Crowded Fire Theater’s world premiere makes us endure such prodigious and portentous throat-clearing as to dull its insights.

“An Approximation of Resilience” by Alex Ketley uses dance to explore a real-life murder case and California’s justice system.

A critic hated this box office smash, back after seven years. A ballet dancer loved it. As soon as the curtain fell, they discussed. Frances Chung, top, and Wei Wang in Liam Scarlett’s “Frankenstein.” ...

Halsey is treating San Francisco fans to a one-off intimate concert next month. But there’s a catch. The Grammy-nominated singer is putting on a special show exclusively for Wells Fargo Autograph ...

In an era of emergency fundraising campaigns and sudden closures, it’s noteworthy to remain a pillar of the theater community, as Shotgun Players has.

Mick LaSalle also answers questions about enduringly creepy movies and the theater with the best projection in San Francisco.

Danielle St.Germain, who was most recently the executive director at the San Francisco Ballet, will join the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco as its chief philanthropy officer, the institution ...

In gripping “Burnt,” California firefighter Clare Frank shares stories of trauma and friendship fighting flames.

The vintage Grateful Dead T-shirt sold for a record price through auction at Sotheby’s. Photo: Sotheby's An original Grateful Dead T-shirt from 1967 sold for $17,640 through Sotheby’s on Friday, Oct.

Chronicle reviewers pored over many books throughout the year from fiction to memoir, funny to sobering — here are their favorite reads of 2023 you don’t want to miss.

The screening of the Oakland-filmed “Freaky Tales” at the Grand Lake Theatre became a star-studded event and full on celebration of the Bay Area.

Marty Balin performing with the Jefferson Starship at the Bay Area Music Awards (BAMMIES) on March 21, 1987. (Photo by Clayton Call/Redferns) Photo: Clayton Call / Redferns Marty Balin, the dynamic ...