The Lion Roars, the Pigeon Coos, the Ghost Howls...and Everyone Belongs
The Puget Sound’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | December 12 to 18, 2025
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A Holiday Stage Full of Wonder for Every Child
The Bay Area’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | December 12 to 18, 2025
Holiday Spectacular — Golden Gate Theatre
December 12 & 13, 2025 | Golden Gate Theatre
Seattle’s December lineup of accessible performances
Your monthly guide to inclusive performances in the Puget Sound region.
The Bay Area’s December lineup of accessible performances
Your monthly guide to inclusive performances in San Francisco, Berkeley, and beyond.
Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE: Where Young Artists Take Center Stage
The Puget Sound’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | December 5 to 11, 2025
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Handel’s “Messiah” at SF Symphony
The Bay Area’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | December 5 to 11, 2025
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live
December 21–22, 2025
Holiday Brass
December 20, 2025
Home Alone with Live Orchestra
December 19–20, 2025
Holiday Gaiety
December 17, 2025
Peabo Bryson and Friends
December 16, 2025
KIDSTAGE: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 in Concert
December 12–21, 2025 | Hunt Family Theatre, Issaquah
Bite Into a Holiday Weekend Full of Shows
The Bay Area’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | November 28 to December 4, 2025
Enjoy a Feast of Holiday Shows Kicking Off this Weekend
The Puget Sound’s weekly roundup of arts, culture, and community | November 28 to December 4, 2025
KIDSTAGE: Into the Woods
December 5–21, 2025 | Cope Gillette Theatre, Everett
Come From Away
November 30, 2025 – January 4, 2026 | Bagley Wright Theater
Disney’s The Lion King
December 4, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Elf the Musical
November 28 – December 28, 2025
A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 5–28, 2024 | Isaac Studio Theatre
A Sherlock Carol
November 26 – December 30, 2025 | Jewell Mainstage Theatre
Putting in Overtime with “9 to 5”
Join Village Theatre for a day at the office and see how they brought the set for “9 to 5” to life. Plus, a holiday extravaganza for all ages takes the stage and Union Arts Center announces the lineup for the New Works Northwest Festival.
Mending the Past Through “Mother of Exiles” and Collective Storytelling
An interview with the playwright of Berkeley Rep’s newest show. Plus, SF Symphony Youth Orchestra begins their season this week and an opera is on demand from SF Opera.
December 2025
December concerts and features
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf
December 14, 2025
Disney’s Frozen in Concert
December 13, 2025
Jon Batiste
December 12, 2025
The Holiday with Live Orchestra
December 10–11, 2025
Handel’s Messiah
December 5–6, 2025
Christmas with the Count Basie Orchestra
December 3, 2025
A Merry-Achi Christmas
November 30, 2025
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026
9 to 5
November 18, 2025–January 4, 2026 | Francis J. Gaudette Theatre • January 10–February 8, 2026 | Everett Performing Arts Center
Time-worn Tale, Timeless Themes: The Story Behind “Brigadoon”
It’s the last weekend of Scottish Highland fun at Village Theatre—read how “Brigadoon” first came to the stage in 1947. Plus, Beethoven takes the spotlight at Seattle Symphony and Family Packs are available for a holiday tradition for all ages.
SF Opera Comes Full Circle: “The Ring” Returns in 2028
A historic event returns to San Francisco Opera in 2028. Plus, cellist Gautier Capuçon performs at San Francisco Symphony, and a new video from Berkeley Rep explores the creative process of their latest play.
Mother of Exiles
November 14 – December 21, 2025 | Peet’s Theatre
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