#performances

#performances

Before Tarell Alvin McCraney co-won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (shared with director Barry Jenkins) for Moonlight, he made his mark in New York with The Brother/Sister Plays, a trilogy that fused African myth, raw emotion, and contemporary Black life. Two decades later, he revisits one of those works, The Brothers Size, in a new Off-Broadway revival at The Shed, co-directed by McCraney himself and starring Moonlight actor Andre Holland.

The 24th Annual Laurel Street Fair will take place on August 9th, 2025, celebrating community through performances by various artists and showcasing local vendors.

UNSTAGED: Live on Mid-Market is a free, interactive monthly event celebrating art and performances on Market Street designed to activate the new Mid-Market Entertainment Zone.

A day-long celebration of La Pena's 50th anniversary features a bevy of activities and presentations, mostly free, leading to a ticketed concert featuring stars such as Holly Near, DiaPaSon, Los Peludos, Francisco Herrera and others, and concludes with a jam session into the wee hours.

"Whether you're taking a lunch break from the office or out exploring the neighborhood, these performances are an energizing and uplifting way to enjoy summer in the city."

The 2nd annual Turkish Festival will feature over 3,000 attendees, 35 vendors, and performances including traditional Turkish music and dance at Embarcadero Plaza.

I say keep the car filled, keep it crunking, keep it gassed up. That's all I can do.