Poetry Reading
Grab a glass of wine and join us for First Fridays poetry reading at the Golden Sardine.
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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Vince Lateano Trio
Sweetie's Art Bar 475 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us at Sweetie’s Art Bar for an unforgettable night with the Vince Lateano Trio! Experience the masterful jazz drumming of Vince Lateano, a San Francisco jazz legend who has played alongside icons like Cal Tjader and Stan Getz. The trio brings a lively mix of classic and contemporary jazz in an intimate setting that’s...
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M’sippi Slide
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMississippi Slide delivers raw, soulful blues with gritty guitar, deep grooves, and roots tradition—music that moves bodies and hearts live.
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Valeriana Q & The Swinging Gatos
Otherwise Brewing 1402 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVibe: Modern Speakeasy | Gypsy Jazz | Gluten-Free Groove Kick off your North Beach First Friday with a trip to Otherwise Brewing, San Francisco’s premier gluten-free taproom. This evening features the vintage jazzy sounds of Valeriana Q & The Swinging Gatos, bringing a touch of Paris-style swing to the heart of the neighborhood. The Artists...
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Tony Lindsay
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTony Lindsay brings eleven Grammy Awards and a quarter century of world-class experience to Keys Jazz Bistro — the powerhouse vocalist who served as lead singer for Santana from the iconic Supernatural (1999) through Multi-Dimensional Warrior (2008), logging countless world tours, Grammy Show performances, and a legendary Super Bowl XXXVII appearance alongside Beyoncé. Now stepping...
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Patterns Fly: Andy Coe + D’Vonne Lewis + Galen Clark
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSeattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk...
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Jessica Loos Poetry & Music Series
Macchiarini Creative Design 1544 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJessica Loos poetry series 7pm, quilt work wall hangings and artistry by Marylyn Tescani. Poetry reading and music in front of Macchiarini Creative Design. Follow the poets up to Coit Tower at 9pm or stick around for the Black Diamond Band at 10pm. Want to know more about the North Beach Poetry Crawl? Check out...
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Jaycie Grady Quintet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Jaycie Grady Quintet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by drummer Jaycie (JC) Grady. The Jaycie Grady Quintet primarily plays contemporary jazz. Their style is rooted in traditional jazz fundamentals but incorporates modern elements and diverse instrumentation, such as the violin. Jaycie Grady: Drums Leela Paymai: Bass Julian Lopez: Piano Nathan Sariowan: Violin Ethan Buck: Alto Saxophone
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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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Smith Dobson Quartet
Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSmith Dobson, a versatile drummer and saxophonist, comes from a renowned musical family, including his father, pianist Smith Dobson IV, and his sister, singer Sasha Dobson. Raised in Santa Cruz, he began playing drums at age two and performed his first gig in second grade. Moving to San Francisco at 19, he quickly became a...
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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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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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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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Mara Fox’s Foxtet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMara Fox's Foxtet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by trombonist Mara Fox. The group typically performs a mix of hard bop, contemporary jazz, and original compositions. Mara Fox | Trombone Kasey Knudsen | Alto Lee Bloom | Piano Carla Kaufman | Bass Alexey Berlind | Drums Daria Nile | Voice
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Ritmo y Voz: Afro-Cuban Jazz Ignited
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesImmerse yourself in the electrifying world of “Ritmo y Voz”, where the deep-rooted traditions of Afro-Cuban jazz meet the power of dynamic vocals at Keys Jazz Bistro. This high-energy performance features an all-star lineup, including guitarist Kai Lyons, percussion master Ernesto, bassist Mazar, and the incomparable Einar Leliebre Nuñez, whose fiery rhythms and soaring voice...
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M’sippi Slide
Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMississippi Slide delivers raw, soulful blues with gritty guitar, deep grooves, and roots tradition—music that moves bodies and hearts live.
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Coit Tower Poetry Club
Coit Tower 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United StatesVibe: Surrealist Nightfall | Candlelit Verse | Telegraph Hill Magic Join the Coit Tower Poetry Club for a specialized installment of their First Friday residency. This month, the club gathers on the back lawn of Telegraph Hill to read the works of Joyce Mansour (1928–1986), the Egyptian-French author celebrated as the most significant woman poet...
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Patterns Fly: Andy Coe + D’Vonne Lewis + Galen Clark
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSeattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D'Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk...
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Mark Hummel
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMark Hummel plays at The Saloon. Grammy Award Nominee and Winner of two Blues Music Awards, Mark Hummel started playing harmonica in 1970 and is considered one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. Thanks to over thirty recordings since 1985, including the Grammy nominated 2013 release Blind Pig recording Remembering Little Walter...
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Mara Fox’s Foxtet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMara Fox's Foxtet is a San Francisco-based jazz ensemble led by trombonist Mara Fox. The group typically performs a mix of hard bop, contemporary jazz, and original compositions. Mara Fox | Trombone Kasey Knudsen | Alto Lee Bloom | Piano Carla Kaufman | Bass Alexey Berlind | Drums Daria Nile | Voice
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Late Night Set: Alan Jones
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAlan Jones is a 21 year-old Bassist and Composer from Denver, Colorado dedicated to honoring the legacy of Black American Music through performance and composition. He has shared the stage with greats such as Matt Wilson, David Sanchez, Ed Simon, Christopher Clarke, Carmen Bradford, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Kristen Strom, and Keith Oxman. He currently studies with...
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