Now through Saturday, Apr. 23: A House Tour of the Infamous Porter Family Mansion with Tour Guide Ludlow Londonderry at Z Space, San Francisco
The world premiere of a surreal, interactive comedy by national award-winning San Francisco playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb inspired in part by tours of kitsch historic mansions like Hearst Castle and the Winchester Mystery House. Stars Danny Scheie in a role written specifically for the Bay Area veteran actor.
Also at Z Space, Wednesday, Apr. 6 – Tuesday, Apr. 12: Birdheart
Master puppeteer Julian Crouch (who did the Tony-nominated scenic design for Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Lascivious Biddies rock band member, SF native, and Jay Z/Beyonce collaborator Saskia Lane join forces for a quirky table-top puppet show that weaves a beautiful story from ordinary things: crumpled brown paper, found objects, shadows and a mound of sand.
Now through Sunday, Apr. 10: Capacitor presents When We Were Small at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, San Francisco
The Bay Area-based performing arts company presents a new show at the intersection of dance and circus arts looking at what it’s like to experience the world when you’re two years old.
Now through Saturday, Dec. 31: History San Jose presents Tattooed & Tenacious: Inked Women in California’s History at the Pasetta House, History Park, San Jose
A quirky and fascinating exhibition of photos, art work and artifacts relating to the little-known culture of female tattoo wearers and artists in the Golden State.