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SUMMARY:Jose Simioni Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jose Simioni Trio’s improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jose-simioni-trio/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Adam St James
DESCRIPTION:Andrew 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.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/adam-st-james/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Grove\, 690 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Le Jazz Hot
DESCRIPTION:Le Jazz Hot\, the local trio/quartet incarnation of the Hot Club of San Francisco\, brings spirited Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli-style jazz to Scopo Divino every Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 PM. Led by guitarist Paul “Pazzo” Mehling\, the group channels the acoustic string swing of 1930s Paris—often with guitar\, bass\, clarinet\, and violin—in a dinner-and-wine setting with no cover.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/le-jazz-hot-3-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Scopo Divino\, 2800 California St #101\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T210000
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CREATED:20260307T010823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T030120Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond Special
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a chill night mixing smooth jazz vibes with some down-home country tunes featuring Joe Dileo and Travis Geyer on guitars. \nEnjoy Richmond Special playing some country\, swing\, jazz and blues while sipping on your wine at Etcetera in the Mission.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/richmond-special-live/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Etcetera Wine Bar\, 795 Valencia St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T210000
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SUMMARY:Lara Louise
DESCRIPTION:Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz\, bossa nova\, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French\, shaping classic American Songbook and French repertoire with influences ranging from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Astrud Gilberto and Madeleine Peyroux.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/lara-louise-8/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:North Beach Restaurant\, 1512 Stockton St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260203T004342Z
CREATED:20251110T195156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T004342Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Big Table
DESCRIPTION:An open gathering of writers\, poets\, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk\, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks\, laughs\, good conversation and become a part of this longstanding Specs tradition! Everyone welcome!
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/wednesday-big-table/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe\, 12 Saroyan Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:Pamela Rose & Wayne De La Cruz: Hammond Organ Party!
DESCRIPTION:Pamela Rose & Wayne De La Cruz bring their irresistible Hammond Organ Party to Keys Jazz Bistro — a soul-drenched pairing of vocalist and educator Pamela Rose\, celebrated for her multimedia shows Wild Women of Song and Blues is a Woman\, and jazz B-3 master Wayne De La Cruz\, whose prodigious organ work has long made him one of San Francisco’s most beloved instrumental voices. Together they romp through rare jazz standards\, blues\, and R&B classics in a loose\, limber\, moving and grooving celebration\, joined onstage by guitar great Danny Caron — renowned for his work with Charles Brown and Bonnie Raitt — and drummer Mark Lee for a Saturday night party that is as joyful as it is deeply soulful.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/pamela-rose-wayne-de-la-cruz-hammond-organ-party/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Keys Jazz Bistro\, 498 Broadway\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Soul Sessions - 10/7: Joe Warner\, Dante "Taz" Robinson\, Michael "Tiny" Lindsey and Special Guests
DESCRIPTION:The Soul Sessions at Black Cat brings pianist Joe Warner\, drummer Dante “Taz” Roberson\, and bassist Michael “Tiny” Lindsey together for the Bay Area series’ weekly Wednesday night of deep groove and soulful improvisation\, presented by the JaZzLine Institute and supported by a Culture Forward grant from the Svane Family Foundation. The trio brings in legends\, rising stars\, and special guests week to week\, moving freely between jazz\, gospel\, funk\, soul\, and R&B — no two nights the same.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/the-soul-sessions-10-7-joe-warner-dante-taz-robinson-michael-tiny-lindsey-plus-special-guests/
LOCATION:Black Cat Jazz Supper Club\, 400 Eddy St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T210000
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SUMMARY:The Charles Unger Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! \nPerforming every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm\, the legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive playing\, Charles Unger leads a band that bridges the gap between classic jazz and contemporary grooves. \nThe Charles Unger Experience is more than just a jazz set; it is a vibrant musical journey featuring soulful melodies\, driving rhythms\, and intricate improvisation. Whether he is playing a tender ballad or an up-tempo funk number\, Charles delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply emotional\, making it a perfect mid-week escape in an intimate setting.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/the-charles-unger-experience/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Ti Piacera\, 1507 Polk St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T210000
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SUMMARY:Open Jazz Jam\, Swing\, Country\, Manouche\, Blues\, and Standards
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang\, a bit\, a drink\, a dance\, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. \nBring your horn\, strings\, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/open-jazz-jam-swing-country-manouche-blues-and-standards/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Liberties\, 998 Guerrero St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T220000
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CREATED:20260305T001030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T001615Z
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SUMMARY:Sharman Duran
DESCRIPTION:Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and original jazz songs\, set against the intimate\, candlelit backdrop once known as the Harlem of the West. Described as a later‑day Blossom Dearie\, Duran is a spirited jazz vocalist and pianist whose complex\, nuanced performances often feature original works from her acclaimed album Questioning Reality\, bringing a modern\, intellectual edge to the classic piano lounge tradition whether she’s delivering whimsical originals or hauntingly rearranged standards
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/sharman-duran/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Sheba Piano Lounge\, 1419 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T220000
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CREATED:20260622T230535Z
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SUMMARY:Wacky Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco’s most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween\, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy\, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic alley into an only-in-North-Beach evening where the rebellious spirit of the Beats lives on in the most delightfully loud and unpredictable way. Come early\, stay late\, and expect the unexpected.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/wacky-wednesday/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Jack Kerouac Alley\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Kazemde George Trio
DESCRIPTION:Kazemde George brings deep musical intelligence and a rich cross-cultural vision to The Deluxe — an Oakland-based jazz saxophonist\, composer\, and educator raised in Berkeley by Caribbean parents\, he completed the prestigious Harvard/NEC joint program earning a Bachelor’s in Neurobiology and a Master’s in Jazz Composition\, studying with Miguel Zenón\, Jason Moran\, Donny McCaslin\, and Danilo Pérez along the way. A Harvard fellowship took him to Havana for ten months to study traditional Cuban music\, expanding a worldview that spans jazz\, hip-hop\, Afro-Cuban\, Afro-Caribbean\, and Afro-Brazilian traditions — all of which inform his work as both a performer and electronic music producer. He released his debut album I Insist on Dave Douglas’s Greenleaf Music label in 2021\, with his sophomore release Ocean Passage arriving in spring 2026\, and has performed alongside Norah Jones\, Jason Moran\, David Murray\, and Solange Knowles at venues ranging from Lincoln Center to AfroPunk.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/kazemde-george-trio/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Deluxe\, 1511 Haight Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T230000
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CREATED:20260503T210333Z
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SUMMARY:Beer with Soul
DESCRIPTION:For over a decade Otherwise Brewing has hosted Beer with Soul with the mega talented Booker D. Beers With Soul pairs DJ Booker D’s all-vinyl 45 RPM selections with Otherwise Brewing’s North Beach taproom\, delivering an easygoing evening of soul\, R&B\, and deep-cut grooves alongside gluten-free craft beer.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/beers-with-soul-2-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Otherwise Brewing\, 1402 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T213000
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SUMMARY:Dennis Mitcheltree Trio
DESCRIPTION:Dennis Mitcheltree Trio at Bird & Beckett brings the Los Angeles tenor saxophonist and composer to Glen Park days after the release of Seeing Red\, his eighth album as a leader. Mitcheltree spent two decades in New York and studied at Berklee with Joe Lovano\, Billy Pierce and George Garzone; he has recorded or performed with Clark Terry\, Billy Taylor\, George Cables\, Uri Caine and Ingrid Jensen\, played on Janelle Monáe’s Grammy-nominated The Age of Pleasure\, and premiered a suite for jazz sextet and string quartet at Carnegie Hall in 1995. He’s joined by bassist Jesse Crawford\, who has played on four of his records\, and drummer Bill McClellan\, on a short Bay Area run that also takes in the Dawn Club\, the Sound Room and Mr. Tipple’s.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/dennis-mitcheltree-trio/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett\, 653 Cheney St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T230000
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SUMMARY:Magic School Busk
DESCRIPTION:Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM\, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk\, Soul\, Latin\, Afro\, and more to keep the energy high all night long. \nLet the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to ignore. Whether you’re sipping on our signature cocktails or simply soaking in the sounds\, Wednesdays at Persona are your new weekly ritual.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/magic-school-busk-4/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Persona\, 685 Sutter St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T052158Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:This is a drop in jazz jam session\, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/jazz-jam-session-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Stookey’s Blue Room\, 891 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T230000
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SUMMARY:Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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 of the city’s up and coming funk\, soul\, and R&B ensembles. \nThe Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM\, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden\, Funky Sound Experience\, Jay Neal\, The Groove Foundation\, Baycoin Beats\, and Git With It. Whether it’s deep-pocket funk or smooth contemporary soul\, the music is designed to bridge the gap between a sophisticated lounge set and a packed dance floor. \nThe Atmosphere: The design features plush velvet banquettes\, historic photography\, and dim\, moody lighting. It is a space built for “adult” nightlife—where you can enjoy an Asian-inspired craft cocktail during the live set before the room transitions to a high-energy DJ vibe after 11:00 PM. \nThe Experience: The Lion’s Den is a rare “no cover” gem in the heart of the city\, offering world-class musicianship in an intimate\, stylish setting. It is a place to rediscover the “cool” of Chinatown while supporting the next generation of San Francisco’s musical talent. \n\nA Legacy Reclaimed\nThe Lion’s Den occupies a legendary footprint in San Francisco history. In the 1940s and 50s\, Chinatown was a global nightlife epicenter\, home to iconic clubs like the Forbidden City. The current venue at 57 Wentworth Place was once the site of Dragon A Go Go\, a 1960s hotspot that kept the neighborhood buzzing during the height of the San Francisco counterculture. After decades of relative quiet due to changing zoning laws\, the reopening of The Lion’s Den in 2021 marked the first new nightclub to open in Chinatown in nearly 40 years. Today\, it stands as a cultural bridge\, honoring the glamour of the “Harlem of the West” era while providing a vital modern stage for Asian-American artists and the local creative community.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/live-music-at-the-lions-den-2-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Lion’s Den\, 57 Wentworth Pl\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Aaron Hammerman
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Hammerman\, known from the Deep Basement Shakers\, appears at the Comstock Saloon. He focuses on early American roots styles including boogie\, barrelhouse\, blues\, and early R&B\, with sets geared toward energetic\, good-time listening in the saloon’s cocktail setting. \n 
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/aaron-hammerman/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Comstock Saloon\, 155 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T040000
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SUMMARY:Zoo Band
DESCRIPTION:There’s a certain kind of electricity that doesn’t come from wires and screens\, but from roaring musicians locked onto the same pulse\, bending time until the groove feels like it shakes the earth and could stretch forever. That’s Zoo Band.\nRooted in the Bay Area and built for the moment\, Zoo is a soul-drenched\, jam-powered collective where tight musicianship meets wild improvisation.  Larry “Zoo” commands keys and vocals with a storyteller’s instinct.  On guitar\, Jordan (of Too Pretty for Radio) threads and shreds.  Manny layers rich keyboard textures that form badass sonic landscapes.  Andy’s bass doesn’t just hold it down\, it’s Funky.  Jeff Dukes drives it all from the drums bangin’ precision fire beats.  Mike’s saxophone is pure soul energy.\nTogether\, they build from deep funk to cosmic jam\, from simmering soul to explosive peaks. No two shows are the same because Zoo locks in with the audience as the seventh member of the band.\nStanding on the shoulders of the giants of 60s/70s Funk/Soul/Motown\, but grounded in their own unmistakable sound\, Zoo delivers pure joy with dance-compelling grooves that move!   Step into the Zoo safari.  This is the Zoo party! \nLARRY “ZOO” – Vocals\, Keys\nANDY – Bass\nJORDAN – Lead Guitar\nJEFF DUKES – Drums\nMANNY – Keys\nMIKE – Sax
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/zoo-band/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Boom Boom Room\, 1601 Filmore St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Door Slammers
DESCRIPTION:The Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to The Saloon\, carrying on the legacy of their founder\, the late Johnny Nitro\, a cornerstone of the San Francisco blues scene for over three decades. Known for their gritty\, guitar-driven sound and passionate live shows\, the band continues the tradition that helped shape and mentor generations of Bay Area blues musicians. Every set keeps Johnny Nitro’s spirit alive\, celebrating the raw\, high-energy blues that made The Saloon an institution.
URL:https://offbeatsf.com/event/the-door-slammers/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Saloon\, 1232 Grant Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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