Marionettes from L.A.'s Bob Baker Theater join Oakland's own puppeteers at Lake Merritt for two days of shows and backstage tours.

The Western Railway Museum's new exhibit reunites BART's only complete surviving three-car train, saved from a 660-car scrapping.

Chris Thile, Blake Mills and a chamber orchestra join pianist Brad Mehldau for one night only at the historic Paramount Theatre.

The Womack Sisters play the historic Greek Theatre Saturday, years after driving Uber to pay rent in LA.

Oakland rap pioneer Too $hort says hip-hop’s senior citizen era has arrived—and he plans to lead it with a new Lil Jon-produced album.

Siesta Valley Bowl opened Friday in Orinda with Jonathan Richman, new stadium seating and an early slate of touring acts. The former Cal Shakes site returns with a 2026 season.

After six decades, Contra Costa Ballet Centre is closing its Walnut Creek studio; Aaron and Kristin Orza are poised to take over and continue training.

Berkeley’s Bay Area Book Festival runs May 29–31 with 350+ authors, dozens of stages and a free Bookworm Block Party. Evening headliners at The Freight are ticketed.

Alvin Ailey lands at UC Berkeley April 7–12 with seven Bay Area premieres, a Jamison revival and repertory favorites.

The Grammy-winning Oakland native visited her alma mater over the weekend and performed "Folded" for students and neighbors during a community celebration.

Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters will have a West Coast premiere at SFFILM on April 28 with two screenings at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre.

An ambitious regional triennial titled "Around Here" will link 80+ Bay Area arts organizations in March–June 2027. Expect a mobile hub, weekend 'Spotlight' programs and a new grant fund.

A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham makes its Cal Performances debut at Zellerbach Hall with three works danced to live jazz, including the Bay Area premiere of 2x4.