Must-see entertainment in The Bay Area

  • Neck of the Woods

    San Francisco

    A vast yet cozy venue with all the right moves, including Monday salsa dance classes, Russian karaoke (no language skills required) and indie rock acts…

  • Zellerbach Hall

    Berkeley

    At the south end of the University of California, Berkeley campus near Bancroft Way and Dana St, Zellerbach Hall features dance events, musical concerts…

  • SAP Center

    San Jose

    The San Jose Sharks – the city’s tremendously popular professional hockey team – play at this massive glass-and-metal stadium (formerly the HP Pavilion)…

  • Grand Lake Theatre

    Oakland

    Once a vaudeville theater and silent-movie house, this 1926 beauty near Lake Merritt lures you in with its huge corner marquee (which sometimes displays…

  • The Alley

    Oakland

    There's live music every night of the week at this ramshackle locals' favorite, which feels like a roadside juke joint plopped onto Grand Ave. The tunes…

  • Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

    Berkeley

    This legendary club has almost 50 years of history and is conveniently located in the downtown arts district. It features great traditional folk, country,…

  • Avaya Stadium

    San Jose

    Located near San Jose's airport, this is the home of the San Jose Earthquakes, the city's professional soccer team (season runs from February through…

  • La Peña Cultural Center

    Berkeley

    This warmhearted community center presents dynamic dance classes and musical and visual arts events with a social justice bent. Look for a vibrant mural…

  • California Shakespeare Theater

    Berkeley

    Headquartered in Berkeley, with the fantastic outdoor Bruns Amphitheater east of the Berkeley Hills in Orinda as a venue, ‘Cal Shakes’ carries on a a warm…

  • Red Poppy Art House

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    San Francisco's underground arts scene has taken up residence in a sunny Mission loft. Red Poppy hosts artist residencies, live jazz and roots music, and…

  • Greek Theatre

    Berkeley

    This outdoor, Greek-style amphitheater has been around since 1903, and is the oldest venue of its type in the country. Excellent sight lines, tons of…

  • Shotgun Players

    Berkeley

    Berkeley's solar-powered theater company stages exciting and provocative works in an intimate space. Offers pay-what-you-can tickets for preview shows,…

  • New Parkway Theater

    Oakland

    This laid-back movie house, pub and community-events space shows second-run and throwback indie films. Reasonably priced beer, wine, sandwiches and pizza…

  • California Theatre

    San Jose

    The absolutely stunning Spanish Colonial interior of this landmark entertainment venue is cathedral-worthy. The theater is home to Opera San Jose and…

  • Ashkenaz

    Berkeley

    Ashkenaz is a ‘music and dance community center’ attracting activists, hippies and fans of folk, swing, world music and more who love to dance (lessons…

  • Berkeley Repertory Theatre

    Berkeley

    This highly respected company has produced bold versions of classical and modern plays since 1968. Most shows have half-price tickets for patrons under 30.

  • Oakland A’s

    Oakland

    When the San Francisco Giants are away, the Oakland A’s are usually home, which expands the possibilities for those desperate for a summer baseball fix.

  • 924 Gilman

    Berkeley

    This volunteer-run and booze-free all-ages space is a West Coast punk-rock institution. Check the online calendar for upcoming shows on weekend nights.

  • San Jose Earthquakes

    San Jose

    San Jose's Major League Soccer (MLS) team plays at Avaya Stadium from February through October.

  • San Jose Sharks

    San Jose

    San Jose's National Hockey League (NHL) team plays at SAP Center from September through April.

  • Aurora Theatre Company

    Berkeley

    Intimate downtown theater performs contemporary, thought-provoking plays staged with subtle aesthetics.

  • Pocket Opera Company

    San Francisco

    Big opera sung in English with a chamber orchestra in intimate venues around the Bay Area.

  • Chanticleer

    San Francisco

    Grammy-winning opera by a 12-man chorus, in concert since 1978.

  • Piedmont Theatre

    Oakland

    Small neighborhood art-house cinema that's over 100 years old. It screens first-run Hollywood and independent films.

  • Lou's Fish Shack

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Lou's presents live blues on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Primarily a restaurant, it also has a few bar tables near the bandstand and…

  • Four Star Theater

    San Francisco

    Before John Woo, Ang Lee and Wong Kar-wai hit multiplex marquees, they brought down the house in the Four Star’s postage-stamp-sized screening rooms…

  • Roccapulco

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Get your salsa, rumba and bachata (Dominican dance) on at this high-ceilinged, stadium-sized Latin venue that books slick international touring acts. Most…

  • Encore Karaoke Lounge

    San Francisco

    For people who swear they'll never sing in public, Encore lowers the stakes – this place is a dim rumpus room, where your audience lounges on Naugahyde…

  • Cal Athletics

    Berkeley

    On campus, this ticket office has information on all UC Berkeley sports events. Some sell out weeks in advance such as the famous football frenzy between…

  • Uptown

    Oakland

    For an eclectic calendar of indie, punk and experimental sounds, burlesque shows and fun DJ dance parties, this club hits the spot. Come for a mix of…

  • California Memorial Stadium

    Berkeley

    California Memorial Stadium (1923) is the University of California, Berkeley 63,000-seat sports venue. Unnervingly, the Hayward Fault runs just beneath it.

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