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Dumpstaphunk
2025-10-11 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Dumpstaphunk has cemented its reputation as one of the most respected New Orleans musical institutions. Ivan Neville (keyboards/vocals) and Ian Neville (guitar), the sons of Aaron Neville and Art “Poppa Funk” Neville respectively, alongside original member Tony Hall (bass, guitar, vocals) have built upon their iconic NOLA legacy as they’ve built Dumpstaphunk into the city’s pre-eminent 21st-century funk-fusion export.
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Musiq Soulchild
2025-10-11 19:30, 2025-10-11 21:30, 2025-10-12 19:00, 2025-10-12 21:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Musiq Soulchild, born Taalib Johnson, is one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. Weaned on Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, Musiq pioneered the “neo-soul” movement of the early millennium He has received 13 Grammy nominations and has sold millions of records world-wide. He is still one of the most popular performers of his time and a true artist. Known for his raw vocal talent. Musiq went from signing on the street corners of Philadelphia in the late go’s, to landing a big record deal with Def Jam in 2000: ushering in a new age sound of his own.
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Garden of Earthly Delights Comedy Show at Akoma
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Akoma, 1727 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, 94612
Indulge your senses in the Garden of Earthly Delights Comedy Show at Akoma. Presented by Thalia Productions, this show is packed with an all-star lineup of Bay Area leading ladies including R.J. Koenig, Jenny Roberts, Yi Ma, Julia Purcell, Carinne Salnave, and Coco Song, headlined by stand-up icon Karin Babbitt. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of delightful comedy and inspired indulgence at Akoma!
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Sean Mason Trio
2025-10-11 20:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
An acclaimed pianist whose “unique voice in jazz is steeped in the sound of the South” (All About Jazz) and known for work with Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, and Catherine Russell, he leads his masterful young trio for this date.
Known to SFJAZZ audiences for musical direction of the sold-out 2023 Disney tribute When You Wish Upon a Star with Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson, Mason is among the preeminent pianists of his generation.
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Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
2025-10-11 20:45 | The Chan National Queer Arts Center, 170 Valencia St, San Francisco, 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 Joe Hisaishi at The Chan National Queer Arts Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Dua Lipa
2025-10-12 08:30, 2025-10-13 08:30 | Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, 94158
3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa continues to be one of pop music’s leading forces with the release of her third album, Radical Optimism. Upon release, the album went straight to No. 1 in 11 countries, including the UK where it became the biggest album debut from a UK female artist in 2024 and garnered the highest week one sales from a UK female artist since 2021. In the US, the album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Dua’s biggest sales week yet.
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Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno
2025-10-12 15:00 | Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St, Livermore, CA, 94551, United States
Dia de los Muertos. Traditional. Dance.
Día de los Muertos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno returns to The Bankhead for another unforgettable, sold-out performance! This world-renowned dance company brings the energy and passion of traditional Mexican folk dance to life, honoring ancestors in a vibrant and uplifting celebration. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of México—get your tickets before they’re gone!
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Isidore Quartet
2025-10-12 15:00 | Hertz Hall (UC Campus), Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
Praised for its “total commitment” (The Strad) as an ensemble and for “exquisitely unified playing” (Washington Classical Review), the fabulous Isidore Quartet returns with a program that combines familiar repertoire with an exciting recent discovery. Gabriella Smith’s Carrot Revolution mines contrasting musical influences to explore, in her words, “new ways of looking at old things.” Haydn’s burnished and brilliant Sunrise quartet represents the height of his mastery, and Dvořák’s joyful penultimate quartet in G major is bursting with color and lyricism.
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Black Cultural Zone presents: A Living Runway
2025-10-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Visit Oakland, 481 Water St, Oakland, 94607
Oakland Style Week’s “The Town’s Threads: A Living Runway” is a three-hour celebration of East Oakland’s culture and style at Liberation Park, taking place on October 12th.
The event introduces the E.A.S.T. (Embracing Authentic Style Together) vision and directs attendees through six different districts, each with its own theme and unique Style Pods. The districts highlight the city’s various communities and creative expressions, from the historical “Roots & The Revolution” to the “Fun & The Family” and the “Movers & The Adorners.”
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Artemis: ARBORESQUE
2025-10-12 16:00 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Named for the Greek goddess of hunting, Artemis is an all-women jazz collective. Pianist and composer Renee Rosnes leads a quintet with trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison Miller. Signed to Blue Note Records and twice named Group of the Year by the Downbeat Readers’ Poll, Artemis has been described by NPR as “a killer line-up of players, composers and performers… who converge on an extremely cosmopolitan, sleek, rhythm-forward, modern sound.”
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Fashion Maker Mixer at Oakland Style Week
2025-10-12 17:00 - 20:00 | SoleSpace Lab Annex, 308 12th Street, Oakland, 94607
Join us for an evening that brings together the Bay Area’s most passionate sustainable fashion changemakers. Whether you’re a student exploring eco-conscious design, a professional pivoting toward sustainability, or an innovator already making waves, this mixer is your gateway to Oakland’s thriving sustainable fashion community.
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Grandma Series x Meet the Winemaker Dinner: Napa
2025-10-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Burdell, 4640 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, 94609
Some of our favorite Napa folks are coming to visit Burdell to host a very special dinner on Sunday, October 12th!
This would be our very first Grandma Series-Meet the Winemaker mashup! We are thrilled to intoduce Darryl Bell of Stateline Road Smokehouse and Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson Winery.
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Anthony Hervey & Sean Mason
2025-10-12 18:00, 2025-10-12 19:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Anthony Hervey is an acclaimed American trumpeter, composer, and educator who has rapidly emerged as a leading voice in contemporary jazz. Recognized by Grammy.com as one of the “10 Emerging Artists to Know,” Hervey has captivated audiences worldwide both as a sought-after sideman and as a visionary bandleader. He is joined by the masterful pianist Sean Mason for a night of duos celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk and more.
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Zar Electrik
2025-10-12 19:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Zar Electrik pays homage to tribal cultures, particularly through the incorporation of the ancient Zar ritual originating from Ethiopia and Egypt. This ritual serves as a conduit for healing, achieved through trance and connection with the spirit world. Zar Electrik transports us into its unique universe, where the reigning forces are trance and dance. Its music resonates within our beings; the electronic layers resembling mantras; and the voices akin to invocations. The overall experience mirrors a tribal rite, guiding us towards an altered state of consciousness. The music of Zar Electrik is best encountered on the dance floor, facilitating a transformative and cathartic ritual trance.
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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VOICES UNVEILED” – San Francisco Premiere
2025-10-12 19:00 | Cowell Theater, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94123, United States
A concert experience unlike any other, Voices Unveiled brings to the stage a bold and deeply moving musical journey composed and produced by internationally acclaimed Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori, and featuring the powerful voices of Iranian vocalists Maliheh Moradi and Mina Deris.
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Hot Club Caberet
2025-10-13 18:00 | Sausalito Center For The Arts, 750 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 94965
Get ready for a dazzling cabaret evening as B.A.B.E. brings live music, food, and community together at the Sausalito Center for the Arts on Monday, October 13, from 6–9 pm. The night will be filled with high-energy performances by Sam Farthing, the fiery sounds of Jimmy Grant & Friends, and the irresistible swing of Davey Jones and The Hot Clams. Guests will gather at cabaret tables to savor homemade chowder with fresh bread, paired with selections from our beer and wine bar. It’s a night of music, flavor, and fun you won’t want to miss!
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Ruben Studdard
2025-10-13 19:30 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard rose to fame as the winner of season two of American Idol.
In the years following Idol, Ruben has released seven studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, Soulful, and the top-selling gospel follow-up, I Need an Angel. He is most well-known for his recording career, which has produced hits including “Flying Without Wings”, “Sorry 2004”, and “Change Me”. Ruben has also segued into television and stage work. Most notably, he toured with Robin Givens in the comedy-drama I Need a Hug, and starred as Fats Waller in a national tour revival of Ain’t Misbehavin, which spawned a Grammy-nominated soundtrack.
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San Francisco Fashion Week
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-19 | Various Venues (San Francisco)
San Francisco Fashion Week is the “REAL” and ‘OFFICIAL’ Fashion Week of San Francisco, ‘NOT’ affiliated with any other fashion week events in San Francisco – originated by FASHION FOR THE PEOPLE in 2011. San Francisco Fashion Week takes place annually during the months of March and October. Fashion For The People is a member of SF Citi, the tech trade association of San Francisco.
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Exhibition Tour: Object Oriented: Abstraction and Design in the BAMPFA Collection
2025-10-15 12:15 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Graduate students from the Departments of History of Art and Film & Media offer tours of Object Oriented on Wednesdays at 12:15 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.
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Nicholas Buccola: Martin Luther King Jr.’s and Barry Goldwater’s Clash Over Freedom
2025-10-15 17:30 | Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Join us to hear the dramatic untold story of Barry Goldwater’s and Martin Luther King Jr.’s decade-long clash over the meaning of freedom—and how their conflicting visions still divide American politics.
In the mid-1950s, Barry Goldwater and Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as the leaders of two diametrically opposed freedom movements that changed the course of American history. King mobilized civil rights activists under the banner of “freedom now,” insisting that true freedom would not be realized until all people—regardless of race—were empowered politically, economically and socially.
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Cheryl Dunye’s Short Work
2025-10-15 19:00 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Cheryl Dunye is a Liberian-American film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye’s work often concerns themes of race, sexuality, and gender, particularly issues relating to black lesbians.
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The Empowering Voice of African American Women
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Black Panther Party Museum, 1427 Broadway, Oakland, 94612
Hosted by Black Panther Party veteran Gayle “Asali” Dickson, come learn about Black women’s contributions to our movements through art.
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Fury and Heartbreak
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-19 | Various, CA, United States
Step into the sound world of the 18th century with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra’s season opener, Fury and Heartbreak. Performed on period instruments, this is your chance to hear the music with the same vivid sound that first thrilled audiences more than 300 years ago.
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22nd Annual OAACC Business Awards Luncheon
2025-10-16 11:00 - 14:00
Reception 11-12 Lunch and awards 12-2:00 pm

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Fall Moon Festival
2025-10-16 15:00 - 21:00 | One Market Plaza, 1 Market Street, San Francisco, 94105
Celebrate the beauty of autumn and create community through the love of art & music at the Fall Moon Festival!
Join us and The SmArt Collective at One Market Plaza for a day filled with local art, live music, and fun activities. Bring your friends and family for a memorable event of laughter and good vibes. Don’t miss out on this free event at One Market Plaza!
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