ELENAH’s Momento album release show at Keys Jazz Bistro brings the Bay Area project’s blend of reggae, Latin rhythms, and Caribbean and African grooves to an expanded live ensemble. Led...
Sundra Manning Organ Quartet at The Deluxe showcases the Oakland-born Hammond B-3 organist, pianist, composer, and producer, a Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Bay Area musician whose three-decade career spans Jazz, Soul,...
Próxima Parada’s Nico solo show at The Faight strips the San Luis Obispo-based band’s groove-driven songs back to their beginnings. Singer-songwriter Nico Larson performs alone at the piano, sharing the...
Akira and Atsuko at Mr Tipples brings together Osaka-based Hammond B3 organist Atsuko Hashimoto, guitarist Yutaka Hashimoto, and drummer Akira Tana for a soulful organ-trio performance. The three musicians draw...
Kathy 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,...
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...
Dirty Works Jazz Jam and Burlesque featuring Raya Rose at Paris 75 pairs a polished, high-energy jazz jam with a live burlesque performance from Raya, appearing with the band from...
Johnny Z and the Camaros at Tupelo brings a legendary San Francisco cover trio back to North Beach for a high-energy night of classic rock, soul, blues, and country. Fronted...
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear,...
Henry Hung and Jordan Samuels at Biordi Art Imports bring live jazz to North Beach First Fridays. Hung’s trumpet and Samuels’s guitar make for an intimate pairing, drawing on the...
Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His...
Experience the unique sound of San Francisco-based guitarist and educator, Ned Boynton. Recognized in Scott Yanow's book, “The Great Jazz Guitarists the Ultimate Guide”, Ned brings a distinctive and highly...
The 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...
Join us at Sweetie’s Art Bar for an unforgettable night with the Vince Lateano Trio! Experience the masterful jazz drumming of Vince Lateano, a San Francisco jazz legend who has...
Meredith Edgar and Jamie Duncan at Specs bring smoky jazz and modern Americana to North Beach First Fridays. San Francisco-born singer-songwriter Edgar writes deeply personal songs that pair melancholy with...
Dmitri Matheny Group’s “Louie! Louie! Louie!” at Mr Tipples celebrates the jazz, blues, and jump swing of Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima. Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny leads a quintet...
Hipsteria 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...
Jose Simioni at Otherwise Brewing brings a familiar North Beach musician to the neighborhood’s First Fridays celebration. The San Francisco-based guitarist and composer plays a guitar-led mix of blues, jazz,...
The Coles at The Deluxe brings father-and-son guitarists George and Valentino Cole together for original acoustic music rooted in gypsy jazz and American song. Inspired by Django Reinhardt’s fiery guitar...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes the Brad Leali Jazz Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht — Carla's sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings are the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style...
Jessica Loos poetry series 7pm, art by Roger Strobbel. Poetry reading and music in front of Macchiarini Creative Design. Follow the poets up to Coit Tower at 9pm. Want to...
Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds...
Gaucho is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket...
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...
Join Menacho + Reed at The Royale. This duo funk jazz set features Bob Menacho on stings and Micheal Reed on drums.