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SUMMARY:Magic School Busk
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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. \nThe performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and improvisational Jazz. Drawing from the “busking” tradition of New Orleans and the European “Hot Club” sound\, the ensemble specializes in acoustic music that is both technically brilliant and completely unpretentious. The line-up is fluid\, often featuring a “who’s who” of local instrumentalists who bring a “restless melodicism” to classic standards and upbeat\, toe-tapping originals. \nThe Magic School Busk is more than just a band; they are the neighborhood’s “resident joy-makers.” Because they perform on the street level\, the barrier between musician and audience disappears\, inviting passersby to stop\, dance\, and engage with the music in real-time. Whether you are enjoying a gin tonic on the Red Window’s outdoor patio or just walking by with a cannoli in hand\, the band provides an elite\, soulful soundtrack that defines the modern North Beach experience. \n\nAbout The Magic School Busk\nBorn from the city’s post-pandemic “street-side” revival\, The Magic School Busk is a collective of veteran Bay Area musicians dedicated to the art of public performance. They emphasize the “acoustic and the authentic\,” eschewing heavy amplification for the natural resonance of brass\, strings\, and woodwinds. Often featuring members from some of the city’s most popular jazz and swing outfits\, the “Busk” is celebrated for its ability to read a crowd and create a party out of thin air. They represent the best of San Francisco’s musical resilience—keeping the city’s culture loud\, proud\, and accessible to everyone on the street. \n 
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/magic-school-busk-6/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Red Window\, 500 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Donald Robinson Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Jazz in the Alley 5th anniversary season continues with a performance by the Donald Robinson Trio in Kerouac Alley. \nLed by master percussionist Donald Robinson\, the ensemble is recognized for an exploratory approach that balances structured composition with expansive group improvisation. A central figure in the San Francisco jazz and avant-garde scenes for decades. Robinson is known for a technical\, responsive style that has made him a frequent collaborator with the region’s most prominent jazz instrumentalists.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/donald-robinson-trio/
LOCATION:Jack Kerouac Alley\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Live Music is BACK at Pier 23 Cafe! Join us for a fun afternoon filled with jammin’ blues sounds from professional musicians and budding artists. We are supporting local talent on all levels. Grab a drink\, a bite and be ready to dance. Bring your friends\, we can’t wait to see you.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sunday-blues-jam-at-pier-23-cafe-2/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Pier 23\, 23 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Blues Power
DESCRIPTION:Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon.  \nBlues Power is a San Francisco blues project led by Mark Naftalin\, known as a legendary pianist\, producer\, and blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards\, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as bassist Dave McDaniel and drummer Sam Chapman. Blues Power is celebrated for its authentic blues sound that blends classic blues\, R&B\, and soul influences.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/blues-power-5/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Rhonda Benin feat. Tammy Hall
DESCRIPTION:Rhonda Benin is bringing her powerhouse vocals to Keys Bistro in San Francisco for a night of soulful jazz and blues. Backing her up is a stellar rhythm section featuring Tammy Hall on piano\, Ron Belcher on bass\, and Leon Joyce\, Jr. on drums. Don’t miss this incredible lineup in the heart of North Beach. \nRhonda Benin is a distinguished jazz\, blues\, and soul vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area\, originally from Los Angeles’s Crenshaw district. Her voice is often described as “sweet\, sultry\, like caramel sweetened with honey\, with a “coolly hip vocal\, with a bit of hush and sugar and an undercurrent of big booming power” \nA founding member of Linda Tillery’s Grammy-nominated Cultural Heritage Choir—where she performed for over two decades—Benin has toured internationally with the ensemble and recorded on seven of their CDs She’s shared stages and studios with legendary artists like Taj Mahal\, Al Green\, Santana\, Patti Austin\, Janis Ian\, Odetta\, Wilson Pickett\, and Hugh Masekela among many others.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/rhonda-benin-feat-tammy-hall/2026-05-24/1/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Marissa McLain
DESCRIPTION:Relax and unwind from the week with us every other Sunday with the classic jazz vocal stylings of @marissa_m_sings and a rotating cast of friends on musical accompaniment. \nBecause Sundays at Otherwise Brewing are just better with sunshine\, drinks\, and live music.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/marissa-mclain-2-2/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Otherwise Brewing\, 1402 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:A Sunday Music Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Meet 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
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/a-sunday-music-cafe/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Peña Pachamama\, 1630 Powell St\, San Francisco\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Lara Louise
DESCRIPTION:Dutch born\, Lara Louise plays at Belle Cora. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later\, she became influenced by jazz and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux\, Carla Bruni\, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make for a tasteful variety of classic songs\, tied together with her unique style and soft\, sultry voice. \nAfter studying philosophy in the Netherlands\, Lara moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently\, she plays at venues and private events\, either solo or supported by some of the Bay Area’s finest jazz musicians. She records songs with multi-intrumentalist and producer Gawain Mathews\, which to date have been streamed over ten million times on Spotify and Youtube.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/lara-louise-2/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Belle Cora\, 565 Green St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Maxwell Apra Trio
DESCRIPTION:Maxwell Apra is a internationally recognized multi-instrumentalist\, performer\, and music teacher. Originally from California Maxwell splits time between Santa Cruz\, the San Fransisco Bay Area and New Orleans .  \nSpecializing in rare Italian mandolin and banjo music \, traditional jazz\, Caribbean waltzes \, tangos\, and ragtime string band music; Maxwells eclectic repertoire is comprised of forgotten gems of 78 rpm era music.  \nCurrently\, Maxwell continues to tour nationally and internationally with The Maxwell Apra trio\, The Caterina trio\, and the jazz band Frog and Henry. During his time in New Orleans he plays with and has recorded with Steve Pistorius\, as well as performing with The Storyville String band\, Duke Heitiger\, and the Glow worm trio .
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/maxwell-apra-trio/
LOCATION:Waystone\, 1609 Powell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Rhonda Benin feat. Tammy Hall
DESCRIPTION:Rhonda Benin is bringing her powerhouse vocals to Keys Bistro in San Francisco for a night of soulful jazz and blues. Backing her up is a stellar rhythm section featuring Tammy Hall on piano\, Ron Belcher on bass\, and Leon Joyce\, Jr. on drums. Don’t miss this incredible lineup in the heart of North Beach. \nRhonda Benin is a distinguished jazz\, blues\, and soul vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area\, originally from Los Angeles’s Crenshaw district. Her voice is often described as “sweet\, sultry\, like caramel sweetened with honey\, with a “coolly hip vocal\, with a bit of hush and sugar and an undercurrent of big booming power” \nA founding member of Linda Tillery’s Grammy-nominated Cultural Heritage Choir—where she performed for over two decades—Benin has toured internationally with the ensemble and recorded on seven of their CDs She’s shared stages and studios with legendary artists like Taj Mahal\, Al Green\, Santana\, Patti Austin\, Janis Ian\, Odetta\, Wilson Pickett\, and Hugh Masekela among many others.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/rhonda-benin-feat-tammy-hall/2026-05-24/2/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sunday Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:End 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 powerhouse vocalists. From 8:00 PM to midnight\, the room sheds its weekday grit for a polished\, high-fidelity exploration of funk\, R&B\, and soul\, making it the definitive “musician’s hangout” in the neighborhood. \nThe magic of the series lies in its unpredictability and its caliber of talent. Because a different guest artist takes the lead each week\, the sound can pivot from the brassy energy of a James Brown-style funk review to the smooth\, sophisticated textures of modern neo-soul. It is a space where local legends and touring pros often drop in to sit with the band\, creating a “who’s who” environment for the San Francisco music scene. The house band is known for their “deep pocket” and the ability to back any style with technical precision and infectious joy. \nThe atmosphere at Tupelo during the Artist Series is electric yet welcoming\, drawing a diverse crowd of neighborhood regulars\, off-duty musicians\, and soul aficionados. Set against the venue’s classic red-lit stage and historic Grant Avenue backdrop\, the event offers a rare opportunity to experience an elite\, high-energy “dance party throw-down” with no cover charge. Whether you are there to dance off the weekend or simply to appreciate the highest level of local musicianship\, the Sunday Artist Series ensures that the spirit of North Beach soul remains loud and alive.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sunday-artist-series-6/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Tupelo\, 1337 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jon Otis & BluBeatz
DESCRIPTION:Jon Otis & BluBeatz appear at The Saloon in North Beach\, bringing a sound that draws on jazz\, blues\, R&B\, rock and roll\, pop\, salsa\, Latin jazz\, Brazilian\, Afro‑Caribbean\, folk\, classical\, and Middle Eastern‑influenced rhythms. Led by drummer\, percussionist\, and vocalist Jon Otis\, son of “Godfather of Rhythm and Blues” Johnny Otis\, the band’s groove‑focused sets are presented in the no‑frills\, historically rooted environment of San Francisco’s oldest bar. \n 
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jon-otis-blu-beats-3/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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