Going Out, July 10-18, 2025 arts & nightlife events

concerts, breezy afternoon fog and quiet museum exhibits; all this and more, in between rebellions, in Going Out.

(Click here for listings of LGBTQ movies, TV series, podcasts and community organizations. )

DANCE, OPERA, THEATER
& Juliet @ Orpheum Theatre
The North American Tour of the hit Broadway jukebox musical offers a different take on Shakespeare's tragic teen heroine. $58-$260, thru July 27, 1192 Market St. https://www.broadwaysf.com/|www.broadwaysf.com (Read our review. )

Andi Boi @ Eclectic Box
The late Bruce Coleman's 2020 drama focuses on a transgender teen entering high school; performed by San Francisco Youth Theatre. $25/pay-what-you-can, July 10-19, 446 Valencia St. https://sfyouththeatre.org/current-productions

Aztlan @ Magic Theatre
World premiere of Luis Alfaro's play that combines Mayan mythology and modern life struggles. $35-$75, thru July 20. Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., Bldg D, 3rd floor. https://magictheatre.org

Ballet22 @ Cowell Theater
The innovative Oakland-based queer, trans and nonbinary-focused dance company performs works by James Whiteside, a world premiere by Roderick George, $35-$100, July 19 at 8pm & 20 at 2pm, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. https://www.ballet22.com/

Brava Theatre Center
Plays, dance, comedy and music concerts mostly by BIPOC women. 2781 24th St. Also other shows at Brava Cabaret, 2773 24th St. https://www.brava.org

Circus Bella
'Hoopla!,' the local circus company's new free outdoor shows feature clowns, acrobats, jugglers, live music and family-friendly fun, at venues around the Bay Area, thru July 26. https://www.circusbella.org/

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean @ Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
World premiere of Ashley Robinson, Dan Gillespie Sells and Shakina's musical adaptation based on Ed Graczyk's play about a reunion of old friends with a surprise. $34-$115, thru July 13, 500 Castro St. https://theatreworks.org/. (Read our interviews with the cocreators>.)