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...
Arthur Khu is a world-renowned pianist whose remarkable virtuosity and artistry draws inspiration from Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as well composers such as Chopin and Debussy. Collaborating...
Magic School Busk is a hard hitting dance band performing original arrangements of both classic and contemporary hits. The band plays Funk, R&B, Neo Soul and also sprinkles in a...
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...
Caelan Cardello Trio at Black Cat brings the rising New York pianist to San Francisco for a three-night residency of sharp interplay, modern swing, and serious piano fire. Cardello has...
Eugene Huggins brings harmonica-led blues to The Saloon in North Beach with his band featuring Steve Hazlewood on bass, Felix Bannon on guitar, and Robi Bean on drums. The group...
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, and improvisation, drawing on the style he has developed through regular performances at local venues.
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 playing and the Everly Brothers’ close harmonies, their sound draws on the tradition of the Quintette du Hot Club de France while retaining a voice...
Caelan Cardello Trio at Black Cat brings the rising New York pianist to San Francisco for a three-night residency of sharp interplay, modern swing, and serious piano fire. Cardello has...
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...
Grant Levin at the Redwood Room presents an elegant, intimate evening of live jazz from the San Francisco pianist and composer. Levin’s performances move comfortably between classic and contemporary jazz, combining expressive piano playing, lyrical improvisation, and sophisticated rhythmic interplay in a relaxed lounge setting. Whether appearing solo or with his duo, he brings a...
Alchemist Quintet at Bird & Beckett features a Bay Area band built around violinist Michele Walther and saxophonist Michael Gold, playing mostly original music that draws on bebop, Indian classical...
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...
Wyatt Button Trio at Stookey’s Blue Room brings pianist and vocalist Wyatt Button together with bassist Theo Stathopulos and drummer Jaycie Grady. The group puts a modern spin on jazz standards and original music, drawing on pop and R&B without losing its jazz foundation.
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...
McCall, Hawaii’s first lady of jazz is a multi-award winning vocalist. She is heir to the vocal tradition of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense...