Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love)

Wed.–Thu., Nov. 28–29 A naïve young man believes a love potion will win him the heart of a beautiful woman in this “beautifully sung and staged” production. ... Read More

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Verdi’s Rigoletto

Wed.–Thu., Nov. 21–22 A curse shatters the lives of a hunchbacked court jester and his innocent daughter in this fast-moving tale of seduction, deception, and bitter revenge. ... Read More

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Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov

Wed.–Thu., Nov 14–15 A Russian ruler is haunted by a horrible act from his past in this opera with dramatic arias and a composition noted for being ahead of its time. ... Read More

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Verdi’s Un Ball in Maschera (A Masked Ball)

Sat.–Sun., Nov. 7–8 Political intrigue and forbidden passion surrounding a royal love triangle make for edge-of-your-seat drama in Verdi’s tuneful masterpiece, “one of ... Read More

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S.F. Opera | Opera is On

Various days through Nov. 29 Livestream Enjoy a full-length opera of your choice in the comfort of your home, no preordering of intermission champagne required, but appropriate dre... Read More

Film & Lectures

Fort Mason Flix Drive-in Movie Festival

Most days through Nov. 15, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. 2 Marina Blvd. Don’t miss your last chance to view family favorites, classics, and arthouse cinema as this popular festival conclud... Read More

Museums & Galleries

Contemporary Jewish Museum – Levi Strauss: A History of American Style

Thu.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 736 Mission St. This exhibition features garments, advertisements, photographs, and ephemera in celebration of the birth of the blue jean and its evolu... Read More

Art World

Asian Art Museum | Lost at Sea: Art Recovered from Shipwrecks

Fri.–Mon. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursday 1–8 p.m. 200 Larkin St. This exhibition traces the pathways of 12th-century stone reliefs and 15th-century ceramics, from Vietnam to the oc... Read More

Music

Conservatory of Music | String and Piano Chamber Music

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Livestream Students and faculty perform side by side in this concert featuring celebrated violinists, special intermission content, interviews, and more... Read More

Music

Old First | Ensemble for These Times

Friday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Livestream Enjoy new music by living composers inspired by older forms and styles in the program, “Old Becomes New.” $20 donation suggested), 415-474-16... Read More

Music

S.F. Symphony | Throughline: From Hall to Home

Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. KQED broadcast, livestream, and on demand This commissioned world premiere consists of 13 interconnected sections filmed throughout the world, with each m... Read More

Dance

ODC/Dance | Drinks & a Dance: ODC/Dance Films

Friday, Nov. 13, 5:15 p.m. Livestream Add on to this screening event with a Coppola wine tasting party and preshow chat followed by a triple bill of ODC dance films. $15–$110, 41... Read More

Dance

Amy Seiwert’s Imagery | Sketch Films: Red Thread

Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m. Livestream This documentary dance film, created by several choreographers following social distance protocols, was inspired by t... Read More

Dance

World Arts West | Live Arts in Resistance: Kiazi Malonga

Tuesday, Nov. 3 & 17 Livestream In this series that highlights cultural artists and their social justice work, this program features Congolese-American music and dance teacher ... Read More

Film & Lectures

ACT | Virtually Speaking: Annette Bening

Friday, Nov. 20, livestream Daily, Dec. 4–June 30, on demand Hosted by ACT Artistic Director Pam McKinnon, ACT alum Annette Bening kicks off this new series of in-depth conversat... Read More

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