Enlighten Me New Century Chamber Orchestra with Simone Porter
2026-01-23 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
American violinist Simone Porter leads New Century and students from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in this musical tour of illumination. Featuring works from the 12th to the 21st centuries, each piece depicts different kinds of light: light from nature, light that inspires or clarifies, and light that bestows joy. Beginning with Andrew Norman’s Sabina, written in response to an ecstatic experience watching the sunrise in an ancient Roman cathedral, and moving through the upward gaze of Hildegard von Bingen’s antiphon to divine wisdom, the program concludes with Mozart’s Divertimento in F major, the very spirit of levity and brilliance.
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Stella Heath: Stella Swings Ella
2026-01-23 20:00 | San Jose Jazz, 310 S First St, San Jose, 95113
Stella Swings Ella is a joyous celebration of the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald. Vocalist Stella Heath leads a stellar band on a journey through Ella’s iconic repertoire from her early swing-band days with Chick Webb to her timeless recordings from the Great American Songbook.
With dynamic arrangements, rich storytelling, and infectious rhythm, the show brings new light to Ella’s brilliance while honoring her impeccable phrasing, wit and heart. Heath’s luminous voice channels the joy and spontaneity that made Ella a legend, while the band keeps the energy sizzling and swinging—blending vintage authenticity with modern sparkle.
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B. DeVeaux
2026-01-23 20:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
A powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist, B. DeVeaux kicks off the Hotplate series in 2026 with their tribute to neo-soul singer Jazmine Sullivan’s GRAMMY-nominated 2008 album Fearless.
Based in Oakland, DeVeaux is a gifted young musician who rose through the Oakland School for the Arts to become an in-demand touring and recording artist, performing at Outside Lands, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mountain Winery, and at Kennedy Center as part of the group Oakland Rising with fellow Bay Area greats August Lee Stevens and NAIMA. DeVeaux released their debut album, Chrysalis, this year.
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
2026-01-23 20:45 | St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco, 94118
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Francisco. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at St Ignatius Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Etienne Charles Trio
2026-01-23 21:30, 2026-01-24 19:00, 2026-01-24 21:30 | Black Cat, 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1, San Jose Suite, Creole Soul, Gullah Roots, Folklore and his latest commission, San Juan Hill – A New York Story. His concerts engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition, thematic improvisation, dance, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history.
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Cybersentics Book Club
2026-01-24 12:00 | Gray Area / Grand Theater, 2665 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Participate in a fascinating new social reading group exploring biofeedback, cyborg theory, and the human sensorium.
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Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
2026-01-24 18:30 | Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Jose. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at Hammer Theatre Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead
2026-01-24 19:00, 2026-01-24 20:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Jonathan Barber, a virtuoso drummer and composer from Hartford, Connecticut, has become a driving force in contemporary jazz through his work with the likes of Terence Blanchard, Pat Metheny, and Christian Sands and his acclaimed band project, Vision Ahead. The quintet performs material from their eponymous debut album and more.
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Meklit
2026-01-24 20:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
A Piece of Infinity, the latest album by Meklit, is an invitation to think, to love, and to groove. Celebrating the rich musical traditions of Ethiopia, the Addis-born, San Francisco based vocalist, songwriter, and composer molds folk tunes from a multitude of communities and cultures throughout Ethiopia into jazz-inflected fantasies imbued with warmth and reverence. At its center is Meklit’s voice, which soars and whispers, intoning strength and devotion in multiple languages. From songs of longing and love to children’s riddles and original compositions, Meklit traverses expansive sonic ground that offers just a glimpse at the infinite complexity of Ethiopian culture. Featuring guest appearances by harpist Brandee Younger and flutist Camille Thurman and recorded at San Francisco’s Women’s Audio Mission.
Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.
Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.
Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400
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112 - Room 112 Tour
2026-01-24 20:00 | Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets, Oakland, CA, United States
Join 112 to celebrate their 30th anniversary with Total and Case.
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Family Studio: Watercolors!
2026-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Enjoy hands-on art making and creative exploration for the whole family! We believe in the joy of making, so come ready to relax, experiment, and enjoy yourself.
Every Family Studio includes the following free activities:

Drop-in art-making
Book raffle
Space to play with blocks
Children’s books to browse and read

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67th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale
2026-01-25 10:00 - 15:00 | OMCA | Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Organized by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board (OMWB), the White Elephant Sale is the largest rummage sale in Northern California and the biggest annual fundraising event benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). The sale returns for the 2026 season, starting with its Preview Sale on January 25, 10 am–3 pm, and running through the beginning of March.
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Leif Ove Andsnes
2026-01-25 14:30 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
The explorative Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes gives a recital focused on Central European music by Kurtág, Janáček, Bartók, and Liszt—all radically inventive composers of their eras. Works by Robert Schumann frame the program, including his dizzying piano cycle Carnaval. Andsnes was named one of Classic FM’s 25 best pianists of all time and called “a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight” by The New York Times.
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Takács Quartet with Jordan Bak, viola*
2026-01-25 15:00 | Hertz Hall (UC Campus), Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
As it enters its 51st season, the renowned Takács Quartet continues to deepen its connections to timeless masterworks and enliven the string quartet repertoire through fresh artistic collaborations.
For its first concert this season, the group is joined by award-winning Jamaican American violist Jordan Bak in his Cal Performances debut for a rare performance of Mozart’s revelatory viola quintets in C major (K. 515) and G minor (K. 516). Bak adds his “haunting lyrical grace” (Gramophone) to the Takács’ telepathic ensemble blend in these works of exceptional melodic beauty and textural clarity. Schubert’s dramatic single-movement Quartettsatz opens the program.
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Orbiting Bodies
2026-01-25 15:00 | SFMOMA (Phyllis Wattis Theater), 151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Orbiting Bodies examines affinities shared in the work of SFAI alumni artists spanning the decades. Bodies in orbit can be those of the SFAI community flowing together, the stationary orbit of one’s partner in front of the camera, or a child’s repetitive revolutions around a parent as they both age. Other times these bodies are planetary, keeping ancient celestial time. Threaded through the projector in inventive ways, film can even diverge from its usual path and orbit itself. The work and community of SFAI artists orbit one another across the years. These films investigate our perception of time, sometimes in collaboration with composers of music, another time-based medium. This program, the second screening in a two-part series curated by Steve Anker and Mark Wilson, includes films made between the 1970s and 2000s by alumni and allied institute figures at SFAI or later in their careers.
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Vocal Open Mic
2026-01-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Hardymon Hall @ The Jazzschool, 2087 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Join Angharad Jones and a piano trio of experienced jazz musicians for an open mic open to all! Please bring 3 charts per song (one for each band member) in the appropriate key. Singers will get to sing one or two tunes with a great group of instrumentalists in front of a supportive audience – mostly fellow vocalists – in a wonderful venue.
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Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
2026-01-25 16:30, 2026-01-25 18:30, 2026-01-25 20:45 | International Art Museum of America, 1023 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Francisco. Get your tickets now to discover the music of 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at International Art Museum of America under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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PHER & Friends — A Night of Jazz, R&B and Soul
2026-01-25 19:00, 2026-01-25 21:15 | Black Cat, 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
PHER, the Oakland native and global singing sensation formerly known as Chris Turner, is a versatile artist with a solid foundation in both jazz tradition and classic soul. Equally comfortable in either genre, PHER’s talent and passion for music have made him a standout figure in the industry. Honing his skills in the vibrant Bay Area music scene through programs like The Young Musicians Program, SF School of the Arts, and the SFJazz Allstars, PHER eventually made his way to New York, where he studied at the New School and collaborated with a star-studded list of jazz, soul, R&B, and hip-hop artists. His dedication to music education led him to join the faculty of his alma mater in 2013, teaching voice to students of all levels, including pop artists such as Sean Kingston, 070Shake, and WolfTyla.
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Bobby McFerrin and MOTION: Circlesongs
2026-01-26 12:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
10-time Grammy-winner Bobby McFerrin‘s mission is to get the world singing. So, he’s singing with MOTION almost every Monday afternoon right here at The Freight to welcome even more voices into the circle!
Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.
Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.
Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400
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‘American Solitaire’ Film Screening
2026-01-26 18:00 | Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
American Solitaire is a moving new narrative film from writer-director Aaron Davidman, executive produced by David Oyelowo, that follows a veteran grappling with the psychological, moral and cultural aftermath of service. It’s a story about isolation, accountability and finding connection in a divided country.
Through screenings and community conversations, the film team and Picture Motion invite audiences to use the film as a springboard for dialogue on veterans’ mental health, moral injury and collective healing.
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Simon Phillips Protocol V
2026-01-26 19:30 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Jazz. Rock. Jazz-rock. Across more than five decades, legendary drummer Simon Phillips has shown an uncanny ability to excel in most any musical environment. Precision, intensity, and emotion are hallmarks of Simon’s sound in every setting.
While still in his teens, Simon gained a reputation as someone who could make music sound good, leading to lots of London recording sessions. By his twenties, Simon had already worked with iconic figures including Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Pete Townshend, Al Di Meola, Jon Anderson, Jan Hammer, Stanley Clarke, Jon Lord, Mike Oldfield, Brian Eno, and others. Several of these artists had been important pioneers of the jazz-rock genre in the early and mid-1970s, also called fusion.
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The Wiz
2026-01-27 - 2026-02-01 | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour.
Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and Chicago Tribune proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!
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Panel: What VCs plan to fund in 2026
2026-01-27 18:00 | Tesla San Francisco, 999 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, 94109
Live VCs decisions breakdown, on real cases.
We’ll have 7 invited VC partners/guests, sharing what they are currently backing, and how their decision-making have changed.
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Club Nouveau: 40th Anniversary & Jay King's Bday Party
2026-01-27 19:30 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Rumor has it…the Bay Area’s iconic R&B group Club Nouveau is marking an incredible 40 years in the industry. The group that gave us timeless hits like “Jealousy,” “Lean on Me,” “Situation #9,” and “Why You Treat Me So Bad” is returning to celebrate a legacy that reshaped Hip Hop, Soul, and the sound of the Bay. Four decades later, their influence still echoes—sampled, celebrated, and forever soulful. Club Nouveau continues to embody the harmony of love, life, and pain, reminding us why their music will always be there to LEAN ON!.
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