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

Ruby Dowling - April 17, 2026

The company has scheduled classics, contemporary works, and one world premiere.

Lily O'Brien - April 14, 2026

The ballet company will present the West Coast premiere of Alexander Ekman’s dreamlike, mind-bending production at Cal Performances this weekend.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 14, 2026

The bass-baritone stars in Verdi’s Falstaff and explains what it takes and why the music is so great.

Shiriel King Abramson - April 14, 2026

Upon Ailey’s return to the Bay, “there is perhaps no better hope for America than in the lines and leaps of this historic dance company.”

Steven Winn - April 14, 2026

In the latest revival of Helgi Tomasson’s 1987 staging, Alban Lendorf gives a distinguished lift to a landmark work of ballet history.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 7, 2026

The company’s spring program, Future Forward, includes two bold world premieres.

Paul Bodine - April 7, 2026

Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane — son of John Coltrane — are featured as part of a six-event series.

Yoshi Kato - April 6, 2026

In his centenary birth year, the saxophonist/ composer’s music will be celebrated in the Bay Area and everywhere.

Andrew Gilbert - April 6, 2026

The saxophonist and flutist reflects on her 50-year career in the Bay Area jazz scene.

Jeff Kaliss - April 6, 2026

Raised by her jazz musician father in Santiago, the tenor saxophonist will perform in La Jolla on April 11 and in Berkeley on April 15.