Jose Simioni Trio
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
Jose Simioni Trio's improvisational jazz performance at the Saloon from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with Dylan Garrison on drums and Ron Estrada on vocals and guitar.
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Grant Levin is a pianist and composer based in San Francisco appearing at Key's Jazz Bistro. He has performed at the San Jose, Stanford, Fillmore, Cotati, Benicia, and SF jazz festivals.Levin has also performed at notable venues such as: SFJAZZ Center, Mildred Owen Concert Hall (Pacifica), Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall (SF),Yoshi’s (Oakland),Sam First(Los Angeles),...
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...
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.
Paris 75 in North Beach welcomes the Renner Jazz Quartet for an evening of velvet melodies, candlelit ambiance, and timeless jazz in an intimate, European‑style setting. With Renner on tenor saxophone and his quartet holding down regular live jazz nights at Paris 75, this ensemble brings classic small‑group jazz language to life with swinging rhythms,...
Adam Shulman brings two decades of deep Bay Area roots to Keys Jazz Bistro — a pianist who has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco jazz scene since arriving in 2002, with a sideman resume that reads like a who's who of contemporary jazz. From Bobby Hutcherson and Larry Coryell to Stefon Harris, Miguel...
The Door Slammers bring classic North Beach blues-rock back to The Saloon, carrying on the legacy of their founder, the late Johnny Nitro, a cornerstone of the San Francisco blues scene for over three decades. Known for their gritty, guitar-driven sound and passionate live shows, the band continues the tradition that helped shape and mentor...
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 honky tonk vibes with modern energy, crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. Whether dominating the stage or engaging with the crowd, the Chris...
Join us on the patio at Capo’s for live music 6-9pm with Jose Simioni. Come grab a slice and support live music in San Francisco.
Rhonda Sauce brings a voice that is both timeless and unmistakably personal to Keys Jazz Bistro — an Oakland-born vocalist, arranger, composer, lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist who has quietly become one of the Bay Area's most versatile and compelling artists. As Dr. K. Nalley puts it, she "has the special voice, firmly rooted in the jazz...
Katy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter...
Dirty Works Jazz Jam and Burlesque featuring Raya Rose at Paris 75 pairs a polished, high-energy jazz jam with a live burlesque performance from Raya, appearing with the band from 9–10pm. Led by upright bassist Kyle Finley, the house band draws from bebop, hard bop, swing, and Latin jazz before welcoming local musicians to sit...
Rhonda Sauce brings a voice that is both timeless and unmistakably personal to Keys Jazz Bistro — an Oakland-born vocalist, arranger, composer, lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist who has quietly become one of the Bay Area's most versatile and compelling artists. As Dr. K. Nalley puts it, she "has the special voice, firmly rooted in the jazz...
Johnny Z and the Camaros at Tupelo brings a legendary San Francisco cover trio back to North Beach for a high-energy night of classic rock, soul, blues, and country. Fronted by singer-guitarist Johnny Z and backed by a veteran rhythm section, the Camaros draw on a huge catalog shaped by their decades as the house...
Eugene Huggins brings harmonica-led blues to The Saloon in North Beach with his band featuring Steve Hazlewood on bass, Felix Bannon on guitar, and Robi Bean on drums. The group draws on Huggins’ long Bay Area experience, including his early work fronting The Casuals and backing blues figures such as Buddy Guy and Junior Wells...
Celebrate the true heart of the neighborhood at Fish Tank Gallery for North Beach First Fridays. Located on Grant Avenue, Fish Tank Gallery—curated by the renowned Jeremy Fish—is a space dedicated to the creative pulse of North Beach, making it the perfect venue for an artist defined by his proximity and dedication to the area....
The Lisa Kindred Band carries on the spirit and repertoire of beloved Mill Valley–based blues, folk, and rock singer Lisa Kindred, whose roots stretch from the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene to decades shaping the Bay Area blues community. At The Saloon, the band keeps her legacy alive with sets steeped in classic blues, roots,...
Katy Stephan’s residency at Comstock Saloon turns the room into a small, candlelit listening space. At the piano she blends jazz‑inflected originals with reimagined standards and art‑pop tunes, her clear, expressive voice sitting right on top of the clink of glassware and low conversation. It’s an intimate, song‑forward set that feels equally at home as...
Gaea Schell and Scott Foster perform at Biordi Art Imports, bringing jazz to North Beach First Fridays. Join them for an engaging performance that blends Schell’s mastery of flute, piano, and vocals with Foster’s expressive guitar playing. Experience a night of sophisticated jazz, rich harmonies, and Latin-inspired rhythms, making for a memorable musical event at...
Julie and the Warm Bodies bring their hip-swinging blend of pop, soul, R&B, and indie to Otherwise Brewing for North Beach First Fridays — a 6-piece Bay Area band with a truly global footprint, drawing members from Ohio, Malaysia, India, the UK, Florida, and South Carolina, all united by a shared passion for original music...
Vesuvio Cafe in North Beach hosts an art exhibition of paintings by Skott Cowgill, the bar’s featured “Artist of the Month” for July. Set amid the historic Beat‑era ambiance, Cowgill’s work hangs alongside Vesuvio’s storied murals and poetry‑covered walls, inviting visitors to wander in for a drink and take in contemporary San Francisco art in...
Experience the unique sound of San Francisco-based guitarist and educator, Ned Boynton. Recognized in Scott Yanow's book, “The Great Jazz Guitarists the Ultimate Guide”, Ned brings a distinctive and highly respected approach to the instrument. His impressive career includes performances with jazz legends like Les Paul, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, and Bruce Forman, showcasing his...
The Magic School Busk holds weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window at the corner of Stockton and Columbus. This high‑energy busking collective has become one of North Beach’s unofficial “resident joy‑makers,” blurring the line between band and audience as people pause, sing along, or dance on the sidewalk. Whether you are enjoying a...
Pop by Live Worms and Professor Seagull’s Smartshop for the North Beach First Fridays Art walk featuring work by various local artists. Inside the Smartshop, the gallery walls are covered in psychedelic light green and yellow wallpaper — vibrant, but still perfectly balanced to receive and highlight artwork of all kinds. Rotation is every 1–2...