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Founded in 1996 by members of the San Francisco Opera Chorus, performances are fully staged classical operas sung in original language with English subtitles. Office M–F 9am–5pm. Children under 12 free. SAN FRANCISCO OPERA War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. 415-864-3330, www.sfopera.com Second-largest opera company in North America presents world-class performances of traditional and innovative operas under general director David Gockley Sept.–Dec., June–July. SAN FRANCISCO PERFORMANCES 500 Sutter St., Suite 710 415-398-6449, www.performances.org One of the Bay Area’s leading independent presenters of chamber music, vocal and instrumental recitals, jazz and contemporary dance. Box office 415-392-2545. M–F 9:30am–5pm, Sa 10am–4pm. AE, MC, V. SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. 415-864-6000, www.sfsymphony.org The San Francisco Symphony and music director Michael Tilson Thomas continue to revitalize the classical music experience. Other series include Great Performers Series, Music for Families, Chamber Series, Youth Orchestra and Open Rehearsals. SFJAZZ (SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ ORGANIZATION) 3 Embarcadero Center, Lobby Level 415-398-5655, 800-850-7353, www.sfjazz.org Every fall The City by the Bay swings and grooves to the “No. 1 jazz festival in the world” (London Observer) with more than three dozen events. From March to June the SFJAZZ spring season offers another round of jazz greats in and outdoors. Call for performance schedule. STERN GROVE FESTIVAL 44 Page St., Suite 600 415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org Founded in 1938, Stern Grove Festival presents a summer series of admission-free, world-class performing arts in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater in San Francisco. Su at 2pm, from mid-June to mid-Aug. Call or visit Web site for schedule. T H E AT E R AFROSOLO THEATRE COMPANY 762 Fulton St., Suite 307 415-771-2376, www.afrosolo.org Works that celebrate African-American art, culture, intellect and entertainment. Through art, AfroSolo explores the human spirit that binds all people. Call for performance schedule. AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER 415 Geary St., 415-749-2228, www.act-sf.org San Francisco’s Tony Award-winning theater company presents seven major plays each season from the classic to the contemporary in its landmark home, American Conservatory Theatre, 415 Geary St. COMEDY ON THE SQUARE SF Playhouse, 533 Sutter St., Second Floor 415-646-0776, www.comedyonthesquare.com Producing magic/variety arts and comedy in the Union Square area — check the Web site for current schedule. Also provides entertainment for corporate events. SEE & DO http://www.sterngrove.org http://www.sfopera.com http://www.performances.org http://www.afrosolo.org http://www.sfsymphony.org http://www.act-sf.org http://www.comedyonthesquare.com http://www.sfjazz.org http://sanfrancisco.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=13657

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