Kick off your Sunday morning with the rare, transformative beauty of a live Morning Raga. In the Indian classical tradition, ragas are intimate expressions aligned with specific times of day—a concept known as samay raga. Because most modern concerts take place in the evening, hearing morning ragas performed live during their intended hours is an...
Transport 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 breezy elegance of a classic French bistro. Set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic shopping corridors, this event offers a high-fidelity...
Experience 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 corner of Stockton and Columbus, this high-energy busking collective captures the spontaneous spirit of the neighborhood. The performance is a masterclass in Street Swing and...
Kai Lyons brings his versatile guitar playing to Jazz in Kerouac Alley, hosted by Vesuvio Cafe. A San Francisco–based guitarist, tresero, educator, and bandleader, Lyons draws on jazz, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean traditions, blues, Brazilian music, and soul; he has performed with members of The Headhunters, Larry Vuckovich, Wil Blades, and the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra.
The Seismics bring the vintage modern California sound crashing into The Deluxe — a four-piece instrumental surf band from Ocean Beach, San Francisco, formed in 2016 and built on a repertoire spanning 60+ classic surf instrumental covers and originals, with over four hours of live music to prove it. Featuring 'Lost Jonny' Mojeske on lead/rhythm...
The 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 into microphones for a live crowd. It’s an intermediate-to-advanced level session that brings together the best of the Bay Area’s roots and bluegrass community, turning...
Live 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 Francisco’s go‑to salsa destinations. Dancers and listeners can enjoy high‑energy salsa sets with sweeping Bay views, evening breezes, and a casual outdoor vibe, with a...
Settle into a Sunday evening that feels straight out of a New Orleans daydream as Gaucho brings their signature hot-club–inspired jazz to Brenda’s French Soul Food. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the band turns the Polk Street institution into a warm, swinging supper room, mixing Django-style gypsy jazz, classic standards, and soulful improvisations that...
Keys Jazz Bistro welcomes Emily Day & Cosmo Alleycats. Cosmo Alleycats draws from several decades of exhilarating American music, along with inspired originals, to deliver a fun and engaging performance. This dynamic is evident in their 2022 album, Old Sweet Songs, a collection of Tin Pan Alley and American Songbook favorites accompanied by their original...
Meet 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 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Marissa McLain brings classic jazz vocals to Otherwise Brewing, backed by a rotating group of local musicians. An emerging San Francisco vocalist and poet originally from Oregon, McLain is noted for a warm, rich voice and strong sense of swing; her regular North Beach appearances favor beloved standards and a relaxed Sunday-afternoon jazz atmosphere.
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.
Dutch 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 and bossa nova singers such as Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bruni, Julie London and Astrud Gilberto. All these different influences make for a tasteful variety of...
Dave Easley at Waystone showcases the Hawaii-born, New Orleans–based pedal-steel guitarist whose lyrical phrasing, harmonic imagination, and virtuosity make him a singular voice in contemporary jazz. His trio moves fluidly through jazz, blues, rock, and Americana, bringing an uncommon instrument into an intimate improvisational setting; his repertoire includes deeply expressive takes on standards and jazz...
Henry Plumb brings prodigious talent and boundless versatility to The Deluxe — a 24-year-old award-winning drummer from the San Francisco Bay Area and Berklee College of Music graduate whose command of styles ranges from big band swing and gospel to funk, fusion, hip-hop, Afro-Cuban, New Orleans second line, and beyond. As saxophonist and educator Paul...
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 in or a dancer looking for a groove, this night is all about sharing rhythm, culture, and vibes with the community. What to expect:– Open...
Raúl Vargas is a Spanish folk‑influenced singer and guitarist appearing at Amélie. Raúl is half of the duo Dos Bandoleros. His sets blend acoustic Spanish folk with Manu Chao‑style groove and feel, creating a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere that fits the wine bar’s intimate Polk Gulch setting.
Spreading joy since 2023, Guajirón brings a night full of Cuban grooves, tropical salsa, an open jam session, good drinks, and a wide open dance floor. Maybe you’ve been to Cuba and want to relive those late-night parties. Maybe you’re from Latin America and miss letting loose with a real Descarga Cubana. Or maybe you’re just...
Wonderful Bay Area based vocalist and performer Valeriana Quevedo returns to Specs with her band for an evening of jazz, Latin, blues and songs from the Great American Songbook.
Bohemian 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 Spearman on Trumpet, Rob Bassinette on Bass, and Gary Williams on Drums. Bohemian Knuckleboogie carries on the torch for former band lead RIP Mike Pitre’s...
The 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 is intended to showcase a new pair of musical acts each month. Acts span all genres and styles, but are focused on solo, duos, and...
Cap 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 daytime street-side swing in North Beach, their Sunday residency at this sleek Lower Nob Hill lounge pivots into a high-fidelity exploration of the Afro-Latin diaspora....
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...
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 Shawn Stein, this residency is built around an "all-pro" house band that provides a world-class foundation for a rotating cast of the Bay Area’s most...
An intimate evening of vintage jazz and blues at the Royal Cuckoo Organ Lounge featuring the core of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Lavay Smith (Vocals): The “Queen of Classic Jazz” delivers soulful, sultry interpretations of swing and jump blues legends. Chris Siebert (Hammond Organ): The band’s musical director showcases his mastery on the Cuckoo’s vintage Hammond A-100.
Stan Erhart leads a guitar-driven trio at The Saloon in North Beach with a mix of roots rock, blues, and funk. The band features Marc Levine on bass and vocals, Stan Erhart on guitar and vocals, and Randy Hayes on drums and vocals.