SF LIVE Picks
Explore the live events and venues we’re excited about.
Venue Spotlight
Brava Theatre
In the Mission, Brava Theatre has built a legacy on work that doesn’t wait for permission. For decades, it has centered women, artists of color, and voices too often sidelined. The result is a stage that reflects the city as it is, and as it could be.
Curator Spotlight
Ruby Ibarra on Bindlestiff
Ask Ruby Ibarra about Bindlestiff and she points to something deeper than programming. It is a place where community gathers and culture holds. A space that continues to nurture Pilipino and Filipino American artists with intention and care.
Festival Spotlight
SF Music Week 2026
SF Music Week, held February 23 through March 1, brought programming to venues across San Francisco, including live performances, panels, and workshops. The citywide event connected artists, industry professionals, and organizations across the local music scene.
Staff Picks
This Week’s Live Arts
A short list worth your time. This week’s picks cut across genre and neighborhood, from low-lit rooms to open dance floors. Selected by SF LIVE contributors, each one offers a different entry point into what is happening right now.