Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list...
ELENAH’s Momento album release show at Keys Jazz Bistro brings the Bay Area project’s blend of reggae, Latin rhythms, and Caribbean and African grooves to an expanded live ensemble. Led by Ecuadorian-American artist David Saenz, ELENAH is joined by Colombian pianist and arranger Óskar Ly and the Jazz Mafia Horns, adding piano and brass to...
Sundra Manning Organ Quartet at The Deluxe showcases the Oakland-born Hammond B-3 organist, pianist, composer, and producer, a Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Bay Area musician whose three-decade career spans Jazz, Soul, Funk, Blues, and Gospel. Manning’s richly rhythmic, “funky, fresh and gritty” organ style reflects formative church experience and a career of collaborations with artists including...
Próxima Parada’s Nico solo show at The Faight strips the San Luis Obispo-based band’s groove-driven songs back to their beginnings. Singer-songwriter Nico Larson performs alone at the piano, sharing the songs as he first wrote them. Without the full band, his writing about personal growth and human connection takes center stage, drawing on soul, R&B,...
Akira and Atsuko at Mr Tipples brings together Osaka-based Hammond B3 organist Atsuko Hashimoto, guitarist Yutaka Hashimoto, and drummer Akira Tana for a soulful organ-trio performance. The three musicians draw on classic jazz-organ repertoire, the Great American Songbook, and Japanese pop and folk traditions, with the Hammond B3’s rich sound at the center of the...
Kathy 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...
Experience 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...
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...
Arthur Khu is a world-renowned pianist whose remarkable virtuosity and artistry draws inspiration from Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as well composers such as Chopin and Debussy. Collaborating with some of California’s finest musicians, his music is always intense, emotional, and driving.
Magic School Busk is a hard hitting dance band performing original arrangements of both classic and contemporary hits. The band plays Funk, R&B, Neo Soul and also sprinkles in a dash of Afrocuban zest in their set. When they’re not playing music, you can catch the band playing football in the middle of the street...
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...
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....
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...
Henry Hung and Jordan Samuels at Biordi Art Imports bring live jazz to North Beach First Fridays. Hung’s trumpet and Samuels’s guitar make for an intimate pairing, drawing on the jazz standards and improvisation they’ve performed together in Bay Area ensembles. Their music offers a lively backdrop for browsing Biordi’s Italian art and ceramics. https://www.henryhungmusic.com/...
Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood...
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 Teitelbaum, Soheyl Dahi, Lukas Blair and Isabelle Panis. Inside the Smartshop, the gallery walls are covered in psychedelic light green and yellow wallpaper — vibrant, but still perfectly balanced to receive and highlight...
North Beach First Friday Poetry Series at the Golden Sardine celebrates the release of Staying Still (Tin House) with readings by Hieu Minh Nguyen, Lee Willow Trumpfheller, and Dāshaun Washington. The gathering brings three poets together for an evening of new work and conversation around the book.
Join 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...
Meredith Edgar and Jamie Duncan at Specs bring smoky jazz and modern Americana to North Beach First Fridays. San Francisco-born singer-songwriter Edgar writes deeply personal songs that pair melancholy with memorable melodies, shaped by influences ranging from Billie Holiday and Julie London to Fiona Apple and Gillian Welch. East Bay guitarist Duncan draws on country,...
Dmitri Matheny Group’s “Louie! Louie! Louie!” at Mr Tipples celebrates the jazz, blues, and jump swing of Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Louis Prima. Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny leads a quintet with Dave Ellis on saxophones, David Udolf on piano, Ron Belcher on bass, and Leon Joyce on drums, bringing fresh arrangements and a lively swing...
Hipsteria 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.
Jose Simioni at Otherwise Brewing brings a familiar North Beach musician to the neighborhood’s First Fridays celebration. The San Francisco-based guitarist and composer plays a guitar-led mix of blues, jazz, and improvisation, drawing on the style he has developed through regular performances at local venues.
The Coles at The Deluxe brings father-and-son guitarists George and Valentino Cole together for original acoustic music rooted in gypsy jazz and American song. Inspired by Django Reinhardt’s fiery guitar playing and the Everly Brothers’ close harmonies, their sound draws on the tradition of the Quintette du Hot Club de France while retaining a voice...