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.

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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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!

Adult Programs

Opera Previews

Learn more about this season's operas in these 90-minute previews led by lively opera experts. Presented by San Francisco Opera Guild.

Adult Programs

Opera Club

Are you a current/retired educator who is interested in opera? Join a group of opera enthusiasts and support school teachers and youth group leaders!

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Students and Educator Programs

Opera ARIA (Arts Resources in Action)

Opera ARIA (Arts Resources in Action) programs connect professional, artistic, and creative elements with classroom curricula. Through the lens of opera, students are introduced to music, creative writing, dance, theater and visual arts. Choose from the Aria Residency (Grades K–6) and Jerry Rosenstein Arts Project (JRAP) (Grades 6–8)

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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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