Poetry Reading
Grab a glass of wine and join us for First Fridays poetry reading at the Golden Sardine. Readings by Leigh Lucas, Perry Janes, & Christian Gullette.
Free
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Golden Sardine 362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Malpica
Belle Cora 565 Green St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMalpica is appearing at Belle Cora, bringing high‑energy Cumbia‑ and Salsa‑influenced music to the North Beach wine bar setting. Pablo Malpica blends percussion, guitar and vocals with some original tracks to create an upbeat, community‑minded atmosphere that invites listeners to relax and move to the groove.
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Sirenland Poetry Book Release Party w/ Jennifer Barone & Duo Pizzicato
Telegraph Hill Books 1501 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSirenland, by Jennifer Barone Book Release Party & Poetry Reading with Live Music by Duo Pizzicato Friday June 5th, 2026 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm Telegraph Hill Books, 1501 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 Presented by Feather Press & Telegraph Hill Arts & Literature Join us for the launch of Sirenland – a new poetry...
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The Bennie Murray Project
Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Bennie Murray Project is a funk and jazz ensemble led by drummer and composer Bennie Murray, appearing at Otherwise Brewing as part of North Beach First Fridays on June 5. Rooted in a pocket‑first philosophy, the group blends tight, groove‑driven rhythms with open improvisational interplay, drawing on classic fusion and contemporary jazz to create...
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Jamie Davis
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJamie Davis performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. Globally acclaimed, Jamie Davis has worked venues in Paris, Rome, Dubai, Tokyo, Osaka Istanbul, Milan, Croatia, Kuala Lumpur, Serbia, Sochi, Croatia, Moscow, Finland, and Spain. He has also appeared at the famous Royal Albert Hall in London. In the States, he has performed at Lincoln Center, Dizzy’s and...
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The Mina Project
Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTHE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream pop music. Mina’s work combines classic Italian pop with elements of Jazz, Blues, Swing, R&B...
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Andean and Latin World Music Night
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesTwo-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,"...
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Gaucho Jazz
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGaucho 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....
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Meredith Edgar Trio
Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe 12 Saroyan Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin the Meredith Edgar Trio for North Beach's First Fridays at Specs. Meredith Edgar is a San Francisco-born, Bay-Area-raised singer-songwriter with a voice that Cindy Emch of Secret Emchy Society says “sounds like she stepped out of the starring singer role in a David Lynch movie.” A lifelong singer and performer, she started writing and...
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Tiffany Austin
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTiffany Austin performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. She is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor who has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s Den in NYC, Walt...
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Coit Tower Poetry Club reads Robert Creely
Coit Tower 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin the Coit Tower Poetry Club for the June installment of their First Friday residency on the back lawn of Coit Tower. This month's featured poet turns toward the spare, searching voice of Robert Creely (1926–2005). A central figure in the Black Mountain poetry movement and a close collaborator of Charles Olson, Creeley wrote with...
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Steve Freund
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSteve Freund at the Saloon brings Brooklyn-born, Chicago-bred blues to the stage with guitar, vocals, and a no-frills devotion to the form. He is joined by Wendy DeWitt on keyboards and Kirk Harwood on drums.
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Magic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Ken Seideman Trio
Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Ken Seideman Trio takes the stage at Pier 23 on June 6th from 4-7pm. 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,...
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G Riders
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe G-Riders perform at the Saloon. This San Francisco-based ensemble is composed of veteran musicians from the Bay Area blues and gospel-soul communities. Takezo (Guitar/Vocals): Leads the group with a focus on traditional blues and soulful vocal delivery. Kit Roscoe (Guitar): Provides additional guitar work, contributing to the band’s layered blues sound. Dave Mehrwine (Keyboard):...
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The Mina Project
Savoy Tivoli 1434 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Savoy Tivoli welcomes the Mina Project for North Beach Italian Festival on June 6th. THE MINA PROJECT represents the music of Italian singer Mina Mazzini in her tradition, in particular, paying tribute to her songs of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Mina is considered the most successful proponent of the canzone italiana through Italian mainstream...
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Paula West
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPaula West performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. A true treasure of the Bay Area jazz scene, vocalist Paula West is celebrated for her rich contralto voice and deeply expressive interpretations of song.Her repertoire moves effortlessly from the Great American Songbook to inspired reinventions of music by artists like Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed, and...
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Saturday~Flamenco, Music of the Andes, Latin Dance
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, United StatesThis 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.
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Cliff Meyers & Friends
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCliff 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 Area session players, the group delivers deep, groove-driven sets that balance tight soulful arrangements with open improvisational interplay, filling the historic saloon's high-ceilinged, 1907-era room...
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Paula West
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPaula West performs at Keys Jazz Bistro. A true treasure of the Bay Area jazz scene, vocalist Paula West is celebrated for her rich contralto voice and deeply expressive interpretations of song.Her repertoire moves effortlessly from the Great American Songbook to inspired reinventions of music by artists like Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Lou Reed, and...
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Craig Caffall
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCraig Caffall performs at The Saloon. He is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a rich musical career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bay Area and raised between the U.S. and Mexico, he captivates audiences with his bilingual performances blending blues, swamp rock, Latin, and funk influences. He has toured extensively with...
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Late Set: Simon Rowe Organ Trio
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKeeping 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 late night Saturday sets. His ‘Transcendent Trio’, formed for a “Jazz on the Patio” residency during the pandemic will feature the dynamic Kai Lyons- guitar,...
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Magic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Matt Bae Jazz Trio
Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMatthew Bae is a San Francisco-based jazz pianist appearing at Otherwise Brewing. He grew up studying classical piano and viola, later expanding into chamber music, orchestra, and other ensemble settings as well as studying American Gamelan. He performs jazz in settings ranging from intimate duos to larger group configurations. His playing is inspired with a...
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Sunday Blues Jam
Pier 23 23 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 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...
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