San Francisco has always been a city willing to imagine what the future could look like before the rest of the world catches up. This week, that spirit feels more alive than ever. With the announcement of Elim Chan as the next Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony, the ...

Jazz fans from far and wide gathered in San Francisco for one of the most anticipated cultural evenings of the year, the SFJAZZ Gala, a celebration honoring the enduring impact of jazz while supporting the organization’s mission to champion the art form for generations to come. This year’s gala centered ...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, we’ve curated a few unique ideas that pair unforgettable live performances with themed finds from Anthem SF. From classical music and Napa Valley escapes to immersive dance performances, these experiences are designed to create ...

At Red Curtain Addict, everything we build is rooted in a single idea: making the arts more connected, more discoverable, and more deeply experienced. The Bay’s Stage Arts Soirée was created as a living expression of that vision. Designed as a curated, cross-disciplinary experience, the soirée brought together leading performing ...

Red Curtain Addict Unveils Its Spring Arts Guide 2026: Your Essential Companion to the Season As the Bay Area steps into a season of renewal, Red Curtain Addict returns with its highly anticipated Spring Arts Guide 2026—a thoughtfully curated magazine designed to make discovering the arts feel effortless, exciting, and ...

It’s officially Gala Season, and across the Bay Area, the spring calendar is filling up with evenings that bring together artistry, community, and a shared commitment to supporting the future of the performing arts. At Red Curtain Addict, we’re always looking at the moments that go beyond the performance, the ...

April in the Bay Area is a full-on celebration of live performance where jazz legends, boundary-pushing ballet, intimate recital experiences, and theatrical storytelling collide. Here’s your curated Red Curtain Addict San Francisco Performances Round-Up for April 2026—your guide to what’s worth stepping out for.

On March 14, San Francisco’s arts and philanthropy communities gathered at The Ritz Carlton San Francisco for an evening that embodied everything we believe in at Red Curtain Addict: access, artistry, and the power of live performance to shape lives. The Community Music Center’s annual Spring Gala was more than ...

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we joined Jessica Wills on Kron4’s Live in the Bay to spotlight a dynamic lineup of performances and events honoring women across the Bay Area arts scene. From Broadway icons to boundary-pushing collaborations and visionary leaders, these upcoming moments invite audiences to experience the ...

Opera has always been an art form built on tradition. But the companies shaping its future are the ones willing to reimagine what opera can be—and Opera Parallèle is helping lead that charge. We recently went behind the scenes with the creative team to get a sneak peek of one ...

Beginning March 4, 2026, Red Curtain Addict is partnering with Nexstar Media’s KRON4 to bring a weekly arts segment to Live in the Bay , the station’s daily lifestyle program hosted by Jessica Wills. The segment will highlight standout performances, artists, and cultural experiences happening across the Bay Area, from ...