Jazz Jam Session
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.
Free
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- Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Rotating 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...
FreeAdam St James
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAndrew 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.
FreeViajó de la Música
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesViajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from...
FreeFog City Swing
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFog City Swing at Keys Jazz Bistro is a San Francisco seven-piece ensemble co-led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and saxophonist Greg Johnson, which calls itself “the world’s smallest big band.”...
$35High Water Line
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe High Water Line brings a fresh and fearless take on West Coast bluegrass to The Deluxe — four Bay Area musicians who crossed paths in 2017 through the Northern California bluegrass community and have spent the years since growing into one of the scene's most distinctive and dynamic acts. Rooted in the time-honored Northern...
$5Muddys Cuban Son & Jazz
Muddy Waters 521 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSmall Mission club, big Cuban sound. Guajirón brings its vintage Cuban pop and tropical jazz to Muddy Waters for an intimate Thursday set of Afro-Cuban son, danceable salsa, and jazz. Settle in at a table or use the small dance area—this is close-up live music in the heart of the Mission.
FreeKaty Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKathy 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,...
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...
FreeNilo Ayele and AfroBrazilan Jazz
The Royale 800 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesNilo Ayele & AfroBrazilian Jazz at The Royale brings Ayele’s Brazilian roots into a jazz setting, drawing on Afro-Brazilian rhythms and the reggae, funk, and samba influences in his broader music.
FreeJinx Jones and the Kingtones
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJinx Jones and the Kingtones at Tupelo delivers a high-energy night of rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, Americana, surf guitar, and greaser jazz. Led by guitarist Jinx Jones, the power trio...
FreeKaty Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKaty 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,...
FreeMy Dog Jack
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Grove welcomes My Dog Jack — a San Francisco-based folk band whose members, after years performing across Bay Area folk, jazz, and bluegrass groups, have joined forces and returned to their songwriting roots. Inspired by legends like John Prine, The Band, and Kate Wolf, as well as contemporary artists such as Hurray for the...
FreeMagic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 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...
FreeHipsteria
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHipsteria 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 Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
FreeJazz Mafia: Stevie Wonder Reimagined
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJazz Mafia: Stevie Wonder Reimagined at Keys Jazz Bistro puts a jazz-and-funk spin on Wonder’s songs, pairing familiar melodies with new arrangements and room for improvisation. The Bay Area collective...
$35Scott Foster Quartet
Bird & Beckett 653 Cheney St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Scott Foster Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by San Francisco-based guitarist and educator Scott Foster. Jim Peterson, saxophone; Scott Foster, guitar; Dan Seamans, bass; Tom Hasset, drums
$20Andean and Latin World Music Night
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesTwo-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...
$20.00Gaucho Jazz
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGaucho 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 blues and elements of ragtime. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
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...
FreeCougar Unleashed
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCougar Unleashed at Tupelo brings a high-energy Antioch dance band led by vocalist Rhonda “Cougar” Crouch to North Beach for a party-focused night of Funky Soul, Rhythm & Blues, and...
FreeCosmo Alleycats
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCosmo Alleycats bring their refreshingly old fashioned sound to The Deluxe — a San Francisco favorite since 2010, led by jazz vocalist Emily Day, whom critic Scott Yanow calls "one...
$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...
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...
Free
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