Opening June 3, 2022, Stretching the Poem: The New Art and Word Realizations of Juan Felipe Herrera is a brand-new, first of its kind exhibition at the Monterey Museum of Art presenting the art of US Poet Laureate emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera. Recognized for his accomplishments in verse and his talents in the art of language, the poet’s esteemed work is informed by a multidimensional process that … Continue reading Monterey Museum of Art Announces “Stretching the Poem: The New Art and Word Realizations of Juan Felipe Herrera” – June 3, 2022 – July 31, 2022

It’s one hot night as the ‘Prince of Spanish guitar’ celebrates 20 years of taking audiences on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! Performing fan favorites from the last 20 years and debuting new songs from his 5th PBS special ‘Strings of Hope.’ The 20th Anniversary tour establishes Benise’s Emmy Award winning show as one of the … Continue reading BENISE is bringing his 20th Anniversary Tour to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco for two shows on July 9th, 2022!

STANFORD LIVE AND GOLDENVOICE PRESENT Danny Elfman’s Music From the Films of Tim Burton Danny Elfman with with Symphony San Jose, violin soloist Sandy Cameron, conducted by John Mauceri  “For all the costumed spectacle and fun, this event was a substantive, rich and revealing concert. Mr. Elfman’s music and Mr. Burton’s cinematic images are intricately enmeshed.”—The New York Times CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE TICKET … Continue reading Stanford Live and Goldenvoice presents “Danny Elfman’s Music From the Films of Tim Burton” at Frost Amphitheater on Friday, September 16th, 2022

THE TONY & OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING “MUST-SEE MUSICAL” (NPR) COME FROM AWAY COMES TO SAN JOSE’S CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS JULY 12–17, 2022 TICKETS ON–SALE NOW! SAN JOSE, CA (May 19, 2022)— Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, is thrilled to announce that the national tour of COME FROM AWAY—a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world— will play San Jose’s Center … Continue reading Broadway San Jose presents COME FROM AWAY – Coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts July 12–17, 2022!

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ANNOUNCES 2023 REPERTORY SEASON, NEXT@90 FESTIVAL Acclaimed Company’s 90th Season to Feature Nine World Premieres and Five SF Ballet Debuts by International Choreographers, Beloved Classics, and More San Francisco, CA, May 17, 2022—San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) today announced its 90th Season, which will celebrate the trailblazing company’s nine decades of pushing ballet forward through offering innovative new works and adaptations, highlighting the world’s leading … Continue reading San Francisco Ballet announces 2023 Repertory Season, which will  kick off with next@90, the company’s first new works festival since 2018’s Unbound!

SAN JOSE, CA (May 16, 2022) – Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King are now on-sale. San Jose’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts stage on Wednesday, August 3 for a limited engagement of three weeks through Sunday, August 21. The opening night … Continue reading Single tickets now on sale for Disney’s The Lion King at Broadway San Jose – August 3rd – August 21, 2022!

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ANNOUNCES THIRTEEN PROMOTIONS OF SF BALLET SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ALUMNI TO THE 2023 SEASON ROSTER SF Ballet School’s Spring Festival returns in person May 25–27 for the first time in three years Annual fundraising dinner on May 26 benefits scholarships and financial aid offered to SF Ballet School, totaling over $1.5 million annually SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2022—San Francisco Ballet School (SF Ballet School), … Continue reading San Francisco Ballet Announces Thirteen Promotions of SF Ballet School Students and Alumni to the 2023 Season Roster

THE MARIACHI WOMEN’S FOUNDATION TO PRESENT THE FIRST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TOUR FEATURING MARIACHI DIVAS DE CINDY SHEA AND ELLAS Concert series will visit San Jose, Tracy and Watsonville during Memorial Day weekend, May 26-May 28 Watsonville Film Festival to present an online film program delving into the untold stories of female mariachis May 16-25, leading up to the concert series   Making its debut in … Continue reading Mariachi Women Concert at the Mello Center May 28 + Watsonville Film Festival Free Film Program!

Celebrated jazz pianist, Oscar nominee and composer Kris Bowers has been commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival to write and present a piece at this year’s event, celebrating the festival’s 65th anniversary. Bowers has a long history with the festival: He competed at Monterey’s 2004, 2005 and 2006 Next Generation Jazz Festival with the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and was selected … Continue reading Kris Bowers Honors Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary at Monterey Jazz Fest 65

“The 2022 Festival is exciting in many ways,” said Festival Executive Director Steve Friedlander. “At last, patrons, musicians, friends, and colleagues will gather in large numbers, savor the transformative power of music, and renew the special personal connections and relationships that define the Carmel Bach Festival.” “A great wealth of talent and musicianship will converge for the 85th Season. Festival Artistic Leadership Team members, three … Continue reading 2022 Carmel Bach Festival tickets are now on sale!