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  • The Sinatra Songbook: Richard Cortez with the Sam Hirsh Trio

    The Sinatra Songbook: Richard Cortez with the Sam Hirsh Trio
    Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 a three-night celebration of Frank Sinatra's music. Cortez has sold out engagements across New York, Oslo, Canada, Mexico, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, and his set moves through beloved classics like "Come Fly with Me," "Witchcraft," and "I've Got You Under My Skin" alongside rarer material from Sinatra's early years with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.  

    $20

  • Tiffany Austin “Thirsty”

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

    Tiffany Austin“Thirsty” at Keys Jazz Bistro spotlights the Bay Area vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law graduate in a playful, provocative program built around blues, soul, swing, and an unmistakable groove. Austin’s supple voice and fearless phrasing reflect a career that has included work with Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn, as well as acclaimed recordings including Nothing But Soul and Unbroken.

    $40

  • Dr. Tammy Hall

    Redwood Room 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Dr. Tammy Hall at the Redwood Room features the Grammy-winning Bay Area pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and musical director, whose playing is shaped by Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Classical, and the broader Black American music tradition. A lifelong pianist who began playing at age four, Hall has built a four-decade career as a sought-after bandleader and accompanist, with collaborators including Etta Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Houston Person, Marcus Shelby, Regina Carter, and Terri Lyne Carrington; expect a warm, expressive, deeply swinging set that balances polished technique with soulful improvisation.

    Free

  • The Jazz Theory

    The Jazz Theory
    Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Jazz Theory is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge in the Fillmore District. Drawing on the Great American Songbook and the bebop and hard-bop tradition, the group offers a refined piano-lounge sound built for deep listening, intimate conversation, and the kind of spontaneous interplay that reflects the experience of seasoned Bay Area musicians.

    Free

  • Andean and Latin World Music Night

    Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United States

    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 of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval," dedicated to the spirit of Mother Earth (Pachamama). Peña Pachamama serves an entirely plant-based and gluten-free menu. Highlights include Bolivian specialties like organic kale and quinoa salads, alongside raw and cooked vegan entrees.

    $20.00

  • Mr. Lucky & The Cocktail Party

    Mr. Lucky & The Cocktail Party
    Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Mr. Lucky & The Cocktail Party brings a mischievous, martini-soaked mix of lounge jazz, swing, classic pop, and performance art to Stookey’s Blue Room. Frontman Mr. Lucky’s long San Francisco performance history runs from 1970s punk and new wave through the Ring-a-Ding Duo and the Mr. Lucky Experience, a project known for reframing Songbook material and creating live mash-ups long before the concept became commonplace.

    $10

  • Gaucho Jazz

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

    Gaucho 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. As founder, guitarist, and main composer Dave Ricketts says, the band is “in love with the music of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Jimmie Rodgers, as well as the stories, the life styles and the foot steps of hundreds of other great jazz, blues, country and […]

    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

  • Lavay Smith, Mike Olmos & Chris Siebert

    Lavay Smith, Danny Armstrong & Chris Siebert
    Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Experience an intimate evening of soulful jazz, blues, and swing featuring the iconic trio of Lavay Smith, Mike Olmos, and Chris Siebert! Vocalist Lavay Smith delivers sultry, classic jazz and blues alongside the powerful trumpet of Mike Olmos. Musical director Chris Siebert on the house Hammond organ.

    Free

  • Kiana Melendez & Band

    Kiana Melendez & Band
    Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Backed by an amazing band of talented musicians, Kiana Melendez takes the stage at Local Edition with a modern take on Jazz Classics and Jazzy twist on today’s Pop.

    Free

  • Fog City Swing

    Fog City Swing
    Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Ladies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is co-led by saxophonist Greg Johnson and trumpeter Daniel Herrera.

    Free

  • Ritmo y Voz: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ignited

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

    Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance...

    $30

  • Charles Unger Experience

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

    Charles Unger Experience at Mr. Tipples features the San Francisco saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and visual artist with Sue Crossman on piano, Joe Nemzer on bass, and Tony “Steamroller” Coleman on drums. Unger’s energetic approach blends jazz improvisation with blues, R&B, soul, world beat, and New Orleans funk, creating a spirited, groove-driven set rooted in decades of Bay Area music-making. Two shows: 9pm and 10:30pm Tickets: $15-30

    $15

  • Americano Social Club

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

    Americano Social Club at The Deluxe brings San Francisco’s “la dolce vita” ensemble, led by mandolinist and vocalist Michael Zisman, for a romantic, cosmopolitan set that travels across musical borders. With guitarist/vocalist Jason Vanderford and bassist Joe Kyle Jr., the group blends Gypsy jazz, Italian and international song, jazz, folk, pop, classical, rock, and opera...

    $15

  • Marshall Law

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

    Prepare for a sonic assault of the best kind as Marshall Law takes the stage at Tupelo. A long-time staple of the San Francisco music scene, this powerhouse trio is...

    Free

  • Shad Harris

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

    Shad Harris is a California-based multi-instrumentalist and blues vocalist appearing at The Saloon in San Francisco. A bandleader known for his keytar work with The Groovenators, he blends West Coast...

    $5

  • Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson

    Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson
    Choquet’s 2500 Washington St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity sensory experience where the "restless melodicism" of local jazz meets the refined flavors of France. Featuring the Dewayne Oakley Blues Ensemble This weekend’s soundtrack is provided by the seasoned mastery of Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson. As cornerstones of the Bay Area music scene, this duo […]

    Free

  • Robson Batinga

    Robson Batinga
    Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Robson Batinga at Pier 23 features the Brazilian singer, composer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist, whose four decades of experience span the rhythms of Brazil’s Northeast and beyond. His upbeat performances draw on forró, xote, xaxado, and baião alongside bossa nova, samba, jazz, blues, and more.  

    Free

  • Magic School Busk

    Magic School Busk
    Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and improvisational Jazz. Drawing from the "busking" tradition of New Orleans and the European "Hot Club" sound, the ensemble specializes in acoustic music that is both technically brilliant and completely unpretentious. The line-up is fluid, often featuring a "who’s who" of local instrumentalists who bring a "restless […]

    Free

  • Ghost Town Messengers, Jazz Trio

    Ghost Town Messengers, Jazz Trio
    Casements Bar 2351 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Ghost Town Messengers is a guitar trio from San Francisco, CA. Driving jazz fusion with a particularly groove oriented and instrumentally rich approach. All seasoned jazz session players the Ghost Town Messengers have been playing together in different combos and pickup gigs for decades. Wishing to focus on the guitar trio format, their music emotes through selective chops and lyrical solo sections that ebb and flow like the tide of the SF Bay. Their original compositions bring to life Ernest Ranglin, Pat Metheny and Jon Scofield while subtly drifting into their own lane. DAVID WRIGHT-guitar CHRIS GAMPER-drums JONATHAN BARKIN-bass

    Free

  • The Good Bad

    The Good Bad
    Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Prepare for a foot-stomping night as San Francisco’s own The Good Bad brings their explosive brand of bluegrass to Tupelo. A staple of the West Coast "Newgrass" scene since 2010, this five-piece ensemble delivers a high-velocity take on traditional string music. Known for their tight vocal harmonies and rowdy stage presence, they turn the standard bluegrass session into a full-blown North Beach party. The Sound: The Good Bad specializes in Progressive Bluegrass (Newgrass). While they use traditional instruments—mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and dobro—their approach is pure rock-and-roll energy. Expect lightning-fast picking, "raucous" vocal arrangements, and a "good time" sound designed to be […]

    Free

  • Trio Cotier at Pier 23 Cafe

    Trio Cotier at Pier 23 Cafe
    Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Trio Côtier is a San Francisco based combo with a sound that is inspiring, expansive, and a little bit dangerous, much like our California coast. Join us at Pier 23 for a drink, a bite and a listen. Bring a friend. https://youtu.be/rm1m4aF8aps

    Free

  • Austin Wazz of Analog Dog

    Austin Wazz of Analog Dog
    The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood atmosphere.

    Free

  • Arman Sangalang Quartet

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

    Arman Sangalang Quartet at Mr. Tipple’s features tenor saxophonist Arman Sangalang with guitarist Adam Astrup, bassist Nico Martinez, and drummer Malachi Whitson. The quartet’s acoustic lineup puts the focus on melodic saxophone, conversational guitar, and a flexible rhythm section—an intimate small-group jazz setting suited to Mr. Tipple’s listening-room atmosphere. Two shows: 6pm and 7:30pm Tickets: $15-30

    Free
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