Half-Price Tickets to San Francisco Concerts, Shows

Weekends are for relaxing and rejuvenating, and San Francisco Sailing Company offers the perfect way to do that. Climb aboard a sailboat for a two-hour cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the w... [more+]

Weekends are for relaxing and rejuvenating, and San Francisco Sailing Company offers the perfect way to do that. Climb aboard a sailboat for a two-hour cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge. Along the way, enjoy two complimentary drinks, such as champagne, mimosas, beer, white wine or soda. You'll depart from Pier 39 at 10:00am, when sailing is the smoothest and warmest. Along the way to Golden Gate Bridge, you'll cruise past Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park, Fort Mason, the Marina District, Crissy Field and Fort Point. You'll be right under the Golden Gate Bridge for the 11:00am champagne toast. The return journey through the central bay and around Alcatraz Island will offer magnificent views of the cityfront, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, Angel Island, Alcatraz, Oakland and the Bay Bridge. [less-]

It's the fabulous '60s -- and Effie, Lorrell and Deena are young, determined and talented. They've got a dream to be the next big girl group on the radio, no matter the cost. When they're discovered a... [more+]

It's the fabulous '60s -- and Effie, Lorrell and Deena are young, determined and talented. They've got a dream to be the next big girl group on the radio, no matter the cost. When they're discovered at a local talent show by a ruthless manager with his own agenda for fame, they're propelled into a world where dreams do come true ... and where success can tear apart even the strongest of relationships. Detailing the epic rise of a Motown-like super-group from obscurity to stardom, the story of two lifelong friends takes center stage in this legendary and soulful musical journey that explores the rewards of shooting for the stars, and the costs of valuing success over family. Enjoy "Dreamgirls" on the stage of the Berkeley Playhouse. [less-]

San Francisco Opera is back, and with a Season Package, you can be there throughout the 2018/19 season to witness some of the world's most popular operas at the War Memorial Opera House. The perfect o... [more+]

San Francisco Opera is back, and with a Season Package, you can be there throughout the 2018/19 season to witness some of the world's most popular operas at the War Memorial Opera House. The perfect opener for the season, "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci" return after 15 years in a double feature chock-full of scandalous passion. A free-spirited diva takes a stand against a corrupt police chief in a monumental new production of Puccini's "Tosca". Jake Heggie's reinvention of Frank Capra's holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" will put you in the spirit of the season. Handel's masterpiece "Orlando" is reimagined in a WWII military hospital, adding modern psychological weight to this tale of love and madness. Bizet's groundbreaking "Carmen" brings 19th-century Seville to vibrant life through its seductive title character. Take advantage of this Season Package and experience San Francisco Opera's lavish productions of these iconic operas. [less-]

"Heroes & Villains Fan Fest" makes its triumphant return to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, accompanied by a bevy of stars, for another superhero-sized weekend event. This year's lineup is set... [more+]

"Heroes & Villains Fan Fest" makes its triumphant return to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, accompanied by a bevy of stars, for another superhero-sized weekend event. This year's lineup is set to include Jon Bernthal ("The Punisher"), Gregg Sulkin (Marvel's "Runaways"), Candice Patton ("The Flash"), Victor Garber ("Legends of Tomorrow"), Rose McIver ("iZombie"), Steven Yuen ("Walking Dead") and more. This fan-driven con not only gives you the opportunity to personally meet your favorite celebrities, but also offers tons of different panels to give you the behind-the-scenes scoop straight from creators and cast members. Plus, there're plenty of vendors, artists, cosplayers and more on hand to add to the excitement. General Admission tickets include access to both Walker Stalker Con and Heroes & Villains Fan Fest on the date they are valid. [less-]

San Francisco's acclaimed New Conservatory Theatre Center offers a jam-packed 2018-19 season full of regional premieres, and you can choose any three upcoming productions with this special package. Se... [more+]

San Francisco's acclaimed New Conservatory Theatre Center offers a jam-packed 2018-19 season full of regional premieres, and you can choose any three upcoming productions with this special package. Selections include "Red Scare on Sunset", about 1950s Hollywood and the Cold War and "Cardboard Piano", which looks at global LGBTQI human rights. Then for the holidays, its the Tony-winning musical "Avenue Q", back by popular demand. In January, you can catch "Late Company", a family drama that looks at bullying in the digital age. Or see the relatable and hilarious play "Steve", named one of the top 10 in 2015 by "The New York Times", or "The Gentleman Caller", a story about Tennessee Williams and William Inge and the secrets waiting behind closed doors. The season ends with the smash Off-Broadway musical "The View UpStairs", which will transport you to 1970s French Quarter of New Orleans. [less-]

Before there was "Hamilton", there was "In the Heights". The brilliance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's new vision of American musical theater -- in all its blow-the-top-off-expectations exuberance -- is spec... [more+]

Before there was "Hamilton", there was "In the Heights". The brilliance of Lin-Manuel Miranda's new vision of American musical theater -- in all its blow-the-top-off-expectations exuberance -- is spectacularly realized in both shows. Like "Hamilton", "In the Heights"' style is ostensibly hip-hop, but characters sing and dance to a wide variety of musical styles and moods. Energetic and infectious, the show tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood -- a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. "In the Heights" is the winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. Enjoy this high-energy production at Oakland's Woodminster Amphitheater. [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-]

This smash-hit political thriller tells the true and widely unknown story of how Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul, and her husband, social scientist Terje Rød-Larsen, planned and orchestrated top-secret ... [more+]

This smash-hit political thriller tells the true and widely unknown story of how Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul, and her husband, social scientist Terje Rød-Larsen, planned and orchestrated top-secret meetings between the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, culminating in the historic 1993 Oslo Accords. Through back-channel talks, unlikely friendships and quiet heroics, common ground between the Israeli and Palestinian envoys is carefully unearthed. "Oslo" is a deeply personal story set against a complex historical canvas, a story about the individuals behind world history and their all too human ambitions. See it at Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley. [less-]

Avast, ye scurvy dogs! Circus Vargas is back with an all-new show that's sure to spark joy in the hearts of landlubbers and swabbies alike. America's favorite traveling big-top circus adds a fantastic... [more+]

Avast, ye scurvy dogs! Circus Vargas is back with an all-new show that's sure to spark joy in the hearts of landlubbers and swabbies alike. America's favorite traveling big-top circus adds a fantastical new level of swashbuckling spectacle to its music-filled extravaganza with "Dreaming of Pirates" at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Jam-packed with aerial feats, acrobatics and clowning, not to mention a colorful cast of characters, world-class performers, singing, comedy and more, "Dreaming of Pirates" has plenty of treasures for the whole family to enjoy. Before the show, kids have the chance to step into the ring and learn circus skills. After the show, stick around to meet and take pictures with the cast. [less-]

This glam rock musical phenomenon follows a transgendered East German rock singer named Hedwig and her band, The Angry Inch. Through an electrifying rock score and a wickedly hilarious book by John Ca... [more+]

This glam rock musical phenomenon follows a transgendered East German rock singer named Hedwig and her band, The Angry Inch. Through an electrifying rock score and a wickedly hilarious book by John Cameron Mitchell, Hedwig enchants her audience with the gritty details of her life. She recalls growing up in East Berlin as a "girly boy" named Hansel who undergoes a botched sex-change operation after falling in love with an American G.I. Come along as she journeys to America, has a tumultuous relationship with rock star Tommy Gnosis and rises to Z-list fame. The notorious musical began its life off-Broadway, before gaining a cult following through hundreds of subsequent productions around the world. In 2014, "Hedwig" made its Tony Award-winning Broadway debut. "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" now jabs a stiletto through the heart of San Francisco at the Victoria Theatre. [less-]

The uproarious drag send-up of HBO's beloved series "Sex and the City" hits the Oasis stage with two new episodes. Relive your favorite moments during this loving tribute to the iconic show, which fin... [more+]

The uproarious drag send-up of HBO's beloved series "Sex and the City" hits the Oasis stage with two new episodes. Relive your favorite moments during this loving tribute to the iconic show, which finds four "young women" in search of the perfect relationship while looking gorgeous and knocking back plenty of cosmopolitans. The show features four of San Francisco's most fabulous drag stars: D'Arcy Drollinger, Sue Casa, Lady Bear and Steven LeMay playing homage to Carrie and the gang. Darren Star (creator of the HBO show) described this version as "funnier than it was on TV," so you can expect some Big Apple-sized laughs. [less-]

One of the city's true cultural jewels, Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues to shine brightly at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, where you'll no doubt be dazzled by their latest cutting-edge works. "... [more+]

One of the city's true cultural jewels, Smuin Contemporary Ballet continues to shine brightly at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, where you'll no doubt be dazzled by their latest cutting-edge works. "Dance Series 01" kicks off Smuin's 25th anniversary with "Blue Until June". A hit when it made its world premiere last spring, Trey McIntyre's stirring piece is set to the music of Etta James. The program also features Michael Smuin's "Schubert Scherzo" and "The Eternal Idol", a romantic pas de deux inspired by Rodin's iconic sculptures. The evening comes to a close with Nicole Haskins' "Merely Players", Ben Needham-Wood's "Reflections" and Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta". [less-]

Enjoy a two-hour tour of San Francisco Bay, highlighted by romantic sunset views, live guitar music and a light appetizer buffet including sandwiches, fruit and cheese. You'll view the city's stunning... [more+]

Enjoy a two-hour tour of San Francisco Bay, highlighted by romantic sunset views, live guitar music and a light appetizer buffet including sandwiches, fruit and cheese. You'll view the city's stunning skyline featuring Coit Tower and the Transamerica Pyramid, along with historic landmarks and the natural beauty of the Bay Area. This scenic cruise sails by Alcatraz and Angel Island National Park, under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the gorgeous Tiburon, Belvedere and Sausalito shores. One drink is included (alcoholic or nonalcoholic), and more drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the full on-board bar. [less-]

Imagine the world without Disneyland. No singing pirates, no dancing ghosts. How about a world without animated features? No "Pinocchio" or "Snow White". Life would be a little less magical, wouldn't ... [more+]

Imagine the world without Disneyland. No singing pirates, no dancing ghosts. How about a world without animated features? No "Pinocchio" or "Snow White". Life would be a little less magical, wouldn't it? Luckily, for all of us, there was Walt Disney, a tireless innovator and dreamer. Now you can take an in-depth look at the man behind the magic at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Follow his life from the earliest drawings of Mickey Mouse to his original vision of EPCOT as the city of the future and beyond. See Disney's backyard mini train on which he used to give guests rides, explore a model of the Disneyland of Walt's imagination, and much more. Don't miss this fascinating tribute to an American icon in San Francisco's historic Presidio. [less-]

A PBS favorite and an Emmy winner for his specials "Nights of Fire" and "Strings of Passion", flamenco guitarist Benise brings his smoking hot 2018 show "Fuego!" to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in ... [more+]

A PBS favorite and an Emmy winner for his specials "Nights of Fire" and "Strings of Passion", flamenco guitarist Benise brings his smoking hot 2018 show "Fuego!" to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco. From elaborately choreographed dance numbers to live music from a full band, Benise celebrates the Spanish spirit with a true entertainment spectacular that burns up the stage with all the passion and artistry of nuevo flamenco. This romantic, exotic musical adventure is designed to appeal to all ages and cultures, paying homage to European, American and Caribbean sounds as well. [less-]

With her one-woman show "One Life Stand", Alicia Dattner delivers a modern girl's guide to enlightenment ... and other disorders. Tongue planted firmly in cheek, she'll explain sustainable flossing, a... [more+]

With her one-woman show "One Life Stand", Alicia Dattner delivers a modern girl's guide to enlightenment ... and other disorders. Tongue planted firmly in cheek, she'll explain sustainable flossing, aspirational dating, drinking at yoga, practicing extreme mindfulness and what to do should you encounter narcissists in the wild. Plus, there's a ukulele. Voted Best Comedian in the "SF Weekly" and "Bay Guardian", thanks to live shows like "The Oy of Sex" and "Eat, Pray, Laugh!", Dattner's star is on the rise. You can catch the local comedian on her ascent when she brings "One Life Stand" to The Marsh Berkeley. [less-]

Look forward to a season of three popular shows with one great package from Bay Area Musicals. First up is Crazy For You, the romantic musical comedy classic featuring some of the greatest songs from ... [more+]

Look forward to a season of three popular shows with one great package from Bay Area Musicals. First up is Crazy For You, the romantic musical comedy classic featuring some of the greatest songs from the George Gershwin canon, like "I've Got Rhythm," "Naughty Baby," They Can't Take That Away From Me," Embraceable You," But Not for Me," "Nice Work If You Can Get It" and "Someone to Watch Over Me." Then it's back to the Deep South circa 1964 after the Civil Rights Movement with a bluegrass, gospel and folk score composed by the Tony Winner composer of "Fun Home" with the musical "Violet". Then Broadway blockbuster "Hairspray" closes out the season next summer with big sets, big costumes and course, BIG hair. Get this three-show package and start filling your entertainment calendar for the upcoming season now. [less-]

"The Resting Place" is a provocative and intense look at an American family in a cloudburst of crisis. Filled with raw humor, piercing darkness and fierce love, this new play from Ashlin Halfnight add... [more+]

"The Resting Place" is a provocative and intense look at an American family in a cloudburst of crisis. Filled with raw humor, piercing darkness and fierce love, this new play from Ashlin Halfnight addresses familial obligation, guilt and our own complacency and culpability in wrongdoing, asking: How do we reconcile our love for someone with the knowledge of their horrifying transgression? Catch the world premiere of "The Resting Place" at San Francisco's Magic Theatre. [less-]

Word for Word's 25th anniversary show features stories by two of America's favorite authors, Tobias Wolff and George Saunders. Wolff's "Deep Kiss" perfectly captures yearning adolescence: This is Joe ... [more+]

Word for Word's 25th anniversary show features stories by two of America's favorite authors, Tobias Wolff and George Saunders. Wolff's "Deep Kiss" perfectly captures yearning adolescence: This is Joe Reed's story of his first love which nearly breaks him, yet resonates well into his middle age. In Saunders' "Victory Lap", three young people are thrust toward a critical life moment, suddenly and unexpectedly converging at a single point in space and time. Humor develops into great menace, with a soul-saving ending. Joel Mullennix and Delia MacDougall direct these stories as they're brought to life on the Z Space stage in San Francisco. [less-]

Watch the best non-studio product at the 21st California Independent Film Festival at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, where for more than two decades, offbeat, unique and independent voices have ... [more+]

Watch the best non-studio product at the 21st California Independent Film Festival at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, where for more than two decades, offbeat, unique and independent voices have been celebrated. This year's program features a series of shorts, and the features "Devil's Path", "Golden Boy" and "Still Waiting in the Wings". Following the last film, the CAIFF will honor the winners and pay tribute to the 2018 Maverick Award Honoree, Bruce Vilanch, for his contribution to the entertainment industry and the LGTBQ community. [less-]