SF LIVE Picks
Explore the live events and venues we’re excited about.
Venue Spotlight
Shelton Theater
Shelton Theater has been a fixture of San Francisco’s independent arts scene since 1993, hosting comedy, theater, and improvisation in two intimate black-box spaces near Union Square. Best known for resident favorites like Cheaper Than Therapy and Secret Improv Society, the nonprofit venue continues to champion locally driven live performance.
Curator Spotlight
Jessica Silverman on Public Works
Gallerist Jessica Silverman returns to Public Works for its thoughtful approach to live music and nightlife, where sound, pacing, and audience experience are treated with curatorial care. Located in the Mission District, the venue brings together international DJs, underground artists, and the communities shaping San Francisco’s contemporary cultural landscape.
Staff Picks
This Month’s Live Arts
A short list worth your time. This month’s picks cut across genre and neighborhood, from big names in concert halls to celebrating PRIDE on the dance floor. Selected by SF LIVE contributors, each one offers a different entry point into what is happening right now.