Can’t Stop the Train: A Tribute to Jerry Garcia

Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9 p.m. The Fillmore This benefit for the Rex Foundation and the Jake Peavy Foundation features the S.F. Giants pitcher Peavy with his band The Outsiders, among ... Read More

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Jeff Beck & Buddy Guy

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. The Masonic (1111 California St.) The rock/blues guitar legends make a stop in S.F. on the tail end of their summer tour. $45–$149.50, 415-776-7457, sfma... Read More

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SFJazz: Snarky Puppy

Thu.–Sun., Aug. 4–7, 8 p.m. Miner Auditorium, SFJazz One of the hottest jazz/R&B bands on the planet, and fresh from their 2016 Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental A... Read More

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Gaude

Sunday, Aug. 21, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) The a cappella octet presents a meditation on peace and salvation featuring Renaissance masterpieces. $18, 415-474-16... Read More

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Merola Opera: Grand Finale

Saturday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. War Memorial Opera House Don’t miss these future opera headliners in the final performance of the young artists’ program. Following the perform... Read More

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S.F. Choral Society: Verdi’s Requiem

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 19–20, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall The choir performs one of the favorites, this glorious, operatic work inspired by the death of author Alessandro Manzoni and ... Read More

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S.F. Aerial Arts Festival

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 19–21 Fort Mason Center This dynamic, three-day indoor and outdoor event brings together innovative spectacle, daring athleticism, aerial dance, and circus per... Read More

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Alozono King Lines Ballet: Summer Program Showcase

Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center This program will feature student dancers in works by top choreographers. $25, 415-863-3040, linesballet.org ... Read More

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Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival

Fri.–Sun., Aug. 12–14 Dance Mission Theatre (3316 24th St.) This festival highlights the important contributions of deaf and hard of hearing artists, and features performers fr... Read More

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Tue.–Sun., Aug. 19–Sept. 18 SHN Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) Don’t miss the inspiring true tory of King’s rise to stardom to become one of the most successful solo act... Read More

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BATS: Summer Improv Festival

Fri.–Sat., Aug. 5–6, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Bldg. B, Fort Mason Center In this popular yearly Theatresports Grudge Match, S.F. and L.A. (Aug. 5) for the Improv Cup; Spontaneo... Read More

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S.F. Playhouse: City of Angels

Tue.–Sun. through Sept. 17 450 Post St. (Kensington Park Hotel) In 1940s Los Angeles, a struggling screenwriter attempts to pen his film noir masterpiece while his on-page creati... Read More

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3rd Annual Desi Comedy Fest

Daily, Aug. 1–12 Various Northern California Venues This 11-day festival will feature 50 South Asian comedians from nine countries. Opening and closing nights in San Francisco. $... Read More

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SHN: Cabaret

Thu.–Sat., June 21–July 17, 8 p.m. Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St.) Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the M.C. Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage ni... Read More

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The Naked Magic Show

Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater (3301 Lyon St.) This boisterous R-rated magic show trips away the top hats and capes, promising full frontal illusions. Go... Read More

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