California Roots, Silent Cinema, and a Big 'Little Night Music'

California Roots, Silent Cinema, and a Big 'Little Night Music'
Shuggie Otis
The legendarily forward-thinking purveyor of rock, blues, funk and jazz brings his innovative act to The New Parish in Oakland. Get details and ticket information here.
San Francisco Silent Film Festival
For five full days at the Castro Theatre, the SFSFF imports pristine prints and premier musicians for every show, replacing the air of nostalgia with the live act of creation. Get details and ticket information here.
Laurie Anderson
The violinist, vocalist, electronic soundsmith and performance artist comes to SFJAZZ for a four-night run. Get details and ticket information here.
‘A Little Night Music’
Broadway veterans at American Conservatory Theater bring Stephen Sondheim’s 1973 musical to life. Get details and ticket information here.
California Roots Music and Arts Festival
Three days of hip-hop, reggae and more — including The Roots themselves — in a beautiful setting in Monterey. Get details and ticket information here.
Shout-Outs
Lo-Fang, a singer-songwriter and former tourmate of Lorde’s, brings his solo show to The Chapel on Tuesday, May 26.
And the San Francisco Girls Chorus puts on a free noontime performance at San Francisco City Hall on Thursday, May 28 to honor retiring choral teacher Beth Avakian.