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In Conversation with Gautier Capuçon: Collaboration, Connection and the Sound of Earth

An interview with the world-renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon. Plus, a tale of sisters takes the stage at Berkeley Rep and Cal Performances shares a taste of Manual Cinema’s upcoming show.

Spotlight on 2025 Sustained Achievement Award Winner John Bradshaw

The 2025 Gregory Awards highlights the best of Puget Sound artists and performances with John Bradshaw winning the Sustained Achievement Award. Plus, the Scottish Highlands come to Village Theatre and Seattle Opera offers a beloved market for the holidays.

Barbie the Movie: In Concert

November 23, 2025

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

November 23, 2025

SF Symphony Youth Orchestra

November 23, 2025

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

November 20–22, 2025

Gautier Capuçon: Gaïa

November 16, 2025

Chamber Music at the Legion of Honor

November 16, 2025

Union Arts Center Closes “Shrew” This Weekend with Inclusive Performances

Union Arts Center presents an ASL interpreted and audio described performance of their playful take on Shakespeare. Plus, the Midwest comes to Seattle with “Shucked” and On the Boards receives a record-breaking donation.

Don’t Miss a Moment at Berkeley Rep’s “The Hills of California” with Accessible Dates

Plan your November with help from our accessibility calendar. Plus, celebrate Día de Los Muertos with SF Symphony.

The Hills of California

October 31 – December 7, 2025 | Roda Theatre

Shucked

November 4–9, 2025

The Bay Area’s November lineup of accessible performances

Your monthly guide to inclusive performances in San Francisco, Berkeley, and beyond.

Seattle’s November lineup of accessible performances

Your monthly guide to inclusive performances in the Puget Sound region.

November 2025

November concerts and features

Danny Elfman

November 13–14, 2025

Chamber Music

November 9, 2025

Canellakis Conducts Prokofiev & Sibelius

November 6–8, 2025

Itzhak Perlman

November 4, 2025

Día de Los Muertos

November 1, 2025

Opera’s Odd Couple: How Gilbert and Sullivan Found Harmony in Humor

Dig into the team behind the comedy of pirate proportions at Seattle Opera. Plus, the 25th annual Gregory Awards is this week and the windy city comes to 5th Avenue Theatre’s stage.

Cultural Storytelling: A Día de los Muertos Celebration with Lila Downs

The perfect event for the season comes to Cal Performances this Saturday. Plus, two Russian masterpieces are conducted by David Afkham at SF Symphony and Masterclasses offer the public something new to try.

Chicago

October 22 – November 2, 2025

A Strong Start: WALK DONT RUN Draws Thousands in Its First Year

An art walk unlike any other dominates Seattle. Plus, Gilbert and Sullivan bring pirates to McCaw Hall, and the Gregory Awards have announced their nominees.

Fresh Faces on the San Francisco Symphony Podium

Two rising conductors, Afkham and Märkl, take the podium for their SF Symphony premieres. Plus, it’s the the last weekend to catch A.C.T.’s award-winning comedy.

Thousands Attended the First Year of WALK DONT RUN

Downtown Seattle transformed into a vibrant canvas of creativity, movement, and community on September 20, 2025.

The Pirates of Penzance

October 18 – November 1, 2025 | McCaw Hall

Music in the Shadow of War: Ravel and Bartók at SF Symphony

Before attending Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, learn about the environment that created the masterpiece. Plus, Berkeley Rep hosts an audio described performance this weekend and SF Opera brings back the Scouts.

Taproot Theatre Shares an Artist’s Powerful Story on Grief

Taproot Theatre hosts Roger Feldman’s work in their lobby, be sure to see it before the show. Plus, a Tony Award-winning show is at The Paramount and Seattle Opera hosts a blood drive.

Vertigo with Live Orchestra

October 30, 2025

Coco with Live Orchestra

October 29, 2025

Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich

October 24–26, 2025

Marc-André Hamelin

October 19, 2025

Chamber Music

October 19, 2025

Red Carpet, Full Access: Cal Performances Presents Paris Opera Ballet

An American premiere at Cal Performances is made even more special this weekend with accessible options. Plus, tickets are now on sale for SF Ballet’s upcoming season.

See “An Enemy of the People” With ASL and Audio Description This Weekend

Union Arts Center presents the final weekend of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, with a special accessible performance. Plus, get ready for the ACES Gallery and a holiday concert you won’t want to miss.

Stereophonic

October 7–12, 2025

The Bay Area’s October lineup of accessible performances

Your monthly guide to inclusive and accessible performances in San Francisco, Berkeley, and beyond.

Seattle’s October lineup of accessible performances

Your monthly guide to inclusive performances.

Where Worlds Meet on Stage

Global voices spark the start of Puget Sound’s performance season. Plus, check out a vibrant musical for families at Seattle Children’s Theatre and a streaming documentary from Seattle Men’s Chorus.

An Interview with the Creative Team of “Kim’s Convenience”

A discussion with A.C.T.’s team who is bringing you “Kim’s Convenience.” Plus, SF Opera closes two shows this weekend and big news in casting from Berkeley Rep.

October 2025

October concerts and features

Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé

October 16–18, 2025

Around the World Through Dance

October 11, 2025

The Decemberists

October 10, 2025

Gimeno Conducts Tchaikovsky 5

October 3–5, 2025

Shared Stories, Shared Ground

Multicultural voices open Puget Sound’s performance season. | By David Drury

A One-Day Celebration of Local Art is Happening This Saturday

This Saturday, arts of all different disciplines are taking over Seattle with WALK DONT RUN. Plus, a new musical comes to 5th Avenue Theatre, and Benaroya Hall is entering a new stage.

When the Personal Becomes Fictional: Playwright Jake Brasch in Conversation

A discussion with Jake Brasch, the playwright of “The Reservoir,” now playing at Berkeley Rep. Plus, the last performances of the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival are this weekend, and SF Opera offers livestreamed performances.

WALK DONT RUN: Revival of Downtown Seattle, One Step—and One Hundred Artists—at a Time

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, downtown Seattle will come alive with art, music, and movement during WALK DONT RUN—a free, one-day celebration featuring over 100 local artists.

Fancy Dancer

September 18 – November 2, 3025 | Leo K. Theater

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom the Musical

September 18 – October 12, 2025

The Importance of Being Earnest

September 17 – October 18, 2025 | Jewell Mainstage Theatre

Brigadoon

September 16–October 19, 2025 | Francis J. Gaudette Theatre • October 25–November 16, 2025 | Everett Performing Arts Center

Kim’s Convenience

September 18–October 19, 2025 | Toni Rembe Theater

SUFFS

September 13–27, 2025

Accessible Performances Lead the Way into the New Season

September’s inclusive performances are ready for you. Plus, Walk Don’t Run is almost here, and a PNB favorite retires.

A Season Opener Filled with Inclusive Arts Experiences

September’s inclusive performances are ready and underway. Plus, SF Symphony opens their season tonight, and A.C.T. announces their annual gala.

The Bay Area’s September lineup of accessible performances

September kicks off a new arts season in the Bay Area, with accessible performances—featuring ASL interpretation, captioning, and more—welcoming everyone to experience live creativity.

Seattle’s September lineup of accessible performances

September marks the start of a new arts season in Seattle, with accessible performances—from ASL-interpreted to captioned—making it easier for everyone to join in.

Some Like It Hot

September 16–21, 2025

The Artisans Behind “The Play that Goes Wrong”

The play must go right before it goes wrong: check out the artist behind the scenes of Seattle Rep’s current show. Plus, RSVP for WALK DONT RUN, and check out this week’s events.

The Annual All San Francisco Concert at SF Symphony

San Francisco Symphony honors SCRAP through the Ellen Magnin Newman Award. Berkeley Rep opens its season, and Esa-Pekka Salonen takes on a new role.

The Reservoir

September 5 – October 12, 2025 | Peet’s Theatre

September 2025

September concerts and features

TwoSet Violin

September 29–30, 2025

Runnicles Conducts Mahler 1

September 26–28, 2025

Gaffigan Conducts Gershwin and Ellington

September 18–20, 2025

Lyle Lovett: Celebrating Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

September 13, 2025

Opening Gala with Yuja Wang

September 12, 2025

All San Francisco

September 11, 2025

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

September 4–6, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong

August 28 – September 28, 2025 | Bagley Wright Theater

Curtains Up: Seattle’s Fall Arts Season Arrives

It’s time to plan your fall performance schedule. Check out our roundup of this fall’s highlights.

Bay Area Fall Performances: From Ballet to Bold Stories

Autumn is coming fast. Be sure to plan your next event with our fall calendar.

After Midnight

August 5–24, 2025

A Smorgasbord of Arts Offerings

Make these performances part of your summer plans before it’s too late.

KIDSTAGE: Les Misérables School Edition

July 25–August 3, 2025 | Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, Issaquah

Unique Collaborations on Stage and in the Field

The blues and Dolly’s hits go symphonic, while Berkely Rep hits the field.

Seattle’s August lineup of accessible and free performances

Free outdoor shows continue, but we return indoors for these inclusive and affordable performances for all continue this August.

The Bay Area’s August lineup of accessible and free performances

Free outdoor shows continue, but we return indoors for these inclusive and affordable performances for all continue this August.

& Juliet

July 29 – August 3, 2025 | What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo?

KIDSTAGE: Chicago

July 18–August 3, 2025 | Cope Gillette Theatre, Everett

The Princess Bride with Live Orchestra

August 2–3, 2025

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Song in Symphony

August 1, 2025

How to Train your Dragon with Live Orchestra

July 26–27, 2025

Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience

July 25, 2025

Time for Three and West Side Story

July 23, 2025

Picnics, Parks, and a Bit of the Bard

Theatre moves outdoors with Shakespeare in the Park. Plus, Taproot stages an Agatha Christie mystery, and tickets for Seattle Symphony’s upcoming season are on sale.

Next Season Is a Symphony of Sound—Here’s What Not to Miss

A preview of the best performances in San Francisco Symphony’s upcoming season. Plus, “& Juliet” comes to town and subscriptions for SF Ballet are now on sale.

Murder on the Links

July 9 – August 9, 2025 | Jewell Mainstage Theatre

Wooden O: As You Like It

July 10 – August 17, 2025 | Puget Sound Area

Summer 2025

Summer concerts and features

SF Symphony at Stern Grove Festival

July 6, 2025

Movie Music of Hans Zimmer

July 16–18, 2025

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

July 10–11, 2025

Volunteer for Walk Don’t Run

A call is out for the inaugural Walk Don’t Run art marathon on September 20.

The Bay Area’s July lineup of free and inclusive performances

Summer continues with stories that welcome us all through accessible and free performances.

Seattle’s July lineup of accessible and free performances

This July, the stage goes outdoors at parks across the region with inclusive and affordable performances for all.

Meet the SF Symphony Musician Matthew Griffith

An interview with clarinet player Matthew Griffith, David Bowie’s “Blackstar” album gets a symphonic transformation, and Jennifer Bielstein steps down at A.C.T.