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offbeatSF (formerly North Beach Live) is a curated calendar helping you discover live music, independent artists, and off-the-radar venues across San Francisco.
Events
Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson
Choquet’s 2500 Washington St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTransport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
FreeMagic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
FreeCharles Wheal
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBritish-born guitarist and singer Charles Wheal takes the stage at The Deluxe for an afternoon set of traditional American roots and blues. After cutting his teeth in the historic blues clubs of Chicago and touring internationally for nearly a decade as the lead guitarist for harmonica virtuoso Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors, Wheal has...
$5Banda Sin Nombre
Casements Bar 2351 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMission District street-folk ensemble Banda Sin Nombre brings their eclectic global acoustic sound home to Casements Bar. Rooted in the neighborhood’s vibrant busking traditions, the band blends intricate vocal harmonies with an acoustic setup featuring fiddle, jarana, charango, guitar, upright bass, and cajón. Their dynamic live set weaves effortlessly across musical borders, moving from Peruvian...
FreeBluegrass Jam
The Lucky Horseshoe 454 Courtland Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique performance jam where musicians take to the stage to play into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
FreeSunday Blues Jam
Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 is the perfect way to spend a rollicking afternoon on the waterfront — anchored by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue, this open jam welcomes professional musicians and budding artists alike to jump in and play. Grab a drink, a bite, hit the dance floor, and bring your...
FreeSalsa Saturdays
The Ramp 855 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLive Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
$20Marissa McLain Jazz
Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMarissa McLain brings classic jazz vocals to Otherwise Brewing, backed by a rotating group of local musicians. An emerging San Francisco vocalist and poet originally from Oregon, McLain is noted for a warm, rich voice and strong sense of swing; her regular North Beach appearances favor beloved standards and a relaxed Sunday-afternoon jazz atmosphere.
FreeSea Lion Jazz
Maggie & Mac's 1326 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSea Lion Jazz at Maggie & Mac’s features guitarist Jordan Samuels and bassist Ken Miller for an intimate evening of straight-ahead jazz in the Inner Sunset. Created by Miller, the project reflects his deep roots in both jazz and orchestral music: he has performed with artists including Branford Marsalis, Pharaoh Sanders, Mimi Fox, and George...
FreeNext Gen Jam w/ Lick-Wilmerding High School Jazz Ensemble
Bird & Beckett 653 Cheney St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNext Gen Jam at Bird & Beckett is the bookshop’s recurring Sunday-afternoon jam session, held the first Sunday of every month: a local youth band plays a set, then hosts a student-centred jam session open to their peers. November’s host is the Lick-Wilmerding High School Jazz Ensemble — Lucas Yan on trumpet, Imane Moosa on...
FreeGaucho
Brenda’s French Soul Food 652 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSettle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
FreeErik Jekabson Quintet plays “A Tale of Three Cities
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBay Area trumpeter, composer, and arranger Erik Jekabson brings his quintet to Keys Jazz Bistro to present A Tale of Three Cities. Having lived and worked in New Orleans, New York, and San Francisco, Jekabson wrote the suite of original compositions as a musical tribute to the history and distinct musical character of each pivotal...
$40A Sunday Music Cafe
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesMeet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆
$10Twango SF
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTwango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
FreeSomething with Soul
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSomething with Soul comes to Mr. Tipples to celebrate the release of its new single "Numb" featuring Genevieve Artadi. Led by drummer and composer Malachi Whitson—who steps to the front on vocals for the project—the lineup features Jonah Levine on trombone and keys, Kevin Pearson on organ and keys, and Clark Sims on guitar and...
$15Night School
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Deluxe welcomes Night School with Torré Aledia on guitar — an all‑improv session led by the Filipino‑American bassist, producer, and composer who has become a key voice in the Bay Area’s neo‑soul, R&B, and jazz‑fusion scene. Known for hosting the bi‑weekly R&B jam “The Scene” and his free‑flowing “Night School” sessions, Torré brings the...
$10De’Sean Jones & URBAN ART ORCHESTRA
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDetroit-born jazz where hip-hop, gospel, electronic sound, and deep groove meet. Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader De’Sean Jones brings the sound of Detroit to Black Cat with music that moves between jazz, hip-hop, gospel, and electronic influence with serious rhythmic drive and cinematic scale.
$20Bohemian Knuckleboogie
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
FreeNashville Honeymooon
The Riptide 3636 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBerkeley-born Nashville Honeymoon brings its free-spirited California country and honky-tonk sound to The Riptide, led by songwriting and married duo Hank Maninger and Lynne Maes with Leor Beary and Tim Wagar. Pedal-steel master Joe Goldmark joins the group for its monthly First Sunday residency, adding classic country shimmer to originals and golden-age C&W favorites; doors...
FreeMagic School Busk Latin Collective
Persona 685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....
FreeRotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster...
FreeLavay Smith & Chris Siebert
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAn intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The “Queen of Classic Jazz” delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo’s vintage Hammond A-100.
FreeSunday Artist Series
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEnd your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
FreeBlues Jam
Swig 561 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Blues Jam at Swig is a longstanding, open-format Sunday blues session where players and singers can bring an instrument, sign up, and join the house band. Currently led by guitarist and vocalist Adam Fumarola, the Industry Night jam emphasizes spontaneous collaboration, deep blues grooves, and a welcoming community atmosphere for both musicians and listeners.
FreeNEIL LEVIN’s COSMIC BLUES
Boom Boom Room 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNeil Levin at Boom Boom Room features the Orange County singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer behind “Cosmic Blues,” a blend of blues and indie rock. He founded the jam band Counter...
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