Matilda the Musical by Palo Alto Children’s Theatre
Palo Alto Children’s Theatre presents Matilda the Musical on April 20, 2026 — a family-friendly, theatrical musical adaptation perfect for kids and parents alike in Palo Alto.
The Princess and the Pea by Palo Alto Children’s Theatre
Palo Alto Children’s Theatre presents The Princess and the Pea on April 20, 2026 in the Bay Area — a family-friendly stage adaptation of the classic fairy tale ideal for young children and caregivers.
Hansel and Gretel
Family-friendly production of Hansel and Gretel in the Bay Area on 2026-04-20, a kid-oriented theatrical retelling of the classic fairy tale perfect for children and families.
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat is a family-friendly children's musical presented by Play Theatre Co in the Bay Area on April 20, 2026, offering sing-along fun and stage entertainment for young kids and their families.
Mary Poppins by PYTC
PYTC stages Mary Poppins Jr., a family-friendly youth musical in the Bay Area featuring young performers and a fun, kid-focused take on the classic story.
The Emperor’s New Clothes by Fantasy Forum
Fantasy Forum presents a family-friendly staging of The Emperor’s New Clothes on Apr 20, 2026 in the Bay Area (Lesher Center), a playful children's-theater retelling of the classic fairy tale for young audiences.
ELECTRA BECOMES
Shotgun Players' Ashby Stage presents Electra Becomes, a contemporary turn on a Greek tragedy that reimagines myth for modern audiences through striking staging, a bold ensemble, and intimate theatre.

Hadestown
Tony-winning musical Hadestown arrives at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, delivering a lush folk-opera score with smoky, New Orleans–inspired jazz and mythic storytelling that’s earned Broadway-level acclaim.

The Moth StorySLAM: Disasterpiece
Experience The Moth StorySLAM at Freight & Salvage as rotating storytellers share true, personal tales on the Disasterpiece theme, in a warm, intimate live show that blends humor, heartbreak, and vivid storytelling in an iconic venue.
Bay Area Dance Week
Bay Area Dance Week brings 600+ free performances across San Francisco and the Bay Area from Apr 24 to May 3, featuring amateur and professional dancers.
SUHAILA SALIMPOUR IN AL ZAMAN WITH FADI ISLAMBOULI
An immersive live music, dance, and storytelling production, Al Zaman, by Suhaila Salimpour and Fadi Islambouli, celebrates the Golden Era of Arabic nightclubs. Set at Yoshi’s Oakland, it weaves rhythm, memory, and identity into a vibrant SWANA artistry experience.

Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical at the Presidio Theatre on May 1, 2026 — a family-friendly stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic featuring songs, dance and theatrical magic.
The Monsters
In this tense Berkeley Rep drama, estranged siblings confront buried demons and grapple with reunion, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust. Set in Peet’s Theatre, The Monsters fuses sharp dialogue with piercing emotion in an intimate performance.

When a Woman's Fed Up
When a Woman's Fed Up lands at Oakland's Paramount Theatre with raw, fearless theater, a blend of memoir and spoken word delivers resilience, rage, and renewal in a pulse-pounding, memorable performance.

The Moth StorySLAM - I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA
Join The Moth StorySLAM at Freight & Salvage for I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA, a live evening of true personal stories told on stage—humor, heartbreak, and shared humanity in a warm Bay Area venue.

Hells Kitchen
An all-new inspirational musical, Hell's Kitchen, on a brand-new North American tour. Created by Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys, it draws from Keys' Bronx upbringing. Starring Maleah Joi Moon with Kecia Lewis at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.

Lucía
Lucía — a theatrical production at the Presidio Theatre on 2026-05-07; tickets available online for this evening stage performance.
Taiwanese Dance Ensemble: Mother's Day Celebration
Taiwanese dance ensemble presents a Mother's Day celebration at Fox Theatre, delivering contemporary choreography and cultural storytelling in a family-friendly performance.

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
Kate Hamill's Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy — a contemporary, feminist reimagining of the Dracula myth — plays at San Francisco Playhouse with a female-led cast, sharp dialogue, and dark humor.

Air Between Us: Vertical Dance Experience
Air Between Us is a contemporary vertical dance experience by Megan Lowe Dances at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The performance explores gravity and intimate choreography through daring aerial movement in a vivid, intimate theatre setting.

Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group performs a percussion-driven, multimedia stage show at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco, blending music, mime, and immersive visuals for a striking, family-friendly evening.
Seussical Jr. by The Ballet School Performing Arts
Seussical Jr. by The Ballet School Performing Arts is a family-friendly musical staging of Dr. Seuss stories with song and dance, offering a fun, kid-focused theatre outing in the Bay Area.
Pirates Past Noon by PYTC
PYTC stages Pirates Past Noon, a family-friendly Magic Tree House play for young children at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on 2026-05-20—an engaging, youth-oriented theatre performance ideal for families.
The Three Little Pigs by Palo Alto Children’s Theatre
Palo Alto Children's Theatre presents The Three Little Pigs on May 20, 2026 — a family-friendly, stage adaptation of the classic tale designed for young children and their parents.
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