Teenage author Simone O. Elias fell in love with classic Hollywood films during the pandemic and decided to write a book about it.

A critic hated this box office smash, back after seven years. A ballet dancer loved it. As soon as the curtain fell, they discussed. Frances Chung, top, and Wei Wang in Liam Scarlett’s “Frankenstein.” ...

Danielle St.Germain, who was most recently the executive director at the San Francisco Ballet, will join the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco as its chief philanthropy officer, the institution ...

“An Approximation of Resilience” by Alex Ketley uses dance to explore a real-life murder case and California’s justice system.

Mick LaSalle also answers questions about enduringly creepy movies and the theater with the best projection in San Francisco.

Halsey is treating San Francisco fans to a one-off intimate concert next month. But there’s a catch. The Grammy-nominated singer is putting on a special show exclusively for Wells Fargo Autograph ...

The local theater community rallied around Erin Merritt to ensure she could direct “Tea Party” by Gordon Dahlquist.

In gripping “Burnt,” California firefighter Clare Frank shares stories of trauma and friendship fighting flames.

A fnnch honey bear mural on a wall on Mission Street in San Francisco. Photo: Scott Strazzante For years, you’ve seen them featured in murals, pasted on boarded storefronts, and in the windows of ...

Vallie Brown, director of Grants for the Arts, stands among artwork at the African American Art & Culture Complex in San Francisco. Photo: Noah Berger / Special to The Chronicle 2021 When I reported ...

Carlos Santana. Photo: Jason Fochtman Carlos Santana is recovering after collapsing onstage during a concert in Michigan on Tuesday, July 5. The Grammy-winning guitarist and longtime Bay Area resident ...

The In-N-Out hamburger chain is sizzling mad after San Francisco shut down its indoor dining for refusing to check customers’ vaccination status. Photo: Adam Lau / Associated Press When San ...