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SUMMARY:Eureka Day
DESCRIPTION:Chaos has entered the chat. \nAt Berkeley’s most proudly progressive private school\, every decision is made by committee—and every committee meeting is an adventure. When a case of mumps surfaces\, parents and administrators gather to debate safety policies\, equity\, and what it truly means to protect one another. As idealism collides with real‑world stakes\, their well‑meaning efforts unravel in unexpectedly funny and deeply human ways. \nJonathan Spector’s popular Tony Award winner serves up a razor‑sharp satire of well‑meaning chaos and shines a light on the shared responsibility that holds a community together.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/seattle-rep-eureka-day-2026/
LOCATION:Leo Kreielsheimer Theater\, 155 Mercer St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
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SUMMARY:Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster
DESCRIPTION:The least scary thing you’ll see this Halloween season \nLeonardo is a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be scary\, but he just…isn’t. But then he hatches a plan to find the most scaredy-cat kid in the world. Will Leonardo finally get to scare someone? Or will it be the start of an unlikely friendship? \nThis Halloween season\, join Seattle Children’s Theatre for a not-very-spine-chilling\, not-particularly-hair-raising\, not-very-frightening-at-all-really romp with a monster. Based on the book by beloved author Mo Willems\, Leonardo! A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster uses hundreds of puppets and props to bring Mo Willems’ books to life. Discover why making friends doesn’t have to be scary.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/seattle-childrens-theatre-leonardo-a-wonderful-show-about-a-terrible-monster-2026/
LOCATION:Charlotte Martin Theatre\, 201 Thomas St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:Smoke on the Mountain
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer of 1938 in Appalachia\, and the Sanders Family Singers have come to a Mount Pleasant Baptist Church\, complete with banjos\, mandolins\, accordions\, and all. After five years away from the gospel circuit\, they’re back—and each member has a story to tell. Between bluegrass harmonies and heart-warming hymns\, their stories hilariously and surprisingly spill out. This long-awaited toe-tappin’ and hand clappin’ production returns to Taproot for its 50th Anniversary with beloved artists and unforgettable comedy.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/taproot-theatre-smoke-on-the-mountain-2026/
LOCATION:Isaac Studio Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T211444Z
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SUMMARY:Oh\, Mary!
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable\, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning\, alcoholism\, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln\, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola). \nDeclared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times\, Oh\, Mary! received two Tony Awards including Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton)\, Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play\, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/american-conservatory-theater-oh-mary-2026/
LOCATION:Curran Theatre\, 445 Geary Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
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SUMMARY:Manon
DESCRIPTION:Manon is young\, beautiful\, and has a taste for the finer things … which is why her family is sending her to a convent. En route to her new life\, she falls for the handsome Chevalier des Grieux and they run away to Paris\, the city of love. But their youthful ardor is threatened by fatherly disapproval\, and Manon finds herself with a choice to make: wait alone in poverty or embrace the wealth of a new lover? \nMassenet’s soaring score captures the intensity of young love as Manon and Des Grieux’s relationship endures twist after turn. Manon must navigate a path that careens between the radiant glow of love and the allure of wealth. \nMusic Director Eun Sun Kim’s conducting and Vincent Boussard’s cinematic production design brings the drama of Manon into emotional relief. The shimmering stage illuminates both the Champagne effervescence of Paris and the sensual idealism of young love.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-opera-manon-2026/
LOCATION:War Memorial Opera House\, 301 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260416T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T203144Z
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SUMMARY:I'll Be Your Superhero
DESCRIPTION:Can becoming someone else help you discover who you are? \nWhen a 10-year-old boy named Xavier has to go live with his uncle\, it isn’t easy. His uncle John John has just left the Marines after eight years of service\, and both must navigate family issues and strong emotions—both within themselves and with each other. \nBut something happens when they hear about the most famous Comic Con in the world. Xavier and John John discover a mutual love of superheroes and decide to take the trip\, donning their own costumes. Can a superhero outfit help them find their own superpowers? Can they learn to trust one another and triumph over a world of obstacles and uncertainty? Can cosplay help them find their real selves? Join Seattle Children’s Theatre for this exciting and heartfelt world premiere work.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/seattle-childrens-theatre-ill-be-your-superhero-2026/
LOCATION:Eve Alvord Theatre\, 201 Thomas St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
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SUMMARY:Salome
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from the Oscar Wilde play of the same name\, Salome has been thrilling and shocking audiences since its premiere in 1905. And it’s easy to see why: a biblical story complete with a lecherous king\, a willful princess\, and an unyielding prophet is bound to get attention. Add in a power struggle\, a dangerous obsession\, and a dance that scandalizes audiences to this day\, all set to Strauss’s iconic music\, and you’re in for a wild and gripping performance. \nAn exhilarating one-act tragedy\, this production is brought to life with sets by award-winning designer Leslie Travers and some incredible voices; Grammy-nominated Brenda Rae will dazzle with her “tireless golden soprano” (Bachtrack) in her title-role debut\, and Chad Shelton promises to bring his “thrilling tone and technical precision” (Opera News) to the role of King Herod.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/seattle-opera-salome-2026/
LOCATION:McCaw Hall\, 321 Mercer St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260417T174435Z
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SUMMARY:Liberation
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1970s Ohio\, and Lizzie has gathered a group of women in a rec center basement to change their lives and maybe the world. Decades later\, Lizzie’s daughter delves into her mother’s history to find answers to the feminist revolution’s unanswered questions\, reliving those necessary\, messy\, and impassioned meetings that asked: What does it mean for a woman to be free? Direct from its acclaimed Broadway run\, Tony Award nominees Bess Wohl (Grand Horizons) and director Whitney White (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding) bring ferocious wit and emotional precision to this intensely relevant and bitingly funny memory play about what we inherit\, what we forget\, and what we’re still fighting to understand. \n“An unadulterated pleasure. Powerfully moving and funny. When these women talk\, we want to hear every word.” — Critic’s Pick\, The New York Times
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/berkeley-repertory-theatre-liberation-2026/
LOCATION:Roda Theatre\, 2015 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260305T225535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T225535Z
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SUMMARY:Ragtime
DESCRIPTION:In 1902 New York\, anything seemed possible. RAGTIME is a uniquely compelling exploration of America at the turn of the 20th century\, weaving together three unforgettable stories: a daring Harlem pianist\, a determined Jewish immigrant\, and an affluent society woman. Each navigates a changing world\, united by courage\, compassion\, and belief in the promise of the future.   \nWith its Tony Award-winning score blending ragtime\, blues\, jazz\, and show tunes\, RAGTIME has been hailed by TIME Magazine as “a triumph for the stage\,” and by the International Herald Tribune as “the best musical in twenty years.”   \nIn a production marking our nation’s 250th birthday\, this beloved epic musical bursts onto the Village stage\, painting a vivid portrait of the people who built this country with hope for a brighter tomorrow. 
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/village-theatre-everett-ragtime-2026/
LOCATION:Everett Performing Arts Center\, 2710 Westmore Ave\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260325T214913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T214913Z
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SUMMARY:Table 17
DESCRIPTION:If your ex called\, would you answer? Jada and Dallas were once engaged. Now\, two years after their breakup\, they’re sitting across from each other at their favorite restaurant\, trying to keep it casual. Good luck with that. Between a waiter with no boundaries\, wounds that never quite healed\, and a spark that neither one of them can ignore\, this “simple dinner” is about to go off script. From two-time Emmy nominee and playwright Douglas Lyons\, Table 17 is the best date night you’ll have all season. Grab your person and make a reservation.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/union-arts-center-table-17-2026/
LOCATION:Falls Theatre\, 700 Union Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260511T215328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T215328Z
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SUMMARY:Iestyn Davies & Oliver Wass
DESCRIPTION:The most respected countertenor of his generation\, Iestyn Davies is praised for his sensitive musicianship and the beauty and technical dexterity of his voice. An esteemed Handelian\, he is a Grammy winner and recipient of multiple Gramophone awards\, and has collaborated with many of today’s leading composers\, including Thomas Adès\, George Benjamin\, and Nico Muhly. At Cal Performances\, Davies sang the role of Bertarido in Rodelinda with The English Concert several seasons ago\, and now he returns in recital with Oliver Wass\, the first harpist ever to win the prestigious Guildhall Gold Medal\, for a ride through 400 years of music from the Old and New Worlds.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/cal-performances-iestyn-davies-oliver-wass-2026/
LOCATION:Hertz Hall\, 101 Cross-Sproul Path\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cal Performances":MAILTO:tickets@calperformances.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T201752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T201752Z
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SUMMARY:Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
DESCRIPTION:Rafael Payare and Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal return to Davies Symphony Hall for a program featuring Shostakovich’s intensely passionate Tenth Symphony. Played here by Leonidas Kavakos\, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto sells itself: a showpiece with a heart.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-symphony-orchestre-symphonique-de-montreal-2026/
LOCATION:Davies Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T192148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T192148Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Lewis Plays Mozart Sonatas
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Paul Lewis makes his Benaroya Hall debut\, opening the In Recital Series with an insightfully themed solo program. Using Mozart’s piano sonatas as inspiration\, Lewis shines a spotlight on works by Chopin and Weber and reveals how these musical threads all trace back to Mozart.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/seattle-symphony-paul-lewis-plays-mozart-sonatas-2026/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T201911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T221822Z
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SUMMARY:Doctor Atomic and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Elim Chan conducts the Symphony in a stunning quartet of works that delve into the great unknown. In Nänie\, Brahms memorializes a beloved friend with a poignant choral funeral song\, transforming sorrowful resignation into humble gratitude. Renaud Capuçon regales us with the lustrous melodies\, vibrant textures\, and glittering pyrotechnics of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Arvo Pärt’s shimmering a cappella Magnificat exemplifies the tintinnabuli style\, which the composer invented and named after the bell-like resonance produced by a triad. John Adams’s Doctor Atomic Symphony\, a condensed instrumental version of his 2005 opera\, cloaks Nuclear Age anxiety in dark orchestral splendor.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-symphony-doctor-atomic-and-mendelssohn-violin-concerto-2026/
LOCATION:Davies Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260903T204500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T204512Z
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SUMMARY:The Ring in Concert with the Seattle Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Experience The Ring in a live concert presentation as the Seattle Symphony performs Hans Zimmer’s haunting score alongside the film. An iconic modern-day horror film partially shot in Seattle\, the tale begins when the bizarre death of a teenage girl leads journalist Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) to investigate a mysterious urban legend about a videocassette that causes anyone who views it to die a week later. She discovers the videocassette containing disturbing imagery  in a remote mountain cabin\, and after watching it\, receives a chilling phone call from an unknown voice warning “Seven days.”
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/the-ring-in-concert-with-the-seattle-symphony-2026/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260203T233233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T233233Z
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SUMMARY:The Marriage of Figaro
DESCRIPTION:It’s a busy day in the manor house as the staff prepare for the marriage of the wily valet Figaro and his quick-witted fiancée\, the maid Susanna. But the head of the house\, Count Almaviva\, wants Susanna for himself—and he’s used to getting his way. With the help of the slighted Countess\, Figaro and Susanna work to turn the manor upside down in order to exchange their holy vows of matrimony. \nYou can’t help but fall in love with Mozart’s endearing comedy of schemes and disguises. But hidden beneath its lighthearted façade is an exploration of the social constructs of power and class. At every turn\, the servants are one step ahead of the Count. \nSet at the birth of America\, San Francisco Opera’s production highlights the deconstruction of class within a recently-built manor house. Scaffolding\, blueprints and the dust of recently plastered walls pervade Erhard Rom’s set design\, suggesting a new world emerging that challenges old ideals. \nConductor Sebastian Weigle makes an exciting house debut on the podium.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro-2026/
LOCATION:War Memorial Opera House\, 301 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T215621Z
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SUMMARY:Ema Nikolovska & Sean Shibe
DESCRIPTION:Mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska returns to Berkeley following her memorable 2024 debut—this time joined by acclaimed guitarist Sean Shibe—in an eclectic concert weaving together acoustic and electric music across genres and centuries. Orlando riffs on the character and energy of Virginia Woolf’s groundbreaking novel\, with echoes of the medieval Chanson de Roland and Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso. Exploring love\, conflict\, and identity\, the duo performs works by Schubert\, Dowland\, Bob Dylan\, Laurie Anderson\, and others alongside new commissions by Sasha Scott\, Nahre Sol\, and more.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/cal-performances-ema-nikolovska-sean-shibe-2026/
LOCATION:Hertz Hall\, 101 Cross-Sproul Path\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cal Performances":MAILTO:tickets@calperformances.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T202252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T202252Z
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SUMMARY:Gunn Theater at Legion of Honor
DESCRIPTION:Delight in every turn of phrase as SF Symphony musicians perform together within the intimate realm of chamber music. This series showcases the 1742 Guarneri del Gesù violin on loan to Alexander Barantschik and the San Francisco Symphony from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-symphony-gunn-theater-at-legion-of-honor-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Gunn Theater at Legion of Honor\, 100 34th Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94121\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T221920Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music at Davies Symphony Hall
DESCRIPTION:Experience intimate chamber music programs curated and performed by small ensembles of SF Symphony musicians.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-symphony-chamber-music-at-davies-symphony-hall-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Davies Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260223T222059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T222059Z
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SUMMARY:Oh\, Mary!
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable\, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning\, alcoholism\, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln\, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).\n\nDeclared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times\, Oh\, Mary! received two Tony Awards® including Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton)\, Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play\, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/broadway-at-the-paramount-oh-mary-2026/
LOCATION:The Paramount Theatre\, 911 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260604T204612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T204612Z
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SUMMARY:I Am My Own Wife
DESCRIPTION:Based on a true story\, I Am My Own Wife tells the fascinating tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf\, a German trans woman who managed to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the repressive East German Communist regime\, and the playwright who becomes obsessed with her story. In a stunning tour de force performance\, one actor brings nearly 40 characters to life for a riveting look at memory\, truth\, and what it takes to survive.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/intiman-theatre-i-am-my-own-wife-2026/
LOCATION:Erickson Theatre\, 1524 Harvard Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T192446Z
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SUMMARY:Leila Josefowicz Returns
DESCRIPTION:In between The Firebird and The Rite of Spring\, Stravinsky completed yet another work for ballet\, Petrushka\, quoting Russian folk songs and a French ditty amid original melodies\, shimmering orchestral textures and masterful instrumentation. In this lively work\, a flute-playing showman charms three puppets to life — among them\, the awkward clown Petrushka. The traditional folk music of southern Poland pervades Szymanowski’s Second Violin Concerto\, performed by expressively dazzling violinist Leila Josefowicz. Jonathan Stockhammer conducts the program\, which opens with Unsuk Chin’s Rocaná (Room of Light)\, a musical “translation” of light phenomena\, meant to depict the behavior of beams of light: their distortion\, refraction\, reflections and undulations.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/seattle-symphony-leila-josefowicz-returns-2026/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260417T174642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T174642Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant
DESCRIPTION:In a small Georgia town\, superstitions and rumors abound. The graveyard\, the church\, the neighbors\, their families — there seems to be a secret within everything\, and Avery wants out. But when her once-awkward childhood friend Johnny returns to town as a smooth-talking blues star\, raising suspicion he’s made the darkest of deals\, a series of secrets emerges to envelop them all. Hailed by The New York Times as “a striking Southern Gothic work\,” York Walker’s Covenant unravels truth from myth in a haunting and gripping reckoning with what we choose to believe and what we cannot escape.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/berkeley-repertory-theatre-covenant-2026/
LOCATION:Peet’s Theatre\, 2025 Addison St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T193006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193006Z
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SUMMARY:The World of György Kurtág
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the centenary of renowned Hungarian composer György Kurtág with this kaleidoscopic program of music and film. Kurtág’s setting of naturalist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg’s aphorisms weaves together 22 unique musical worlds exploring themes of nature\, religion and colonialism\, all brought to life with the world premiere of an accompanying animated film by composer and animator Lembit Beecher. Additional works trace Kurtág’s influences and impact.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/seattle-symphony-the-world-of-gyorgy-kurtag-2026/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T202722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T202722Z
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SUMMARY:Isabel Leonard Sings Ravel
DESCRIPTION:Myths and legends are at the fore of a program headed by charismatic mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and conductor Fabien Gabel. Ravel’s riveting\, Russian-accented song cycle Shéhérazade abounds in sensuous modal melodies and dynamic drama that are sure to leave you as spellbound as Shéhérazade’s sultan. D’Indy’s vivid Istar\, derived from Babylonian myth\, celebrates the goddess of love and fertility\, Istar\, who strips herself naked to rescue her dead lover from hell. Based on a 19th-century German fairy tale about an empress who lacks both shadow and soul\, Strauss’s surging single-movement Symphonic Fantasy on Die Frau ohne Schatten showcases what he called “the best parts” of his similarly titled opera.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-symphony-isabel-leonard-sings-ravel-2026/
LOCATION:Davies Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20261023T223310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T223310Z
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SUMMARY:Strauss in Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/strauss-in-concert-sf-opera-2026/
LOCATION:War Memorial Opera House\, 301 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260518T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T202846Z
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Latin American music and culture including lobby installations by local artists. The dynamic concert program\, conducted by José Luis Gómez\, features traditional music with contemporary works honoring the rich heritage of this ancient holiday. The event is curated by longtime collaborator Martha Rodríguez-Salazar\, and features longtime artistic partner Casa Círculo Cultural.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/san-francisco-symphony-dia-de-los-muertos-2026/
LOCATION:Davies Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260511T215819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T215819Z
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SUMMARY:Jean Rondeau
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Cal Performances following his memorable 2023 recital\, French harpsichordist Jean Rondeau—truly a global ambassador for his instrument—visits with a characteristically ambitious and insightful program exploring the marvelous keyboard works of the French Baroque. “It’s an exciting time for the harpsichord. Today’s musicians can draw eclectically from a rich tradition of historically informed performance without being beholden to ‘authenticity.’ The best harpsichordists working in the 21st century have a keen excitement about using the Baroque instrument in new and imaginative ways.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/cal-performances-jean-rondeau-2026/
LOCATION:Hertz Hall\, 101 Cross-Sproul Path\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260305T225705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T225705Z
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SUMMARY:Come From Away
DESCRIPTION:This exuberant\, Tony Award–winning musical has captivated audiences around the world with its astonishing true story of kindness in the face of crisis.   \nOn September 11\, 2001\, nearly 7\,000 airline passengers were unexpectedly diverted to the tiny town of Gander\, Newfoundland. Overnight\, strangers from across the globe found themselves stranded far from home—but the people of Gander answered uncertainty with compassion and generosity\, opening their hearts\, their homes\, and even (and unforgettably!) their bar. As cultures collided and nerves frayed\, this unlikely international sleepover transformed into a powerful celebration of connection and resilience.    \nBrimming with humor\, heart\, and a soaring Celtic-inflected score\, Come From Away captures five unforgettable days when a small town showed the world what generosity means. It’s an uplifting celebration of compassion\, resilience\, and our ability to come together when it matters most—a story guaranteed to restore your faith in humanity. 
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/village-theatre-issaquah-come-from-away-2026/
LOCATION:Francis J. Gaudette Theatre\, 303 Front St N\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98027\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20261025T123233
CREATED:20260413T190353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T190353Z
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SUMMARY:Janice Carissa
DESCRIPTION:Indonesian pianist Janice Clarissa\, a Gilmore Young Artist and Salon de Virtuosi recipient\, is celebrated for crafting vivid musical narratives that transcend mere virtuosity. Her program spans centuries and styles\, opening with Bach’s elegant French Suite No. 5 in G Major\, moving to Granados’ passionate Goyescas\, “El Amor y la muerte\,” and Ravel’s darkly glittering La valse. The evening also features works by Olivier Messiaen and Indonesian composer Eunike Tanzil\, showcasing Clarissa’s expressive nuance\, lyrical sensitivity and command of both classical and contemporary repertoire.
URL:https://encorespotlight.com/event/meany-center-janice-carissa-2026/
LOCATION:Meany Hall\, 4040 George Washington Lane NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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