We’ve got your May calendar ready

Say it with me: “art is for everyone.” Perfect, now let’s put that into action with this month’s accessible and inclusive performances. From a high-energy production by the lauded Lin-Manuel Miranda, to a feminist retelling of Dracula, May brings an eclectic mix to the table.

Seasons are slowing down, and for many organizations these performances will be the last before the summer hiatus. Whether you require accommodation or your partner in crime does, mark down these dates on your calendar and fill up May with something memorable.  – Ciara

Close and Open Captioned

La Traviata | Opera San Jose | Now – May 3
Les Misérables | Broadway San Jose | May 3
Come From Away | TheatreWorks | May 3
Hell’s Kitchen | ATG San Francisco | May 6 – 24
Hamnet | American Conservatory Theater | May 9
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really | San Francisco Playhouse | May 27
The Lunchbox | Berkeley Rep | May 28, 29 and 31
The Phantom of the Opera | ATG San Francisco | May 28 – June 21
The Barber of Seville | San Francisco Opera | May 28 – June 21

Audio Described

The Monsters | Berkeley Rep | May 2
Les Misérables | Broadway San Jose | May 3
Hell’s Kitchen | ATG San Francisco | May 6 – 24
The Phantom of the Opera | ATG San Francisco | May 28 – June 21 

ASL Interpreted

Les Misérables | Broadway San Jose | May 2
Pictures From Home | Marin Theatre | May 16
In the Heights | South Bay Musical Theatre | May 22
Hell’s Kitchen | ATG San Francisco | May 23
The Phantom of the Opera | ATG San Francisco | May 31

On the Stage

Chamber Music

Classical | San Francisco Symphony
May 3 | Tickets

Experience intimate chamber music programs curated and performed by small ensembles of SF Symphony musicians.

View the Program

More Events

• Renée Fleming and Inon Barnatan | Cal Performances | May 3 | View Print Program
• The Monsters | Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Now – May 3 | View Program
  • Audio Described: May 2
• Come From Away | TheatreWorks | Now – May 10
  • Open Captioned: May 3
• Hamnet | American Conservatory Theater | Now – May 24 | View Program

Next Line

• Cal Performances has a new season and a new look. Check out their 2026/27 season on their newly updated website.
• San Francisco Shakespeare Festival supporters have raised over $150,000 for their arts education programs. Join the party and get your own donation in.