25 events found.
Events
Tim Lin Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTim Lin Quartet at Mr. Tipples features New York–based, Bay Area–raised Taiwanese American tenor saxophonist Tim Lin with Charles Chen on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums. Lin’s melodic, bebop-rooted sound is heard across four albums—Romance in Formosa, Empathy, Birdwatching, and 2025’s Heartfelt, released through Sony Music Taiwan and recorded with musicians including Dick Oatts, Rodney Green, Jeb Patton, and David Wong. Tickets: $15-30
$15
Joe Mackessy
The Rite Spot 2099 Folsom Street at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoe Mackessy is a Bay Area singer, guitarist, mandolin player, and songwriter known for acoustic roots music, traditional American styles, and community-oriented performances. He is especially associated with folk, bluegrass, Americana, old-time country, and songwriter showcases around San Francisco. He frequently performs solo and in small acoustic ensembles at listening-room venues such as this show at the Rite Spot.
Free
The Seismics
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Seismics bring the vintage modern California sound crashing into The Deluxe — a four-piece instrumental surf band from Ocean Beach, San Francisco, formed in 2016 and built on a repertoire spanning 60+ classic surf instrumental covers and originals, with over four hours of live music to prove it. Featuring 'Lost Jonny' Mojeske on lead/rhythm guitar and baritone, Jack McDonell on lead/rhythm guitar, Mike Johnson on bass, and Talbott Guthrie on drums and percussion, this is a band that lives the lifestyle as authentically as they play it — surfboards, skateboards, motorcycles, sailboats, and all. Their debut album Lost Summer is […]
$10
Bodega Kat
Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United StatesScopo Divino welcomes Bodega Kat — serving up a lush blend of soul, pop, oldies, and R&B in an intimate, feel-good night of timeless melodies and groove-forward favorites.
Free
Six Roses
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSix Roses at Etcetera Wine Bar brings the multi‑genre collaboration between saxophonist David Boyce and guitarist/loop artist Michael Cavaseno into the Mission’s cozy wine bar, turning the room into an intimate sound lab for improvisation and texture. Blending saxophones, guitar, and live loops, Six Roses moves fluidly across jazz, ambient, soul, and experimental sounds, making this set feel like an evening of deep listening and relaxed neighborhood hanging over thoughtful wines and small plates
Free
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets: $25-55
$25.00
Joe Farnsworth/Eric Alexander: Big Room QT
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the New York scene, and has since performed and recorded with legends including Benny Golson, Diana Krall, Pharoah Sanders, and McCoy Tyner across more than 500 recordings. He is also a bandleader, an educator at William Paterson, and an internationally recognized clinician, and he is joined here […]
$20
Magic Nostaligia
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMagic Nostalgia returns to Amelie Wine Bar for a high-energy, feel-good night where the band flips beloved pop and dance hits from the 80s through today into acoustic-electric sing-alongs, blending tight harmonies, playful arrangements, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe that slowly builds into a room-wide chorus as the wines flow, the crowd joins in on every hook, and the whole place turns into a nostalgic, joy-soaked soundtrack for your Saturday night on Polk Street.
FreeTim Lin Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTim Lin Quartet at Mr. Tipples features New York–based, Bay Area–raised Taiwanese American tenor saxophonist Tim Lin with Charles Chen on piano, Essiet Essiet on bass, and Brian Fishler on drums. Lin’s melodic, bebop-rooted sound is heard across four albums—Romance in Formosa, Empathy, Birdwatching, and 2025’s Heartfelt, released through Sony Music Taiwan and recorded with musicians including Dick Oatts, Rodney Green, Jeb Patton, and David Wong. Tickets: $15-30
$15
Brian Melvin Trio
Bird & Beckett 653 Cheney St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBrian Melvin Trio at Bird & Beckett brings the San Francisco–born, Tallinn-based drummer back to Glen Park for one of his regular returns to the bookshop, joined by Danish guitarist Søren Lee and San Francisco bassist John Wiitala. Melvin recorded five albums with Jaco Pastorius — among them Night Food and Standards Zone, which topped the jazz charts for more than three months — and has worked with Joe Henderson, John Scofield, Mike Stern, Michael Brecker, and Joe Lovano, while co-leading Beatlejazz with pianist David Kikoski. Lee cut his first album in 1990 with Ray Brown, performed with the Jim Hall […]
$20Sheba Sound Collective
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Sheba Sound Collective brings together some of Sheba Piano Lounge's favorite Bay Area musicians for a night of upbeat jazz in the heart of the Fillmore. The rotating lineup draws on the deep pool of local talent that calls Sheba home, delivering an energetic, community-driven set in one of San Francisco's most intimate listening rooms.
Free
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.
$19.95
Black Magic
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBlack Magic appears at the Comstock Saloon from 8–11pm with a seven-piece jazz ensemble. The group focuses on a “cool jazz” and West Coast–influenced sound with hard bop energy and...
Free
Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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
Victor Little’s Big Hit
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn a career that has spanned over 20 years, Victor Little has established himself as a consummate professional electric bassist, displaying impeccable time, taste, technique, and tone while playing in a wide spectrum of styles-from blues and jazz to Indian and flamenco music-with a long list of luminaries that includes Patti Austin, Billy Preston, Angela Bofill, James Carter, Charlie Musselwhite, and Booker T. Jones. Victor, a Chicago native, grew up surrounded by musicians and music. His father was a saxophonist, and Victor, like other members of his family, played in church. On the radio, icons such as Aretha, Sly, Coltrane, Miles, […]
Free
Wayne de la Cruz
Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge 3202 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWayne De La Cruz is an acclaimed jazz keyboardist and Hammond B3 organist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Free
The Jazz Beaus
The Royale 800 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Jazz Beaus bring an audience-friendly evening of jazz standards and Latin favorites to The Royale. Led by longtime Bay Area bandleader Tom Donald, the adaptable ensemble balances easygoing background music for dining and socializing with lively, danceable swing and Latin rhythms.
Free
Ohana Collective
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOhana Collective at Mr. Tipples brings together Nate Gilbreath on trombone, Nicolaus Gelin on trumpet, Mwanzi Harriott on guitar, Alan Jones on bass, and Miles Turk on drums. Co-led by Gilbreath and Jones, the group builds original music around years of collaboration and the Hawaiian concept of ʻohana—family both inherited and chosen. Tickets: $15-30
$15Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring an eight-piece blast of classic American swing and blues to Biscuits & Blues. Led by Smith’s smoky, powerhouse vocals, the San Francisco–formed band blends jump blues, Kansas City swing, jazz, torch songs, and New Orleans R&B with vibrant horn arrangements and a dance-ready rhythm section. Tickets:...
$25
Marc Dantona & the Contenders
The Rite Spot 2099 Folsom Street at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMarc and the Contenders bring the Bay Area’s premier Waylon Jennings tribute to the Rite Spot, delivering the outlaw country legend’s music with the passion and authenticity it deserves. The band spans Waylon’s entire career — from his early Nashville days and breakthrough outlaw classics to overlooked gems and beloved collaborations with Willie Nelson —...
Free
Inner-State 80’s
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesInner-State 80’s brings a full-throttle retro dance party to Tupelo from 9pm–1am, serving up the big hooks, synths, and guitar riffs that defined the decade. Specializing in faithful, high-energy takes on classic 80s hits, the band turns the room into an all-night singalong, with plenty of anthems for the dance floor and deep cuts for...
FreeJoe Farnsworth/Eric Alexander: Big Room QT
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoe Farnsworth & Eric Alexander's Big Room QT at Black Cat brings the respected jazz drummer to San Francisco for a three-night residency behind his latest album The Big Room. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and shaped by mentors Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor, Farnsworth graduated from William Paterson University, established himself quickly on the...
$20
Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces have the honor of inaugurating The Deluxe's grand reopening at 1511 Haight Street, bringing rockabilly and 60s country music to a room that was made for exactly this kind of raw, reverb-soaked American sound. Polzak delivers the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the uptempo...
$10
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.
$5
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