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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
My Blue Soul
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMy Blue Soul is a vibrant San Francisco band specializing in soul, blues, and funk with a monthly residence at the Saloon. Formed in 2010, they gained a strong local following with energetic live shows and an eight-year residency at the renowned Condor Club. The band features Carmin D’Leto on vocals and guitar, Brandon Jackson...
FreeCathy Lemons
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Saloon welcomes legendary blues firebird Cathy Lemons — a Dallas‑born vocalist and songwriter whose “velvety and hypnotic voice, resonant of a female Howlin’ Wolf” has mesmerized audiences for over 30 years. Drawing inspiration from Aretha Franklin, Lou Ann Barton, and Big Mama Thornton, she earned her stripes across Texas, recording with Anson Funderburgh, sharing...
FreeChili Corder
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesChili Corder brings his rich, multi-dimensional sound to The Grove, a highly active San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist, jazz guitarist, and music educator mentored by none other than jazz guitar legend Kenny Burrell. A frequent presence on the Bay Area live music circuit, Corder moves fluidly between traditional jazz standards, fusion, and the oud — a breadth...
FreeViajó de la Música
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesViajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list...
FreeDe’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.
$20Mads Tolling & Sam Reider
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTwo-time Grammy Award–winning violinist Mads Tolling joins forces with Latin Grammy–nominated accordionist and pianist Sam Reider at Keys Jazz Bistro for a genre-defying evening titled Around the World in 90 Minutes. Blending Nordic folk melodies, passionate Argentine tango, Venezuelan waltzes, and Django Reinhardt swing with American jazz and roots traditions, the virtuoso duo delivers a...
$40Alex Pasternak
El Chato 2301 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEl Chato in the Mission welcomes Alex Pasternak — a musician, producer, composer, DJ, curator, and artistic coordinator who crafts records for bands and solo artists while shaping nightlife atmospheres behind the decks. In the warm glow of this Spanish taberna, Pasternak’s set threads together his producer’s ear and DJ sensibilities, turning the room into...
FreeSam Peoples
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFillmore-born keyboardist Sam Peoples brings deeply rooted Bay Area jazz to Sheba Piano Lounge. The son of Fillmore-era musician Sammy Peoples, he carries forward the neighborhood’s Harlem of the West tradition with a fluid, soulful piano style shaped by performances alongside artists including Oscar Brown Jr., Julian Priester, Sonny Simmons, Lee Hester, and Stanley Willis.
FreeBrian Anders Latin Quarter
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVeteran drummer and bandleader Brian Andres brings his Latin Quartet to The Deluxe for an evening of polyrhythmic precision and vibrant improvisation. A cornerstone of the Bay Area Latin jazz scene and leader of the acclaimed Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel, Andres guides the ensemble through intricate Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and South American rhythms seamlessly fused with modern...
$10Motoko Honda Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJapanese-born, Bay Area–based pianist, composer, and sound artist Motoko Honda brings her Simple Excesses Quartet to Mr Tipples. Performing an inventive blend of contemporary classical chamber music, modern jazz, and free improvisation, the ensemble features multi-woodwind player Cory Wright, bassist Matt Small, and drummer Jordan Glenn. Honda's compositions combine intricate formal structures and delicate textural...
$15Sundra Manning Duo
Redwood Room 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOakland pianist, organist, and composer Sundra Manning brings her duo to the Redwood Room. Highly regarded for her musical versatility, Manning has recorded, written, and performed worldwide with artists including Larry Graham featuring Prince, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Ledisi, and Pete Escovedo, and recently served as a blues piano instructor for Ryan Coogler’s Warner Bros....
FreeKaty Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKaty Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
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...
FreeChris Gamper Band
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesChris Gamper and his band are playing at the Dawn Club tonight! Christopher Gamper is a versatile, dynamic drummer whose playing moves easily across genres and stylistic boundaries. Onstage he brings passion and precision in equal measure, adapting to the musicians around him and shaping the mood of each song as it unfolds. He's a...
FreeWestSide Jazz Club
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWestSide Jazz Club performs at Local Edition. This is a high-energy quartet known for blending traditional jazz with funk, soul, and Latin rhythms. The Band: Fronted by tenor saxophonist and vocalist Scotty Silver (Scott Silverberg). The lineup typically includes John Watson (Guitar), Craig Kleinman (Bass), and Chris Gamper (Drums).
FreeHoward Wiley & Chris Siebert
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSaxophonist Howard Wiley and pianist/organist Chris Siebert are longtime collaborators and central figures in the San Francisco jazz and swing scene.
FreeGringo Magia and David El 4Tet
The Royale 800 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGringo Magia and David El 4Tet make their debut at the Royale, bringing a bold, boundary-crossing sound that moves fluidly between hip-hop, Brazilian groove, funk, and Afro-diasporic rhythm — music that is rooted in the African diaspora and alive with the kind of infectious, full-body energy that turns a room into a dance floor.
FreeAlexis Tsamoudakis Trio
Swig 561 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAlexis Tsamoudakis Trio at Swig brings together friends who met while studying jazz at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Their performances pair original compositions with older standards, reframing the jazz tradition through the trio’s distinctive contemporary perspective.
FreeDe’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.
$20Chris Cobb
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesChris Cobb brings hard-driving, guitar-led Bay Area blues to The Saloon, where he has performed since roughly 1985. A fixture of the 1980s blues revival, Cobb’s sound pulls from Texas blues, blues-rock, boogie, and soul, with touchstones including the Fabulous Thunderbirds, ZZ Top, the Allman Brothers, and Stevie Ray Vaughan; his current Saloon lineup includes...
$5West Coast Blues Revue
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWest Coast Blues Revue brings a rotating crew of Bay Area blues players to The Saloon, led by guitarist and vocalist Hal Petcher. Expect raw, soulful electric blues, deep grooves, and a changing cast that can include veterans such as keyboardist Chris Burns and guitarist Tim Wagar, all in one of San Francisco’s most longstanding...
FreeAndrew St James
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAndrew St. James at The Grove blends folk, rock, country, and garage influences with sharp lyrics and raw live energy. His songs draw on classic American songwriting while leaving room for a more experimental edge.
FreeMagic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
FreeNick Rossi’s Soul Jazz Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSan Francisco guitarist, bandleader, and jazz historian Nick Rossi brings his Soul Jazz Quartet to Mr. Tipples for an evening dedicated to classic 1950s and 1960s soul jazz. Joined by pianist Ray Jacildo, bassist Mikiya Matsuda, and drummer Cairo McCockran, Rossi explores the warm, blues-drenched sounds popularized during the golden age of Blue Note and...
$15Hipsteria
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
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