San Francisco
Events for August 23, 2026
Dewayne Oakley and Ralph Nelson
Choquet’s 2500 Washington St, San FranciscoTransport yourself to the Rive Gauche without leaving Fillmore Street. Chouquet's invites you to experience "Jazz on the Patio," a long-standing neighborhood tradition that pairs world-class live music with the...
Magic School Busk
Red Window 500 Columbus Ave, San FranciscoExperience the ultimate "living theater" of North Beach as The Magic School Busk takes up their weekly residency directly in front of The Red Window. Positioned at the vibrant, sun-soaked...
The Daria Johnson Trio
Daria “Shani” Johnson Trio brings a groove-driven jazz set to Jazz in Kerouac Alley, hosted by Vesuvio Cafe. A Berklee-trained drummer, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and producer, Johnson has collaborated with...
Dahveed Behroozi
Dahveed Behroozi at The Deluxe showcases a Bay Area pianist and composer whose music connects jazz, classical, new music, and ambient influences. Centered on improvisation as a form of composition,...
Bluegrass Jam
The Lucky Horseshoe 454 Courtland Ave, San FranciscoThe Lucky Horseshoe hosts its long-standing Bluegrass Jam every Sunday afternoon. Unlike a typical circle jam, this is a unique performance jam where musicians take to the stage to play...
Otilia Donaire
The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San FranciscoOtilia Donaire is a San Francisco–born blues‑rock singer and bandleader who appears at The Saloon, known for her strong vocals and energetic stage presence. Her music draws on blues roots...
Salsa Saturdays
The Ramp 855 Terry A Francois Blvd, San FranciscoLive Salsa Saturdays at The Ramp bring live salsa bands to the waterfront patio every week from 4 pm to 10 pm, turning the bayside spot into one of San...
Groupo Falso Baiano
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San FranciscoGrupo Falso Baiano at Keys Jazz Bistro celebrates 20 years of exploring choro, Brazil’s earliest popular music, through traditional repertoire, contemporary works, and jazz-influenced reinterpretations. The ensemble is joined by Brazilian clarinetist Alexandre Ribeiro and percussionist Roberta Valente for a lively program tracing choro’s shared roots with American jazz.
Sea Lion Jazz
Maggie & Mac's 1326 9th Avenue, San FranciscoSea Lion Jazz at Maggie & Mac’s features guitarist Jordan Samuels and bassist Ken Miller for an intimate evening of straight-ahead jazz in the Inner Sunset. Created by Miller, the...
Echo’s Bones + Evidence Trio
Echo's Bones + Evidence Trio at Bird & Beckett pairs two Bay Area improvising groups for the Sunday happy hour, a night the bookshop bills as "Beckett greets Monk" —...
Albert Castiglia
Albert Castiglia brings ferocious, guitar-driven blues rock to Biscuits & Blues for two 80-minute sets. Discovered by Chicago harmonica legend Junior Wells in 1996, Castiglia became Wells’ touring lead guitarist...
A Sunday Music Cafe
Peña Pachamama 1630 Powell St, San FranciscoMeet the owners of Peña Pachamama, co-founders of SUKAY & Savia Andina. Every Sunday, Eddy Navia & Quentin Navia invite you into the heart of Peña Pachamama 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹...
Jessica King and her Quartet
Jessica King and her Quartet bring vocal-led swing and traditional jazz to Mr. Tipples. King is joined by Mikiya Matsuda on bass, Marceline Keene on guitar, Adam Shulman on piano,...
Twango SF
Twango SF plays every Sunday evening at Etcetera Wine bar. This gypsy jazz group that plays hot swing music in the style of Django Reinhardt.
Lara Louise
Belle Cora 565 Green St, San FranciscoDutch born, Lara Louise plays at Belle Cora. She learned to play guitar listening to the folk songs of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Later, she became influenced by jazz...
Barrio Manouche Swing Trio
Waystone 1609 Powell St, San FranciscoBarrio Manouche provides a tremendous live experience and transports its audience on a magical journey, with a unique fusion of cultures and musical landscapes at Waystone. Founded by the Spanish guitarist...
Mae Powell
The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San FranciscoMae Powell brings her rainbow-tinged, timeless sound to The Deluxe — a Bay Area singer-songwriter who moves effortlessly between jazz, vinyl DJ sets, and original music with her five-piece band of closest collaborators. Fresh off the release of "Rope You In," the first taste of her forthcoming sophomore album on Karma Chief Records, Powell is...
Joe Farnsworth/Eric Alexander: Big Room QT
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San FranciscoJoe 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....
Groupo Falso Baiano
Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San FranciscoGrupo Falso Baiano at Keys Jazz Bistro celebrates 20 years of exploring choro, Brazil’s earliest popular music, through traditional repertoire, contemporary works, and jazz-influenced reinterpretations. The ensemble is joined by Brazilian clarinetist Alexandre Ribeiro and percussionist Roberta Valente for a lively program tracing choro’s shared roots with American jazz.
Guajirón Cuban Jam
Live Cuban jam session every 4th Sunday w/Guajirón band at Bissap Baobab! Come to dance or jump in and jam — it's free! Whether you're a musician ready to sit...
Marc Zollinger
Amelie 1754 Polk St, San FranciscoBrazilian-born Marc Zollinger is a San Francisco–based guitarist, composer, and teacher who appears at Amélie on in a Brazilian/Bossa Nova duo setting. Drawing on jazz, Brazilian music, and avant-garde influences, and on studies with figures such as Roscoe Mitchell, Fred Frith, and Zeena Parkins at Berklee College of Music and Mills College, he brings a...
Albert Castiglia
Albert Castiglia brings ferocious, guitar-driven blues rock to Biscuits & Blues for two 80-minute sets. Discovered by Chicago harmonica legend Junior Wells in 1996, Castiglia became Wells’ touring lead guitarist...
Bohemian Knuckleboogie
Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San FranciscoBohemian Knuckleboogie is a unique San Francisco an eclectic and high-octane mix of Blues, Funk, and Neo-soul playing weekly Sundays at Sheba Piano Lounge. Featuring Elaine Alt on Saxophone, Miles...
The Tides & Tunes Sessions
The Riptide 3636 Taraval St, San FranciscoThe Tides & Tunes Sessions is a monthly concert series hosted by Charlie Kaupp at The Riptide in San Francisco every fourth Sunday of the month from 7:30-10pm. The series...
Jessica King and her Quartet
Jessica King and her Quartet bring vocal-led swing and traditional jazz to Mr. Tipples. King is joined by Mikiya Matsuda on bass, Marceline Keene on guitar, Adam Shulman on piano,...
Kenny Warren Quartet
Kenny Warren Quartet at Bird & Beckett brings the Brooklyn trumpeter and composer to Glen Park for a night of original music. A Denver native who moved to New York...
Magic School Busk Latin Collective
Persona 685 Sutter St, San FranciscoCap off your weekend with an electrifying explosion of rhythm as the Magic School Busk Latin Collective takes over Persona every Sunday night. While the "Busk" is famous for their...
Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
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...
Sunday Artist Series
End your week with a rhythmic bang at the Sunday Artist Series, a weekly institution at Tupelo that transforms North Beach into a soulful dance party. Hosted by the versatile...
Deep Space with Rent Romus
The Rite Spot 2099 Folsom Street at 17th Street, San FranciscoDeep Space is an independent instrumental music band and jazz-influenced experimental trio appearing at the Rite Spot. The group focuses on freeform improvisation, ambient structures, and avant-garde jazz textures. They are joined by Rent Romus, an Emmy Award-winning queer, non-binary Finnish-American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and community activist
Tea Pot Logic
Boom Boom Room 1601 Filmore St, San FranciscoTeapot Logic is a Bay Area groove quartet who deliver a deep blend of funk, soul, jazz, and rock appearing at the Boom Boom Room. With tight interplay and fearless improvisation, they move seamlessly between inventive originals and fresh takes on funk legends like James Brown, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock, and The Meters. Not only...
Joe Farnsworth/Eric Alexander: Big Room QT
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San FranciscoJoe 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...