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Arts & entertainment news from the Bay Area: Jan. 17-23

San Francisco Symphony to require N95 masks or equivalent

The San Francisco Symphony has announced new safety protocols for performances in Davies Symphony Hall. In addition to existing requirements of proof of vaccination and a booster, patrons must wear a non-vented high-filtration respirator, such as an N95, KN95, KF94, or equivalent face mask.

The Symphony will have a limited number of KN95 or equivalent masks on-site for patrons that require them.

The new requirements are effective beginning with the orchestra’s concert on Thursday, Jan. 20, at which Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas is scheduled to conduct the orchestra in music by Shostakovich and Prokofiev.

Gavilán and Lopéz-Gavilán cancel Berkeley performance

The brother duo of violinist Ilmar Gavilán and pianist Aldo López-Gavilán have canceled their appearance scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 23, with Cal Performances because one of the performers has contracted chicken pox.

“Los Hermanos” (“The Brothers”), a documentary about the two artists, is available as a free live stream.

More information atcalperformances.org.

National Independent Venue Foundation reopens Emergency Relief Fund

In a sign of just how much the omicron variant is affecting the arts and entertainment industry, the National Independent Venue Foundation is reopening its Emergency Relief Fund as of Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Henceforth, the fund can be used not only for expenses related to COVID-19 but to other “unforeseeable situations,” including “natural disasters, future pandemics and the lasting effects of COVID-19,” the foundation said in a statement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

(NIVA is a lobbying organization; NIVF is a 501c3 that supports NIVA’s mission.)

For more information or to donate, visitwww.nivferf.org.

West Bay Opera postpones ‘Traviata’ production

West Bay Opera’s production of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” which was scheduled for Feb. 18-27 at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto, has been postponed to Oct. 21-30 for the company’s 2022-23 season opener.

“We were stunned by the speed of the Omicron wave,” General Director José Luis Moscovich said in a statement. “Our entire January/February ‘La Traviata’ rehearsal period would have overlapped with the crest of the wave. After considering the risks, we saw no alternative but to reschedule our production.”

Tickets will be honored in October, or can be returned as a donation or for a refund.

The company’s next production, Tchaikovsky’s “Pique Dame,” is still scheduled for May 20-29.

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ recommences ‘Friday Forty’ lottery

The magic-filled show currently in previews at the Curran Theater is renewing its “Friday Forty” ticket lottery, whereby each Friday it offers a limited number of $40 tickets to the coming week’s performances.

The deal, announced Tuesday, Jan. 18, begins for performances starting Tuesday, Jan. 25. To enter for any upcoming week, visitwww.todaytix.com或download the TodayTix app between 12:01 a.m. Monday and 1 p.m. Friday. Winners get notified that Friday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. for the next week’s performances; they can purchase a maximum of two $40 tickets.

For more information about the show, visitsf.harrypottertheplay.com.

Custom Made Theatre Company postpones show

The world premiere of “Zac & Siah or, Jesus in a Body Bag,” which had originally been slated to run Feb. 4-27 at the Phoenix Theatre in Union Square, is being pushed back to a later, to-be-announced date in 2022.

The show, by local playwright Jeffrey Lo, was to be Custom Made’s first in-person production since the pandemic hit. The company announced the news Tuesday, Jan. 18, citing “rising COVID-19 infection rates,” and promising to contact ticket holders about rescheduling or getting refunds.

为进一步更新,访问www.custommade.org.

Arts & entertainment news from the Bay Area: Jan. 10-16

Celine Dion cancels Bay Area appearances

Celine Dionhas canceled her upcoming North American tour, which was to include a stop at San Francisco’s Chase Center on April 1 and Oakland Arena on April 3. Find out whyhere.

Edwardian Ball 2022 postponed

The annual event, originally scheduled for Feb. 4-5 at the Regency Ballroom, has been postponed to a “new, soon-to-be-announced date,” producers Paradox Media and Vau de Vire announced Friday, Jan. 14.

“This was a very difficult decision for us to make, but ultimately there is nothing more important than our collective safety,” the producers said in an email to ticket holders.

“我们每票的政策,” the message went on, “we will not be refunding tickets due to this health- and safety-related change, and, as promised, all tickets will be honored at our new date.”

Visitwww.edwardianball.com为进一步的更新。

S.F. updates mask guidance, rules for mega-events

As San Francisco reports all-time high coronavirus case rates, city health officials have revised the rules for attending mega-events, updated masking guidance for city residents, and changed the definition of a “close contact.”

Starting Feb. 1, all attendees of events in the city older than age 12 will be required to show proof they have received a full course of vaccination at least two weeks before entry — plus boosters when eligible.

San Francisco is also asking residents to upgrade their masks to N95, KN95, or KF94 respirators. Find out more about the new ruleshere.

New Century Chamber Orchestra cancels January program

The New Century Chamber Orchestra has canceled its January performances, featuring soprano Leah Hawkins as the soloist in music of the Harlem Renaissance, because of COVID concerns.

Two of the four concerts, at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park and at Stanford’s Bing Concert Hall, were already canceled. The two remaining performances, scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20, in Berkeley’s First Church, and Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco, have now been cancelled as well.

San Francisco Playhouse cancels remainder of ‘Twelfth Night’ run

The Union Square theater company, citing “the rapidly changing global pandemic and recent spike in COVID-19 cases in San Francisco,” canceled all remaining performances of “Twelfth Night.”

The announcement, made Thursday, Jan. 13, does not apply to the company’s “Heroes of the Fourth Turning,” which is still slated to begin previews Jan. 26.

The theater promised to contact “Twelfth Night” ticket holders; a streaming option for that show is also available. More information is at 415-677-9596 orwww.sfplayhouse.org.

Aurora Theatre Company reschedules ‘This Much I Know’

The world premiere written by local playwrightJonathan Spector, originally slated to run Feb. 4-March 6, is being postponed until September, the Berkeley theater announced Wednesday, Jan. 12.

“As excited as we were to begin rehearsals last week coming back from a restful holiday vacation, we quickly realized that the health and safety of our community needed to be our top priority,” the theater said in a statement.

It also promised to contact ticket holders. For more information, go toauroratheatre.org.

New Century Chamber Orchestra cancels two concerts

Two performances by the New Century Chamber Orchestra, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 21, at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park and Saturday, Jan. 22 at Stanford’s Bing Concert Hall, have been canceled because of COVID concerns.

The two other performances of this program, which features soprano Leah Hawkins as the soloist in music of the Harlem Renaissance, are currently going ahead as planned. Performances are Thursday, Jan. 20, in Berkeley’s First Church, and Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco.

Noise Pop 2022 announces expanded lineup with 40-plus new acts

The multi-venue, multi-genre music festival has announced Azealia Banks and Jeff Tweedy are among a new slate of artists set to perform with Noise Pop takes over several Bay Area hot spots from Feb. 21-27.

The two, on addition to the North American festival stage debut for HE.SHE.THEY and a 4-part concert series in partnership with SFJazz, join previously announced performers like Alex G, Dorian Electra, the Drums, King Woman, the Microphones, and Titus Andronicus, and others.

Tickets to the concerts go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, with festival badges available now atnoisepopfest.com.

Palace of Fine Arts changes vaccine policy

The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, in accordance with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, is requiring all ticket holders older than age 5 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to wear a mask at all times while inside the building. This means that for most patrons, booster shots are required.

“Our goal is to provide the safest space possible for patrons, performers, crew and staff as we open our doors,” said a statement from the venue.

For more information, go topalaceoffinearts.com.

Three-day tickets for BottleRock 2022 sell out

The promoters of BottleRock Napa Valley announced Tuesday, Jan. 11, that all three-day tickets for the 2022 music, wine, food and craft brew festival have sold out.

The daily lineup for the concert, which is scheduled to take place over Memorial Day weekend, will be announced on Wednesday, Jan. 12, and single-day tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday. Jan. 13, atwww.bottlerocknapavalley.com.

Metallica, Pink, Twenty One Pilots, and Luke Combs are set to headline the three-day concert at the Napa Valley Expo from May 27-29. There are more than 75 additional acts on the bill.

Cal Performances at UC Berkeley announces the cancellation of Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

The Jan. 29-30 performances have been canceled, following the group’s cancellation of their entire upcoming North American tour. Ticket holders may apply the value of their tickets for another performance; donate the cost of their tickets as a tax-deductible gift to Cal Performances; or receive a refund.

The ticket office can be reached at tickets@calperformances.org or 510-642-9988. For more, go tocalperformances.org.

Green Music Center cancels shows through Feb. 11

The Sonoma State University venue has decided to cancel all its live performances through Feb. 11, in response to the latest Sonoma County restrictions on large gatherings by county health authorities amid the spike in COVID cases due to the omicron variant.

The cancellations include the Jan. 21 performance from New Century Chamber Orchestra and the Feb. 5 Family Day event with the Alphabet Rockers.

Live performances are expected to begin again on Feb. 12.

For more information, call 707-664-4246 or go togmc.sonoma.edu.

Four Seasons musical ‘Jersey Boys’ to play in San Francisco in March

“Jersey Boys,” one of Broadway’s most successful jukebox musicals, is returning to San Francisco, presenter BroadwaySF announced Tuesday, Jan. 11. The Tony-winning musical, about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is scheduled to run March 1-13 at the Golden Gate Theatre.

Tickets, which range from $56-$200, go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14. For more information, call 888-746-1799 or visitbroadwaysf.com.

American Bach Soloists cancel January performances

The American Bach Soloists have canceled their program “Sweet Harmony” because of the COVID-19 surge. The concerts, slated for Jan. 21-24 at locations in Belvedere, Berkeley and San Francisco, were to have featured instrumental and vocal music by Bach and Handel.

For more information, visitamericanbach.org

Shotgun Players and New Conservatory Theatre Center announce cancellations

Berkeley’s Shotgun Players is canceling its production of “Babes in Ho-lland,” which had been slated to run Jan. 20-Feb. 6 at the Ashby Stage. Citing “an abundance of caution” in its Monday, Jan. 10 announcement, the theater promised to contact ticket holders with more information. Organizers expressed hope that they will be able to produce the show in the future.

For more information, visitshotgunplayers.org.

New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco postponed “Getting There,” originally scheduled to run Friday, Jan. 14 through Feb. 20. The company expressed hope for a future production, offering ticket holders exchanges, refunds or the option to donate the value of their tickets.

For more information, visitnctcsf.org.

Sonoma County bans large gatherings during omicron surge

Citing a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, Sonoma County health officials on Monday asked residents to stay home as much as possible for the next 30 days and limit interactions with people outside their immediate household. Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase also issued a health order prohibiting large gatherings of more than 50 people indoors or more than 100 people outdoors. The order goes into effect on Wednesday and remains in place through Feb. 11.

“Our case rates are at their highest level since the pandemic began and our hospitalizations are climbing at an alarming rate as well,” Mase said in a statement. “We are seeing widespread transmission occurring within unvaccinated groups as well as some transmission among vaccinated individuals.”

Click herefor more from The Chronicle on this developing story.

South Bay Musical Theatre to postpone upcoming production of ‘Company’

Originally scheduled to take place from Jan. 29-Feb. 19, the Tony-award winning musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth will be rescheduled as a result of the rising number of COVID-19 cases. New dates are to be announced in fall 2022. The theater company’s 2021-22 season will pick up again in late spring with the classic musical “On the Town,” from May 14-June 4.

当前用户和门票持有者将跟从e information regarding ticketing options. For more, call 408-266-4734 or visitsouthbaymy.com

Itzhak Perlman reschedules S.F. recital for April

Violinist Itzhak Perlman has postponed his West Coast tour — including a recital scheduled for Jan. 16 as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s Great Performers series — because of the surge in COVID-19 cases. The San Francisco appearance, with pianist Rohan De Silva, has been rescheduled to April 18 at Davies Symphony Hall.

Tickets will be honored at the later date. For more information, visitwww.sfsymphony.org.

Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen and Julien Baker announce Bay Area date

The singer-songwriters will join forces as co-headliners on The Wild Hearts Tour, which will make its way across North America this summer. The trio is scheduled to make a Bay Area stop at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on July 30. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 14 at 10 a.m.

“Sharon and Angel are artists that I have genuinely admired for many years and whose music has honestly informed much of my own writing and music-making, and I’m thrilled to be sharing a stage with them every night,” Baker said in a statement. “I think after interacting with their recorded work separately so much, it will be special to get to learn from them as we share the space of performance.”

For tickets and more information, visitapeconcerts.com.

Isaac Stern puts off S.F. recital to April

Violinist Isaac Stern has postponed his West Coast tour — including a recital scheduled for Jan. 16 as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s Great Performers series — because of the surge in the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

The San Francisco appearance, with pianist Rohan De Silva, is now set for April 18 in Davies Symphony Hall. Tickets will be honored at the later date.

For more information, visitwww.sfsymphony.org.

Arts & entertainment news from the Bay Area: Jan. 3-9

Opera Parallèle postones upcoming benefit concert

The Bay Area opera company’s “Over the Rainbow” benefit show has been rescheduled due to the current prevalence of COVID-19 and a surge in omicron variant cases. Previously announced for Feb. 2, the event is now set to take place on April 14, at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco.

Tickets previously sold will be honored for the new date.

The San Francisco debut performance of critically acclaimed countertenor John Holiday is expected to still be featured on the program.

All in attendance will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Masks must be worn when not actively eating or drinking. If eligible, Opera Parallèle requires attendees obtain a vaccine booster by April 1.

For more details, visitoperaparallele.org.

SFJazz Gala rescheduled for June

The 2022 SFJazz Gala, which was to honor Wynton Marsalis with an SFJazz Lifetime Achievement Award, has been postponed. Originally scheduled for Jan. 26, the gala has been rescheduled for June 3 due to safety concerns over the surge in COVID-19 omicron variant cases. (For the full story, clickhere.)

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, with this year’s honoree and 2011 NEA Jazz Master Marsalis, will still perform their originally scheduled concerts from Jan. 27-Jan. 30. Tickets for these shows are on sale now atwww.sfjazz.org. Further details on the rescheduled SFJazz Gala 2022 including ticket and sponsorship information atwww.sfjazz.org/gala.

San Jose Museum of Art closed Jan. 7-9

Citing “health and safety concerns,” a spokesperson announced on Twitter late on Thursday, Jan. 6, that the museum would be closed for the next three days, Jan. 7-9, urging visitors to check its website for updates.

For more information visitwww.sjmusart.org.

Berkeley Symphony’s chamber program postponed to June

The Berkeley Symphony will postpone the second program in its series of chamber concerts, scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 16, because of concerns over COVID-19. The program, which features recent works by Caroline Shaw and Brian Nabors alongside music of Bach and Ravel, is now planned for June 26.

For more information visitwww.berkeleysymphony.org.

SFJazz to require booster shots beginning Feb. 1

The new safety protocol will apply to all audience members, staff and performing artists attending in-person events at SFJazz Center in San Francisco.

Box office credit or refunds will be offered to those unable to show proof of vaccination, booster and government ID at entry. Tickets can also be donated back to SFJazz as a tax-deductible contribution. Fully vaccinated audience members who are not eligible for a booster until after Feb. 1 may provide a negative COVID-19 test: either a PCR test taken within two days of event entry or a rapid test taken within one day of event entry.

Masks are also required inside SFJazz Center at all times. For more information, visitsfjazz.org/safety.

Eifman Ballet postpones June visit over visa issues

Eifman芭蕾舞团与加州伯克利的外表Performances, scheduled for June 3-5 at Zellerbach Hall, has been postponed to the 2022-23 season. According to the company, which is based in St. Petersburg, the cause was difficulty in obtaining international visas. Tickets may be held for the rescheduled performances, or exchanged or donated.

For more information, emailtickets@calperformances.org或call 510-642-9988.

Sundance goes virtual again for 2022

For the second year in a row, the Sundance Film Festival will be an entirely online event. The initial plan had been to have a hybrid event, featuring both online and in-person screenings and events, but the spike in COVID-19 brought on by the omicron variant has made the festival organizers reconsider their plans.

For the full story, clickhere.

Fog Design + Art fair announces changes in light of omicron

San Francisco’s annual art fair known as Fog Design + Art is moving forward with its return to the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture on Jan. 20-23, after cancelling in 2021 due to the pandemic — but there will be some minor changes.

While proof of vaccination and masks will be enforced throughout the fair in accordance with the city and state guidelines, for its Jan. 19 gala night, attendees must additionally test negative for a COVID-19 test provided by the fair to enter.

Food and beverages for fair will also only be available in designated areas, unlike in years past when fair guests were able to walk through the space while eating and drinking.

“In light of the recent rise of COVID cases we are taking extra precautions to protect our visitors, guests and gallerists, and to allow us to still gather together in person to celebrate art, design, and our beloved San Francisco arts community,” Fog co-founder Stanlee Gatti told The Chronicle.

S.F. Ballet gala postponed due to COVID concerns

The San Francisco Ballet’sseason-opening gala, scheduled for Jan. 27, has been postponed to March 24 because of safety concerns over the surge of COVID-19 and the omicron variant, the company announced Tuesday, Jan. 4. Read morehere.

Ragazzi Boys Chorus reschedules SingFest mini-camp

The Grammy-winning boys chorus announced it has postponed it’s singing camp due to the uptick in omicron variant cases.

Originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 8, the camp is now scheduled for 9:15 a.m. to noon on Jan. 29, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Redwood City. Pre-register online atragazzi.org或call 650-362-4425 for details.

S.F. Symphony to require proof of booster shots

Beginning Feb. 1, the San Francisco Symphony will require proof of a COVID-19 booster from all eligible patrons, performs, volunteers and staff ages 12 up for entry into Davies Symphony Hall.

The new requirement, which the Symphony referred to in a statement as “up-to-date” vaccination (as opposed to the two-dose “full vaccination”), expands on a safety protocol that has been in place since the orchestra resumed live performances in 2021. It applies to all patrons, performers, volunteers and staff ages 12 and older.

Audience members ages 5 through 11 must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test, and all patrons are required to wear face masks at performances.

For further details, visitwww.sfsymphony.org/home/safety.

Oakland First Fridays cancels January’s monthly event

Oakland First Fridays, the free monthly arts and community gathering on Telegraph Avenue, has canceled the event scheduled for Jan. 7 because of concerns about the latest coronavirus surge.

“Due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases throughout these past weeks the team at Oakland First Fridays has decided to cancel our January event for the safety of everyone,” organizers announced on the festival’swebsite.

The monthly festival, whose roots date back to 2006, is a celebration of performing and visual arts, along with food vendors and community groups. Oakland First Fridays, which in the past has typically attracted as many as 30,000 people,reopened in Octoberafter a long pandemic shutdown.

Next month’s event is currently planned for Feb. 4.

San Francisco Playhouse shuts down production over New Year’s weekend

San Francisco Playhouse canceled performances of “Twelfth Night” from Friday, Dec. 31, through Monday, Jan. 3, the Union Square company announced New Year’s Eve, citing “the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in San Francisco and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our cast and audiences.”

The theater plans to resume performances Tuesday, Jan. 4, with additional testing protocols in place, according to itswebsite. Ticket holders have the option to reschedule or get refunds.

The on-demand video stream of “Twelfth Night” is also available to view atwww.sfplayhouse.org.