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Lila downs wears a white dress, with a long braid. She sits in front of a beige wall and holds her guitar.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

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.

Two artists in paint splattered clothes sit on a paint splattered couch in an art installation.

Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area

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

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

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.

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

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

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.

An art piece on a wall. It shows marquettes in rows.

Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area

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.

A group of dancers are on stage, some are in shadow. They dance in a circle around a chandelier that is close to the stage.

Beyond the Stage - Bay Area

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.

On stage a group of people sit in a semi circle looking at a man standing who is talking.

Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area

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.