Arts Listings
Classical Music-San Francisco Through December 5
AUDIUM
"Audium 9," ongoing. 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. An exploration of the spatial dimension of music in a unique environment of 176 speakers. $15.
$15. 8:30 p.m. 1616 Bush St., San Francisco. (415) 771-1616, www.audium.com.<
HERBST THEATRE
Stephen Prutsman, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. The world-renowned pianist performs his "Bach and Forth" program. $40-$50.
"Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah," Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.
$35-$95 www.philharmonia.org.
401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com.<
LAKESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"Handel's Sing-Along Messiah," Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Join members of the San Francisco City Chorus in singing this seasonal and inspiring choral work. $10. (415) 968-9523, www.sfcitychorus.org.
201 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco. (415) 564-8833.<
LEGION OF HONOR MUSEUM DOCENT TOUR PROGRAMS -- Tours of the permanent collections and special exhibitions are offered Tuesday through Sunday. Non-English language tours (Italian, French, Spanish and Russian) are available on different Saturdays of the month at 11:30 a.m. Free with regular museum admission. (415) 750-3638.
ONGOING CHILDREN'S PROGRAM --
"Doing and Viewing Art," ongoing. For ages 7 to 12. Docent-led tours of current exhibitions are followed by studio workshops taught by professional artists/teachers. Students learn about art by seeing and making it. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon; call to confirm class. Free with museum admission. (415) 750-3658.
ORGAN CONCERTS -- Ongoing. 4 p.m. A weekly concert of organ music on the Legion's restored 1924 Skinner organ. Saturday and Sunday in the Rodin Gallery. Free with museum admission. (415) 750-3624.
$6-$10; free for children ages 12 and under; free for all visitors on Tuesdays. Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue and Clement Street, San Francisco. (415) 750-3600, (415) 750-3636, www.legionofhonor.org.<
SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Elza van den Heever, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Performance will include works by Handel, Schumann, Faure and more. $35.
$15 to $20 unless otherwise noted. Hellman Hall, 50 Oak St., San Francisco. (415) 864-7326, www.sfcm.edu.<
SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
"Madama Butterfly," by Giacomo Puccini, through Nov. 27. Nicola Luisotti conducts. 8 p.m. Oct. 12, 15, 23, 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 27; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 26, Nov. 11, Nov. 17; 2 p.m. Nov. 14 and Nov. 21. $20-$360.
"The Makropulos Case," through Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Nov. 24; 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Nov. 16, Nov. 20; 2 p.m. Nov. 28. Sung in Czech with English supertitles. $20-$360.
"Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, through Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Nov. 23, Nov. 26, Nov. 29; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Dec. 5. A bitter love triangle plays itself out against a backdrop of war and cultural oppression in this compelling tale of conflicting loyalties and forbidden passion. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. $25-$320.
$25 to $245 unless otherwise noted. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 864-3330, www.sfopera.com.<
SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
"Michael Tilson Thomas and Pianist Yefim Bronfman with the San Francisco Symphony," through Nov. 27, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wed.; 6:30 p.m. Fri.; 8 p.m. Sat. Works by Brahms and Berg. $15-$140.
"Project San Francisco: John Adams," Dec. 2 through Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Works include "El Nino'' by John Adams. $35-$140.
"Chamber Music at the Legion of Honor," Dec. 5, 2 p.m. Works by Beethoven, Debussy and Dvorak. Concert takes place at the Florence Gould Theater at the Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco. $45-$49.
"Deck The Hall Concert and Holiday Party," Dec. 5, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The 30th annual event celebrates the holiday season with a magical stage show spanning holidays around the world, designed for children ages three to ten. $36-$50.
Liza Minnelli and her Quartet, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Liza Minnelli will sing standards, seasonal favorites and songs from her new record. $15-$100.
$25-$130. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (415) 864-6000, www.sfsymphony.org.<
ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL
David Hatt, organist, Nov. 28, 3:30 p.m.
$5 suggested donation. 1111 Gough St., San Francisco. (415) 567-2020, www.stmarycathedralsf.org.<