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What’s Reopened in the Bay Area? Your Updated Guide to Movies, Art, Music and More

KQED

Published May 21, 2021 at 9:05 AM PDT

With vaccinations rolling along and Bay Area counties moving out of restrictive tiers, we’re seeing more and more reopenings of movie theaters, museums, attractions and even live music.

Below is a regularly updated list of what we know is open. Check back for updates to guide your weekend planning, and as always, adhere to your county’s mandates and guidance for COVID-19.

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Note: Hours and policies may be different than what you were used to pre-pandemic. Some venues may require proof of vaccine. It’s advisable to follow the links to each venue’s website for more details.

Updated May 21.

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Museums and Art Centers

Open NowAsian Art Museum BAMPFA Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek Berkeley Art Center Cantor Arts Center and the Anderson Collection, Stanford UniversityCharles M. Schulz Museum Chinese Culture Center de Young Museum California Academy of Sciences California Historical Society Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco Contemporary Jewish Museum di Rosa ICA San Jose Legion of Honor McEvoy Foundation for the Arts (reservation required)New Museum Los Gatos Palo Alto Art Center Museum of Craft and Design Richmond Museum of History & Culture San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Jose Museum of Art San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles SOMArts Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Opening SoonThe Tech Interactive – opening May 29Oakland Museum of California – opening June 18Exploratorium – opening July 1

Live Music

Most live music is currently outdoors; we’re noticing a general return to large indoor concerts in AugustâSeptember.

Open NowAudium The Back Room in Berkeley – Outdoor live musicBlue Note Napa – Concerts being held outdoors starting in May at Charles Krug WineryThe Chapel – Outdoor shows with dinnerHopmonk Tavern – Outdoor music in Sebastopol, Sonoma and NovatoMr. Tipple’s Jazz Studio – Live jazz Thursday-SaturdaySan Francisco Symphony Twin Oaks Roadhouse – Outdoor music in PenngroveUC Theatre – Outdoor music every Friday and Saturday night

Coming Soon

Feinstein’s at the Nikko – reopening May 20Stern Grove Festival – returning June 20 for summer 2021; lineup announced soonPorter Robinson’s Second Sky Festival – returning Sept. 18 and 19 in BerkeleyOakland Symphony – Opening Oct. 15Outside Lands – returning Halloween weekend; tickets sold outFrost Amphitheater – will reopen in the spring with outdoor movies, and during the summer months will transition to live performances

Movie Theaters

Open NowSan FranciscoAMC Kabuki 8 in Japantown, San Francisco AMC Metreon 16, San Francisco Balboa Theater Century San Francisco Centre 9 Century 20 Daly City Embarcadero Center Cinema in San Francisco Fort Mason Flix in San Francisco

East BayAMC Bay Street 16, Emeryville Century at Hayward Century 16 Bayfair Mall Century Southland Mall in Hayward Century 25 Union Landing in Union City Livermore 13 Cinema West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord Veranda Luxe Cinema in Concord

South Bay/PenninsulaAMC NewPark 12, Newark AMC Mercado 20, San Jose AMC Dine-In Sunnyvale 12, Sunnyvale AMC Saratoga 14, San Jose AMC Eastridge 15, San Jose Century 12 San Mateo Redwood Downtown 20 in Redwood City Century at Tanforan in San Bruno West Wind Capitol Drive-In in San Jose

North BayBoulevard 14 Cinemas in Petaluma Roxy Stadium 14 in Santa Rosa Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma Summerfield Cinemas in Santa Rosa Century Rowland Plaza in Novato Century Northgate in San Rafael Century 14 Vallejo Century Napa Valley Reading Cinemas Rohnert Park Regal Jack London Regal UA Berkeley Regal Stonestown Rialto Cinemas Elmwood Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol

Live Theatre

Golden Gate Theatre – in-person performances resume Oct. 13 with Jesus Christ Superstar Orpheum Theatre – in-person performances resume Nov. 3 with My Fair LadySan Francisco Playhouse – in-person performances resume June 8 with Hold These Truths

Sports

Available NowGolden State Warriors– Single-game tickets available now; negative test result or proof of vaccination required for entryOakland A’s – Regular single-game tickets on sale nowOakland Roots – Home games start in June, tickets sold in membership groups San Francisco Giants – Regular single-game tickets on sale now; proof of vaccination or negative test result no longer required for entry as of May 21

Coming SoonSanta Cruz Warriors – Single-game ticket info coming soon

Other

Open NowBay Area Discovery Museum Childrenâs Discovery Museum of San Jose Children’s Fairyland in OaklandHappy Hollow Park and Zoo in San JoseMonterey Bay Aquarium Oakland Zoo Queer First Fridays San Francisco Public Library – Main Branch, Chinatown Branch, Mission Bay BranchSan Francisco Zoo Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo SkyStar Wheel in Golden Gate ParkSMUIN Ballet – Outdoor performances start May 14Stagecoach Greens – Outdoor mini golfSubpar – Indoor mini golfUrban Putt – Indoor mini golf and dining

Coming SoonSan Francisco Public Library – Ortega, Richmond, Visitacion Valley (June 21); Excelsior (June 22)Great America in Santa Clara – Opening May 22Gilroy Gardens – Opening May 22Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park – Scheduled for Sept. 12Oakland Ballet – Opening Oct. 29San Mateo County Fair – Returning June 5-13