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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Hipsteria
Etcetera Wine Bar 795 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHipsteria is one of San Francisco’s favorite jazz, soul and party bands! Members of Hipsteria have included some of music’s legendary musicians! Featuring “Tender Tim” on drums and some vocals Hipsteria plays every Friday at Etcetera Wine bar.
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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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Fillmore Slim
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFillmore Slim, born Clarence Sims and hailed as the “West Coast Godfather of the Game,” is a legendary blues singer, guitarist, and storyteller originally from Louisiana. His vibrant career spans opening for icons like B.B. King and Dinah Washington, performing in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, and earning enduring respect across the blues and hip-hop communities....
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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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Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFrank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at the Black Cat. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett...
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June
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJune plays live music at Amelie from 7-11pm.
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Jenny Scheinman Quintet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Jenny Scheinman Quintet performs at Mr. Tipples. Jenny Scheinman is the #2 Jazz Violinist in the world according to Downbeat Magazine. She has 11 albums of original music, and will be releasing her twelfth in the fall. In addition to her extensive work in jazz and improvised music with Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Brian...
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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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OG Rhythm & Blues
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience the authentic sounds of soul and funk with the OG Rhythm & Blues Band at the Sheba Piano Lounge from 7:30-10:30pm. The group is a mainstay of Sheba’s rotation, known for their classic repertoire that honors the neighborhood’s legacy as the "Harlem of the West".
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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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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...
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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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Fog City Swing
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLadies and Gentemen, introducing Fog City Swing! The bay area's newest and hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble will transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Fog City Swing is...
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Taylor Hatch Quartet
Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTaylor Hatch is an award-winning guitarist, composer, arranger, and bandleader with over 10 years of experience performing and teaching. He actively collaborates and records with a diverse range of artists while maintaining a vibrant career as a performer and composer - be that in jazz or other experimental fields. He has had the privilege to...
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Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSteve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums play jump blues, swing, jazz and rare gems inspired by the '30s, '40s and '50s at Local Edition!
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The Ayo Brame Experience
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Ayo Brame Experience performs at Mr. Tipples. Ayo Brame is an 18yr old Tenor/Soprano saxophonist from Oakland Ca. He is known for his soulful and expressive style of playing, drawing influences from jazz legends such as John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner and Sonny Rollins. Discovered by his mentor Kev Choice, Ayo is dedicated to preserving...
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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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Fillmore Slim
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFillmore Slim, born Clarence Sims and hailed as the “West Coast Godfather of the Game,” is a legendary blues singer, guitarist, and storyteller originally from Louisiana. His vibrant career spans opening for icons like B.B. King and Dinah Washington, performing in San Francisco’s Fillmore District, and earning enduring respect across the blues and hip-hop communities....
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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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Wiley Coyotes All-Star Band
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesA Reggae/Funk band with dance Energy jazz-inspired solos at the Boom Boom Room. Eric Wiley Coyotes band features funk and Reggae Originals and covers with solos by all band members reminiscent of the classic bands of many decades. The music is a mix of cover tunes and originals with strong influence from the New Orleans...
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Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFrank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends at the Black Cat. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett...
$20
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