Small-venue & spring live-music pulse (SF / East Bay / North Bay / South Bay)
Key Questions
What is the jazz revival at Black Cat in the Tenderloin?
Black Cat in San Francisco's Tenderloin is experiencing a jazz revival, including a D’Angelo tribute. The venue is highlighted for its burgeoning jazz scene amid the Eddy Street area.
When and where is the Renegade Orchestra performing?
Renegade Orchestra is presenting rock-classical performances in Petaluma from April 9-12. This event blends rock and classical music in a unique live setting.
What is the Midway Dogpatch EDM summer series?
Midway in Dogpatch is hosting an EDM summer series, including block parties positioned as San Francisco's party destination, such as around the Fourth of July.
What is the Stern Grove 2026 free lineup?
Stern Grove Festival's 2026 free summer lineup includes artists like Public Enemy, Al Green, and Goapele, starting June 14 for its 89th season. It is one of San Francisco's beloved musical traditions.
Where and when is FKA twigs performing?
FKA twigs is scheduled at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco at 7:00 PM. Doors open at that time for the event.
What Dead and jam shows are at Sweetwater?
Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley features a spring lineup with Dead and jam shows, including next-generation Deadhead musicians like Spencer Krenz and members of Broken Compass Bluegrass.
What shows are at the Masonic?
The Masonic in San Francisco has upcoming shows including Takanaka and Metheny, with a schedule that also lists events like Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp on August 28, 2026.
What blues music is at the Saloon?
The Saloon in North Beach is a renowned blues sanctuary with live music seven nights a week, featuring two bands per day: afternoon sessions around 4:00–8:00 PM and evening sets.
Black Cat Tenderloin jazz revival (D’Angelo tribute); Renegade Orchestra Petaluma rock-classical 4/9-12; Midway Dogpatch EDM summer series; Stern Grove 2026 free lineup; FKA twigs Bill Graham; Sweetwater Dead/jam; Masonic Takanaka/Metheny; Kehlani Oakland; DJ Cutso San José; Saloon blues; ‘All People Powered’ hip-hop musical 4/11 Kaiser.