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An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Jinx Jones Jazz Trio at Specs’ features a virtuoso guitarist whose style moves from rockabilly to jazz, twang, and beyond, with a career that includes gold and platinum work with En Vogue and acclaim on the San Francisco music scene.
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Playing Blues, R&B, and Soul music, this trio brings out the best of the American songbook at Specs. With both original and classic material, The Arrows bring unique interpretations of songs from the past and present. Featuring Kelyn Crapp on guitar, Bill MacBeath on bass, and Ricky Wayne Garrett on drums.
Join us at Specs’ for a special Roadside Press Author Showcase! Words & music from William Taylor Jr., Matt Jenson, Westley Heine, Hosho McCreesh, Jon Bennett, and Kristen Dunn.
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Monthly jazz jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson and his quartet. Every first Tuesday 8-11pm at Specs! All musicians welcome, bring your instruments!
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Sip n’ Sketch drawing class hosted by Pixar’s animation art director Deanna Marsigliese at Specs! All levels welcome BYO materials | $5-10 suggested donation Deanna Marsigliese is a Canadian born Animation Art Director & Illustrator living in San Francisco, CA. Specializing in storytelling through character design, Deanna has worked at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012....
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.
Tambourine is the new collection of poetry by San Francisco poet Jessica Loos. Loos is best known for her improvisational performances with music, including collaborations with Marco Eneidi, Cecil Taylor, Drop D, Mario Sacasa, and many others. She plays the tambourine and also makes collages. Loos grew up in New Jersey, went to University of Maine,...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Patrick Wolff at Specs features the saxophonist and clarinetist with Keith Saunders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass, and Austin Harris on drums for an intimate North Beach quartet set. Wolff is a longtime figure in the New York and San Francisco Jazz scenes who has performed or recorded with Albert “Tootie” Heath, Matt Wilson,...
It's that time again! Join guitarist-bandleader Nick Rossi for a causal swing session at the legendary Specs' in North Beach this coming Thursday evening. Nick's special guest will be pianist Kris Tokarski (from New York by way of New Orleans) alongside his regular running partners Kamrin Ortiz (tenor sax & clarinet) and Mikiya Matsuda (bass)....
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Monthly jazz jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson and his quartet. Every first Tuesday 8-11pm at Specs! All musicians welcome, bring your instruments!
North Beach‑based jazz and blues guitarist Jose Simioni brings his duo with bassist Sascha Jacobsen to Specs’ Twelve Adler Museum Cafe for an intimate night of soulful, small‑room swing. With a career spanning three decades and performances in renowned venues, Jose’s music captivates audiences with his distinctive style and heartfelt melodies, shaped on the streets...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
James Gallagher Fire in the West Jazz Trio performs at Specs. As a jazz drummer and educator, James Gallagher is a resident performer at the prestigious SFJazz Center who currently resides in Manhattan. After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship, James returned to the West Coast, where he quickly began performing...
Mae Powell Quartet at Specs brings the San Francisco singer-songwriter’s mellow, vintage-tinged voice to a set of jazz standards and bossa nova. Drawing inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald, Astrud Gilberto, and Billie Holiday, Powell and her band give familiar songs a relaxed, intimate feel while leaving room for the indie-soul sensibility of her original music.
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Anna Laura Quinn performs with her quartet at Specs. New Orleans-based vocalist, bandleader, and arranger Anna Laura Quinn is known for her particular blend of contemporary jazz, reworked gems from the American Songbook, French and Brazilian music, and more, all delivered with style, sensitivity, emotional power, and a joie de vivre that recalls the charm...