It's not often in this life that you get to see someone who has EGOT'd (that's someone who's won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, for those who don't watch 30 Rock) performing live on stage. Hell, there's only a few of them alive, and Rita Moreno, at the age of 80 and still dancing, is one of them. Berkeley Rep artistic director Tony Taccone spent several years trying to persuade Moreno — a Berkeley resident who's appeared twice before at the Rep, in 2004's Master Class and in 2006's The Glass Menagerie — to collaborate with him on an autobiographical show. Moreno finally relented... more ›

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turned 50 last year, and Leonard Bernstein would have turned 90 next August. Classical music is giving Hallmark a run for its money as an anniversary-driven industry. more ›

Number of people pictured in this week's Swells society column: 101. more ›

Saturday: The first time we went to the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, we'd just been so horrifyingly dumped that we were considering giving into (well-intentioned) familial pressure and moving back home. But then we walked down the street to the fest, and were reminded of so many of the things we love about the City. And here we remain! This year's Celebration (which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Irving between 20th and 29th Avenues) has the added bonus of hosting performances by 2004 American Idol finalist Jasmine Trias and this year's American Idol contestant Jose "Sway" Penala between noon-2:30, as well as the usual entertainment, demonstrations, arts and crafts, and yummy food. more ›

Wednesday. Tonight: You're staying home tonight and playing SFist Eve's drinking game for her appearance on SF/Unscripted at 7:30 on Comcast Channel 11, right? Right? Of course you are! more ›

Don't worry, San Francisco: As we check out the great theater through the tunnel or across the bridge, we'll always leave our heart with you. more ›