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Shannon Wolfe & John Wilson: Songs from the Blue Room
Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSince May 2024, SF chanteuse Shannon Wolfe and Grammy Award winning San Francisco Symphony pianist John Wilson have hosted the ever popular Cocktails & Cabaret residency in the Blue Room at Stookey’s Club Moderne. Shannon and John have built a devoted following through sold-out performances spanning an eclectic and stylish repertoire—from the music of Kurt...
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Katy Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKathy 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...
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Tomoko Funaki
Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTomoko Funaki live at the Dawn Club Tomoko Funaki was born in Japan into a musical family. Following in the footsteps of her parents, both musicians, she studied classical violin and flute. A move to New York exposed her to a broad range of musical genres but she found herself increasingly drawn towards jazz. After...
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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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Radio Gatsby
Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRadio Gatsby, a modern-day dance band with a vintage flair, swings it at Local Edition! Its performances showcase a fusion of timeless Swing-era, New Orleans & 1920s Jazz, transitioning to the band’s captivating interpretations of Nostalgic R&B, Motown, Soul, and 70s/80s/90s Classics. With its ensemble of talented vocalists and jazz musicians, Radio Gatsby ignites the...
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Dirty Works Jazz Jam & Burlesque Show
Paris 75 515 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDirty 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...
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Jason Gillenwater Quartet
Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJason Gillenwater Quartet performs at Mr. Tipples. Since relocating from New York City in 2011, saxophonist, composer, and educator Jason Gillenwater has emerged as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most sought-after musicians. A versatile performer, he leads his own quartet and trio while maintaining a vibrant presence in the scene with ensembles like...
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Howard Wiley
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHoward Wiley presents a celebration of soul-jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B steeped in West Coast flavor at Keys Jazz Bistro combining hard-driving originals with a funkified selection of classics. Wiley has been a standout on the Bay Area music scene since he was a teenager in the mid-1990s, and he’s taken on the mantle of...
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Johnny Z and the Camaros
Tupelo 1337 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWitness a true piece of San Francisco musical history as Johnny Z and the Camaros take the stage at Tupelo. If you’ve spent any time in the city’s jazz and rock circuits over the last few decades, you likely know this band; they famously served as the house band for the legendary Gold Dust Lounge...
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Sheldon Alexander
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSHELDON ALEXANDER (Pop-Funk-Soul) ... a dynamic band from the California Bay Area, is captivating audienceswith their unique blend of jazz, R&B/soul, and gospel. Emerging from the heart of Oakland's music scene is Coexist — a mesmerizing cocktail of R&B and Jazz Fusion that doesn't just touch the soul, but seduces it. Orchestrated by the rhythmic genius of...
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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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Eugene Huggins
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEugene 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...
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Art by Jeremy Fish: Screen Prints for sale at the smallest gallery in town
Fishtank Gallery 1331 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCelebrate 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....
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Lisa Kindred Band
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 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,...
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Katy Stephan
Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesKaty 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...
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Gaea Shell & Scott Foster
Biordi Art Imports 412 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGaea 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...
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Jessica Loos Poetry & Music Series
Macchiarini Creative Design 1544 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJessica Loos poetry series at 7pm. Poetry reading and music in front of Macchiarini Creative Design. Poetry lineup: Jessica Loos, Elena Pinnen, Richard Lorringer, Cassandra Dallet, William Taylor Jr. and Tatiana Bookbinder on banjo and vocals. Follow the poets up to Coit Tower at 9pm. Want to know more about the North Beach Poetry Crawl?...
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Ian Santillano
The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIan Santillano is a Hayward-born Filipino-American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer appearing at The Grove. A second-generation genre-bending artist, he blends clever harmonies, soulful melodies, and vulnerable lyrics with exceptional guitar work, drawing on a range of influences to create an intimate, emotionally resonant set well suited to The Grove's relaxed neighborhood café atmosphere.
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Ned Boynton & Friends
Caffe Trieste 601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesExperience 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...
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Magic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 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...
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Group Art Show
Professor Seagull's Smartshop and Gallery 1351 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States +1 morePop by Live Worms and Professor Seagull’s Smartshop for the North Beach First Fridays Art walk featuring work by John Folan, Lasana Taylor, Job Smith, and Floyd Tangeman. 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...
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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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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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Poetry Reading
Golden Sardine 362 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGrab a glass of wine and join us for First Fridays poetry reading at the Golden Sardine. Readings by Leigh Lucas, Perry Janes, & Christian Gullette.
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