California approved tax credits for 41 films — 35 indies and studio projects like Disney's Hexed — promising roughly $1.1 billion in production spending and thousands of jobs.

The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns July 4–5 after a near‑cancellation last year, saved again by Avenue Greenlight and community sponsors. Free performances stretch down Fillmore Street.

Anna Wintour’s visit has put San Francisco back on Vogue World’s radar; Condé Nast says it is 'exploratory' as the city eyes 2027.

After listing its 217‑acre Napa campus amid mounting deficits, di Rosa faces board changes and community pushback over a possible land sale and conservation deal.

Illuminate’s 49‑beam “7x7” will beam from Civic Center Plaza nightly from June 21 through July 4, a free walk‑under display timed with Pride and the Fourth of July.

The Napa Valley Opera House has been rebranded as Napa Music Hall, with a 160‑seat Club, a 650‑capacity Ballroom and plans for hundreds of shows downtown.

Magic Theatre has installed a three‑person leadership team as it confronts a tight $1.4M budget and dwindling grant support. Leaders say stripped‑down productions and aggressive fundraising will be the fix.

Oliver Tree, the Santa Cruz-raised musician behind "Miss You," was killed Sunday when two helicopters collided midair over Rio de Janeiro. He was 32.

Hardly Strictly is mounting a starry tribute to Steve Earle at The Masonic on Oct. 1, with Buddy Miller directing and proceeds earmarked for Sweetwater Spectrum.

Frameline50, the 50th edition of the world's longest-running LGBTQ+ Film Festival, officially kicks off June 17 in San Francisco, and filmgoers will have a new place to hang out before and after each show.

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.

Marjane Satrapi, the Franco‑Iranian creator of Persepolis, has died at 56. Family and officials said she "died of sadness" after her husband's passing.

Lane Sugata will lead the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and the Chan Center beginning Aug. 24, charged with shoring up funding and programming as queer arts face political headwinds.