San Francisco Opera prepares for the U.S. premiere of Kaija Saariaho's "Innocence," a multilingual opera exploring the aftermath of a school shooting.

A San Jose resident won $2 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket bought at a local liquor store, joining four other Californian multimillion-dollar winners.

Outside Lands festival's "Eager Beaver" ticket presale starts April 3, offering early discounted tickets before headliners are announced, with prices from $425 to $4,895 for different passes. A second weekend of shows is also planned.

San Francisco is planning a "Pokémon Spring Celebration Day" on April 13, 2024, with city-wide activities including battles and card trading at public libraries.

Green Day is set to perform a climate change awareness concert at San Francisco's Fillmore venue on April 2. Proceeds will support UN Human Rights climate justice and MusiCares climate fund. Tickets go on sale for $65. Ultra Q will open the show.

San Francisco's "4/20 at Hippie Hill" event will not take place in 2024 due to financial sponsorship challenges, impacting this long-standing tradition for cannabis enthusiasts.

Alamo Drafthouse is hosting a 21-hour Star Wars movie marathon of The Skywalker Saga, spanning all nine movies, on May 3-4 with special themed food and merchandise.

Esa-Pekka Salonen will leave the San Francisco Symphony by June 2025 after a tenure marked by pandemic-related challenges and financial issues, with plans for a final season of performances.

Sonoma Raceway has completed its first track repaving in over 20 years, aiming to enhance the racing experience for upcoming events like the NASCAR weekend in June.

Madonna performed at San Francisco's Chase Center, showing signs of aging but still captivating the audience with her hits, family cameos, and a mix of spectacle and social commentary.

San Francisco dedicates a cable car to the late singer Tony Bennett, honoring his famous song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and his connection to the city.

A Mega Millions ticket sold at Napa Bowl in California won $1.5 million by matching five numbers. The jackpot, however, was not won and has increased to $394 million.

Usher is set to perform in Oakland during his "Past Present Future" tour following a Vegas residency and ahead of his "Coming Home" album release and Super Bowl show. Pre-sale tickets are available February 7, with general sales on February 12.