Half-Price Tickets to San Francisco Concerts, Shows

Both irreverent and surprisingly sentimental, "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" is the classic country-western musical comedy based on the strange-but-true story of the real-life Chicken Ranch bro... [more+]

Both irreverent and surprisingly sentimental, "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" is the classic country-western musical comedy based on the strange-but-true story of the real-life Chicken Ranch brothel. Protected by a friendly sheriff and frequented by governors, senators, mayors and even victorious college football teams, Miss Mona's cozy bordello thrives in the small town of Gilbert -- until a puritan nemesis in the guise of a crusading do-gooder focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution and tries to shut it down. Nominated for a passel of Tonys in its original '79 Broadway run and turned into a hit film starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, this latest production comes to the Gateway Theatre in San Francisco, courtesy of 42nd Street Moon. [less-]

Enjoy an action-packed day at Northern California's premier amusement park, California's Great America. This spring, thrill seekers can blaze a new path on RailBlazer, Great America's groundbreaking s... [more+]

Enjoy an action-packed day at Northern California's premier amusement park, California's Great America. This spring, thrill seekers can blaze a new path on RailBlazer, Great America's groundbreaking single-rail steel coaster. The first of its kind on the West Coast, RailBlazer sends riders on an "off-road" trip over rocky peaks and twisted valleys. With an initial 90-degree drop of over 100 feet, RailBlazer dares riders to challenge 1,800 feet of track and three inversions -- including a zero-gravity roll. If that wasn't enough, jump on Patriot, Great America's first floorless roller coaster, or take a spin on Gold Striker, the tallest wooden coaster in the Northwest. Great America's family rides include the wet and wild Rip Roaring Rapids and Whitewater Falls, and a 4D journey through space featuring characters from EA's "Mass Effect" video games. Little ones will delight in meeting the PEANUTS gang as they visit the Planet Snoopy kids area. When you need a breather, take in some live entertainment happening throughout the park. Then in summer, bring your bathing suit for some fun at Boomerang Bay, a water park with a wave pool, lazy river and thrilling slides -- all included in admission. [less-]

Get your thrills "and" your chills on at Halloween Haunt at Northern California's premier theme park, California's Great America. When the sun goes down, the ghoulies come out, roaming amidst the hulk... [more+]

Get your thrills "and" your chills on at Halloween Haunt at Northern California's premier theme park, California's Great America. When the sun goes down, the ghoulies come out, roaming amidst the hulking skeletons of roller coasters. Monsters and other unsavory creatures hide in the shadows of mazes and scare zones, waiting to pounce. Zombies defy gravity with their mind-blowing aerial and trampoline skills in stage shows like "Nytewalkers" and moan and groan as they search for their meal in the hallowed halls of "Zombie High". Dare to enter "The Chamber of Horrors Wax Museum", where a collection of the most feared villains, murderers, criminals and miscreants imaginable have come to life. And that's not all that will make you scream; park rides like the incredible suspended jet coaster Flight Deck, and Gold Striker -- the tallest, fastest wooden roller coaster in the Northwest -- will find you gripping the handrail in fear... and having the time of your life. [less-]

The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical "A Night with Janis Joplin" is a musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences-trailblazers like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Od... [more+]

The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical "A Night with Janis Joplin" is a musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences-trailblazers like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, all of whom inspired Joplin to become one of Rock n Rolls greatest legends. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the Queen of Rock n Roll. Her unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made Joplin a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Audiences will enjoy Joplin's favorites, including "Piece of My Heart," "Cry Baby," "Me and Bobby McGee" and many others. See Turnaround Artists' production of "A Night with Janis Joplin" at Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Mary Bridget Davies, who received a Tony nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her performance as Janis in "A Night with Janis Joplin", will be performing most evening performances. [less-]

During "An Evening of Laughter and Reflection", comedy icon Carol Burnett will answer questions from the audience and show video clips from her shows in a format that harkens back to the legendary ope... [more+]

During "An Evening of Laughter and Reflection", comedy icon Carol Burnett will answer questions from the audience and show video clips from her shows in a format that harkens back to the legendary openings of "The Carol Burnett Show", where her studio audience had an unfiltered opportunity to engage with Burnett and receive spontaneous answers. "I love the spontaneity of these evenings," says the star. "I never know what anyone is going to ask, or say, or do, so it keeps me on my toes!" Enjoy this intimate evening with Carol Burnett at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. [less-]

Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Sweat" is the scorching new play from Lynn Nottage ("Ruined") that "The New York Times" called "keenly observed and surprisingly funny ... throbs with hea... [more+]

Winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Sweat" is the scorching new play from Lynn Nottage ("Ruined") that "The New York Times" called "keenly observed and surprisingly funny ... throbs with heartfelt life. " In the industrial town of Reading, Pennsylvania, a group of friends spend their days on the factory floor and their nights sharing drinks, secrets and laughs. But then layoffs and picket lines begin to erode their trust, and they find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight for self-preservation. Based on Nottage's extensive research and interviews with residents of Reading and arriving at A.C.T. in San Francisco after a heralded Broadway run, "Sweat" is a searing reflection of America's economic decline. [less-]

A holiday mash-up for the entire family, "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" is an internationally touring contemporary work set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music. "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" will feature MC Kurtis B... [more+]

A holiday mash-up for the entire family, "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" is an internationally touring contemporary work set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music. "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" will feature MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop's founding fathers, opening the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" is a full-length production performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, DJ and an electric violinist. Through the spells cast by the mysterious Drosselmeyer, Maria-Clara and her prince, Myron, travel back in time to the moment when her parents first meet in a nightclub. Digital scenery transforms E.T.A. Hoffmann's story of a palace of sugarplums into a romance set in 1980s Brooklyn. The dance work celebrates love, community and the magic of New Year's Eve, and is coming to Oakland's Paramount Theatre. [less-]

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for your chance to experience the Bay's fascinating aquatic wildlife up close. Located along San Francisco's walkable waterfront, Aquarium of the Bay is home to more than 20,... [more+]

Visit Aquarium of the Bay for your chance to experience the Bay's fascinating aquatic wildlife up close. Located along San Francisco's walkable waterfront, Aquarium of the Bay is home to more than 20,000 marine animals native to San Francisco Bay, including massive sevengill sharks, luminous moon jellies and bat rays in a touch pool. Four exhibit areas -- Discover the Bay, Under the Bay, Touch the Bay and the river otters exhibit -- provide a scuba diver's view of life in the Bay. Through hands-on learning and interactions with its trained staff, Aquarium of the Bay inspires animal lovers of all ages. [less-]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquarium, ... [more+]

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum, all under one living roof. Your general admission pass lets you get up close and personal with hundreds of free-flying tropical birds and butterflies inside the four-story living rainforest and gives you access to the award-winning, galaxy-spanning digital shows in the Morrison Planetarium. Animal-lovers can feast their eyes on an albino alligator, a colony of feisty African penguins, and more than 38,000 other live animals in the Steinhart Aquarium. In the new exhibit, "Giants of Land and Sea", you can explore Northern California's natural wonders through a variety of experiences: Feel your way through an immersive fog room, keep your balance in an earthquake simulator, virtually ascend to the top of a towering redwood, and see a variety of specimens and fossils. You can learn about everything from meteors to minerals to mankind's evolution ... and that's all "before" you make your way up to the rolling hills and fields on the rooftop. [less-]

A mother's love and the spoils of war collide in this family affair. Black Repertory Group Theater's New Arts Experience presents "No! Not My Son". It's a poignant look at the highs and lows of a fami... [more+]

A mother's love and the spoils of war collide in this family affair. Black Repertory Group Theater's New Arts Experience presents "No! Not My Son". It's a poignant look at the highs and lows of a family and community caught in the grip of drug addiction. Preston Thomas has returned from the Vietnam War and brought some demons home with him. To escape the death and destruction he's witnessed, he turns to drugs and his friends and family each have their own way of dealing with his situation. [less-]

The "musically thrilling" award-winning, undie-rock, comedy-pop duo The Skivvies -- featuring Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley -- make their Feinstein's at the Nikko debut with "I Touch My Elf". In this... [more+]

The "musically thrilling" award-winning, undie-rock, comedy-pop duo The Skivvies -- featuring Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley -- make their Feinstein's at the Nikko debut with "I Touch My Elf". In this outrageous San Francisco evening, Molina and Cearley will perform stripped-down, mashed-up versions of holiday favorites playing cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica and other zany instruments while wearing their underwear. Broadway hunk Nick Adams ("Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", "La Cage Aux Follies", "Wicked", "A Chorus Line") joins them with additional guest stars to be announced at a later date. "The Wall Street Journal" called the show "smart, sophisticated ... ingenious," while "Out" magazine says "an unusual explosion of satire and sultry, while "The New York Times" dubbed The Skivvies "a hot musical comedy duo specializing in unexpected arrangements, incongruous mashups, and of course highly toned displays of skin." [less-]

Now celebrating its tenth year, the "Nightmare on Van Ness" Halloween Bash is a fun and exciting way to enjoy one of the biggest party nights of the year. Decked out in Halloween decorations, the 100-... [more+]

Now celebrating its tenth year, the "Nightmare on Van Ness" Halloween Bash is a fun and exciting way to enjoy one of the biggest party nights of the year. Decked out in Halloween decorations, the 100-year-old art deco Regency Ballroom will feature sexy go-go dancers, state-of-the-art light and sound production, a costume contest with a cash prize and other fun surprises throughout the night. Enjoy three levels of nonstop Top 40, hip-hop and EDM from multiple all-star DJs. Costumes are required for everyone in attendance, so make sure you're wearing your sexy-scary best! [less-]

Wind down your weekend with a Hornblower yacht cruise across the scenic San Francisco Bay. You'll get picture postcard views of iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the Bay B... [more+]

Wind down your weekend with a Hornblower yacht cruise across the scenic San Francisco Bay. You'll get picture postcard views of iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the Bay Bridge and, occasionally, McCovey Cove. This two-hour "Social Sundays" cruise features a full cash bar where you can pick up anything from a mule to a mojito to a martini. There'll also be small bites available for purchase. Plus, a DJ will be onboard spinning the perfect Top 40 soundtrack to your cocktail-sipping, good life-living afternoon. [less-]

From the top-quality live musical guests to its exceptional Southern cuisine, Biscuits & Blues is the perfect San Francisco spot to enjoy a night of down-home entertainment nearly every night of the w... [more+]

From the top-quality live musical guests to its exceptional Southern cuisine, Biscuits & Blues is the perfect San Francisco spot to enjoy a night of down-home entertainment nearly every night of the week. Located in the heart of the theater district, this intimate venue hosts the best regional and national blues and jazz acts in a comfortable, close-up setting that's open to all ages. Voted America's No. 1 blues nightclub by The Blues Foundation and the Bay Area Blues Society, it's also known for serving up some of the best fried chicken in the entire region, not to mention California wines, microbrews and specialty cocktails. [less-]

Experience San Francisco's Downtown hot spot for salsa, bachata and urban Latin dancing. Every Saturday night, San Francisco's Cadillac Bar features the hottest DJs, featuring Chuy Gomez, Tony O, Muar... [more+]

Experience San Francisco's Downtown hot spot for salsa, bachata and urban Latin dancing. Every Saturday night, San Francisco's Cadillac Bar features the hottest DJs, featuring Chuy Gomez, Tony O, Muaricio, Andres Antonio, Walt Digz and many more. You can even get a dance lesson from seasoned instructors Noelanie and Ruth. [less-]

RocketBoat is a high-speed, 30-minute thrill ride on San Francisco Bay. Roaring past the beautiful San Francisco skyline, RocketBoat screams down to Bay Bridge and near AT&T Park, where you'll thrill ... [more+]

RocketBoat is a high-speed, 30-minute thrill ride on San Francisco Bay. Roaring past the beautiful San Francisco skyline, RocketBoat screams down to Bay Bridge and near AT&T Park, where you'll thrill to the high-speed twists and turns, propelled by the boat's 2800-horsepower engines. A classic rock 'n' roll soundtrack adds to the fun. If you want to get wet, sit toward the back. You'll stay a bit drier if you sit in the middle or the front of the vessel. Wet or dry, this ride is fast and fun. [less-]

Your Instagram Stories are about to get 100% more psychedelic, thanks to Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze. This perception-altering attraction at San Francisco's Pier 39 puts a trippy new twist on the o... [more+]

Your Instagram Stories are about to get 100% more psychedelic, thanks to Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze. This perception-altering attraction at San Francisco's Pier 39 puts a trippy new twist on the old-school House of Mirrors. The entire space is flooded with neon and black lights that illuminate a labyrinth of columns and archways. Spend an hour or three (or more!) wandering about and gazing in awe. Around every corner, you'll see your own astounded reflection as you allow yourself to get gleefully lost in light. [less-]

For some 30 years, Cobb's Comedy Club has been one of the hottest venues on the stand-up circuit, hosting both up-and-comers and established comics. Known for developing some of the country's top perf... [more+]

For some 30 years, Cobb's Comedy Club has been one of the hottest venues on the stand-up circuit, hosting both up-and-comers and established comics. Known for developing some of the country's top performers -- including stars like Robin Williams, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho -- the club's famed showcases feature the funniest rising comics in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom already boast major TV credits. A fixture in San Francisco's famous North Beach, Cobb's offers a complete dinner menu and full-service bar for a complete evening of entertainment. [less-]

With over 30 million YouTube fans worldwide, San Francisco's Voices of Music is the most popular early music ensemble in the United States by a wide margin, and one of the most popular ensembles in an... [more+]

With over 30 million YouTube fans worldwide, San Francisco's Voices of Music is the most popular early music ensemble in the United States by a wide margin, and one of the most popular ensembles in any genre of classical music, in the world. Performed in beautiful cathedrals around the Bay Area, their authentic interpretations of virtuoso baroque concertos are an especially vibrant treat for the ears, as the small, tight-knit group present beguiling and even playful arrangements for violins, cellos, organ and other instruments. Interpreting works by masters ranging from Vivaldi to Bach, this spectacularly talented group of musicians will transport you to another time. [less-]

"Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker" comes to the Cupertino's Flint Center for the Performing Arts, spreading holiday joy and goodwill with its "Dove of Peace" tour. Inspired by the Bolshoi's 19... [more+]

"Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker" comes to the Cupertino's Flint Center for the Performing Arts, spreading holiday joy and goodwill with its "Dove of Peace" tour. Inspired by the Bolshoi's 1957 version of Tchaikovsky's classic, the young Masha and her Nutcracker Prince arrive in the Land of Peace and Harmony, where the Dove takes Masha on a magical trip across the globe, introducing her to the rich and colorful cultures of the world. Filled with premier Russian dancers, larger-than-life nesting dolls, handmade costumes, young local dancers -- and even a falling snow effect -- this perennial favorite is sure to cast its seasonal spell over the entire family, leaving kids "wide-eyed with delight" ("The New York Times"). [less-]