upper waypoint

Cy and David's Picks: The Velvet Teen, Sinatra at the Movies, and More

Save ArticleSave Article
Failed to save article

Please try again

Merola Opera Artists in a scene from Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi' earlier this summer. The program's finale takes place this Saturday, Aug. 22. (Merola Opera Program)

Opening Thursday, Aug. 20: ‘Eurydice.’ Shotgun revives Sarah Ruhl’s luminous drama of a daughter and father reunited in the land of the dead. Details here. 

Friday, Aug. 21 – Sunday, Aug. 23: Jazzy Films. A cinematic jazz feast for the eyes and ears, this series pairs classics like The Maltese Falcon with music performed by local greats like drummer Antonio Sanchez. Details here. 

Friday, Aug. 21 – Saturday, Aug. 22: The Velvet Teen. After a nine-year hiatus, Sonoma County’s own Judah Nagler brings his dreamy, sprawling baroque pop to stages in San Francisco and Petaluma. Details here.

Friday, Aug. 21 – Sunday, Aug. 23: Ring-A-Ding-Ding: The Movies of Frank Sinatra. The Vogue marks the Chairman’s centenary with 11 time-capsule dramas and musicals. Details here. 

Saturday, Aug. 22: Merola Opera Grand Finale.  Hear a star being born at this conclusion of the annual Merola Opera Program, a boot camp for young mezzos and basses. Details here. 

Sponsored

 

lower waypoint
next waypoint
The Stud, SF's Oldest Queer Bar, Gears Up for a Grand ReopeningThis Sleek Taiwanese Street Food Lounge Serves Beef Noodle Soup Until 2:30 a.m.Minnie Bell’s New Soul Food Restaurant in the Fillmore Is a Homecoming5 New Mysteries and Thrillers for Your Nightstand This SpringYou Can Get Free Ice Cream on Tuesday — No CatchHow a Dumpling Chef Brought Dim Sum to Bay Area Farmers MarketsOutside Lands 2024: Tyler, the Creator, The Killers and Sturgill Simpson HeadlineSol Blume Festival Postponed Until 2025Larry June to Headline Stanford's Free BlackfestA ‘Haunted Mansion’ Once Stood Directly Under Sutro Tower