Half-Price Tickets to San Francisco Concerts, Shows

At once sidesplittingly funny and charmingly romantic, "Me and My Girl" was a major hit on the West End in 1937, but was largely unknown in the United States until a Broadway production in 1986, where... [more+]

At once sidesplittingly funny and charmingly romantic, "Me and My Girl" was a major hit on the West End in 1937, but was largely unknown in the United States until a Broadway production in 1986, where it also became a major success. This fish-out-of-water comedy is the story of a roustabout Cockney lad who learns he's actually an Earl and must try to adjust to his new upper-class life. Several of the songs from the show became major hits of the day, including "Leaning On a Lamppost," "The Lambeth Walk" and the title song. Enjoy this charming show at The Gateway Theatre in San Francisco. [less-]

Combining great Japanese cuisine and live music, Yoshi's Oakland has quickly become one of the world's most respected venues for jazz, rock, blues and more. What started as a small sushi bar has bloss... [more+]

Combining great Japanese cuisine and live music, Yoshi's Oakland has quickly become one of the world's most respected venues for jazz, rock, blues and more. What started as a small sushi bar has blossomed into an award-winning live performance venue with a state-of-the-art sound system and design, occupying 17,000 square feet in the heart of Oakland's Jack London Square. Yoshi's Oakland has hosted such legendary jazz greats as Betty Carter, Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Diana Krall, Branford Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Harry Connick Jr., Oscar Peterson and hundreds of others, and has also expanded its focus to present a variety of musical genres -- and even popular comedians. [less-]

"Head Over Heels" is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The Go-Go's and the award-winning visionaries that rocked Broadway with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Next To Normal, Amer... [more+]

"Head Over Heels" is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The Go-Go's and the award-winning visionaries that rocked Broadway with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Next To Normal, American Idiot, Spring Awakening" and "Avenue Q". An inspired mash-up of posh and punk, "Head Over Heels" is an unpredictable Elizabethan romp about a royal family that must race to keep an oracle's prophecy of doom from coming to fruition. In order to save their beloved kingdom, the family embarks on an extravagant journey full of mistaken identities, love triangles, sexual awakening and self-discovery. Set to the iconic pop music of The Go-Go's -- including the hit songs "We Got The Beat," "Our Lips Are Sealed," "Vacation" and many more -- "Head Over Heels" delivers an experience unlike anything you've ever seen. Get your tickets now so you can be in the audience for this pre-Broadway engagement at the Curran in San Francisco. [less-]

One of the biggest bands in prog rock history and a true pioneer of the genre, YES gets back on the road to celebrate its golden anniversary with the "#YES50" tour. Expect to hear some of the band's m... [more+]

One of the biggest bands in prog rock history and a true pioneer of the genre, YES gets back on the road to celebrate its golden anniversary with the "#YES50" tour. Expect to hear some of the band's most-loved songs during this showcase at the City National Civic in San Jose and a reworking of some tracks that had been "lost" to time. Join founding member Tony Kaye and the rest of YES on this musical journey 50 years in the making. [less-]

What happens when one of the greatest composers ever -- J.S. Bach -- attempts to set one of the most ancient Christian hymns, believed to be the very words of Mary herself, to music? You get "Magnific... [more+]

What happens when one of the greatest composers ever -- J.S. Bach -- attempts to set one of the most ancient Christian hymns, believed to be the very words of Mary herself, to music? You get "Magnificat", a choral work of stunning beauty. Showing off the immense range of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, this piece celebrating the joy of experiencing God and praising social justice will transform Davies Symphony Hall into a majestic Baroque cathedral. And it might just change you a little bit, too. [less-]

Kishore Hari, director of the Bay Area Science Festival, sits down with physicist Carlo Rovelli, the internationally bestselling author of "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" and "Reality is Not What It ... [more+]

Kishore Hari, director of the Bay Area Science Festival, sits down with physicist Carlo Rovelli, the internationally bestselling author of "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" and "Reality is Not What It Seems". They'll discuss the blurred lines between science and humanity in this exciting evening discussion at Burlingame Theater. Hear them talk about a subject that continues to puzzle physicists and philosophers alike: our perceptions of the flow of time. [less-]

In a Vietnamese refugee camp in Arkansas circa 1975, two bereaved Saigon natives find love in a strange new land. So goes "Vietgone", a bold new romantic comedy by "geek theater" impresario Qui Nguyen... [more+]

In a Vietnamese refugee camp in Arkansas circa 1975, two bereaved Saigon natives find love in a strange new land. So goes "Vietgone", a bold new romantic comedy by "geek theater" impresario Qui Nguyen, an artist famous in New York for productions packed full of martial arts, sword fights and puppetry. Based on the lives of his own parents, "Vietgone" is a slightly more subtle affair, but still reflects Nguyen's irreverent humor and pop-culture-obsessed aesthetic as it crisscrosses between the traumatic evacuation of Saigon and a turbulent yet passionate tale of love in the rural United States. See American Conservatory Theater's production of this wildly imaginative, "culturally savvy comedy" ("The New York Times") at A.C.T Strand Theater in San Francisco. [less-]

Discover and acquire new art -- and explore art trends developing around the globe -- at the eighth annual Art Market San Francisco, the Bay Area's leading contemporary and modern art fair. Following ... [more+]

Discover and acquire new art -- and explore art trends developing around the globe -- at the eighth annual Art Market San Francisco, the Bay Area's leading contemporary and modern art fair. Following record breaking sales, city-wide partnerships and attendance of over 25,000 visitors in 2017, the 2018 edition of Art Market San Francisco presents a significant selection of contemporary and modern artworks from returning Art Market exhibitors and exciting newcomers in the beautiful and spacious Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. [less-]

From a showdown with a violent felon in small-town Nebraska to a childhood listening to anti-conformist rants in San Francisco, Dan Hoyle's solo show "Each and Every Thing" takes you on an emotional o... [more+]

From a showdown with a violent felon in small-town Nebraska to a childhood listening to anti-conformist rants in San Francisco, Dan Hoyle's solo show "Each and Every Thing" takes you on an emotional odyssey that crisscrosses America to explore how we experience the world in the digital age. Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle's production depicts his search for true community, spontaneity and wonder in today's fractured and hyper-connected world, making pit stops at a Digital Detox retreat in remote Northern California, the intellectual temple of Calcutta's famed coffeehouse and a soul-baring confession in Manhattan. Be there when Dan Hoyle brings his award-winning show to the stage of The Marsh Berkeley. [less-]

One of the most unforgettable romantic stories ever written, "The Bridges of Madison County" first captured the nation's attention as a best-selling novel, then became an award-winning film, and is no... [more+]

One of the most unforgettable romantic stories ever written, "The Bridges of Madison County" first captured the nation's attention as a best-selling novel, then became an award-winning film, and is now a two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Francesca Johnson, a beautiful Italian woman who married an American soldier to flee war-torn Italy, looks forward to a few days alone on her Iowa farm while her family heads to the 1965 State Fair. When ruggedly handsome National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid pulls into her driveway seeking directions, a chance encounter becomes a four-day whirlwind romance caught between decision and desire -- offering a second chance at so much more. This sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave you breathless when TheatreWorks brings it to life on the stage of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. [less-]

In the '70s and '80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates took the Philly soul music sound they'd grown up with and made it smoother and catchier. This reinvention of a classic sound took them straight to the t... [more+]

In the '70s and '80s, Daryl Hall and John Oates took the Philly soul music sound they'd grown up with and made it smoother and catchier. This reinvention of a classic sound took them straight to the top of the charts, scoring six platinum records and a string of No. 1 singles, including "Maneater," "Private Eyes" and "Rich Girl." Now these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are taking the stage at SAP Center in San Jose with pop-rock hitmakers Train. With a slew of hits over the past 20 years, including "Calling All Angels," "Hey, Soul Sister," "Meet Virginia" and, of course, the double Grammy-winning "Drops of Jupiter," Train will add their catalog of sing-alongs to the night, then join Hall & Oates onstage for an epic finale that'll make this one concert you don't want to miss. [less-]

The dark side of the environmental movement is revealed in this true story of rainforest natives and a plucky New York lawyer fighting for justice against one of the world's biggest oil companies. The... [more+]

The dark side of the environmental movement is revealed in this true story of rainforest natives and a plucky New York lawyer fighting for justice against one of the world's biggest oil companies. The claim: their homeland in the Amazonian rain forest has been polluted by an evil corporate giant. But all is not what it seems. What if in this David-and-Goliath battle David is the villain? Find out at San Francisco's Phoenix Theatre. [less-]

Steve Silver's "Beach Blanket Babylon" is the world's longest-running musical revue. Since 1974, this San Francisco institution has followed Snow White on a musical comedy quest around the world, wher... [more+]

Steve Silver's "Beach Blanket Babylon" is the world's longest-running musical revue. Since 1974, this San Francisco institution has followed Snow White on a musical comedy quest around the world, where she runs into satirically portrayed pop culture and political celebrities, an impressive array of gigantic hats and one show-stopping musical number after another. Because the show is constantly updated with new costumes, hats and characters, it rewards repeat visits. Among the familiar faces you might see spoofed at this Club Fugazi production: Lady Gaga, Barack and Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton and Adele. Now running for more than 40 years, "Beach Blanket Babylon" remains one of San Francisco's wildest evenings of live entertainment. [less-]

Are Connie and Tristan really in love, or is it just the antidepressants talking? As volunteers in a clinical trial for a new super-drug, their sudden and illicit romance forces the supervising doctor... [more+]

Are Connie and Tristan really in love, or is it just the antidepressants talking? As volunteers in a clinical trial for a new super-drug, their sudden and illicit romance forces the supervising doctors to intervene and confront the ethics of what they're doing. Winner of the UK Critics' Circle Award for Best New Play, "The Effect" tackles our pill-popping culture with humor and scintillating drama. See what "The New York Times" called "a knockout, a ravishment of the senses," at San Francisco Playhouse. [less-]

The 13th Annual Bay Area Maker Faire is a celebration of invention, creativity and curiosity. Immerse yourself in maker culture with a bounty of exhibits, stages, interactive art, hands-on making and ... [more+]

The 13th Annual Bay Area Maker Faire is a celebration of invention, creativity and curiosity. Immerse yourself in maker culture with a bounty of exhibits, stages, interactive art, hands-on making and learning. The three-day event features robotics, science, cosplay, electronics, tools and much more. For the first time ever there will be an Industry, Career and College day and incredible new art installations. Score tickets now for the event that inspires the future of innovation by showcasing the creative and experimental minds who make, play, tinker and hack. [less-]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history ... [more+]

Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the San Francisco Bay's historic waterfront on Blue & Gold Fleet's Bay Cruise Adventure. This fully narrated one-hour tour features information and history on city landmarks and plenty of opportunities for taking pictures of the unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available, so you can experience the sights and sounds from out on deck or take it all in from the warmth and comfort of an interior seat -- either experience makes for a truly great San Francisco adventure. [less-]

Two of the biggest rock bands of all time are joining forces for a summer tour together that starts right here in Concord. Chicago will be performing their second LP, "Chicago II", in its entirety for... [more+]

Two of the biggest rock bands of all time are joining forces for a summer tour together that starts right here in Concord. Chicago will be performing their second LP, "Chicago II", in its entirety for the first time ever, plus some of their other greatest hits. REO Speedwagon will be rocking a mix of deep cuts and fan favorites. The two bands are beyond hyped to be working together again: "It's always a party sharing the stage with Kevin, Neal, Bruce, Dave and Bryan!" says Chicago's Robert Lamm. "They rock. We rock. The tour rocks!" With the bands this excited, the show has got to be legendary. Be there at their first stop this summer at Concord Pavilion. [less-]

Behind a secret door near the intersection of North Beach and Chinatown lies a dimly lit subterranean realm teeming with colorful characters and overlapping storylines. This is "The Speakeasy", an int... [more+]

Behind a secret door near the intersection of North Beach and Chinatown lies a dimly lit subterranean realm teeming with colorful characters and overlapping storylines. This is "The Speakeasy", an interactive theatrical experience that will transport you to a 1920s San Francisco watering hole full of bootleggers, bouncers, war veterans and barflies. As you wander throughout the multi-room environment, sipping cocktails, playing casino games, or simply observing, you'll stumble across all manner of conversations and interactions as a complex narrative web unfolds. Never the same thing twice, "The Speakeasy" is a meta-theatrical event you'll want to see again and again. [less-]

"West Side Story" takes the most famous romantic drama of all time, Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", and sets it loose in epic fashion on the streets of 1950s New York. This production by Contra Cost... [more+]

"West Side Story" takes the most famous romantic drama of all time, Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", and sets it loose in epic fashion on the streets of 1950s New York. This production by Contra Costa Musical Theatre at the Lesher Center for the Arts finds two idealistic young lovers caught between warring street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. The famed 1961 film adaptation won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and the story has enjoyed many Broadway revivals, the latest in 2009. Written by the creative dream team of Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim, "West Side Story"'s legendary jazz, Latin and classical-inspired score features treasured numbers like "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "I Feel Pretty" and "America." Don't miss this iconic musical love story! [less-]

3Girls Theatre presents "Disruption", a fast-paced, darkly comic whodunnit for our #MeToo moment. When an anonymous whistleblower threatens to go viral, visionary CEO Andrea Powell has just one day to... [more+]

3Girls Theatre presents "Disruption", a fast-paced, darkly comic whodunnit for our #MeToo moment. When an anonymous whistleblower threatens to go viral, visionary CEO Andrea Powell has just one day to save her company -- and herself -- from a public relations disaster that promises to destroy them both. But as the accusations morph from corporate espionage into sexual harassment, Andy and her team suddenly find themselves in a tense, high-stakes duel against an unexpected opponent. This world premiere by AJ Baker brings a unique perspective on our nation's conversation about sexual politics and power in the workplace to Z Below in San Francisco. [less-]