DISCUSSION/THEATER: Before Michael Bennett and Bob Fosse rose to fame with shocking original choreography, directorial genius, and having a penchent for abusing dancers, we had Jerome Robbins. The mastermind of steps behind such famous works as Gypsy, West Side Story, and Fiddler on the Roof, just to name a few, will be discussed in length tonight at "Words on Dance Celebrates the Life and Career of Jerome Robbins." The panel discussion will be hosted......

West Side Story 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. The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, an orchestra near and dear to Bernstein's heart for over 40 years, will play a tribute to him this Saturday, 2/9, at the SF Conservatory of Music (8 p.m., 50 Oak Street), which will include SFCM alumni conductor and Bernstein protegé,......

Number of people pictured in this week's Swells society column: 101. Number of people pictured whom we recognize: 5 (including Rita Moreno, Justice Harry Low, and Wonder Woman). Minority count: 18 (about 18%) -- there's a benefit for the Chinese-American Int'l School this week. Hats, scarves and wraps, tiaras: 6 (including a big Beach Blanket Babylon one), 6, 0. Getty v. Traina: 5-0. Number of Gettys pictured that are actually Gavin Newsom: 4. Number of......

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......

ax2 + bx + c = 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! Thursday: A twofer! Hey you guuuuuuys -- Rita Moreno's at the Berkeley Rep in the Glass Menagerie -- and tonight, after the performance, she's hosting night/OUT, an event for East Bay LBGT theater fans. The party's free with a ticket......

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. ...