{"swEvent":[{"ID":2475,"Event":"City Arts & Lectures","Description":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Since 1980, San Francisco-based non-profit City Arts &amp; Lectures has offered unique programs with leading figures in arts and ideas. Each year there are more than fifty lectures and onstage conversations &ndash; and a few surprise performances, film tributes, and concerts &ndash; with outstanding writers, critics, scientists, performing artists, and cultural figures from around the world. City Arts &amp; Lectures offers the broadest perspectives about ideas and values, the creative process, and how we think about the world we live in.<br /><br />City Arts &amp; Lectures events are held in the historic Sydney Goldstein Theater (formerly Nourse) in San Francisco&rsquo;s Performing Arts Center and online. Programs can be heard via edited and delayed broadcasts on more than 130 public radio stations across the country, co-produced with KQED 88.5 FM in San Francisco, as well as on our podcast.</span></div>","Img_1":"CALEastofEdenBanner.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-10-31T02:30:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-12-11T03:30:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":2475,"NumUCP":5,"PerfID":0,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":3338,"Event":"Ju Percussion Group","Description":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Energy X Infinite is a signature concert program by Taiwan&rsquo;s Ju Percussion Group (JPG), thoughtfully curated to reflect&nbsp;both the ensemble&rsquo;s artistic roots and its four-decade journey of innovation.<br /><br />Opening with an iconic work from the international repertoire, the program unfolds into a selection of pieces primarily&nbsp;drawn from JPG&rsquo;s extensive body of commissioned works, over 286 compositions created in close collaboration with&nbsp;composers around the world.<br /><br />Rooted in contemporary Western percussion traditions and enriched by distinctive elements of Eastern culture, the&nbsp;program expands through modern, experimental, and cross-disciplinary approaches. These works blur the boundaries&nbsp;between classical, contemporary, world, and popular music, revealing percussion as a truly global and evolving art form.<br /><br />Through this dynamic convergence of tradition and innovation, Energy &infin; Infinite showcases the expressive depth,&nbsp;theatricality, and creative vitality of percussion, offering audiences an immersive and ever-evolving musical experience.</span></div>","Img_1":"JuPercussionBanner2.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-11-11T04:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-11-11T04:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":3338,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":16074,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":3316,"Event":"Micaya Presents The 28th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest","Description":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Micaya Presents the 28th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest (SFIHHDF), a groundbreaking presentation of hip hop dance culture from around the globe. SFIHHDF was the first festival in the world to present hip hop dance on a proscenium stage in a non-competitive setting&mdash;elevating the art form while honoring its legacy.<br /><br />Each year, SFIHHDF brings together electrifying performances by internationally acclaimed dance companies. Expect jaw-dropping choreography, masterful technique, powerful storytelling, and a wide range of hip hop styles including breaking, popping, locking, waacking, krump, house, and more. <br /><br />This year, the SFIHHDF stage will feature extraordinary dance artists from Japan, Montreal, Mexico City, Detroit, Los Angeles and The Bay Area!<br /><br />More than a show, the DanceFest is an iconic SF landmark event that uplifts and inspires community and preserves culture.<br /><br />Join us for a weekend of world-class dance, community love, and memorable artistry.<br /><br /><strong>All ages are welcome!<br /><br /><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Arrive early! Performers freestyle circle starts onstage 15 minutes before each show.</span></strong></span></div>","Img_1":"SFHHDF0226Banner1600.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-11-15T03:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-11-16T01:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":3316,"NumUCP":3,"PerfID":0,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":3193,"Event":"Barcelona Guitar Trio and Dance","Description":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Barcelona Guitar Trio &amp; Dance is an internationally acclaimed ensemble which delivers a captivating tribute to legendary guitarist Paco de Luc&iacute;a. The group's three renowned guitarists&mdash;Al&iacute; Arango, Xavier Coll and Luis Robisco&mdash;are joined by flamenco dancers Carolina Morgado and Jos&eacute; Manuel &Aacute;lvarez and percussionist Lucas Balbo. <br /><br />Their performances blend flamenco and Spanish-guitar traditions, showcasing compositions by Paco de Luc&iacute;a, Chick Corea, Manuel de Falla and Federico Garc&iacute;a Lorca. The ensemble has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the Seoul Arts Theater, the Tel Aviv Opera House and The Town Hall New York. In Barcelona, they frequently perform at the Palau de la M&uacute;sica Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its stunning modernist architecture and exceptional acoustics.<br /><br />Experience the passion, rhythm and artistry of Spain as Barcelona Guitar Trio &amp; Dance returns to San Francisco with their electrifying performance, following their triumphant debut at The Herbst Theatre last year.</span></div>","Img_1":"BarcelonaGuitarTrioBanner4.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-11-19T03:30:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-11-19T03:30:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":3193,"NumUCP":1,"PerfID":15836,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":3260,"Event":"Cantata Collective","Description":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Christmas Oratorio, BWV248</span><br /> <br /><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Share the joy of the season with family and friends. The gift of Johann Sebastian Bach - the Christmas Oratorio. Six glorious cantatas performed over two days by the Orchestra and Chorus of Cantata Collective under Nicholas McGegan.<br /><br />Nola Richardson, soprano<br />Sara Couden, alto<br />Thomas Cooley, tenor<br />Harrison Hintzsche, bass-baritone<br /></span></div>","Img_1":"CantataCollectiveXmasOratorioBanner2.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2026-12-20T03:00:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2026-12-20T23:00:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":1,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":3260,"NumUCP":3,"PerfID":0,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}},{"ID":3355,"Event":"R3* - Actor You’re Killing Me… a farce","Description":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What if Bad Acting could Kill? Joseph R. McGee Jr. has spent his entire life preparing for this role. In the World Premiere of R3*, he brings Shakespeare&rsquo;s Richard III to the stage single-handedly: star, director, creator, and puppeteer. Critics have called it ambitious. His mother has called it wonderful. What could possibly go wrong? Only the court, jury, and you can make that decision.<br /><br /><span style=\"color: #cc0001;\">*PRESALE PRICE Available Thru October*</span></strong></span></div>","Img_1":"Youre-Killing-Me-Banner1600a.jpg","FPriority":999,"PerformanceStart":"2027-02-20T03:30:00Z","PerformanceEnd":"2027-03-14T03:30:00Z","ItemType":"E","IsFeatured":1,"InteractiveSeatmapActive":0,"HasStream":0,"isBestSeller":0,"StreamlinedHomePageInfoLine":"","upcomingInfo":{"EventID":3355,"NumUCP":10,"PerfID":0,"PerfAreaID":0,"EarlyBooking":0,"AccessMemberRestriction":0,"AccessAllowedByMembershipLevel":0}}],"settings":{"ProtocolRelativeURL":"//www.CityBoxOffice.com","AlwaysHitEventLandingPage":1,"isMember":false,"Featured_NumPerPage":10,"BuyTicketsButtonText":"Purchase Tickets","SysMsgBundleAlias":"Series Ticket","isCorporatePartner":0,"PerfAutoJumpToSection":0,"UseFlexBundles":true,"SpotlightEventText":"Best Seller","LimitedInventoryTitle":"Selling Quickly","LimitedInventoryAdditionalDescription":"Limited Availability Remaining","endOfList":true}}