Hailed as the godfathers of Punk, Social Distortion have spent their four-decade career playing by their own rules to create a distinct brand of West Coast Punk Rock with a Rockabilly edge. While the band has seen multiple line-up changes, lead vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness has remained a constant leader, overseeing the release of seven studio albums and numerous world tours.

Indie rock ain't dead and bands like Hippo Campus are proving its alive, kicking and evolving to new heights! Formed in 2013 when frontman Jake Luppen, guitarist Nathan Stocker, bassist Zach Sutton and drummer Whistler Isaiah Allen met at the Saint Paul Performing Arts Conservatory in their native Minnesota, the quartet quickly became a fixture in their local indie scene before graduating to the mainstream with the release of their debut album Landmark in 2017.

The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra welcome special guest Cynthia Erivo for a special performance at Davies Hall! Known for her Tony and Grammy-award winning performances on Broadway and Academy Award-nominated work as an actor, the multi-faceted performer brings her talent to the orchestra for a program of music which showcases the incredible range of her abilities.

Untameable and driven by passion, Carmen scorches every heart in her path in Georges Bizet's explosive opera, returning to San Francisco Opera in a new production this season.One of the world's most famous divas, Carmen scandalized audiences on its premiere with its break from convention as the unrepentant seductress pits lover against admirer, enjoying the attentions her good looks attract. By turns comedic and dramatic, it whirls with the emotion of Bizet's score, reaching a stormy finale as our heroine meets her fate. Fantastic for fans of strong women who are unafraid of breaking the rules, Carmen is an instantly captivating and utterly memorial experience!

The unearthly talent of Sarah Brightman is on show once more as the iconic performer is back with her Christmas tradition. Brightman has decided to bring festive joy on tour with A Christmas Symphony production. A gloriously unique journey through some of the seasons' best and most-loved songs, let Brightman infuse you with the festive spirit this year in this ultimate holiday event!

Cyndi Lauper continues to surprise, innovate, and inspire since she first graced fans with her talents in the 1980s. Following the release of her documentary about her life, titled 'Let the Canary Sing,' the '80s icon has announced her farewell tour, 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell,' her first tour in a decade! Kicking off this fall, the iconic songstress will be joined by special guests which are yet to be announced.