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Viola Frey: Foundations
2026-01-10 - 2026-04-05 | Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Dr,Walnut Creek, 94596
Foundations explores the formative years of legendary Bay Area artist Viola Frey from 1965 to 1987, tracing her pivotal shift from two-dimensional works to groundbreaking three-dimensional forms. Rarely exhibited paintings, drawings, photographs, and ceramics emphasize her practice and spectacularly illustrate the artist’s mind and her cyclical reinvention of ideas. This exhibition draws from the Artists’ Legacy Foundation’s deep holdings in addition to seminal works from private and institutional collections.
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UNBOUND
2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Join us for an afternoon with artist and astrophysicist Dr. Nia Imara about her latest book, Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe. She will be in conversation with MoAD’s Chief of Curatorial & Public Programs Key Jo Lee. The presentation will be followed by a book signing.
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Cris Williamson - Full Circle
2026-01-10 19:00, 2026-01-11 19:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Cris returns to the Freight for her annual homage to the new year, this year bringing a curated set of songs and images from five decades. It is difficult to overstate singer/songwriter/activist/LGBTQ+ icon’s monumental influence and trailblazing importance. Her 1975 album The Changer and the Changed was a transformational record for the women’s music movement and independent artists.
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Lalah Hathaway
2026-01-10 19:30, 2026-01-10 21:30, 2026-01-11 19:00, 2026-01-11 21:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
A sought-after collaborator to some of today’s top hitmakers, undeniable music royalty, and vocal abilities matched by few, five-time Grammy award-winning Lalah Hathaway is an artist, singer/songwriter, and producer not to be slept on. A purveyor of many genres whilst sharing Grammy-winning records with the likes of Beyoncé (the only two to have ever won in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category three times), Lalah’s seven solo albums are complemented by an illustrious track record of collaborations with the likes of Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and Anderson. Paak, Robert Glasper, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, Esperanza Spalding, and more.
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Digital Well-Being & Forest Therapy Walk
2026-01-11 11:00 | Hidden Villa Dana Center, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, 94022
Reset your nervous system, reclaim your attention, and reconnect with the land with a Forest Therapy walk lead by certified Forest Therapy Guide Wendy Figone.
Rooted in the global practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing), our guided walks help you shift from digital distraction into embodied presence through gentle, sensory-based invitations.
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San Francisco Acting Workshop
2026-01-12 - 2026-03-02 | Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St, San Francisco, 94102
This 8-week workshop offers actors a focused and experiential approach to Method-based work. Guided by Julie Dimas-Lockfeld, students train through body and voice warm-ups, individual scene work, and applied technique. Each week introduces a new layer—sensory awareness, atmosphere, objectives, actions, obstacles, and character arc—building toward a more grounded, truthful approach to performance.
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Pastor Rodney D. Smith: The Victory Experience Live
2026-01-12 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Pastor Rodney is a Gospel R&B artist whose music bridges the sacred and the soulful. With a sound rooted in love, healing, and truth, he invites listeners into a space where faith feels personal and authentic.
His debut mixtape, Love Is Here: A Therapy Session 1, introduced the world to his signature blend of spiritual depth and emotional honesty. Now, his latest project, The Love Experiment, continues the journey—exploring the power, pain, and purpose of love through the lens of faith. Whether preaching from the pulpit or performing on stage, Pastor Rodney’s mission remains the same: to remind the world that love still wins.
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The Book of Mormon
2026-01-13 - 2026-02-01 | Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.
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Bridging Silicon Valley and Taiwan: Semiconductor & AI Synergies
2026-01-13 17:00 | Startup Island TAIWAN – Silicon Valley Hub, 299 California Ave STE 300, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
A historic first: Taiwan brings its innovation engine to Silicon Valley to engage America’s next breakthrough startups. Where semiconductor power meets AI ambition, a new U.S.–Taiwan innovation bridge begins.
This landmark event marks the debut of Taiwan’s leading innovation institutions—TCA, InnoVEX, and the ICTGC program—on U.S. soil, signaling a bold national effort to support and attract American early-stage founders. For decades, Taiwan has powered the world’s most advanced chips, manufacturing capabilities, and hardware ecosystems. Now, for the first time, it is bringing those strengths directly to the heart of Silicon Valley, creating an unprecedented opportunity for founders working in AI, robotics, next-generation computing, and deep-tech fields.
By connecting Silicon Valley’s speed of innovation with Taiwan’s unmatched ability to build and scale complex technologies, the event establishes a new model for cross-border collaboration. Startups attending will gain insights into Taiwan’s grant programs, prototyping support, and pathways to scale, while engaging directly with leaders from TCA, InnoVEX, and Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council. Together, this collaboration lays the foundation for the next wave of technological breakthroughs—one where U.S. creativity and Taiwan’s engineering excellence combine to shape the future of global innovation.
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Anthony Ray Hinton
2026-01-13 19:30 | Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets, Oakland, CA, United States
Anthony Ray Hinton survived for 30 years on Alabama’s death row. His story is a decades-long journey to exoneration and freedom. In 1985, Mr. Hinton was convicted of the unsolved murders of two fast-food restaurant managers based on the testimony of ballistics experts for the State who claimed that the crime bullets came from a dusty revolver found in Mr. Hinton’s mother’s closet. Without the benefit of a competent expert to challenge the State’s theory (Mr. Hinton’s lawyer hired a ballistics expert who was blind in one eye), an all-white jury convicted Mr. Hinton and he was sentenced to death.
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Ranzel Merritt
2026-01-13 19:30 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Step into the sonic universe of Ranzel Merritt, a visionary at the forefront of the new-school jazz and cultural music movement. Where vintage jazz fusion meets modern swagger, Ranzel blends hip hop, jazz, and funk into a sound both timeless and fresh, ushering in the Bay Area’s New Jazz Era.
A gifted saxophonist, composer, and smooth-as-silk vocalist, Ranzel is the embodiment of sophisticated funk. His music bridges generations, weaving old-school grooves with new-school edge, creating a vibe that’s as cerebral as it is soulful.
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Anthony Ray Hinton
2026-01-14 19:30 | San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N Delaware St, San Mateo, 94401

"Whitney!" Starring Dee Dee Simon
2026-01-14 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Dee Dee Simon is a vocal powerhouse who has captivated audiences across the nation with her dynamic stage presence and extraordinary voice. She first gained national attention as a star on America’s Got Talent, then solidified her reputation as a world-class entertainer when she won the prestigious Showtime at the Apollo. Over the years, Dee Dee has been honored as Bay Area Entertainer of the Year multiple times, a testament to her artistry, charisma, and dedication to her craft.
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Nidia Góngora
2026-01-14 20:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
The most recognized singer from the Colombian Pacific coast, Latin Grammy-nominated Nidia Góngora is part of the 2025-26 Mid Atlantic Tours 2025-26 Roster. She recently collaborated with the Colombian reggaetón artist Feid, as well as the Costa Rican poet Shirley Campbell Barr. She released her recent work Pacífica Maravilla.
Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.
Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.
Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400
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Anthony Ray Hinton
2026-01-15 19:30 | Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 20 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, 94903

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot
2026-01-16 - 2026-03-28 | 835 Larkin St, 835 Larkin St, San Francisco, 94109
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot is a critically acclaimed immersive theatrical experience presented by the Tenderloin Museum and staged inside its own permanent venue at 835 Larkin Street. Performed Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., the production unfolds within a period-accurate recreation of a 1960s cafeteria, located just steps from where the historic events took place.
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Tri-Valley Theatre Company The Addams Family
2026-01-17 - 2026-02-01 | The Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St, Livermore, CA, 94551, United States
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
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Marga Gomez’s Spanish Stew
2026-01-17 - 2026-02-22 | The Marsh Berkeley Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Spanish Stew is very funny but not stand-up comedy. The storytelling is set in 1976 and more about passion, freedom and family than mere nostalgia. After being outed by her flamboyant mother, young Marga, like a Latina Patty Hearst, escapes her New York home for 1976 San Francisco. When a survival restaurant job requires her to recreate a treasured family recipe, Marga’s Spanish Stew unites her with both her family of origin and her chosen San Francisco family of Queer, punk and avant-garde. Spanish Stew’s first work-in-progress performance was in August 2024 at The Marsh’s “In Front of Your Eyes Festival.” Its 2025 “World Premiere” took place at New Conservatory Theater, San Francisco.
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Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings
2026-01-17 - 2026-04-19 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings is the first retrospective in over two decades dedicated to the groundbreaking work of the artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (b. 1951, Busan, South Korea; d. 1982, New York City). Beginning her artistic career in the Bay Area during the early 1970s, Cha produced an expansive range of works across text-based media, video, and performance. Best known for her posthumously published book, Dictee (1982), which weaves the personal and familial into historical narratives of displacement through word and image, Cha’s interdisciplinary practice gave shape to the experimental art scenes in San Francisco, New York City, and beyond.
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Walk It Like You Shop It
2026-01-17 12:00 | Monarch Store, 1308 Pomona St, Crockett, 94525
A number of local Crockett merchants have pulled together to create a downtown shopping stroll. Get a map, “Walk it,” and collect signatures from all participating shops to enter our town-wide raffle.
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Dr. MLK Tribute | Music of Sly and the Family Stone featured at In The Name of Love
2026-01-17 18:00 | Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets, Oakland, CA, United States
LIVING JAZZ PRESENTS
TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
ft. THE MUSIC of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
KEV CHOICE, MUSIC DIRECTOR
ARTISTS: Adrian Marcel ■ Ashling “Biscuit” Cole ■ August Lee Stevens ■ Awesöme Orchestra Collective ■ Black London ■ Bryan Dyer ■ Kev Choice ■ Martin Luther McCoy ■ Oaktown Jazz Workshops ■ Rustee Allen ■ RyanNicole ■ Silk E ■ Sundra Manning ■ Terrie Odabi ■ TURFinc
ARRANGERS: Brian Adam McCune ■ Kev Choice ■ Mike Blankenship ■ Vincent Rillera
Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event honoring Martin Luther King Jr., returns to the Paramount Theatre for its 22nd anniversary.
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In the Name of Love: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
2026-01-17 18:00 | Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets, Oakland, CA, United States
In the Name of Love, a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and legacy through the ft. the music of Sly & The Family Stone. Living Jazz presents Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, returning to the historic Paramount Theatre for its 22nd anniversary on January 17, 2026.
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Stella Cole
2026-01-18 16:00 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
To watch Stella Cole perform is to be transported back in time. Her sense of joy and wonder is infectious as she shares the Great American Songbook with fans across generations. Her debut album transverses songs first made famous by Barbra Streisand (“When the Sun Comes Out”), Judy Garland (“Over the Rainbow), Audrey Hepburn (“Moon River”), and even Billie Eilish (“My Future”), but to her many young fans who never heard them before, these have become Stella Cole songs.
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Braxton Cook, Kiefer Trio, Josh Johnson
2026-01-18 16:00 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Our second Sunday SMARTBOMB takeover features saxophonist Braxton Cook with the Kiefer Trio in Miner Auditorium, and saxophonist and composer Josh Johnson with a solo set in the Joe Henderson Lab.
Called “a prominent voice for this generation of musicians” by DownBeat, alto saxophonist Braxton Cook has garnered worldwide acclaim for his solo artistry as well as his extensive sideman work with Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Marquis Hill, Christian McBride, and Robert Glasper. His most recent release is the Nettwerk EP My Everything. He performs with the acclaimed trio led by pianist Kiefer.
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Everything You Have is Yours
2026-01-18 17:00 | ODC Dance Theater, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
In Everything You Have Is Yours, NYC-based choreographer Hadar Ahuvia interrogates the roots of the Israeli folk dances she grew up dancing with her mother in the U.S. Confronting romanticized stories about her grandparents, settlers in 1930s Palestine, Ahuvia embarks on a personal journey to reckon with the founding mythologies and transgressions of Zionism. Through her work, a web of artistic portraits emerges – Jewish, Israeli, and Palestinian dancers living in New York City grapple with the questions of what we inherit and what we embody to carry forward.
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MLK Tribute Concert: Fight the Power!
2026-01-18 19:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Musician and visual artist Mark Montgomery French is an award-winning film composer with the group Spiky Blimp, host of the podcast “All Your Favorite Music is (Probably)…”, and Director of Audio Visual at Glide Memorial Church. In June 2025, he released his ambient protest album Thy Navel is a Goblet That Does Not Lack for Wine. He’s also a music historian noted for his talks All Your Favorite Music is (Probably) Black, Unsung Women of Music, and Black Country Before Beyoncé. He was formerly the co-leader of the ’90s progressive funk band Endangered Species.
Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.
Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.
Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400
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