Hey friend — come sit with us for a warm chat with Lisa Vroman, the beloved soprano who went from playing Christine thousands of times to stepping into Madame Giry on the Phantom tour. She talks about touring, teaching, the magic of costumes and tech, and those moments when fans tell her she changed their lives. It’s funny, nostalgic, and full of heart — a peek at what keeps a performer passionate after decades on stage. If you love theater, this one feels like a backstage letter from an old fri

Hey — want to catch something joyful and totally free this summer? Circus Bella’s new show, “AHA,” leans into laughter, fresh clowning, and a real community vibe (plus a 10-year-old co‑ringmaster who steals the spotlight). It’s playful, heartfelt, and full of surprises. Check the schedule at circusbella.org , grab a picnic, and come laugh with us — you’ll leave smiling, I promise. ___________________________________________Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster Since its inception, Abigail has be

Hey friend — come with me for a quick peek behind the scenes of the Golden Gate Park Band. Hermann Gonzalez shares how 60-minute rehearsals turn into 90-minute concerts at the beautiful Spreckels Temple of Music, why the shows stay free, and how the band blends tradition, culture, and surprise for every Sunday performance. Whether it’s foggy or sunlit, there’s something special about their community of musicians, guest artists, and regulars — plus the little tricks (a touch of PA magic, a truste

Hey — come hang with me and Patricia Milton as we dig into After Happy, a sharp, hilarious play about pirate festivals, oil execs, and the messy, laughable world of greenwashing. It’s funny, warm, and exactly the kind of comic medicine we need right now. Runs through March 29 at Central Works in Berkeley — intimate theater, three brilliant women on stage, and big laughs. Snag your tickets at centralworks.org and bring a friend. Tickets: CentralWorks.org “Central Works once again strikes it rich

Tickets: https://www.reaf-sf.org/ono-with-the-notebook.html If This is Love Monday, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 7:30pm MARINES' MEMORIAL THEATER 609 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco BENEFITING': REAF Small Emergency Grants Program and Brodaway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS $49, performance only balcony or side orchestra $69: performance only side/rear orchestra $100, VIP - performance and after party with the cast. Tickets are now on sale for REAF's first benefit of 2026 on February 23, 7:30pm at the Mar

Sean Patrick Murtagh Returns to Feinstein’s at the Nikko with Holiday Test Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy! Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm ‘Tis the season to be singing and live at Feinstein’s at the Nikko the joy will be ringing! Award-winning singer Sean Patrick Murtagh returns to kick-off the holiday cheer with an evening packed with songs, stories, and plenty of sparkle to life your spirits and fill your hearts with holiday magic. Holiday Test Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy , is Sean Patrick’s 13th in