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Winter Arts 2018

Silicon Valley's galleries, theater companies and concert venues crack open new art, stage and music productions

Jan 24, 2018

A group of dancers in flowing red skirts move in a circle around a central dancer, who stands still with one arm raised, under dramatic stage lighting against a dark background. — The season's chillest concerts, exhibitions and live performances. *Photo by Keith Sutter*

The season’s chillest concerts, exhibitions and live performances. *Photo by Keith Sutter*

As January fades and days lengthen, Silicon Valley’s artists stretch their creative muscles and splash color on winter’s dull gray. Galleries and museums open new exhibitions, local stage companies pull back the curtain on debut performances and live music venues edge up the volume.

With the year’s longest nights behind us, it’s time to heat up with thought-provoking visuals, compelling plays, kinetic dance and energetic live music. Read on for a cheat sheet to some of the South Bay’s best art offerings this season.