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San Francisco's Circus Center presents its acclaimed monthly entertainment series, Circus Center Cabaret. It's a unique mix of live jazz and a rotating cast of the Bay Area's best circus and variety p... [more+]

San Francisco's Circus Center presents its acclaimed monthly entertainment series, Circus Center Cabaret. It's a unique mix of live jazz and a rotating cast of the Bay Area's best circus and variety performers, presented in an intimate venue with a full bar. For the April edition, let's come together for "Lean On Me", the finale of their third season. We all need a helping hand sometimes -- and their all-star lineup of circus and variety artists is here for you. Nothing beats the blues like the dazzling vocals and raucous humor of Cabaret Chanteuse, Madame Leanne Borghesi, backed up by the jazz stylings of the Roger Glenn Trio. With reserved seating and enhanced sightlines, "Lean On Me" will leave you standing tall and wanting more! [less-]

"Head Over Heels" is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The Go-Go's and the award-winning visionaries that rocked Broadway with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Next To Normal, Amer... [more+]

"Head Over Heels" is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The Go-Go's and the award-winning visionaries that rocked Broadway with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Next To Normal, American Idiot, Spring Awakening" and "Avenue Q". An inspired mash-up of posh and punk, "Head Over Heels" is an unpredictable Elizabethan romp about a royal family that must race to keep an oracle's prophecy of doom from coming to fruition. In order to save their beloved kingdom, the family embarks on an extravagant journey full of mistaken identities, love triangles, sexual awakening and self-discovery. Set to the iconic pop music of The Go-Go's -- including the hit songs "We Got The Beat," "Our Lips Are Sealed," "Vacation" and many more -- "Head Over Heels" delivers an experience unlike anything you've ever seen. Get your tickets now so you can be in the audience for this pre-Broadway engagement at the Curran in San Francisco. [less-]

In one of the world's greatest plays, "Tartuffe " charms his way into Orgon's household and schemes to marry his daughter, seduce his wife and steal his fortune. Will Orgon see through this con man be... [more+]

In one of the world's greatest plays, "Tartuffe " charms his way into Orgon's household and schemes to marry his daughter, seduce his wife and steal his fortune. Will Orgon see through this con man before it's too late? Molière spins religious hypocrisy into high comedy in this biting satire, which is surprisingly even more relevant today than when it was first penned. "Tartuffe" makes his way to The B8 Theatre in Concord. [less-]

If you've ever lost hours of work to a "blue screen of death," been blindsided by an incomprehensible update to Facebook's layout or cursed a stubborn and uncooperative printer, "Megabytes!" is the pr... [more+]

If you've ever lost hours of work to a "blue screen of death," been blindsided by an incomprehensible update to Facebook's layout or cursed a stubborn and uncooperative printer, "Megabytes!" is the production for you. This comedy revue of original songs and sketches portrays the hilarious situations we go through in dealing with technology in our daily lives. Playwright Morris Bobrow ushers you through the kinds of relatable situations you will know all too well. "There's no more polished master of the original musical revue than Bobrow," writes the "San Francisco Chronicle". Log off from swiping, scrolling and surfing and spend a little quality analog time at San Francisco's Shelton Theater. [less-]

From the mind of one our greatest storytellers -- and the composers behind "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Greatest Showman" -- comes this season's most oversized, fantastical, magical, must-see musical f... [more+]

From the mind of one our greatest storytellers -- and the composers behind "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Greatest Showman" -- comes this season's most oversized, fantastical, magical, must-see musical for the entire family. Sent to chop down an old fruit tree by his cruel and devious aunts, young James discovers a magic potion that turns an ordinary peach into a massive, oversized giant -- and a doorway into a land where anything is possible. Befriending talking grasshoppers and singing ladybugs, James and friends plan an escape -- only to discover that leaving one foe behind can bring about new challenges. See "James and the Giant Peach" now at Berkeley Playhouse. [less-]

Master magician and mentalist Jay Alexander is the new headliner at the Marrakech Magic Theater with his "Mind Tricks" show, a triple entertainment experience of comedy, magic and mentalism. Alexander... [more+]

Master magician and mentalist Jay Alexander is the new headliner at the Marrakech Magic Theater with his "Mind Tricks" show, a triple entertainment experience of comedy, magic and mentalism. Alexander's shows have been praised by everyone from Robin Williams and U2's Bono to Monty Python's John Cleese and the Rolling Stones' Ron Wood. Your evening begins in the Oasis Lounge where you will see world class sleight-of-hand, and a wonderful assortment of drinks and Moroccan appetizers are available for purchase prior to the show. You will then be escorted into an intimate showroom for Jay Alexander's unforgettable performance of magic, psychology and human lie detection that will lift your spirits and have you gasping in amazement. [less-]

Robert Kelly's rough-and-tumble childhood -- which included stints in juvie and rehab before the age of 15 -- could've taken the Boston native down a dangerous path. Instead, Kelly has used his past a... [more+]

Robert Kelly's rough-and-tumble childhood -- which included stints in juvie and rehab before the age of 15 -- could've taken the Boston native down a dangerous path. Instead, Kelly has used his past as both motivation and material, blossoming into a seasoned stand-up pro -- one who manages to be both abrasively funny and endearingly vulnerable. A frequent TV guest, he's appeared as Louie CK's brother Robbie on FX's "Louie" and can be seen on "Inside Amy Schumer", "Maron" and Denis Leary's "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll". He recently released his fourth album of material "Live at the Village Underground" and an accompanying Netflix special. Now he brings his street-wise charm and funny-'cause-they're-true stories to Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco. [less-]

A series of stunning pieces make their way to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to challenge and enlighten the Bay Area. With Smuin, ballet choreographer extraordinaire Helen Pickett's sensual and p... [more+]

A series of stunning pieces make their way to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to challenge and enlighten the Bay Area. With Smuin, ballet choreographer extraordinaire Helen Pickett's sensual and powerful "Oasis" is set to an original score by Emmy award-winning "House of Cards" composer Jeff Beal. Inspired by the simplicity of nature, Pickett offers challenge and exploration to both dancers and audiences alike, igniting the stage with passionate energy. Choreographer-in-Residence Amy Seiwert's visually stunning "Falling Up" offers an in-depth look at strength and trust between partners. Set to a lush piano score by Johannes Brahms, Seiwert's signature sculptural movement and intimate partnering enhance the energy of contemporary ballet, resulting in a delicate creation. Last but not least, master dance maker Val Caniparoli returns to Smuin to create a world premiere to conclude the 24th season. [less-]

Antidepressants and psychotherapy did nothing to help Adam Strauss deal with his debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorder, so after reading a scientific study showing that hallucinogenic mushrooms m... [more+]

Antidepressants and psychotherapy did nothing to help Adam Strauss deal with his debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorder, so after reading a scientific study showing that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure OCD, Adam set out on a psychopharmacological journey of his own. "The Mushroom Cure" earned great acclaim when it debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the laughs kept coming when it played at New York's International Fringe Festival, where it won the "Overall Excellence Award for Solo Performance." "The Mushroom Cure" was hailed by "The New York Times", who declared the show "mines a great deal of laughter from disabling pain." After an extended off-Broadway run, "The Mushroom Cure" now comes to The Marsh Berkeley. [less-]

Pam Ann is flying high as the international air hostess alter ego of Australian comedienne Caroline Reid. She not only performs as Pam Ann (a play on words from Pan Am) but as an array of hysterically... [more+]

Pam Ann is flying high as the international air hostess alter ego of Australian comedienne Caroline Reid. She not only performs as Pam Ann (a play on words from Pan Am) but as an array of hysterically funny flight attendants employed by international airlines including Air France, Alitalia, American, British Airways, Etihad, Lufthansa, Qantas, SAS, Singapore and Virgin Atlantic. Buckle your seatbelt and be prepared to reach for your oxygen mask after her witty yet biting satire of the aviation industry. Her more than 20-year career has earned her first-class seats jet-setting around the globe selling out prestigious venues and having been included in Qantas in-flight entertainment and featured in advertising campaigns for British Airways and SAS and headlining the Jet Blue pride flight from San Francisco to Long Beach. Now you can see what all the high-flying fuss is about when Pam Ann comes to Feinstein's at the Nikko in San Francisco. [less-]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of the Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquari... [more+]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of the Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum, all under one living roof. Your general admission pass lets you get up close and personal with hundreds of free-flying tropical birds and butterflies inside the four-story living rainforest and gives you access to the award-winning, galaxy-spanning digital shows in the Morrison Planetarium. Animal-lovers can feast their eyes on an albino alligator, a colony of feisty African penguins, and more than 38,000 other live animals in the Steinhart Aquarium. Plus, you can learn about everything from meteors to minerals to mankind's evolution ... and that's all "before" you make your way up to the rolling hills and fields on the rooftop. [less-]

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with included beer and wine. This double-masted,... [more+]

For a relaxing afternoon on the water, hop aboard the Privateer, a truly traditional sailboat, for a semi-private 90-minute cruise of the bay, complete with included beer and wine. This double-masted, teak-decked, bronze-fitted beauty holds no more than 28 passengers, so you'll get plenty of personal attention from the skilled and friendly crew as the Privateer glides over to Alcatraz and Angel Island, passes by charming and picturesque Sausalito, parallels the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and sails past the famous San Francisco skyline on its way back to the pier. [less-]

She's Jewish, he's Christian; She's white, and he's black. They love each other ... but not in that way. Or maybe they do? It's complicated. Charlotte and Jonny have been best friends since they were ... [more+]

She's Jewish, he's Christian; She's white, and he's black. They love each other ... but not in that way. Or maybe they do? It's complicated. Charlotte and Jonny have been best friends since they were just nine years old. Now, as they tumble into their 20s and confront the mysteries of their sexuality, they find that the path forward is not always the one right in front of you. "The Mystery of Love and Sex" was written by Bathsheba Doran ("Boardwalk Empire, Masters of Sex"), and this regional premiere at San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre Center is directed by Rebecca Longworth. Come see for yourself why "Time Out New York" hailed this show as "wise and exquisitely crafted," and "The New York Times" described it as "tender, funny, packed with humanity and brimming with surprising revelations ... perfectly wonderful." [less-]

For the first time in 50 years, David Kleinberg returns to Vietnam to revisit the base camp where his buddies died and perform "Hey, Hey, LBJ!", his acclaimed solo theater work on the war. David's wif... [more+]

For the first time in 50 years, David Kleinberg returns to Vietnam to revisit the base camp where his buddies died and perform "Hey, Hey, LBJ!", his acclaimed solo theater work on the war. David's wife, daughter and his ex-Vietnam buddies all tell him he's going to get arrested for trying to stage the work without the Communist government's approval. Kleinberg, who was an editor and writer at the "San Francisco Chronicle" for 34 years and has been a stand-up comedian for 10, presents this powerful work on one veteran's return to Vietnam to face -- and make peace with -- his past, at The Marsh Upstairs Studio Theater in San Francisco. [less-]

BATS Improv -- named the Bay Area's Best Theater Company by the "San Francisco Chronicle", Best Comedy Troupe by "SF Weekly" and Best First Date Spot by the "San Francisco Bay Guardian" -- presents a ... [more+]

BATS Improv -- named the Bay Area's Best Theater Company by the "San Francisco Chronicle", Best Comedy Troupe by "SF Weekly" and Best First Date Spot by the "San Francisco Bay Guardian" -- presents a variety show full of comedy fun, including head-to-head improv battles, long-form murder mysteries, musicals and more. Located at Bayfront Theater in the Marina District, every BATS show is one of a kind, using audience suggestions for a unique mix of improv comedy and theater that's never the same show twice. [less-]

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous traditional vessel called the Privateer to ... [more+]

Whether you want to kick off a fabulous date night or wrap up an enjoyable afternoon, this two-hour sunset sail is just the ticket. Step aboard the gorgeous traditional vessel called the Privateer to take in the sights at the most bewitching time of day. You'll sail past Alcatraz, hug the coast at Sausalito and experience the full grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sip two servings of your choice of included beer, wine, soda or water as Privateer cruises along the spectacular San Francisco cityscape, while the sun sets and the lights of the city come to twinkling life. [less-]

Tommy T's Comedy Club in Pleasanton keeps a lineup flush with some of the best names in comedy -- from top-tier veterans (think Arsenio Hall and J.B. Smoove) to stand-ups just getting their start. Cat... [more+]

Tommy T's Comedy Club in Pleasanton keeps a lineup flush with some of the best names in comedy -- from top-tier veterans (think Arsenio Hall and J.B. Smoove) to stand-ups just getting their start. Catch up-and-coming comics from near and far as the grab the mic at Tommy T's ongoing Comedy Showcase. It's the perfect way to get in on the ground floor with comedians who'll someday be household names. [less-]

Journalist-turned-comedian Maureen "Mo" Langan, host of KGO Radio's "Hangin' With Langan", is one of the country's top touring comics. In her one-woman show "Daughter of a Garbageman", Langan traces h... [more+]

Journalist-turned-comedian Maureen "Mo" Langan, host of KGO Radio's "Hangin' With Langan", is one of the country's top touring comics. In her one-woman show "Daughter of a Garbageman", Langan traces her roots back to her upbringing in New Jersey in the 1970s, where her Irish mother and New York City sanitation worker father taught her that hard work and education are always rewarded. Now living in an era where Kardashians have book deals and reality TV stars win elections, Langan uses humor, honesty and insight to tap into the frustrations of hard-working people and explore how her parents got it wrong. "Daughter of a Garbageman" made its international debut in Edinburgh in 2016 and its U.S. debut at The Marsh in San Francisco in 2017, where it completed a six-month run, and then went on to Nantucket, Florida and The Irish Writers Festival. Now Langan returns to The Marsh San Francisco MainStage Theater. [less-]

Blue & Gold Fleet's "Escape From the Rock" Cruise is an exciting 90-minute excursion that takes you around the perimeter of Alcatraz to view the island from every angle. As the ship sails, passengers ... [more+]

Blue & Gold Fleet's "Escape From the Rock" Cruise is an exciting 90-minute excursion that takes you around the perimeter of Alcatraz to view the island from every angle. As the ship sails, passengers are treated to a presentation complete with sound effects and chilling tales of inmates Al Capone and Billy Cook, not to mention Clyde Johnson's daring escape attempt. This historical yet entertaining boat trip does not stop at the island of Alcatraz itself, but it does evoke the days when this iconic maximum-security prison was the most feared institution in the American penal system. [less-]

At the forward-thinking Eureka Day School, all decisions are made by consensus and everyone's opinion is valued. But when a crisis puts their children in danger, it turns out that "Eureka Day" parents... [more+]

At the forward-thinking Eureka Day School, all decisions are made by consensus and everyone's opinion is valued. But when a crisis puts their children in danger, it turns out that "Eureka Day" parents have different definitions of safety. The debate over vaccinations hits home in this comedy of liberal manners, as the school community confronts the central question of our era: How do you find consensus when you can't agree on the facts? Aurora Theatre Company proudly presents the world premiere of this funny, poignant, and oh-so-Berkeley play. [less-]