Live Music

Name: The San Francisco Invitational Jam
Start: 2026-10-05T21:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-06T01:00:00-07:00
Location: Tupelo

October 2026
Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson
October 4 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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
Magic School Busk
October 4 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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
Bluegrass Jam
October 4 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bluegrass Jam

The Lucky Horseshoe 454 Courtland Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 Bernal Heights tavern into a high-energy honky-tonk for three hours every week. The Performance Format: This session is specifically designed as a "on-stage" experience. Musicians are encouraged to step up to the mic, fostering a professional yet welcoming atmosphere that bridges the gap between a […]
Free
Sunday Blues Jam
October 4 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday Blues Jam at Pier 23 Cafe

Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 instrument — all levels are welcome and the stage is yours.
Free
Salsa Saturdays
October 4 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Salsa Saturdays

The Ramp 855 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 20 cover charge for entry (21+).
$20
Marissa McLain Jazz
October 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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.
Free
Gaucho
October 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Gaucho

Brenda’s French Soul Food 652 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 pair perfectly with beignets, biscuits, and Creole comfort food. It’s an easygoing, come-as-you-are hang: grab a table, order your favorites from the Brenda’s menu, and let Gaucho’s guitars, bass, and horns carry you through a lazy, joyfully unhurried Sunday night.
Free
A Sunday Music Cafe
October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm A Sunday Music Cafe

Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United States
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
$10
Twango SF
October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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.
Free
Bohemian Knuckleboogie
October 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Bohemian Knuckleboogie

Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s “blues for your shoes”, infusing traditional blues with modern, energetic instrumentation and distinctive vocals.
Free
Nashville Honeymooon
October 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Nashville Honeymooon

The Riptide 3636 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Berkeley-born Nashville Honeymoon brings its free-spirited California country and honky-tonk sound to The Riptide, led by songwriting and married duo Hank Maninger and Lynne Maes with Leor Beary and Tim Wagar. Pedal-steel master Joe Goldmark joins the group for its monthly First Sunday residency, adding classic country shimmer to originals and golden-age C&W favorites; doors are at 7 PM, a two-step lesson begins at 7:30 PM, and music starts at 8 PM.
Free
Magic School Busk Latin Collective
October 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Magic School Busk Latin Collective

Persona 685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora. The room transforms from a sophisticated cocktail sanctuary into a pulsing dance floor, fueled by a genre-blending sound that is impossible to ignore. The Sound: The Collective delivers a "simmering" fusion of Cumbia, Salsa, Son, Mambo and more, often laced with the band's signature funk and […]
Free
Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
October 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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
Sunday Artist Series
October 4 @ 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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 Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most powerhouse vocalists. From 8:00 PM to midnight, the room sheds its weekday grit for a polished, high-fidelity exploration of funk, R&B, and soul, making it the definitive "musician’s hangout" in the neighborhood. The magic of the series lies in its unpredictability and its caliber of talent. […]
Free
Blues Jam
October 4 @ 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Swig 561 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Blues Jam at Swig is a longstanding, open-format Sunday blues session where players and singers can bring an instrument, sign up, and join the house band. Currently led by guitarist and vocalist Adam Fumarola, the Industry Night jam emphasizes spontaneous collaboration, deep blues grooves, and a welcoming community atmosphere for both musicians and listeners.
Free
Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha
October 5 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Peter Lindman and Roger Rocha turn Monday afternoons at The Saloon into a 4–8 pm time warp of classic rock and sixties-era favorites, delivered with the easy swagger of true North Beach regulars. Armed with Peter’s ringing 12‑string acoustic and Roger’s soulful electric guitar and vocals, the duo leans into songs you know by heart—Dylan,...
Free
Jazz Jam
October 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Waystone 1609 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.
Free
Flavio Souza
October 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Flavio Souza performs weekly on Mondays at Etcetera Wine Bar. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Flavio started music at 14 years old. His main influences were great musicians such as Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Joe Satriani, Sandro Haick and others. He is the owner of Studio Plano 7, which...
Free
Jazz Nights @ Novela!
October 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Jazz Nights @ Novela!

Novela 662 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Get ready to groove to smooth jazz tunes and sip on cocktails at the coolest spot in town - it's Jazz Nights @ Novela!
Free
Piano night at The Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge
October 5 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Piano night at The Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge

Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Piano nights at The Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge are characterised by their early start times and the use of the venue’s vintage Steinway Upright piano, which differs from the lounge's typical focus on its prominent Hammond organ. Piano Monday shows start at 7:00 PM and typically run until 10:00 PM. Cover Charge: There is never a cover charge for entry. However, musicians often pass a donation...
Free
Open Mic by Charlie Kaupp
October 5 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Open Mic by Charlie Kaupp

The Riptide 3636 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Best of The Bay Award Winning Charlie Kaupp's Riptide Open Mic! The Riptide Open Mic is a long-running, award-winning weekly event held at The Riptide, a popular honky-tonk dive bar in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. Sign ups start at 7pm. Music starts at 8. Bring your instrument or borrow ours. Piano available....
Free
Barbary Coast Jazz Band
October 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Barbary Coast Jazz Band

Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Barbary Coast Jazz Band performs every other Monday! Bob Schulz - Lead/Cornet Don Neely - Reeds Clint Baker - Trombone Bill Reinhart - Tuba Scott Anthony - Banjo Marty Eggers - Piano
Free
Le Jazz Hot Quartet
October 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Le Jazz Hot Quartet

Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Paul PAZZO Mehling- Solo Guitar, Vocals, Leader Isabelle Fontaine- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Evan Zeppo Price- Violin Dexter DeWi Williams- String Bass Le Jazz Hot (the Quartet/Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France....
Free
Dirty Works Jazz Jam
October 5 @ 8:00 pm - 1:30 am Dirty Works Jazz Jam

Persona 685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Dirty Works Jazz Band brings its weekly jam session to Persona. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, these "Dirty Works & Friends" nights transform the North Beach venue into a buzzing jazz laboratory. Far from a casual background set, this is a professional performance environment where the house band sets a high bar before...
Free
The San Francisco Invitational Jam
October 5 @ 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Step into the inner circle of the city's music scene with THE San Francisco Invitational Jam at Tupelo. Held every Monday night from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM, this is widely considered the definitive jam session for professional players and serious students of the craft. Hosted by the "nastiest rhythm section this side of South...
Free