Win Your Seats to “La Bohème” for a Night of Music and Romance

At Encore+, we’re all about connecting our community with unforgettable arts experiences—and this month, we’re offering subscribers the chance to win two tickets to an iconic performance of La Bohème at San Francisco Opera on June 21. Composed by Giacomo Puccini, this classic and beloved opera is a passionate, heartbreaking story of young love and artistic ambition set against the backdrop of Paris’s bohemian life.

The performance takes place at the War Memorial Opera House and the giveaway is open to San Francisco Bay Area residents through May 14. We recently discovered (and then fixed!) some technical issues with the entry form. So, if you had trouble entering before, we invite you to try again. And for anyone who has not yet entered, you have just a few days left to do so.

On the Stage

This week, we’re expanding the calendar you know and love. Alongside current performances, we’ll now highlight special events like inclusive shows, pay-what-you-can days, and more. It’s one more way Encore+ is promoting the performing arts that are welcoming for all.

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Classical | Berkeley Rep
Now – June 8 | Tickets

Playwright Jiehae Park’s world premiere explores memory, forgiveness and personal breakthrough, all from the seat of a park bench. Closed Captioned performances are available May 11, 13 & 14.

View the Program

More Events

• Here There Are Blueberries | Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Now – May 11 | View the Program
• Mark Morris Dance Group | Cal Performances | May 9–11
  • Pre-show Haptic Access Tour and Live Audio Description: May 11
• Ironbound | Oakland Theater Project | Now – May 25

Next Line

Go deeper into the performance with a pre-show haptic tour of Pepperland and get your seats for Summer with the Symphony.

• On May 11, Cal Performances will offer a pre-show haptic access tour for blind and visually impaired audience members attending the Mark Morris Dance Group’s performance of Pepperland at Zellerbach Hall. This tactile experience allows patrons to explore the performance environment through touch and movement, including the space, performers, costumes, and key movement elements. The tour provides an immersive understanding of the production’s visual components, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, live audio description headsets will be available during the performance, offering clear and engaging verbal descriptions of meaningful visual details.
• Tickets are now on sale for the San Francisco Symphony’s Summer with the Symphony series, featuring an eclectic lineup of concerts at Davies Symphony Hall and outdoor venues like Stanford Live’s Frost Amphitheater. Highlights include BLACKSTAR Symphony: The Music of David Bowie, TwoSet Violin with the San Francisco Symphony, and Movie Music of Hans Zimmer. Other performances feature Paul Simon in concert, Time for Three & West Side Story, and Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience. Summer has never sounded so sweet.