationship between music and tension.

Just as music is a series of tension and release, stories, at their core, are a sequence of unanswered questions that complicate and change over time. The desire to know what happens next — in music or a story — is ultimately what keeps us listening. While the featured stories range from humorous to suspenseful, each performance will provoke a unique perspective on the program’s theme.

So join us, for one night only, as we blend art and journalism; music and narrative; humor and drama; music and tension.

Featured Storytellers:
Duane Michaels - Academy Award-winner (2024)
Manjula Varghase - KQED (story from SF Chronicle)
Uncuffed - KALW
Bianca Taylor - KQED
April Dembosky - KQED
Arathi Govind - Redford Center
Tay Glass - Back Pocket Media

Sponsored by Hyde FM

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05/02/2024

https://www.sfcv.org/articles/music-news/sf-lamplighters-shift-gilbert-and-sullivan-dickens

The company’s production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood promises a new ending every night.

04/19/2024

PEV closes every season with a delightful program of a ca****la jazz and pop arrangements. You’ll enjoy musical adaptations of songs from all your favorite genres - rock, pop, jazz, hip-hop, Broadway, country, barbershop and more! This is definitely not your grandfather’s choral concert - but he’s still invited to come! Secure your seats and watch pacificedgevoices.org for the program to be announced in May.

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04/09/2024

Kick off Pride Month with Maitri! Heels for Hope is a variety show to raise funds for Maitri’s compassionate care for people living with HIV/AIDS and those recovering from gender-affirming surgeries.

Hosted by the former Miss Gay SF and the 30th elected Empress of SF, Donna Sachet.

Featuring the incomparable talents of:

• Comedian Allison Ho**er - Allison Ho**er is a local comedian and writer who currently works for Live Nation at SF Punchline, Punchline Sacramento and Cobb’s Comedy Club.

• Singer Caleb Sasser - Recently seen on the 24th season of NBC’s “The Voice,” Caleb is a soulful singer who grew up listening to the gospel greats and brings his Goldsboro, NC roots to every song.

• Fou Fou Ha! - Fou Fou Ha! is an ensemble of cartoon couture clowns who create an otherworldly interactive performance experience that celebrates our critical need for communal play.

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04/04/2024

This is a multicultural celebration of community, music and love for all ages inspired by William Blake’s famous poem of social and religious protest from 1794, Garden of Love, which you can read in its entirety on PEV’s blog. The wide-ranging music includes Edward Elgar’s Lux Aeterna, Meredith Monk’s Panda Chant, Henrik Dahlgren’s God’s Great Dust Storm, Dylan Tran’s If Music Be the Food of Love - plus PEV’s first live performance of Vienna Teng’s astonishing Hymn of Acxiom that we recorded during the lockdown. Afro-Cuban chants, gospel and spirituals will leave you - and us! - moving and moved.

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