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  • Wacky Wednesday

    Wacky Wednesday
    Jack Kerouac Alley San Francisco, CA, United States

    Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic alley into an only-in-North-Beach evening where the rebellious spirit of the Beats lives on in the most delightfully loud and unpredictable way. Come early, stay late, and expect the unexpected.

    Free

  • Stella Heath

    The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Stella Heath at The Deluxe showcases one of the Bay Area’s most compelling jazz vocalists, known for her warm, story-centered delivery, supple swing, and command of a wide repertoire. Since emerging on the local scene in 2014, Heath has led projects spanning Django Reinhardt–influenced Gypsy jazz, early jazz and swing, and her acclaimed Billie Holiday Project; her 2026 debut album, For Billie, deepens that exploration of Holiday’s legacy.

    $10

  • The Good Bad

    Hi-Lo Club 1423 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Good Bad at Hi-Lo Club brings the San Francisco newgrass band’s high-octane mix of three-part harmonies, virtuoso string-band playing, and a distinctly modern edge to Polk Street. Formed in 2010, the group stretches bluegrass toward folk, country, rock ’n’ roll, and punky Americana, making a lively fit for Hi-Lo’s relaxed neighborhood-bar atmosphere.

    Free

  • Beer with Soul

    Beers with Soul
    Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    For over a decade Otherwise Brewing has hosted Beer with Soul with the mega talented Booker D. Beers With Soul pairs DJ Booker D’s all-vinyl 45 RPM selections with Otherwise Brewing’s North Beach taproom, delivering an easygoing evening of soul, R&B, and deep-cut grooves alongside gluten-free craft beer.

    Free

  • Magic School Busk

    Magic School Busk
    Persona 685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to ignore. Whether you're sipping on our signature cocktails or simply soaking in the sounds, Wednesdays at Persona are your new weekly ritual.

    Free

  • Jazz Jam Session

    Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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

  • Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den

    Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 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 of the city’s up and coming funk, soul, and R&B ensembles. The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden, Funky Sound Experience, Jay Neal, The Groove Foundation, […]

    Free

  • Arthur Khu

    Arthur Khu
    Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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...

  • Peninsula Project

    Peninsula Project
    Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon. Featuring Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, the...

    Free

  • Jazz Jam

    Jazz Jam
    The Lucky Horseshoe 454 Courtland Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Jazz Jam at The Lucky Horseshoe is an open, straight-ahead jazz session in Bernal Heights for instrumentalists and vocalists, centered on standards, shared repertoire, and sit-in collaboration.

    Free

  • Chris Burns

    Chris Burns
    Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Chris Burns is an American pianist, organist, songwriter, and producer whose deep roots in blues, soul, and R&B have made him a sought-after collaborator for more than three decades. A...

    Free

  • Verve Quintet

    Verve Quintet
    Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    This fabulous quintet honors the blue note, hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond. Aaron Germain - Bass Adam Klipple - Piano Andrew Dixon - Tenor Sax Daniel Herrera...

    Free

  • Naama

    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    New York vocalist Naama brings her elegant, emotionally direct take on classic jazz to Mr. Tipple’s, joined by Charles Chen on piano, Nico Martinez on bass, and Brian Fishler on...

    $15

  • Citizens Jazz

    Harlan Records 18 Harlan Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Citizens Jazz at Harlan Records presents an agile Bay Area trio led by Oakland bassist, composer, and creative catalyst Caroline Chung, with Zac Gersh on keys and Matt Fyke on...

    Free

  • Jose Simioni

    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Experience the uniquely Jose sound as the legendary Jose Simioni takes the stage at Tupelo. A North Beach fixture for over two decades, Simioni is a self-taught master whose playing...

    Free

  • Chris Ford

    Chris Ford
    The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Chris Ford Band delivers a spirited blend of rockabilly, blues, and honky tonk, electrifying venues across San Francisco including The Saloon. Led by Chris Ford, the band combines old-school...

    Free

  • Ken Seideman Trio

    Ken Seideman Trio
    Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Ken Seideman Trio takes the stage at Pier 23. The trio’s set list blends the genres of Jazz, Rock, Blues and Reggae to every performance. Ken Seideman on piano/synthesizer, Ed Molyneaux on his fretless bass and powerful voice with Tim Caldwell keeping the pulse on his vintage drum kit, all bring decades of wide-ranging musical experience to the bandstand. Grab your favorite beverage, next to million dollar SF bay views and let these “kats” music do the rest.

    Free

  • Rayner Brock

    The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Rayner Brock is a vocalist, musician, and songwriter appearing at The Saloon, leading a band that features Bruce Zwieg on keyboards, Marcus David on drums, and Brock on guitar and vocals. Beginning on electric bass and later extending his work to voice, guitar, keys, and studio production, he has moved from years as a sideman into front-line singer-songwriter roles and is currently working on an album of original music at Prairie Sun studio with guitarist and label founder Mike Varney and guitarist/producer Danny Uzilevsky.  

    Free

  • Ian Santillano

    Ian Santillano
    The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Ian Santillano is a Hayward-born Filipino-American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer appearing at The Grove. A second-generation genre-bending artist, he blends clever harmonies, soulful melodies, and vulnerable lyrics with exceptional guitar work, drawing on a range of influences to create an intimate, emotionally resonant set well suited to The Grove's relaxed neighborhood café atmosphere.

    Free

  • Viajó de la Música

    Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Viajó 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 bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list that feels like wandering through nightspots from Havana to Rio to San Francisco. Pair a glass of something bold with the music and let the room turn into your own little passport stamp for the evening.

    Free

  • Peter Lindman: Live Music Thursday at Capo’s

    Live Music at Capo’s
    Capo's 641 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Peter Lindman brings a relaxed singer-songwriter set to Capo’s patio, playing a mix of original songs and covers rooted in the glorious sixties. He frequently collaborates with guitarist Roger Rocha of 4 Non Blondes, and at Capo’s the music is typically presented as a casual 6–9 PM dinner accompaniment in the restaurant’s North Beach setting.

    Free

  • George Cole Quartet – George meets Django

    Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    George Cole’s “George Meets Django” quartet brings the fiery, acoustic swing of Django Reinhardt to Mr. Tipple’s on Thursday, September 10, with shows at 7:00 and 8:45 PM. BAMMIE Award-winning guitarist Cole is joined by Valentino Cole on guitar and vocals, Anton Patzner on violin, and Fred Randolph on bass for jazz manouche standards and original compositions, balancing fast guitar work, crooning vocals, and seasoned stage humor. Cole is also a longtime David Grisman Quintet/Sextet guitarist and former teacher to Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt. Tickets: $15-20

    $15

  • PHER

    Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    PHER at Black Cat brings the Oakland-born vocalist and songwriter — formerly recording as Chris Turner — to San Francisco for a two-show night of soul, jazz, R&B, and gospel powered by one of the Bay Area's most distinctive voices. PHER has recorded and performed with Jon Batiste, Esperanza Spalding, Snarky Puppy, Prince, Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Robert Glasper, Jill Scott, Common, Bilal, and the SFJAZZ Collective, and The New York Times has praised his "misty, grooving music" for its blend of "composure and longing." His latest album, Songs by PHER, explores love, vulnerability, family, and self-discovery, while his forthcoming PHER […]

    $20

  • Sherri Roberts featuring Harvie S

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Sherri Roberts featuring Harvie S at Keys Jazz Bistro reunites the San Francisco vocalist with her longtime New York bassist collaborator for an evening of bop, standards, and cool-jazz–inflected song. Roberts is celebrated for an expressive yet musically precise style shaped by singers including June Christy, Chet Baker, and Helen Merrill, while Harvie S brings decades of work across jazz and Latin music, including performances and recordings with Kenny Barron, Stan Getz, John Scofield, and Sheila Jordan. They are joined by pianist David Udolf and drummer Akira Tana, fresh from a New York recording session that follows their 2017 release Anybody’s […]

    $30
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