Brahms’s Symphony No. 2

Thu.–Sun., Oct. 27–30, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Composed in a burst of inspiration in the sun-drenched Austrian countryside, hear Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 performed by MTT a... Read More

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Hard Problem

Wed.–Sun., Oct. 19–13 ACT Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) Don’t miss Tom Stoppard’s first new play in almost a decade, a provocative drama of sex, science, and supercomputin... Read More

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The Makropulos Case

Various days Oct. 14–29 War Memorial Opera House In Leoš Janáček’s opera, the seductive diva Emilia Marty has broken hearts for over 300 years and yet she doesn’t look a d... Read More

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Nogales: Storytellers in Cartel Country

Tue.–Sun., Oct. 12–30 Magic Theatre, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center Set in a contemporary Mexican border town, explore overblown egos, innocent victims, and raging conflicts in an... Read More

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Seared

Tue.–Sat. through Nov. 7 S.F. Playhouse, 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Park Hotel) A chef’s eight-table jewel box has become a New York favorite. Now the investor wants to ca... Read More

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Hard Problem

Wed.–Sun., Oct. 19–23 ACT Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) Don’t miss Tom Stoppard’s first new play in almost a decade, a provocative drama of sex, science, and superc... Read More

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The Makropulos Case

Various days Oct. 14–29 War Memorial Opera House In Leoš Janáček’s opera, the seductive diva Emilia Marty has broken hearts for over 300 years and yet she doesn’t ... Read More

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Nogales: Storytellers in Cartel Country

Tue.–Sun., Oct. 12–30 Magic Theatre, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center Set in a contemporary Mexican border town, explore overblown egos, innocent victims, and raging conflicts in an... Read More

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S.F. Shakespeare Festival: The Winter’s Tale

Sat.–Mon., Sept. 3–5 Sat.–Sun. through September, 2 p.m. Presidio Main Post Parade Ground Lawn Bring your family, friends, a blanket, and a picnic to enjoy the Bard’s h... Read More

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41st Annual S.F. Comedy Competition

Wednesday, Sept. 7 & 14, 8 p.m. Second Act (1727 Haight St.) Laugh until it hurts as the best new comedic talent from across the country hits the stage in head-to-head competit... Read More

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12th Annual S.F. Improv Fest

Daily, Sept. 8–17 Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson St.) Don’t miss a lineup of longtime favorites and new acts from around the country. $18–$32.50 (individual shows), $90 (fes... Read More

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Knock, Or the Triumph of Medicine

Thu.–Sun., Sept. 8–11 & Fri.–Sun. Sept. 16–18 Southside Theater, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center This revival of Jules Romains’ acclaimed 1923 satirical play tells the... Read More

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Pride and Prejudice — The Musical

Fri.–Sun., Sept. 23–25 & Thu.–Sun., Sept. 29–Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Southside Theater, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center The IAM Theatre company presents the national premier of this ... Read More

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Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Saturday, Sept. 3, 1–2:30 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Don’t miss the Bay Area’s undisputed Queen of Swing as she puts her own style on standards from the Grea... Read More

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Willie Nelson & Family

Sat.–Tue., Aug. 20–23, 8 p.m. The Fillmore The musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist performs with his band. $75, thefillmore.com ... Read More

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