SFO Community Programs

Families and Kids
We offer seasonal, immersive arts programs for ages 10–18.
Adults
Meet other opera lovers and learn more about the art form in workshops, panels, and more.
Audience Engagement
We offer an array of in-person and virtual programming supporting our main stage productions for all ages.

Family and Kid Programs

First Act

Join Bearitone—your favorite Opera Bear—for fun, musical workshops for children! Perfect for families with children in grades Pre-K to 3rd grade.

More workshop dates coming soon!

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Adult Programs

The Opera in You

The department of Diversity, Equity and Community at San Francisco Opera, in partnership with San Francisco Public Library, is thrilled to offer The Opera in You!

Join us for a series of free writing and storytelling workshops, led by experienced and passionate teachers, exploring the unique experiences within us all as participants build storytelling literacy skills in a creative and collaborative environment.

Every opera begins with a story... what's your story?

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Audience Engagement

Talks, Panels, and More

We offer an array of programs to engage with audiences both pre- and post-performance.

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Free Performances

Bohème Out of the Box

San Francisco Opera introduces Bohème Out of the Box, bringing free live performances of an abridged La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini to outdoor locations across the Bay Area this spring. Celebrating the 101st anniversary of its first opera, this rendition of the beloved story of love and loss among bohemian artists will unfold in a one-hour format on a mobile stage crafted from a shipping container.

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For Student and Educators

Stream Opera in an Hour Movies

Opera in an Hour Movies, abridged versions of San Francisco Opera main stage performances, are available for free for teachers at educational institutions in the nine Bay Area counties to use in their classrooms.

Lesson plans and educator materials are also available for each movie for a richer, deeper learning experience for students.

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