The San Francisco Symphony gave the world premiere of John Adams’ third piano concerto “After the Fall” at Davies Symphony Hall under the baton of guest conductor David Robertson. Conductor David ...

For the first time in its history, the Bay Area group is presenting a weekend festival in both Berkeley and San Francisco, spotlighting music old and new. Left Coast Chamber Ensemble is set to present ...

“Zurawski v. Texas” is a documentary that follows a group of women who all had wanted pregnancies, but who were forced to seek abortions out of state because of near-fatal conditions. Photo: Story ...

The multitalented comedian, actor and writer shares how the Bay Area has changed his life ahead of his return to Sketchfest later this month. Writer and actor Joel Kim Booster is pictured at the ...

Few artists have changed Hollywood like David Lynch, the film and television auteur known for his enigmatic style, frightening imagery and offbeat humor. The 78-year-old filmmaker died on Thursday, ...

Horror, not comedy, has been the go-to movie genre in recent years, but a movie like “One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and, in her big-screen debut, SZA, is a good reminder of what we’ve been ...

The story of one-legged wrestling champion Anthony Robles features terrific performances by Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez ...

“My Mother’s Boyfriends: Stories” by Samantha Schoech. Photo: ? 7.13 Books Samantha Schoech has an undeniable gift for ending stories. Her closing lines — sometimes referred to as a “button” in ...

Bay Area filmmaker Jenni Olson’s “Masc II” series at BAMPFA showcases rare films about butch dykes and trans men, ...

Where does the line fall between the living and the dead? How do you know when you’re awake or dreaming? Whose presence is real, and whose is merely a figment of the imagination? These are the ...