
Fillmore Slim
Fillmore Slim at Biscuits & Blues brings San Francisco bluesman Clarence Sims—born in Louisiana and named for the city’s historic Fillmore Street—to the stage for a rare, story-rich performance. A...

Fillmore Slim at Biscuits & Blues brings San Francisco bluesman Clarence Sims—born in Louisiana and named for the city’s historic Fillmore Street—to the stage for a rare, story-rich performance. A...

Lady Stout & Nurenssnce at Black Cat bring a voice-led, genre-bending set of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock to San Francisco for a three-night residency built on deep grooves and...

Shangô Beat brings a vibrant Afro-Brazilian groove to Amelie, led by Bay Area–based percussionist, singer, and composer Marcos Odara, who grew up in Salvador, Bahia. Rooted in traditional Candomblé rhythms,...

Barbara Gainer is a multi-talented San Francisco vocalist and radio personality appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge. She specializes in sophisticated blues and classic jazz, blending powerful blues numbers with timeless...

This 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.

Cliff Meyers & Friends is a jazz-funk and soul-jazz ensemble appearing at the Comstock Saloon from 8 pm to 11 pm. Led by Meyers with a rotating cast of Bay...

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...

Lady Stout & Nurenssnce at Black Cat bring a voice-led, genre-bending set of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock to San Francisco for a three-night residency built on deep grooves and...

Howell Devine brings a rollicking, deeply rhythmic take on rural blues to The Deluxe — a sound distinctive enough to make them the first blues act signed to the legendary...

Jinx Jones brings high-octane rockabilly, twangy surf, and vintage rock and roll energy to the Saloon, turning San Francisco’s oldest bar into a late-night guitar party. Known for deep love...

Keeping 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...

Transport 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...

Sweet Lew at The Deluxe features San Francisco vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Lewis Gallardo, whose intimate, palm-muted guitar style and emotive voice shape what he calls Chicano Southwest Soul. His...

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 Heeters at The Deluxe bring a Bay Area Soul, R&B, and Funk sound built around deep grooves, tightly arranged three-part harmonies, and uplifting original songs. The band features Tom Quell on vocals and guitar, Nadav Beary on drums, and California Honeydrops members Lorenzo Loera on keys and Miles Blackwell on bass; Quell and Loera...

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 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...

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 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...

Joe 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. If you didn’t catch their Saturday North Beach New Orleans at the Savoy Tivoli, you have a second chance.

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 blues advocate. The core band members typically include Mark Naftalin on keyboards, along with a rotating lineup of top Bay Area blues musicians such as...

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 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...

Ben 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.

Settle 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...

Gunhild Carling at Biscuits & Blues showcases the Swedish singer, multi-instrumentalist, and entertainer known for exuberant, old-school Jazz and Swing performances. Carling moves between trombone, trumpet, bagpipes, piano, harmonica, and other instruments—sometimes several in one number—while singing, tap dancing, and drawing on the theatrical spirit of Vaudeville; she has appeared with the Count Basie Orchestra...

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 𝗱𝗮𝘆

Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the sultry, soulful sounds of the Alexandra Rieloff Trio at Otherwise Brewing. Known for her versatile background as a choreographer and filmmaker, Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff brings a cinematic elegance to her jazz performances. This intimate set will feature a timeless repertoire of Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova, and...