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18 hours ago

Super Bowl concert party continues with Chris Stapleton in San Francisco

Chris Stapleton performed strongly despite a cold, delivering a high-energy country set in San Francisco with Sierra Ferrell opening and a July 8 return scheduled.
#prince
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16 hours ago

Cardi B performs in SF before Super Bowl, fueling halftime show rumors

Cardi B attended San Francisco Super Bowl events, performed 'I Like It', and fueled speculation she might join Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
#emo
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2 days ago

SF's Free Immersive Pop-Up Music Museum for Super Bowl Weekend (Feb. 5-7)

EMPIRE Records opens a free immersive pop-up music museum in San Francisco's Financial District Feb 5-7, 2026 to celebrate its 15-year anniversary.
#green-day
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2 days ago

Five Top-Tier Bay Area Rappers Unite Under '1 Umbrella' | KQED

1 Umbrella unites 22nd Jim, Lil Bean, Lil Yee, Zaybang and ALLBLACK to blend hyphy roots with contemporary fashion and car culture.
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2 days ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays returns in 2026 as monthly free, all-ages street parties featuring DJs, live performances, drag, food trucks, shopping, and rotating surprises.
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2 days ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

DJs - Live Performances - Dancing - Drag - Food Trucks - Shopping - Fashion, and new surprises every month. All Ages | All Vibes | FREE! ☀️ ☔ DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St. and around the block. Check out different special guest performers each month, brought to you by Another Planet Entertainment, Carnaval SF, Black Joy Parade, and a rotating line up of local talent curators.
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#super-bowl-alternatives
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2 days ago

Historic 1908 San Francisco building sold for $24.5M transforms for Super Bowl

San Francisco-based Empire, now the country's largest independent record label, bought and renovated One Montgomery, opening it for events and relocating hundreds of employees.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The emo kids who quietly became one of the century's biggest bands return to SF

Fall Out Boy remains a commercially successful, enduring rock band that still draws devoted fans and stages intimate shows despite changing musical trends.
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from48 hills
2 days ago

Live Shots: Trish Toledo's retro soul took Brick & Mortar for a ride - 48 hills

Trish Toledo delivered a smooth, vintage SoCal-sounding set at Brick & Mortar, and will return to San Francisco on March 19 before summer festival dates.
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2 days ago

Super Bowl concerts: Benson Boone, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy perform in S.F.

Boone who drew rave reviews from fans for his performance at the 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley festival in Napa performed at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The pop star, who also appeared at Salesforce's most recent Dreamforce event in October, reportedly performed such songs as Take Me Home, Young American Heart, Mr Electric Blue, Reminds Me of You, Cry and Beautiful Things during his set.
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3 days ago

Bay Area arts: 11 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

From Super Bowl fun to the return of a beloved conductor and the Odo akland Interfaith Gospel Choir, there is a lot to see and hear in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. A stroke of luck for Swims fans Teddy Swims is set to headline the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert presented by NetApp the NFL's top pregame party at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8.
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3 days ago

NPR's Tiny Desk Hosts Epic SF Super Bowl Show Friday In SF With Goapele and Ruby Ibarra

NPR Tiny Desk concert in SF with Goapele, Souls of Mischief, P-Lo, and Ruby Ibarra requires RSVP but has limited capacity and no guaranteed entry.
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4 days ago

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Every Wednesday Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE* *No admission charge. Wings are $1 each. Underdogs Cantina | 128 King St., San Francisco, CA Free / RSVP Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
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4 days ago

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Every Wednesday Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE* *No admission charge. Wings are $1 each. Underdogs Cantina | 128 King St., San Francisco, CA Free / RSVP Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
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4 days ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

Weekly Wednesday nights at Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St., San Francisco: free admission and $1 wings from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
#san-francisco-symphony
#bad-bunny
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2 weeks ago
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Mission District Community Group to Host Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest During Super Bowl Week

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2 weeks ago
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Mission District Community Group to Host Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest During Super Bowl Week

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5 days ago

Weekly Free Lunch Concerts at Old St. Mary's Cathedral (SF)

A variety of free and low-cost San Francisco Bay Area events are scheduled, including concerts, cultural celebrations, comedy nights, discounted symphony tickets, and budget movies.
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4 days ago

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

Home *Top Pick*, Club / DJ, Downtown San Francisco, Eating & Drinking, Fun & Games, In Person, Sponsored Every Tuesday Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE* Underdogs Cantina | 128 King St., San Francisco, CA Free / RSVP Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
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5 days ago

Weekly Free Lunch Concerts at Old St. Mary's Cathedral (SF)

Every Tuesday Through February 24th. Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE* *www.noontimeconcerts.org Old St. Mary's Cathedral | 660 California St., San Francisco
#thee-parkside
from48 hills
5 days ago
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Under the Stars: Pardon us while we gush over R.E. Seraphin's baroque pop cool - 48 hills

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5 days ago
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Under the Stars: Pardon us while we gush over R.E. Seraphin's baroque pop cool - 48 hills

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5 days ago

See a show for free at Lost Church this February - 48 hills

Lost Church is offering two free tickets to select February shows for 48 Hills readers; claim by emailing marke@48hills.org, first-come, first-served.
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from48 hills
5 days ago

Alexi Kenney packs nocturnal energy, psychedelic fantasy into SoundBox - 48 hills

SoundBox presents an immersive, late‑night multimedia music experience combining surround sound, entrancing visuals, theatrical performance, and cocktails in a casual lounge atmosphere.
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5 days ago

Most romantic band in the world' brings Valentine's Day magic to San Jose

Air Supply performs Feb. 13 at the San Jose Civic, celebrating its 50th anniversary with classic hits; tickets start at $77.
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fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco Opera's New 2026-27 Season Announced | KQED

San Francisco Opera's 2026–27 season pairs repertory staples with lesser-known works and stages Das Rheingold as a prelude to a full 2028 Ring cycle.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 days ago

Big band Death and Taxes to play Valentine's Day on Alameda's Hornet

Rebecca Roudman leads swing band Death and Taxes, blending seasoned professionals and young players to keep swing and jazz performance opportunities alive through concerts and tours.
#house
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Free Kids Concert: "Sassy Brass" Sounds (SF Public Library)

Come hear the squeaks, squawks and songs from the SFCO's trumpets, trombones and horns! Very First Concerts are a classical series designed with the youngest listeners in mind. Each interactive, 30 minute concert features a central theme, short selections, and fun hands-on musical activities geared toward families with young children. SFCO concerts are always ADMISSION FREE! RSVP's are NOT required but it helps us to know you're planning to come!
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1 week ago

Jose 'Dr. Loco' Cuellar, Chicano Scholar, Bandleader and Activist, Dies at 84 | KQED

Launched during his years teaching at Stanford in the mid-1980s, the Rockin' Jalapeno Band drew upon his earlier career as an R&B musician in San Antonio, and later, Las Vegas. But the inveterately curious Cuéllar kept expanding the Rockin' Jalapeno sound, deepening its connections to New Orleans grooves, jazz, and soul. Over the decades, the group included dozens of top Bay Area musicians, including many who went on to lead their own bands, and became known as a sure-fire act for fundraisers, community events, rallies and protests.
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1 week ago

Like Bottom of the Hill, Thee Parkside Is Also Now Going to Close

Two longstanding San Francisco music venues are closing, imperiling local indie music ecosystems and reflecting cultural loss amid gentrification and development.
#baroque
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fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's 2026 "Big Game Days" at Union Square (Feb. 5-7)

Free, public holiday tree lighting and festival at Geary and Powell in San Francisco featuring live music and family-friendly activities.
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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Vallejo Rapper LaRussell to Perform at Official NFL Tailgate on Super Bowl Sunday

LaRussell, a 31-year-old Vallejo-born rapper, will perform as the official hyphy house band at the NFL Tailgate Party outside Levi's Stadium on Feb 8.
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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

One to Watch: Rabiah Kabir's Jazz Flute Odyssey at the Black Cat | KQED

Rabiah Kabir's sextet delivered dynamic, protest-tinged jazz with odd time signatures, intense improvisation, emotional solos, and strong ensemble interplay, marking her as a rising artist.
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1 week ago

SF's Noise Pop Music & Arts Festival 2026 (Final Day)

Noise Pop Festival returns to San Francisco Feb 19–Mar 1, 2026, as an 11-day, multi-venue independent music and arts festival with 160+ bands.
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1 week ago
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SF's Free "Black History Month" Celebration at Thrive City (2026)

A Black History Month celebration in Thrive City features live performances by Queen Iminah, The Prospect Band, and Veotis Latchinson, plus crafts and Jamerikan Jerk.
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fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Dutch Interior announce new EP, share "Ground Scores"

Dutch Interior release the five-song EP It's Glass on March 6, featuring dusty, twangy, lightly psychedelic music led by 'Ground Scores'.
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1 week ago

"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Free weekly outdoor Lindy Hop swing dance and lessons every Sunday 11am–2pm at JFK Drive behind the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, weather permitting.
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1 week ago

"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Free weekly outdoor Lindy Hop swing dancing and beginner lessons occur Sundays 11am–2pm on JFK Drive behind the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park.
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2 weeks ago

K-Pop Group Twice's Visit Prompts Viral Sales of Vintage-Style San Francisco Zoo T-Shirt

Twice's surprise San Francisco Zoo visit sparked massive demand for a vintage SF Zoo T-shirt, prompting online sales and donations to animal care.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Cate Le Bon: 'Leaving somebody you love is a horrifying reality' - 48 hills

There's a particular way artists talk about San Francisco when the city has truly mattered to them-not as scenery, but as a place where something shifted. For Cate Le Bon, the Bay Area lives in that register, folded into memory, music, and a formative period that still resonates beneath the surface of the Welsh singer-songwriter's work. "I've spent a lot of time in San Francisco," she says, simply.
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#happy-hour
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2 weeks ago

Coachella Promoter Goldenvoice Announces Yet Another SF Techno Concert Series, This Time at Pier 48

Club Darc is a three-month electronic music series at Pier 48 Shed A featuring Peggy Gou and Armand van Helden, running late February to mid-May.
#open-mic
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2 weeks ago

Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free weekly DJ party Inner Circle at White Rabbit, San Francisco, every Thursday 9pm–late through January 1; no cover with RSVP.
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2 weeks ago

Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Free Thursday Party featuring DJs spinning House, Disco, Remixes, Currents, Classics and more every Thursday at White Rabbit. Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! Inner Circle Thursdays Every Thursday | 9pm 'til late White Rabbit, 3138 Fillmore St., SF Inner Circle is alwaysFree with RSVP Follow Inner Circle on Instagram for monthly lineup, photos, mixes, and more!
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

BTS World Tour adds yet another big concert date in the Bay Area

BTS is giving Bay Area fans even more of what they want. These K-Pop superstars have just announced a third date at Stanford Stadium on their long-awaited return to the global stage with their 2026-27 world tour. The new BTS date is May 19. The BTS tour, which kicks off on the band's home turf in South Korea on April 9, was already scheduled to play May 16-17 at Stanford Stadium.
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2 weeks ago

Berkeley ska & new wave vets The UpTones unearth 1987 EP (listen)

Previously unreleased 1987 UpTones 24-track reels were found, digitally transferred, mixed 38 years later, and will be released as the five-song EP In the Studio 1987 on February 1.
#live-music
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2 weeks ago
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Karl Evangelista Plays Sonny Sharrock's "Guitar," Brown/Kumaran/Katz

Karl Evangelista performs Sonny Sharrock's 'Guitar' solo at Other Dimensions in Sound with guest trio at Medicine for Nightmares; no cover, donations accepted.
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2 weeks ago
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Full Moon Trip Temple Art Party (SF)

Monthly Full Moon Trip Temple features live music, art-making, a non-alcoholic bar, welcoming atmosphere, donations accepted, held at 1345 Grant Ave, San Francisco.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Sam Smith 2026 tour: Full residency schedule and where to get tickets

British pop and soul star Sam Smith is back on the road in 2026 with a series of concerts and a special residency run, marking one of the year's most anticipated live music events. After a run of shows in late 2025 that included an extended 'To Be Free' residency in Brooklyn, Smith has expanded their performance schedule into February and March 2026 with a residency at San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre - part of the venue's grand reopening.
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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Rap Shows on the Rise at Yoshi's in Oakland | KQED

Yoshi's has shifted from primarily jazz to regularly hosting hip-hop and rap acts, often with live bands, boosting revenue and altering the club's vibe.
#cheap-drinks
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from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Sketchfest stars reflect on wild comedy journeys: 'I worked at two Starbucks' - 48 hills

SF Sketchfest transforms San Francisco into a two-week hub where comedians, musicians, and performers reunite, experiment live, and create unexpected collaborations.
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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

What it's like at San Francisco's weirdest music festival

An immersive festival showcased intricately designed spatial audio compositions using a 24-channel setup to create unsettling, novel sounds and unpredictable spatial movement.
#bob-weir
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fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

John Mayer Gives Tearful Eulogy, Performs "Ripple" at Bob Weir's Memorial

John Mayer delivered an emotional eulogy for Bob Weir, performed "Ripple," and reflected on Weir's mentorship and the shared musical community.
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3 weeks ago

Eric Reprid Live: Hits + New Tracks (Brick & Mortar)

Eric Reprid is a 26-year-old Vancouver hip-hop artist with viral, controversial hits, a Juno nomination, and multiple 2024–2025 releases planned.
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3 weeks ago

A Dolly Parton 80th Birthday Bash Is Happening Sunday at the Make-Out Room, So Steel Your Magnolias

Dolly Parton turns 80; San Francisco's Make-Out Room hosts a benefit birthday bash with look-alike contests, Dolly-aoke, and an all-Dolly vinyl dance party for Imagination Library.
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3 weeks ago

Mosswood Meltdown Announces 2026 Lineup, Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill Are Headliners

Mosswood Meltdown 2026 features Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill headlining, with Pavement playing a separate July 17 pre-party and tickets already on sale at tiered prices.
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3 weeks ago

SF Honors Grateful Dead's Bob Weir at Civic Center Plaza + Parade (SF)

Homecoming: Celebrating the life of Bobby Weir. This Saturday, January 17, at 12:45 pm PT, join us at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco for a free public gathering honoring Bobby, whose music, spirit, and humanity shaped generations. Together, we will pay tribute in the community and collective heartbeat that he created. A short sacred stop on his homecoming journey, the gathering will center on gratitude, remembrance, and togetherness, along with special tributes to honor Bobby.
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fromKqed
3 weeks ago

A Mission District Dance Party Wants to 'Melt the ICE' | KQED

Melt the Ice Fest is a queer fundraiser with all-trans DJs raising money and legal aid for Bay Area families affected by ICE.
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