Patti Smith will headline the 2024 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park, with a lineup of 65 acts and additional nighttime gigs supporting local musicians.

The 49th annual San Francisco Opera in the Park event offered free, world-class opera performances in Golden Gate Park under Music Director Eun Sun Kim.

San José celebrates community with its Viva CalleSJ event, transforming streets into a car-free zone and providing activities like performances, sports, and local business engagement.

San Francisco Mayor Breed proposed creating four new Entertainment Zones downtown to support cultural events and allow outdoor consumption of to-go alcohol from bars and restaurants during public events.

Alex Cooper from "Call Her Daddy" will perform at Oakland's Paramount Theatre on October 9 on her Unwell Tour, promising a live variety show with surprises. Tickets go on sale September 6.

Film SF is hosting free film screenings at SFO and the San Francisco Public Library to honor Latinx filmmakers during Latinx Heritage Month, with events and filmmaker interactions.

San Francisco is launching California's first Entertainment Zone for an Oktoberfest event featuring drinks, music, and games in a bustling downtown area.

Elton John won’t perform at Dreamfest during the Dreamforce conference due to unforeseen circumstances, with P!nk and Imagine Dragons stepping in. The event raises funds for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is returning to the Bay Area with new acts, including highwire stunts and aerial performances, BMX tricks, and live music.

The Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals car show at Alameda County Fairgrounds features over 3,000 classic vehicles and numerous family-friendly activities.

San Francisco's Sue Bierman Park hosts free performances of "The Tempest," as part of efforts to revitalize the Embarcadero area with cultural events. Mayor Breed supports the initiative to make the city a dynamic 24/7 destination.

Greg Kihn, rock musician and Bay Area icon, has died at 75 after battling Alzheimer's. He was known for hits like "Jeopardy" and also worked in radio and wrote novels. A private memorial and public concert are planned.

BART's Sound Tracks concert series returns to entertain commuters with free live performances at select stations in August and September, featuring local talent and cultural events.