In Béla Bartók’s only opera, “Bluebeard’s Castle,” the walls sweat blood. Whether that makes for an ideal date night over Valentine’s Day weekend depends on just how romantic you consider an opera ...

Bernstein’s timely musical and modern works from the Houston Symphony made for a dramatic weekend in Texas’ biggest city.

Baritone Zachary Nelson and soprano Maria Natale star in Opera San José’s all-new production of Béla Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle.” Photo ... Behind the doors are a torture chamber, an armory full of ...

The NBA All-Star Game and all the attendant weekend festivities come to San Francisco this year with the Golden State ...

Shawna Lucey, the general director of Opera San Jose, loves a thrilling night at the opera, and she clearly recalls the first ...

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The San Francisco 49ers are embroiled in drama this offseason, and they're trying to fix it. Wideout Deebo Samuel is might force the hand of the team to facilitate a trade for the disgruntled ...

The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a blockbuster trade ... Despite plenty of speculation, the Spurs did not have to give up rookie Stephon Castle to sweeten the deal, as many expected the No ...

The founder of a San Francisco tech startup and his wife were arrested Thursday, when prosecutors unsealed a 25-count indictment that accuses the couple of bold financial fraud and an ill-gotten ...

On the year, Castle has looked the part of a future star for San Antonio, adding just under 13 points per game with 3.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds alongside future face of the league Victor Wembanyama.