Stories From Home

https://www.berkeleysymphony.org/event/stories-from-home/

Embark on a soul-stirring journey with Berkeley Symphony’s Stories From Home. Silvestre Revueltas’ Redes Suite immerses you in the vibrant world of Mexican fishing communities, while Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915, featuring acclaimed soprano soloist Lisa Delan, evokes nostalgic charm. Kris Bowers’ For a Younger Self invites introspection through Grammy-winning violinist Charles Yang’s enchanting and expressive musicianship. Experience the magical allure of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, a fusion of jazz, Latin rhythms, and classical motifs. Celebrate music’s power to unite and shape our collective stories.

Joseph Young, Conductor
Lisa Delan, Soprano
Charles Yang, Violin
Silvestre Revueltas, Redes Suite
Samuel Barber, Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Lisa Delan
Kris Bowers, For A Younger Self (Bay Area Premiere), Charles Yang
Bernstein, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Free Pre-Concert Chat 1 hour before the show. These informative and engaging pre-concert talks offer fascinating insights into the music you are about to experience. Learn about the program’s cultural and historical context, along with guided listening. Additionally, there will be live interviews with guest artists, composers, and orchestra musicians! Music talks take place one hour before all Symphonic Series concerts.

Two Black Churches + Carmina Burana

https://www.oaklandsymphony.org/event/two-black-churches-carmina-burana/

Program:
SHAWN OKPEBHOLO Zoom!
SHAWN OKPEBHOLO Two Black Churches
     Oakland Symphony co-commission
CARL ORFF Carmina Burana

Meechot Marrero, soprano
Ashley Faatoalia, tenor
Will Liverman, baritone
Oakland Symphony Chorus
Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir

Pre-concert talk by John Kendall Bailey begins at 7:05 pm

Tristan and Isolde

https://www.sfopera.com/operas/tristan-and-isolde/

Torn by Hate, They Become One in Love. Isolde has been captured by Tristan, who is delivering her as a trophy to his uncle, King Marke. She seeks death for them both, but when her maid swaps out the intended poison with a love potion, so begins an epic romance.
Though their love is doomed from the start, the couple cannot help but meet in secret, until the King uncovers their tryst and banishes Tristan forever. Can they find a realm vast enough to hold their passion? The apex of Romanticism and one of the world’s most influential artworks, Wagner’s opera is a unique expression of love at the extremes of human possibility. Music Director Eun Sun Kim continues her journey through Wagner’s operas, bringing back this transcendent score for the first time in 18 years.

Step Afrika! The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence

https://calperformances.org/events/2024-25/illuminations-fractured-history/step-afrika-the-migration-reflections-on-jacob-lawrence/

Washington DC’s celebrated step dance company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a powerful production that tells the story of the Great Migration through Black dance forms, bold visual art, and vivid theatricality. The Migration is based on Jacob Lawrence’s famous series of paintings from the early 1940s that explored the Black American migration experience in a modernist style with a distinctive earth-tone color palette. Set to an uplifting soundtrack that includes music by Nina Simone and John Coltrane, gospel, and West African drumming, the movement traces a historical arc from Africa to the post–Civil War South to a new life in the North, the choreography a mix of stepping, tap, body percussion, and modern dance. “A life-affirming evening of theater” (DC Theatre Scene).

Día de los Muertos

https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2024-25/dia-de-muertos

Join us for a celebration of Latin American music and culture including lobby installations by local artists. The dynamic concert program features traditional music with contemporary works honoring the rich heritage of this ancient holiday. The event is curated by longtime collaborator Martha Rodríguez-Salazar. CONCERT EXTRAS: Photo Exhibit: Nature in Art. Art in Nature. Head to Davies Symphony Hall’s First Tier lobby for a photography exhibit exploring the intersection of nature and art, with artwork by First Exposures. On display Sep 19–Nov 2.

Wilkins Conducts Rhapsody In Blue

https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2024-25/rhapsody-in-blue

Conductor Thomas Wilkins celebrates the verve and vigor of 20th-century American music in a program featuring Rhapsody in Blue and music from Porgy and Bess, two works that have lured many an innocent ear into lifelong Gershwin fandom. Leonard Bernstein’s Candide is a valentine to European music, but the music is deeply American: inclusive, empathic, endlessly curious. William Grant Still’s orchestral suite Wood Notes is inspired by the landscapes of the American South and the poetry of Joseph Mitchell Pilcher. CONCERT EXTRAS: Photo Exhibit: Nature in Art. Art in Nature. Head to Davies Symphony Hall’s First Tier lobby for a photography exhibit exploring the intersection of nature and art, with artwork by First Exposures. On display Sep 19–Nov 2.

The Thanksgiving Play

https://www.altarena.org/2024-season-announcement/the-thanksgiving-play/

From Larissa FastHorse, the first known female Native American playwright on Broadway, this wickedly funny satire cleverly shows how good intentions and cultural assumptions collide when a troupe of misguided teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Thanksgiving Day and Native American Heritage Month. OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL: There will be food and drinks in the lobby after the show!

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Live in Concert

https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse/

Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, set to captivate audiences in concert venues worldwide. These films have garnered immense popularity, largely due to their groundbreaking soundtracks praised for their innovative fusion of orchestral and electronic elements alongside scratch DJ techniques. The upcoming spectacle will feature the movie showcased on a colossal HD screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live. This extraordinary lineup includes a full orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ on turntables, as well as percussion and electronic instrumentalists. 

ABOUT THE FILM: In SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, we witness the return of Miles Morales, our beloved friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, he embarks on an interdimensional journey across the Multiverse. Here, he encounters the Spider Society, a formidable team charged with safeguarding the very fabric of reality. However, when differing approaches to a new threat divide the heroes, Miles must navigate this rift alone, driven by a determination to protect those he holds dear.

Angels In America Parts I & II

https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/angels

Double Header! Ticket includes both Part I and Part II
PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
PART 2: PERESTROIKA
by Tony Kushner, directed by Michael Socrates Moran
New York City, 1985. Amid the AIDS crisis, two couples struggle to navigate their relationships, families, careers, illness, and dreams. As the lives of Prior, Louis, Joe and Harper unfold, so do questions of cosmic justice.
In Tony Kushner’s multi-award-winning American epic, each person is confronted with truths they have struggled to face—about themselves, about one another, and about the world at large—and the painful, transformative power of those realities.
As ghosts of historical figures mingle with contemporary prophets and timeless angels, the power of Kushner’s narrative reverberates into the perils of the present, as America barrels toward another historic election.
As humans—those with the power to change and create—Kushner’s timeless drama offers much-needed hope for our future—and an opportunity to re-engage with the “Great Work” before us

Family Matinee With Marcus Shelby & Friends

https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/24-25/education/family-matinees/happy-birthday-thelonious-monk-marcus-shelby-friends/

We are always happy to celebrate the music of jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, who was born in North Carolina on October 10th, 1917. Monk was known as the “genius of modern music,” and his compositions are some of the most well known and most recorded jazz pieces in the world. Along with saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, Monk is considered among the most important composers, instrumentalists and innovators of modern jazz. For this special birthday tribute, bassist and band leader Marcus Shelby shares his love of Monk’s music and his legacy. Special Meet and Greet: Meet Marcus Shelby in the lobby after the show!

Kedrick Armstrong Inaugural Inextinguishable Oakland!

https://www.oaklandsymphony.org/event/kedrick-armstrong-inaugural/

Program:
JULIA PERRY A Short Piece for Orchestra
Celebrate the 40 Year Anniversary of Living Jazz
with three jazz-rooted compositions.
Allison Miller, Modern Jazz
John Santos, Afro-Latin
Meklit, Ethio Jazz
Valley of the Giants (for Eddie Marshall)
Composer by Allison Miller
Arrangement and Orchestration by Todd Sickafoose
Featured Artist: Allison Miller
Guest Artist: Dayna Stephens
Medley: Ethio Blue, My Gold, Stars in a Wide Field
Songs and Lyrics by Meklit
Arrangement and Orchestration by Sam Bevan
Featured Artist: Meklit
Guest Artists:
Sam Bevan, Bass
Colin Douglas, Drumkit
Marco Peris Coppola, Tupan/Percussion
Un Levantamiento (An Uprising)
Composer, percussion: John Santos
Arrangers: Saul Sierra and John Santos
Featured Artist: John Santos
Guest Artists:
Pedro Pastrana, Puerto Rican cuatro
Maria Cora, spoken word
CARL NIELSEN Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”
Pre-concert talk by John Kendall Bailey begins at 7:05 pm

Choir Boy

shotgunplayers.org/online/article/choir-boy

Tony Award-winning vocal arrangements by Jason Michael Webb. Pharus attends the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys and is the lead singer for their renowned choir. He is not only open about his queer identity, he also questions long-held traditions. With contemporary arrangements of traditional African American spirituals and dance, Choir Boy is a brilliant, moving, and uplifting play from Academy Award-winning playwright, Tarell Alvin McCraney. This is not a coming-out story. It's a story about the power of self-love.

Disney on Ice Mickey’s

https://www.theoaklandarena.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-mickeys-search-party-1

Join Mickey and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana, see Belle in the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa. Make memories during Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out celebration!

Port Chicago 50

https://tickets.greatstartheater.org/events/greatstartheater/1377394

Stage Play: The Untold Story of the Port Chicago Disaster
Inspired by true events, this powerful theatrical production sheds light on the forgotten history of African American sailors recruited by the United States Navy during World War II. These men were assigned to the highly dangerous task of loading artillery onto ships at the Port Chicago shipyard in California, a segregated facility where Black sailors faced unsafe working conditions and racial discrimination. In the summer of 1944, tragedy struck. A massive explosion ripped through the shipyard, killing 320 sailors—202 of them African American. The disaster raised crucial questions about the treatment of Black servicemen in the U.S. military, igniting one of the largest mutinies of the war and a landmark moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Through gripping performances and historical accuracy, the play explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the quest for justice in the face of systemic racism. Meet these heroic men. Get to know their hopes, dreams and quest for The American Dream. Written by David Shackelford and Dennis Rowe, Port Chicago 50 is a roller coaster of laughs and drama.
Join us as we bring to life this important, yet often overlooked, chapter of American history—a story of courage, loss, and the fight for equality amidst the chaos of war. Produced by Dennis Rowe Entertainment. Meet some special guests after the show:
Join us for a talk back with the cast, a reception with food, photo opportunities with possible special guests flying in from Washington DC, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of the Department of the Navy, Sean Coffey. Coffey will participate in the talk back and discuss the recent pardon of the men of Port Chicago

Arts in the Afternoon and Reception: Ken Ueno

https://kenueno.com/

New work by composer, vocalist and sound artist professor Ken Ueno: https://kenueno.com/. There will be music, and a reception with food! Special NONO offer: Every attendee gets a Women’s Faculty bag with 2 free gift certificates for lunch at the Women’s Faculty Club at a later date! and is entered in a raffle.

The Moth StorySLAM - STRANGE ENCOUNTERS

https://secure.thefreight.org/14210/the-moth-241009

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show!

Tonight’s theme is… STRANGE ENCOUNTERS: Prepare a five-minute story about unexpected brushes with the peculiar, the wild, and the extraordinary. Cryptozooilogical creatures, familiar faces with unfamiliar behaviors, and peculiar places that have branded themselves on your brain. Whether haunting, heartwarming, or utterly confusing, we want to know about your most uniquely bizarre experiences. Pre-show Meet and Greet: Meet with the Executive Director of Freight & Salvage, Clayton Shelvin, before the show in the lobby!

Mexodus

https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mexodus/

History meets hip-hop in Mexodus, an electrifying live-looping musical, composed in real-time by multitalented writer/performers Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson. Mexodus explores the often-untold stories of the Underground Railroad that led south into Mexico. Don’t miss this groundbreaking, theatrical experience of resilience and resistance, celebrating the power of Black and Brown solidarity. Join us after the show for a postshow discussion, expertly guided by members of Berkeley Rep’s artistic team. Join us for a post show reception and a photo op with the actors!

SF Community Fashion Week

https://www.fcwsf.org/

Join us to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the Award-winning Fashion Community Week, taking place this October 3rd to 5th. Day one (Oct 4th) features a pop up, crafted cocktails, red carpet fashion photography and mingling with influencers. Day two (Oct. 5th) commences with a VIP reception, social hour and a one-of-a-kind fashion show featuring global designers and models on the runway. The evening continues with music and a celebration gathering.

Fashion Week Opening Party
You are invited to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the Award-winning Fashion Community Week's opening party on Friday, October 4th at the chic Executive Order Lounge. Join us to enjoy crafted cocktails, delectable bites, viewing trendy fashionable pieces and socializing with the local fashionistas! We invite you to wear your favorite attire to join us in fun photo sessions. We look forward to having a fun time with you at our Fashion Week Party!

Fashion Week: One of a Kind Fashion show
You are cordially invited to the 10th year anniversary of the Award- Winning Fashion Community Week. Join us to the most popular fashion show of the Bay Area! It is taking place at the majestic Marker Hotel at the Union Square in San Francisco. The show gained 120 media coverage hits in 2023 and has sold out every season. This evening will feature a runway show featuring extravagant collections by outstanding global designers! The evening will begin with a VIP Red Carpet and social hour at 6pm followed by an exquisite one of a kind fashion show at 7.30pm. The evening will continue with a celebration gathering at 9pm with cocktails and music. We look forward to having a Fashionable time with you at our Fashion Week show!

Wicked

https://www.broadwaysf.com/ | PHOTO CREDIT: JOAN MARCUS

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that TIME Magazine cheers is “a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart and courage.”