
Tom DeCaigny
Program officer for performing arts at the Hewlett Foundation and former Director of Cultural Affairs for San Francisco, offering insights on arts funding, policy, and infrastructure.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 55min
How the Reopening of SF’s Castro Theater Could Revitalize Nightlife
Gabrielle Armand, CEO of SF Jazz, talks jazz programming and city partnerships. Tom DeCaigny, Hewlett Foundation program officer and former SF cultural affairs director, covers arts funding and policy. Mary Conde, senior VP at Another Planet Entertainment, led the Castro renovation and discusses preservation and technical upgrades. Gabe Meline, KQED arts editor, offers a critical view of theaters, nightlife, and programming trends.


