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Wicked, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, is "perfectly thrilling!" (San Francisco Chronicle). Long before Dorothy drops in, two girls meet in the land of Oz and form an unlikely friendship, going on to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Wicked has won 26 major awards, including a Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. Learn more...

Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis (Moonstruck, Steel Magnolias, A.C.T.'s Hecuba) and beloved veteran Bay-area actor Marco Barricelli return to A.C.T. in this deliciously dark comedy. When an embittered, self-involved bachelor arrives to care for the dying aunt he hasn't seen since childhood, his brief visit stretches to interminable lengths. As her health improves against all odds--and against his hopes--their relationship evolves in unexpected ways. Learn more...

The acclaimed International Gem and Jewelry Show presents the most dazzling display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals ever seen under one roof. The huge selection, along with special show pricing direct from worldwide designers and manufacturers, make this show a must for gem enthusiasts and jewelry lovers alike. Learn more...

The San Francisco Giants celebrate the tenth anniversary of their first game at AT&T Park. Players from that game will be on hand for a pre-game ceremony. Following that ceremony, Pablo Sandoval and the Giants will take on Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves. Learn more...

Aesop's Funky Fables is a wild and wacky adaptation of the classic Greek fables for the whole family. Meet the tortoise, the hare, the fox, the stag, and three time travelers who learn from Aesop himself what lessons can be learned from these charming centuries-old stories. Learn more...

Tom Papa has toured with Jerry Seinfeld for the past eight years and he was personally chosen by Jerry to host NBC's The Marriage Ref.A veteran standup comedian, Papa has recorded two standup specials on Comedy Central and has made numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Show with David Letterman. Learn more...

Inspired by the myth of Demeter and Persephone and set on the banks of the Mississippi during the Civil War, ...and Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi combines storytelling, gospel music and wit, following an escaped slave and a Confederate soldier who are both on journeys to find lost loves. The story is based on playwright Marcus Gardley's family history, about a man who escaped slavery and traveled the country to search for his family. Learn more...

Set along San Francisco's historic waterfront, Teatro ZinZanni is a bewitching evening of European cabaret, cirque, divas and madmen, spectacle and sensuality with live music and a gourmet five-course dinner -- set in the nightclub of your dreams. Since its San Francisco debut in 2000, Teatro ZinZanni has become a Bay Area entertainment institution. Learn more...

Jump back in time with Willows Theatre Company as they present the biggest hits of the 1970s. No matter what your age, you'll recognize favorite hit tunes of that memorable era, all performed in the great party atmosphere of the Campbell Theatre. Learn more...

See the best-loved musical comedy revue that has been wowing audiences for more than 30 years: Beach Blanket Babylon! This zany musical spoof of pop culture is world-renowned for its extravagant costumes, huge hats and biting satire. Learn more...

It's a Bay Area battle as the Oakland Athletics host the San Francisco Giants in pre-season baseball. The Athletics' roster this season features several young players, plus former Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff. The Giants are led by power hitter Pablo Sandoval and one of baseball's best pitching staffs. There is also a pregame tailgate party with current and former A's players. Learn more...

Using a high-tech indoor flight chamber, iFly provides adventure-seekers of all ages and skill levels a chance to experience the exhilaration of skydiving without the danger, expense or restrictions of a conventional skydive. After a training session with a certified instructor, guests will soar on a smooth column of air in the only vertical wind tunnel in Northern California. Learn more...

Off-Market Theaters kicks off its Solo @ Off-Market 2010 line-up with an all-new, culturally diverse collection of the finest solo artists in the Bay Area performing excerpts from their own full length shows in City Solo. See the full description for information on the performances. Learn more...

See, hear, touch and taste San Francisco's most aromatic neighborhood. This comedian-led tour meets by the main gate of Chinatown and makes its way through the busy streets and hidden back alleys of the most historic part of San Francisco. You will pass Portsmouth Square (the city's original plaza), Chinese herb shops, dim sum restaurants, and a fortune cookie factory--it's FOOT's smelliest tour! Learn the history and mystery of the Chinese culture in San Francisco. Learn more...

Under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, the San Francisco Symphony performs Mahler's Resurrection Symphony, an orchestral and choral showpiece. It traverses the spectrum of sound and emotion, culminating in a vision of eternity. Learn more...

The San Francisco Giants host the Pittsburgh Pirates at AT&T Park. Led by one of baseball's best pitching staffs and hard-hitting infielder Pablo Sandoval, the Giants have high hopes for the 2010 season. Learn more...

Enjoy a guided bike tour over the Golden Gate Bridge aboard UltraMotor A2B electric bike, This new bike allows riders to choose betwen pedaling, electric motor power, or both, to ensure nobody is left behind. The tour follows the scenic Bay Trail before crossing the legendary bridge to Sausalito; the tour concludes with a ferry ride back to San Francisco. Learn more...

Russ Lorenson honors an American music icon, Tony Bennett, the man whom Frank Sinatra called "the best singer in the business." The show, musically directed by renowned jazz pianist Kelly Park, has enjoyed sold-out runs across the country. Learn more...

Known for his quick wit, stand-up comic Ben Bailey has received a Daytime Emmy nomination as the host of Discovery Channel's hit series Cash Cab. He's been seen on the Tonight Show and the Late Late Show, and had a role in Spiderman 2. He headlines Cobb's Comedy Club. Learn more...

Featuring Tony Award-winning director John Doyle's signature theatricality and original music from acclaimed avant-garde composer Nathaniel Stookey (The Composer Is Dead, Junkestra), this stunning production finds an intrepid company of actors creating the play from the rubble of a war-torn society. Objects turn into set pieces, discarded articles of clothing become costumes, and shrapnel is transformed into musical instruments. Learn more...

Actors Theatre of San Francisco presents Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer. Following the mysterious death of New Orleans' Sebastian Venable on a trip to Europe, his sister and mother are forced to confront the horrific secret that led to his demise. The 1959 film version starred Katharine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. Learn more...

Caramella Skin Couture combines traditional European skin and body care with the latest advances in facial therapy and body sculpting. The spa offers a variety of luxurious, effective treatments. Learn more...

Paula West sings at the Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko, accompanied by the George Mesterhazy Quartet. Paula's sound is often compared to Billie Holiday and Lena Horne. She's received three New York Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Female Jazz Vocalist. In 2008, she was the first singer to play the Rrazz Room. Learn more...

Pamper yourself with spa services and special savings at this exclusive shopping event, featuring discounts up to 80% off designer name-brand jeans, jewelry, clothing, handbags, makeup and much more. Past designers have included Taryn Rose, Marc Jacobs, True Religion, Ella Moss, and Diane von Furstenberg, among others. Learn more...

The New York Knicks make their only visit to Oracle Arena this season, and their game against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors is sure to be a high-scoring affair. The Knicks' leading scorers include former Warrior Al Harrington. Each ticket comes with a voucher good for a hot dog, chips and soda at the game. Learn more...

Tony Rock headlines at the Punch Line. Tony starred for four seasons as Dirk Black on CW's All of Us. He's also appeared on BattleBots, in the feature film Hitch, and on TV's Everybody Hates Chris, the series created by his brother Chris Rock. Learn more...

The Golden State Warriors host the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. Led by two-time MVP Steve Nash, the Suns are known for their crowd-pleasing fast-break basketball. Each ticket comes with a voucher good for a hot dog, chips and soda at the game. Learn more...

Bay Area artist Sara Kraft presents the world premiere of HyperReal, experimental theatre that blends text, song, sound, movement and live video to examine the complex and conflicted ways we inhabit our minds, our bodies and our world in the digital age. With a knack for illuminating large themes through very personal and intimate lenses, Kraft transports audiences with hilarious, heartbreaking, disturbing, provocative and transcendent meditations on the human condition that linger long after leaving the theater. Learn more...

Join FOOT for a fun, funny and informative "outing" in one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. You'll learn about the characters, places and events that created the Castro, plus there's games, quizzes and fun! Learn more...

There's no better way to spend a beautiful Sunday morning/afternoon than cruising the picturesque SF Bay! Hornblower Cruises presents a wonderful 2-hour cruise, featuring a delicious brunch and champagne. Learn more...

Shopping! The Musical, by award-winning writer Morris Bobrow, is San Francisco's longest-running original show. A hit since its 2006 premiere, Shopping is a musical comedy revue about everyone's second favorite (in some cases, favorite) activity. Hilarious songs and sketches about the frustrations, annoyances and occasional joys of shopping. Learn more...

Ann Hampton Calloway and Liz Calloway have made their mark on the American stage and they shine when they perform together. Their off-Broadway show, Sibling Revelry, was internationally acclaimed. Ann is a Tony-nominated actress, as well as a platinum-selling songwriter. She provided songs for Barbra Streisand and Carole King, and collaborated with Cole Porter. Liz is also a Tony-nominee who has appeared in numerous Broadway shows as well as providing voices for several Disney films. Learn more...

With his unique Chicano swagger and sly sense of humor, Luis Alfaro transforms Sophocles' ancient tale into an electrifying and unforgettable myth for the modern age. As Oedipus struggles against fate amidst a chorus of prison inmates, his epic journey takes him along California's dusty Highway 99 from the Golden Gate Bridge to the City of Angels. Learn more...

Baby is a seven-time Tony Award-winning musical about impending parenthood. Three couples on a university campus deal with the pain, the happiness, and the hilarity of the experience of pregnancy. Each couple has a unique perspective: the college students, the thirty-somethings, and the empty-nesters whose nest won't be empty for long. This is a touching show with a talented cast and music provided by a live band. Learn more...

Set in pre-Stonewall Greenwich Village, The Beebo Brinker Chronicles tells the story of Beth and Laura, secret lovers in college, whose reunion is threatened by the plots of Beebo Brinker, a butch denizen of the underground bar scene. Based on Ann Bannon's groundbreaking, award-winning pulp novels of the 1950s and 1960s, this fascinating drama makes its West Coast debut. Learn more...

Berkeley Playhouse travels back in time to the magic of a 1920s Hollywood soundstage during a time of high stakes, big egos, and unforgettable show tunes. Singin' in the Rain will touch hearts and tickle funny-bones, as well as seduce the imagination with its illusions. A witty script, acrobatic antics and unbeatable dance routines make this a must-see family musical. Learn more...

Freda Payne began her career as a vocalist in the 1960s, working with jazz greats such as Pearl Bailey, Lionel Hampton, Billy Eckstine, Quincy ]ones and many others. She had two successful singles of her own as well: "Bring the Boys Home," and "Band of Gold." In the 1980s, she expanded her career to include appearing on her own television talk show. She never lost her love for music though, and continues to sing pop, jazz, and R&B. Learn more...

Unwind with a Happy Hour Cruise. Set sail with drinks and snacks on a classic 1950s motor vessel which recalls the glory days of the Barbary Coast. Cruise the City's beautiful waterfront and the Bay Bridge and enjoy the views. Your ticket includes two drinks and snacks. Learn more...

Widely hailed as the greatest jazz vocalist of his generation, Kurt Elling has just won a 2010 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Jazz Album. At SFJAZZ, he teams up with the Count Basie Orchestra to celebrate the music that the famed big band crafted with Frank Sinatra in the early '60s. This once-in-a-lifetime matchup will employ the original charts Quincy Jones arranged for the Basie/Sinatra collaboration. Learn more...

International drag darlings, Joey Arias and Sherry Vine premiere their all new, all live, cabaret extravaganza at The Rrazz Room. The show combines elements of the post-modernism of the '60s with a distinctly modern touch--think Rudi Gernreich meets Lady Gaga. This eclectic performance contains comedy, torch songs, glamorous costumes and a sprinkle of scandal. Some musical highlights range from Led Zeppelin to the Andrew Sisters, from Madonna's "Rain" to Marilyn Monroe. Learn more...

SF Playhouse delves into the world of unorganized crime in Den of Thieves. Cracking a safe to steal $750,000 in drug money may not be the perfect road to recovery for kleptomaniacs Maggie and Paul. When they join forces with Maggie's Puerto Rican wannabe ex-boyfriend Flaco, and his new topless dancer girlfriend Boochie in order to pull off the perfect crime, they end up prisoners in a mob boss' basement, left to choose who lives and who dies. Learn more...

Berkeley Chamber Performances presents a concert by Passamezzo Moderno. The early music ensemble plays music spanning from 1530 to 1830 in historically authentic style. They've earned particular praise for their renditions of 17th-century virtuoso instrumental music. Learn more...

The Marsh Berkeley presents Don Reed in East 14th: Tales of a Reluctant Player. This hilarious and poignant solo show is the story of Reed's boyhood in 1970s Oakland, torn between his strict, church-going mother's upbringing and his admiration of his father, a pimp. East 14th was an Off-Broadway hit, nominated for two 2008 NAACP Theatre Awards. Learn more...

Bobby McFerrin is a revolutionary musical force who exudes pure joy while reconfiguring the definitions of jazz, a cappella and classical music. McFerrin's signature is his performance of completely improvised solo concerts using only his voice and his body to create a multi-layered sound, leaving onlookers slack-jawed in disbelief. McFerrin has collaborated with jazz and classical musicians and scored an era-defining pop hit with "Don't Worry, Be Happy," as well as earning ten Grammy Awards. Learn more...

Altarena Playhouse presents Man of La Mancha, the beloved musical based on Cervantes' Don Quixote. When an old man decides to become a knight, he's initially greeted with ridicule, but his unceasing perseverance and idealism allow him to change the world around him. The show's songs include the legendary "The Impossible Dream." Learn more...

The Golden State Warriors host the Toronto Raptors in a Saturday night game between two of basketball's highest-scoring teams. The Raptors are led by power forward Chris Bosh, one of the NBA's best post players. Learn more...

Central Works opens its 20th anniversary season with a new play adapted from the Chekhov novella, An Anonymous Story. This little known gem recounts the tale of an ailing revolutionary who poses as a footman in the service of a government official. But the "anonymous" man's political principles are put to the ultimate test when he falls in love with the mistress of his adversary. Learn more...

Comedian/actress Loni Love is a regular on E!'s Chelsea Lately. A Star Search champion, she's also appeared on The Tonight Show, Best Week Ever, Girlfriends, Girls Behaving Badly, Weekends at the D.L., Hollywood Squares and more. She headlines Punch Line Comedy Club. Learn more...

Oscar Wilde's masterpiece is one of the most famous English-language comedies in history. It is the tale of two friends who have created elaborate stories to allow them to escape from their humdrum lives every once in a while. As events progress, they find themselves caught in an increasingly complex web of mistaken identity, and to their great surprise, falling in love. Learn more...