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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Peter Le is an emerging East Bay tenor saxophonist who leads a jazz trio at Waystone, bringing a focused, modern voice shaped by straight-ahead playing and cross-cultural exploration. A recent UC Berkeley graduate now pursuing a master’s degree in data science, Le has studied with Glenn Richman, Maddie Liu of Oddity, Joe Escobar, Ted Moore,...
Stella Heath and her trio at Mr. Tipple’s showcases one of the Bay Area’s most captivating jazz vocalists, known for a warm, story-centered delivery, relaxed swing, and deeply personal interpretations...
Jeff Orchard Jazz at Belle Cora features San Francisco pianist and vocalist Jeff Orchard, whose lively, improvisation-first sets draw from Jazz, Blues, Bebop, and the Great American Songbook. A native...
The Sinatra Songbook at Black Cat brings acclaimed jazz vocalist Richard Cortez, backed by the Sam Hirsh Trio and an all-star band of special guest musicians, to San Francisco for...
Derrick Dove and the Peacekeepers at Biscuits & Blues bring the reigning 2026 International Blues Challenge Band Champions—and Best Guitarist winner Derrick Dove—to San Francisco for a Southern-fried blues-rock set. Hailing from the Tifton, Georgia area, the group combines Dove’s fiery guitar and gritty vocals with soulful grooves, classic-rock muscle, and Southern-rock storytelling; their acclaimed...
Mr. Lucky & The Cocktail Party bring a rocking, irreverent spin on the Great American Songbook to Specs. Fronted by San Francisco performer Pierre Merkel—known as Mr. Lucky—the group blends...
Eric Markowitz is a Bay Area jazz bassist who appears at the Hi Lo Club on May 3 from 7–10pm. He grew up in New Jersey near New York City...
Raúl Vargas is a Spanish folk‑influenced singer and guitarist appearing at Amélie. Raúl is half of the duo Dos Bandoleros. His sets blend acoustic Spanish folk with Manu Chao‑style groove and...
Pancake Batfish at The Riptide brings together longtime friends Adam Feldman, Brent Kardell, Harry McQuillen, and Lou Prestia, who turned years of informal jamming into a full band in the mid-2010s. Their 2026 debut album, Trust Me, marks the group’s arrival with a collaborative, band-first sound built from the chemistry of players who have been...
Bohemian 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...
Cap 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...
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...
End 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...
