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Saturday~Flamenco, Music of the Andes, Latin Dance
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesThis Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
$19.95Rotating 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...
FreeThe Porkchop Express
The Riptide 3636 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Porkchop Express at The Riptide brings a veteran San Francisco Americana band with more than two decades of rootsy, high-energy performance behind it. Their sound tosses folk, outlaw country,...
FreeLate Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKeeping 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 late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
$15Dewayne 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...
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...
FreeJoe Newsman and the Bluesmen
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoe Newsman and the Bluesmen perform at Tupelo on Sunday, 4-7pm joined by Jules Broussard on saxophone and Ned Boynton on guitar. Expect brass-forward blues and R&B that feels right at home in North Beach.
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...
$20Vince Lateano Trio
Bird & Beckett 653 Cheney St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBen Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums. Part of the Bird & Beckett Jazz in the Bookshop (Sundays 5–7pm). Seating is limited — reservations recommended: 415-586-3733. Suggested contribution: $20–30; students $10–15; younger kids free.
$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.
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...
FreeA 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.
FreeHipsteria
Belle Cora 565 Green St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHipsteria brings its lively blend of jazz, soul, swing, and party music to Belle Cora. Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and vocals, the San Francisco group draws on a rotating lineup of seasoned players and a repertoire that ranges from jazz standards and blues to R&B, bossa nova, funk, and dance classics.
FreeBohemian Knuckleboogie
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore 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...
FreePatrick Wolff Bebop Truth Quartet
Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe 12 Saroyan Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPatrick Wolff at Specs features the saxophonist and clarinetist with Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Austin Harris on drums for an intimate North Beach quartet set. Wolff is a longtime figure in the New York and San Francisco Jazz scenes who has performed or recorded with Albert “Tootie” Heath, Matt Wilson,...
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...
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.
FreePeter Lindman and Roger Rocha
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPeter Lindman and Roger Rocha turn Monday afternoons at The Saloon into a 4–8 pm time warp of classic rock and sixties-era favorites, delivered with the easy swagger of true North Beach regulars. Armed with Peter’s ringing 12‑string acoustic and Roger’s soulful electric guitar and vocals, the duo leans into songs you know by heart—Dylan,...
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