SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News SF Ballet’s 2026–2027 Season is a Forward-Thinking Reflection on Legacy Ruby Dowling - April 17, 2026 The company has scheduled classics, contemporary works, and one world premiere. Preview Expect the Unexpected in Joffrey Ballet's Midsummer Night's Dream 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. Artist Spotlight Craig Colclough on Operatic Comedy: “It’s Actually Mathematic” 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. Review Alvin Ailey Captivates Berkeley Audiences with Exquisite Musicality 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.” Review With La Sylphide, SF Ballet Revisits a Classic 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. Preview Andi Schermoly Brings a Distinct Choreographic Vision to Smuin Ballet Aimée Ts'ao - April 7, 2026 The company’s spring program, Future Forward, includes two bold world premieres. Preview Jazz at La Jolla Music Society is Only Growing Leading Up to a Jazz Legend Centennial Paul Bodine - April 7, 2026 Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane — son of John Coltrane — are featured as part of a six-event series. Preview Musicians Honor John Coltrane’s Transcendent Legacy Yoshi Kato - April 6, 2026 In his centenary birth year, the saxophonist/ composer’s music will be celebrated in the Bay Area and everywhere. Feature Mary Fettig, Everywhere But Not All at Once Andrew Gilbert - April 6, 2026 The saxophonist and flutist reflects on her 50-year career in the Bay Area jazz scene. Artist Spotlight Melissa Aldana Brings a Deep Lineage to the Coltrane 100 Tour 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. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … Next › Next page Last » Last page