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  • Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den

    Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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. The 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, […]

    Free

  • Stu Silverman Band

    Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Stu Silverman leads his band at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm, bringing a guitar-focused set to the historic North Beach room. A versatile guitarist known for work with groups such as the Stu Silverman Quartet and the Stu Crew, he performs a mix of jazz standards, bebop-influenced lines, and blues-tinged material that fits the saloon’s listening-focused cocktail setting.

    Free

  • Oaklando

    Oaklando
    Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    What do you get when you fuse the spicy grooves of Afro-Peru with that funky sound of Oaktown? A ground-breaking, new, energetic genre with distinctive rhythms and innovative melodies that will inspire you to hit the dance floor. Oaklando is the brainchild of SF native Patrick Morehead, the composer and keyboardist who’s played with such talents as Karl Perazzo, Steve Turre, Jerry Gonzalez, and Benny Valarde. Conceived at the Patio de Ochun Studios, with drummer Josh Jones (of Omar Sosa) bassist David Pinto (of Susana Baca) and cajon player Juan Medrano Cotito (of Susana Baca) Oaklando was engineered by multi-grammy winner, […]

    Free

  • Victor Little’s Big Hit

    Victor Little’s Big Hit
    Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Victor Little’s Big Hit brings together an array of musicians, working with artists like Booker T. Jones, Billy Preston, Joyce Cooling, Robert Walter, and Bernard Purdie to  Local Edition.

    Free

  • Nick Rossi Organ Trio

    The Royale 800 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Nick Rossi’s Organ Trio brings the punchy, groove-centered sound of 1950s–’60s soul-jazz to The Royale on Saturday, September 12, from 8:45–11:45 PM. San Francisco guitarist Rossi, a longtime specialist in jazz history and swing, leads a Hammond-organ combo inspired by masters such as John Patton, Larry Young, and Jack McDuff—expect bluesy guitar lines, warm organ...

    Free

  • Amina Scott Quintet

    Amina Scott Quintet
    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Currently based in New Orleans, LA, Amina Scott has been a bassist for many musicians on the New Orleans music scene, as well as abroad. She has performed with artists...

    $40

  • Elé Howell Quartet

    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Elé Howell Quartet at Mr. Tipple’s features the Bay Area–born, New York–based drummer and composer with guitarist Vinicius Gomes, saxophonist Kazemde George, and bassist Jayla Chee. Howell has developed an...

    $15

  • Charles Unger Experience

    The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Charles Unger Experience at The Deluxe features longtime San Francisco saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and visual artist Charles Unger, whose exuberant live shows draw on decades of Bay Area musical...

    $15

  • Marshall Law

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Marshall Law at Tupelo features Sam Marshall and his dynamic band performing an energetic mix of Blues, Rock, Country, and Soul. Their shows combine classic covers and original songs with...

    Free

  • Delta Wires

    The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Delta Wires bring their powerhouse blues to the stage at The Saloon. Inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame and voted “Best Live Band” by the East Bay Express,...

    $5

  • Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keeping folks up past 10 pm in SF is no easy feat, but Key’s owner Simon Rowe has been showcasing the best of the Bay Area’s organ trios in his...

    $15

  • Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson

    Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson
    Choquet’s 2500 Washington St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Transport 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 sensory experience where the "restless melodicism" of local jazz meets the refined flavors of France. Featuring the Dewayne Oakley Blues Ensemble This weekend’s soundtrack is provided by the seasoned mastery of Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson. As cornerstones of the Bay Area music scene, this duo […]

    Free

  • Magic School Busk

    Magic School Busk
    Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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. The 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 […]

    Free

  • The Peninsula Project

    Jack Kerouac Alley San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Peninsula Project brings high-energy, jumpin’ jazz to Jazz in Kerouac Alley, hosted by Vesuvio Cafe. The quartet features Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, combining trombone-led melodies with swinging and boogie-woogie-inflected rhythms.

    Free

  • Richard Howell and Sudden Changes

    The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Richard Howell and Sudden Changes at The Deluxe features the veteran Bay Area tenor saxophonist, composer, and educator leading his protean jazz ensemble through surging energy, quicksilver improvisation, and spiritually charged original music. Rooted in the legacy of John Coltrane, Sudden Changes merges jazz with soul, funk, gospel, and global influences, using collective interplay to create music that is both deeply personal and communal.

    $10

  • Bluegrass Jam

    Bluegrass Jam
    The Lucky Horseshoe 454 Courtland Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The 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 the Bernal Heights tavern into a high-energy honky-tonk for three hours every week. The Performance Format: This session is specifically designed as a "on-stage" experience. Musicians are encouraged to step up to the mic, fostering a professional yet welcoming atmosphere that bridges the gap between a […]

    Free

  • Sunday Blues Jam

    Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 Cafe
    Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The 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 instrument — all levels are welcome and the stage is yours.

    Free

  • Blues Power

    Blues Power
    The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Catch Blues Power at the Sunday afternoon residency at the Saloon. Blues 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. https://youtu.be/TwvzrKGezXU

    Free

  • Salsa Saturdays

    Salsa Saturdays
    The Ramp 855 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Live 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 20 cover charge for entry (21+).

    $20

  • Gaucho

    Gaucho
    Brenda’s French Soul Food 652 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Settle 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 pair perfectly with beignets, biscuits, and Creole comfort food. It’s an easygoing, come-as-you-are hang: grab a table, order your favorites from the Brenda’s menu, and let Gaucho’s guitars, bass, and horns carry you through a lazy, joyfully unhurried Sunday night.

    Free

  • Lara Louise

    Lara Louise
    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Dutch-born vocalist Lara Louise for an evening of classic songs, characterized by a soft, sultry voice blending her folk roots with French chanson, Bossa Nova, and the Great American Songbook. Lara Louise and guitarist Gawain Mathews have been making music together since 2020, and their renditions of jazz standards have quietly reached a massive audience, gathering millions of streams from listeners around the world. For this performance, Lara and Gawain will be joined by some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians: John R. Burr on piano, Brian Fishler on drums, Aaron Germain on bass, and Erik Jekabson […]

    $40

  • A Sunday Music Cafe

    A Sunday Music Cafe
    Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United States

    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

    $10

  • Marissa McLain Jazz

    Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Marissa 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.

    Free

  • Twango SF

    Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.

    Free
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