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Performances
Events
SpARC Dance Festival 2026
ArcTangent Dance
SpARC Dance Festival is an annual South Bay festival dedicated to elevating the local dance community through connection, creativity, and visibility. On September 25th–27th at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José, the festival showcases professional and emerging choreographers while inviting audiences of all ages for live performances, FREE dance classes, a Studio-to-Stage workshop, and local […]
The Australian Ballet: Oscar© by Christopher Wheeldon
Cal Performances
Inspired by the legacy and lore of one of literature’s most extraordinary minds, Christopher Wheeldon’s visionary ballet blends choreography with the story of Oscar Wilde. Oscar explores themes of romance, sacrifice, and forbidden love, weaving elements of Wilde’s biography together with references to his timeless stories and characters. Admired for both its artistic vigor and […]
Sindhoor Natya ENCOUNTER a dance theater by Aparna Sindhoor, Anil Natyaveda and S M Raju
Sindhoor Natya – Navarasa Dance Theater
Fri September 25 @ 7.30pm * Sat September 26 @ 7.30pm * Sun September 27 @ 2pm Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA ENCOUNTER: a daring physical theatre with bold storytelling. Choreographed/directed by Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda and written by S.M. Raju and Aparna Sindhoor. Inspired by Magsaysay awardee Mahasweta Devi’s story, […]
The Submarine Show
Sub Par LLC
Nonstop, breathless, and gloriously absurd, this is physical comedy at its most fearless: not a word is spoken. Deep beneath the ocean's surface, two intrepid explorers have just crashed their submarine — and that's only the beginning. What follows is an epic, madcap journey from the ocean floor all the way to the sky and […]
The Return of RAW
SAFEhouse Arts
SAFEhouse Arts proudly annouces the return of our RAW showcase! Featuring resident artists Dexter Armande, Jesselito Bie/STEAMROLLER, Bobby Chavali, Darcie Luce/The Performance Lab, Risa Padilla! https://sites.google.com/.../1RBB8IH5zUkUj-MMnwMU.../edit When: September 25, 26 doors open at 7:30 Where: Theater 33, 566 Sutter, SF, CA Tickets:https://thethirdplace.is/event/fall-2026-raw-showcase-1 Livestream: https://thethirdplace.is/event/fall-2026-raw-showcase-1 SAFEhouse has a NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of […]
Studio to Stage Workshop (SpARC Dance Festival)
ArcTangent Dance
Create a dance in just 3 hours and perform it on stage at SpARC Dance Festival! Arielle Cole and Katie Chapin will guide movers through a gentle somatic warm-up, creative prompts, and collaborative choreography to create a short piece together. Workshop takes place Sept. 26 at Montage Dance Studio in Santa Clara 4-7PM. The tech […]
The Australian Ballet: Oscar© by Christopher Wheeldon
Cal Performances
Inspired by the legacy and lore of one of literature’s most extraordinary minds, Christopher Wheeldon’s visionary ballet blends choreography with the story of Oscar Wilde. Oscar explores themes of romance, sacrifice, and forbidden love, weaving elements of Wilde’s biography together with references to his timeless stories and characters. Admired for both its artistic vigor and […]
The Australian Ballet: Oscar© by Christopher Wheeldon
Cal Performances
Inspired by the legacy and lore of one of literature’s most extraordinary minds, Christopher Wheeldon’s visionary ballet blends choreography with the story of Oscar Wilde. Oscar explores themes of romance, sacrifice, and forbidden love, weaving elements of Wilde’s biography together with references to his timeless stories and characters. Admired for both its artistic vigor and […]
Sindhoor Natya ENCOUNTER a dance theater by Aparna Sindhoor, Anil Natyaveda and S M Raju
Sindhoor Natya – Navarasa Dance Theater
Fri September 25 @ 7.30pm * Sat September 26 @ 7.30pm * Sun September 27 @ 2pm Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA ENCOUNTER: a daring physical theatre with bold storytelling. Choreographed/directed by Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda and written by S.M. Raju and Aparna Sindhoor. Inspired by Magsaysay awardee Mahasweta Devi’s story, […]
The Submarine Show
Sub Par LLC
Nonstop, breathless, and gloriously absurd, this is physical comedy at its most fearless: not a word is spoken. Deep beneath the ocean's surface, two intrepid explorers have just crashed their submarine — and that's only the beginning. What follows is an epic, madcap journey from the ocean floor all the way to the sky and […]
The Return of RAW
SAFEhouse Arts
SAFEhouse Arts proudly annouces the return of our RAW showcase! Featuring resident artists Dexter Armande, Jesselito Bie/STEAMROLLER, Bobby Chavali, Darcie Luce/The Performance Lab, Risa Padilla! https://sites.google.com/.../1RBB8IH5zUkUj-MMnwMU.../edit When: September 25, 26 doors open at 7:30 Where: Theater 33, 566 Sutter, SF, CA Tickets:https://thethirdplace.is/event/fall-2026-raw-showcase-1 Livestream: https://thethirdplace.is/event/fall-2026-raw-showcase-1 SAFEhouse has a NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of […]
Sindhoor Natya ENCOUNTER a dance theater by Aparna Sindhoor, Anil Natyaveda and S M Raju
Sindhoor Natya – Navarasa Dance Theater
Fri September 25 @ 7.30pm * Sat September 26 @ 7.30pm * Sun September 27 @ 2pm Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA ENCOUNTER: a daring physical theatre with bold storytelling. Choreographed/directed by Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda and written by S.M. Raju and Aparna Sindhoor. Inspired by Magsaysay awardee Mahasweta Devi’s story, […]
The Australian Ballet: Oscar© by Christopher Wheeldon
Cal Performances
Inspired by the legacy and lore of one of literature’s most extraordinary minds, Christopher Wheeldon’s visionary ballet blends choreography with the story of Oscar Wilde. Oscar explores themes of romance, sacrifice, and forbidden love, weaving elements of Wilde’s biography together with references to his timeless stories and characters. Admired for both its artistic vigor and […]
HALF: Featuring Labonee Mohanta & Anjali Nath
LavanyaAcademyofIndianArts
“HALF,” led by kathak dance exponents, Labonee Mohanta and Anjali Nath, is a visually stunning and rhythmically impressive production that explores self-discovery and duality. The dancers portray opposing forces reconciling the complexities of the self. “HALF” is both conceptually and mathematically sophisticated, rooted in the intricate Indian classical rhythmic system. The use of rare half-beat […]
SpARC Dance Festival 2026
ArcTangent Dance
SpARC Dance Festival is an annual South Bay festival dedicated to elevating the local dance community through connection, creativity, and visibility. On September 25th–27th at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José, the festival showcases professional and emerging choreographers while inviting audiences of all ages for live performances, FREE dance classes, a Studio-to-Stage workshop, and local […]
rumblings: an evening of works in progress by Varsha Iyengar and Erin Yen
Dragons Dance
Two artists, two new projects, nothing finished yet - and that's the point. Varsha Iyengar and Erin Yen are both at the start of something new, and they're opening the studio door mid-process. Expect rough edges, live experiments, and a real peek behind the scenes. Stick around to hang out and talk with the artists. […]
The Empty Pocket, a dance/theater work
Heidi Carlsen
The Empty Pocket, created and performed by Heidi Carlsen, is a surreal voyage of a woman and a heirloom peacoat. Through movement, imagery and confronting poetry, a heightened tale is told. By shifting perspectives, crossing the line, and going against the odds, can the silence that binds us be broken? Created & Performed by Heidi […]
African Arts Festival
Duniya Dance and Drum Company
The 6th African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, it’s a free, family-friendly celebration of live music and dance featuring Bay Area ensembles representing different regions of Africa and the African diaspora.
Freedom Comes When One Walks Through It
Flyaway Productions
FREEDOM COMES WHEN ONE WALKS THROUGH IT is a dance-based public art project connecting public libraries—designed to freely nourish people and inspire belonging—with the institution of prison—designed for punishment, ostracization, and cruel indifference. It will juxtapose the best and worst of these two American institutions, exploring testimony from currently incarcerated women regarding their specific paths […]
Freedom Comes When One Walks Through It
Flyaway Productions
FREEDOM COMES WHEN ONE WALKS THROUGH IT is a dance-based public art project connecting public libraries—designed to freely nourish people and inspire belonging—with the institution of prison—designed for punishment, ostracization, and cruel indifference. It will juxtapose the best and worst of these two American institutions, exploring testimony from currently incarcerated women regarding their specific paths […]
Athaah: A creative exploration of the depths within Odissi dance
Odissi Vilas
In celebration of Guru Shri Kelucharan Mohapatra’s birth centenary, Odissi Vilas, in association with the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, presents: Athaah By internationally acclaimed Odissi danseuse Arushi Mudgal Like the ocean, Indian arts are athaah – deep, and abundant with boundless possibilities for creative expression. Athaah is a reimagination of the traditional Odissi repertoire, exploring newer possibilities while remaining […]
The Empty Pocket, a dance/theater work
Heidi Carlsen
The Empty Pocket, created and performed by Heidi Carlsen, is a surreal voyage of a woman and a heirloom peacoat. Through movement, imagery and confronting poetry, a heightened tale is told. By shifting perspectives, crossing the line, and going against the odds, can the silence that binds us be broken? Created & Performed by Heidi […]
Sunset Mid-Autumn Dance Festival
San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy
San Francisco Youth Ballet will host the inaugural Sunset Mid-Autumn Dance Festival on Oct. 4th, featuring performances by emerging Sunset-based choreographers, professional local artists, and the youth talent from the San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy and highlighting the wide range of cultural and artistic talents found on San Francisco's west side. The 70-min production showcases […]
The Empty Pocket, a dance/theater work
Heidi Carlsen
The Empty Pocket, created and performed by Heidi Carlsen, is a surreal voyage of a woman and a heirloom peacoat. Through movement, imagery and confronting poetry, a heightened tale is told. By shifting perspectives, crossing the line, and going against the odds, can the silence that binds us be broken? Created & Performed by Heidi […]
Hispanic Heritage Month with El Movimiento Nos Une — Movement Unites Us
ODC/Dance
El Movimiento Nos Une is a free dance event on Sunday, October 4, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at ODC Dance Commons. Curated by Monica Ascencio, the event celebrates culture, music, dance, and community across generations. Amazing teachers Cheo Gomez-Afro Colombian and Cassandra Villasenor- Bachata intermiate, plus percussion with Josue Santos.
