Beyond the Stage - Bay Area
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
Beyond the Stage - Bay Area
Beyond the Stage - Bay Area
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.
Beyond the Stage - Bay Area
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.