Experience the pure, heartwarming sounds of the season with a special 50-Kid Choir Showcase at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Sunday, December 14, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for this delightful performance featuring 50 talented young singers. This showcase brings together a large ensemble of dedicated students ready to share...
Enjoy an afternoon of authentic American roots music with The Kentucky Twisters at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Sunday, December 14, for a lively set. The Kentucky Twisters are a Bay Area band known for performing Bluegrass and American folk music. This six-piece group, originating in Alameda, delivers a sound rooted...
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...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance. This dynamic is evident in their 2022 album, Old Sweet Songs, a collection of Tin Pan Alley and American Songbook favorites accompanied by their original...
A magical evening of music, dance and food for the soul. Flamenco dancer Ivy Lee Aires joins Eddy Nadia, Quentin Nadia, and special guests.
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.
A guitarist steeped in the tradition of jazz, Zack Sanders effortlessly navigates the intricacies of standards and the vibrant rhythms of Latin jazz. His original compositions showcase a unique blend of jazz sensibilities with rock influences and modern explorations. He regularly performs with a dynamic quartet featuring some of the region's most esteemed musicians, delivering...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance. This dynamic is evident in their 2022 album, Old Sweet Songs, a collection of Tin Pan Alley and American Songbook favorites accompanied by their original...
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...
Step into the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Chinatown and discover Lion's Den Bar and Lounge, your ultimate destination for electrifying nightlife and unforgettable experiences. With an irresistible fusion of Asian-inspired cocktails, pulsating beats, and a captivating ambiance, Lion's Den sets the stage for a night you won't soon forget.
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...
Two blocks from Union Square. Every Sunday night is an Industry Night Blues Jam at Swig with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band.
Jake Sampson is a blues singer, songwriter, and bassist based in the San Francisco Bay Area who appears at The Saloon. Originally from Detroit and influenced by Motown bassist James Jamerson, he blends soulful R&B roots with blues, jazz, and funk in original material that extends beyond standard blues covers and clichés.
Start your lunch hour at the Winter Walk with the unique and soulful music of Veronica Margaret! Join us in Union Square for a special midday performance. Veronica Margaret is an artist who brings a fresh, modern twist to the roots of country music. She's known for her sincere, heartfelt storytelling, blending classic instrumentation with...
Enjoy a serene and sophisticated afternoon with the captivating music of Lara Louise! Enjoy a serene and sophisticated afternoon at the Winter Walk in Union Square with the captivating music of Lara Louise! Born and raised in the Netherlands, Lara has become known in the Bay Area for her unique blend of jazz, bossa nova,...
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,...
Waystone’s jazz jam is every Monday, 6-9pm. Whether you’re a spectator, jazz lover or musician this is for you.
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...
Join Ricky Bobby with Barb Murphy at Scopo Divino. Ricky Bobby is no ordinary cover band. This fabulous bay area trio (guitar, voice and cello) delivers a repertoire that spans decades and genres. They breathe new life into the songs you know and love. Whether they are crooning the classics, putting a fresh spin on...
Sip n’ Sketch drawing class hosted by Pixar’s animation art director Deanna Marsigliese at Specs! All levels welcome BYO materials | $5-10 suggested donation Deanna Marsigliese is a Canadian born Animation Art Director & Illustrator living in San Francisco, CA. Specializing in storytelling through character design, Deanna has worked at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012....
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...
A fun and funky mix of some of the finest musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. This group throws down the jams, covering various styles, plus their own well-crafted originals. Tunes and genres are mixed and stirred to create the band's signature danceable 'stew.' Delivering tight, energetic arrangements with punchy vocals is what they...
Enjoy a sweet and sultry midday set at the Winter Walk in Union Square with singer-songwriter Sofie Mae! Originally from the East Bay Area, Sofie Mae honed her craft traveling across the country as a street musician, dedicating herself to music after time spent in New Orleans. For this performance, you can expect a captivated...
Enjoy a powerful afternoon of music with Barb Murphy at the Winter Walk in Union Square! Join us on Monday, December 16, for a performance by singer/songwriter Barb Murphy. She is known for a soulful voice that has been compared to a blend of Janice Joplin, Etta James, Sass Jordan, and Bonnie Raitt. Barb Murphy’s...