From My Choir to Yours | Late Summer Classical & Theatre Events

As the long days of summer begin to mellow into early fall, I always find myself drawn to the rhythm and beauty of live music and theater. As someone who sings in a symphony choir, I know firsthand how powerful it can be to share in that collective energy — both on stage and in the audience. There’s something magical about gathering in a beautiful space — whether it’s a candlelit church or a grand concert hall — and letting the music wash over you. It’s a soul-filling way to slow down and savor the season.

If you’re anything like me, this time of year sparks the urge to soak up a little more inspiration before the busy pace of fall kicks in. From stirring orchestral performances and intimate solo recitals to dramatic plays and unique music experiences, there’s a full calendar of cultural moments waiting to be enjoyed right here in our own backyard. I’ve included several that I’ll be performing in as well — and I’d love to see you in the audience! Whether you’re discovering a new artist or revisiting a beloved symphony, I hope you find something that moves you and adds a bit of magic to your late-summer evenings.

Below is a curated list of upcoming classical music and theater events happening around the Bay Area.

Murray Hidary – Meditation & Piano Concert
Aug 23 – 6:30 PM
(on the sand in front of) 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Howard Levy – Jazz Fusion Concert (with Béla Fleck & The Flecktones)
Aug 26 – 8:00 PM
UC Theatre, Berkeley

Rahim AlHaj and Sourena Sefati – Oud & Santur Duo Performance
Aug 28 – 7:00 PM
The Freight & Salvage, Berkeley

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 4 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

Andrew Blanch – Classical Guitar Recital
Sep 5 – 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church of Oakland

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 5 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

G4 – Vocal Crossover Group
Sep 5 – 9:00 PM
Bergerac, San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony – Matinee Orchestra Concert
Sep 6 – 2:00 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

Andrew Blanch – Classical Guitar Recital
Sep 7 – 7:00 PM
First Congregational Church of San Jose

SOFIANE PAMART – Contemporary Classical Piano
Sep 7 – 8:00 PM
Curran Theatre, San Francisco

The Invincible Czars – Silent Film Live Score: Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Sep 9 – 7:00 PM
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, San Francisco

Akshay Anantapadmanabhan – Carnatic 2.0 (Indian Classical Fusion)
Sep 12 – 7:00 PM
Santa Clara Convention Center

Aishwarya Majmudar – Bollywood Classical Crossover Concert
Sep 12 – 7:00 PM
Santa Clara Convention Center

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 12 – 7:00 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

San Jose Civic – Stardew Valley: Symphony of the Seasons
Sep 12 – 8:00 PM
San Jose Civic, San Jose

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 13 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

John Brothers Piano Company – Jazz-Classical Fusion Performance
Sep 14 – 5:00 PM
San Francisco Botanical Garden

Opera San José – Così Fan Tutte (Mozart Opera)
Sep 14–26
California Theatre, San Jose

Lara Downes & Anne Akiko Meyers – Classical Americana Concert
Sep 16 – 6:00 PM
Bowes Center for the Performing Arts, San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 18 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 19 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 20 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

Dayramir Gonzalez – Private Piano Performance
Sep 24 – 7:00 PM
The Battery in San Francisco

Dayramir González Quartet – Jazz Ensemble
Sep 25 – 7:00 PM
Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz

Paquito D’Rivera – Jazz/Classical Fusion Concert
Sep 25 – 7:30 PM
SFJAZZ, San Francisco

Kelly Moran – Experimental Piano Concert
Sep 25 – 8:00 PM
Gray Area / Grand Theater, San Francisco

Dayramir Gonzalez – Piano Masterclass
Sep 26 – 2:00 PM
Oakland Public Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 26 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

Corky Siegel – Blues-Classical Crossover Performance
Sep 26 – 8:00 PM
The Back Room Music, Berkeley

Broadway San Jose – Twilight in Concert (Film Score Live-to-Picture)
Sep 26 – 7:00 PM
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose

Dayramir González Quartet ft. Alfredo Rodriguez – Jazz Piano Concert
Sep 27 – 7:00 PM
Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ, San Francisco

San Francisco Symphony – Orchestra Concert
Sep 27 – 7:30 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

Corky Siegel – Blues-Classical Crossover Performance
Sep 27 – 8:00 PM
The Back Room Music, Berkeley

San Francisco Symphony – Matinee Orchestra Concert
Sep 28 – 2:00 PM
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

Laufey – Jazz/Pop Crossover with Classical Roots
Sep 29 – 7:30 PM
Oakland Arena, Oakland

Laufey – Jazz/Pop Crossover with Classical Roots
Sep 30 – 7:30 PM
Chase Center, San Francisco