Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown: A Celebration of Bob & Willie

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Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown: A Celebration of Bob & Willie

After making their solo debuts in 1962, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson went on to change how we listened to traditional folk music, rock n roll, and their own free-spirited brand of Americana soul. Coming together for a unique collaboration are Austin’s beloved western swing and string band masters The Hot Club of Cowtown (who once toured with Bob) and LA’s award-winning brass and harmony heavies Dustbowl Revival to bring you on a journey from Bob and Willie’s earliest old-time roots, to their fearless modern sounds which have inspired millions. Hot Club and Dustbowl will play classics and deep cuts from Bob and Wille’s catalogue, and share their own originals too.

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Wheel of Fortune Live

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Wheel of Fortune Live

Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings America’s Game® to your hometown! The all-new live stage show with a well-known host is the one-and-only way you can have the chance to spin a replica of the wheel and win prizes outside of Sony Pictures Studios. At Wheel of Fortune LIVE!, contestants are selected from the audience to go on stage and step into the game show itself. They’ll have a chance to spin, solve puzzles, and win fantastic prizes at every show, including trips to Paris or Hawaii or up to $10,000 cash. Everyone gets in on the fun and a chance to win at Wheel of Fortune LIVE!

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Pupusa Showdown

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Pupusa Showdown

Join us for a mouthwatering night dedicated to the iconic Salvadoran staple — the pupusa! We’re bringing together three of the Bay Area’s most beloved pupuserías — Popoca, Panchitas, and Los Bayuncos — for an unforgettable evening of bold flavors and culinary tradition. Expect hand-pressed masa, melty cheese pulls, crispy edges, and family recipes passed down through generations.

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Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience

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Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience

Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience takes audiences on a journey through the soul-stirring history of the Delta Blues, merging the raw emotion of blues music with the expressive depth of an orchestra. Featuring a multimedia narration by Hollywood icon and Mississippi son, Morgan Freeman, and featuring performances by respected Delta Blues musicians from Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Symphonic Blues is an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and storytelling.

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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm, and Destani Wolf. They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in 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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Musical Story Time @The Freight

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Musical Story Time @The Freight

Please join us this summer at The Freight, one of Berkeley’s oldest and most beloved music venues, for a special musical story time series with the Berkeley Public Library’s Story Time Band! These FREE events will occur on second Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning on Thursday, June 12. Each session will feature live music, movement activities, and read-aloud stories for children ages 2-7. See you there!

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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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

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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El Khat and Oruã

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El Khat and Oruã

El Khat channels the raw soul of Yemeni folk through a post-punk lens, crafting hypnotic grooves on handmade junkyard instruments. Led by Eyal El Wahab, this Berlin-based trio brings a gripping DIY aesthetic and sonic experimentation that’s as emotionally charged as it is rhythmically compelling.

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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Wildchoir 10th Anniversary Show ft. Adrienne Shamszad

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Wildchoir 10th Anniversary Show ft. Adrienne Shamszad

Join us for a powerful evening of music and harmony as Wildchoir celebrates their 10th anniversary of making music for the revolution! Known for their bold, harmony-rich songs that uplift resistance and collective healing, Wildchoir has spent a decade creating music for social and environmental justice and amplifying voices for liberation and change. This special milestone show will open with the soulful and stirring sounds of Adrienne Shamszad, whose music blends Persian roots with folk and poetic storytelling to ignite the heart and spirit.

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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Amythyst Kiah

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Amythyst Kiah

Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah taught herself how to play guitar at 13 and studied bluegrass and roots music at East Tennessee State University. Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and recorded at his Nashville studio, Amythyst Kiah’s most recent album Still + Bright explores the vast expanse of her inner world: her deep-rooted affinity for Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions, a near-mystical connection with the natural world, the life lessons learned in her formative years as a self- described “anime-nerd mall goth.”

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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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

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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Community Mondays: Open Mic with Jamey Williams

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Community Mondays: Open Mic with Jamey Williams

In the spirit of early days of The Freight, we’re embracing a more intimate, café-style setting– salon vibes, spontaneous connection, and up-close musical magic. All genres of music-making are welcome, and we’ll have a limited selection of instruments, mics, and amps on hand.

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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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs

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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Jewelry Making Workshop

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Jewelry Making Workshop

Let’s go back to learning the Japanese art of kumihimo and add seed beads to enhance our jewelry bracelets. This is a great addition for those who have taken the beginning kumihimo classes. All materials and equipment are provided.

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Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

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Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

Nate Jackson’s popularity has exploded with one of the fastest growing fan bases through viral content. His remarkable engagement on TikTok has earned more than 3 million followers and more than 500 million views globally. Jackson is a comedian, actor, writer, and digital creator who sells out comedy clubs and theatres across America.

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Bald Brothers: KevOnStage and Tony Baker

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Bald Brothers: KevOnStage and Tony Baker

Known for their hit podcast The Bald Brothers, KevOnStage and Tony Baker are bringing their quick wit to the stage for a night of freestyle comedy you won’t forget. Two longtime friends and comedy favorites riffing, roasting, and reacting in real time. Expect sharp takes, wild stories, and the kind of laughter that only happens when the mics are live and anything goes.

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Verdi’s Requiem

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Verdi’s Requiem

Called “one of the most sublime and terrifying works in the repertoire” (NPR), Verdi’s Requiem is filled with transcendent moments from the ineffably sorrowful “Lacrymosa,” to the heavens-shaking final judgement of the “Dies irae,” to the hushed finale blessed by grace. The evening-length work features an all-star cast with soloists from the Metropolitan Opera stage alongside the Albany Pro Musica Chorus. Philadelphia Orchestra Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to lead the program, bringing the score to life with his masterful interpretation.

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Into the Woods

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Into the Woods

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim explore the darker side of happily ever after in the timeless and ever-relevant Into the Woods. Beloved storybook characters collide as this timeless tale weaves together the stories of a childless Baker and his wife, Cinderella’s quest for love, and Jack’s journey to giant-slaying fame. With its rich blend of humor, heartache, and unforgettable melodies, Into the Woods reveals that even the most familiar stories hold unexpected twists and profound lessons.

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Veotis & The Feelings To Run From

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Veotis & The Feelings To Run From

Veotis Latchison is an innovative songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Oakland, California. His artistic expression is deeply influenced by a mix of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from artists like James Brown, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Big Yuki, and Robert Glasper.

Widely known as a strong-spirited vocalist with explosive energy that will move you, Veotis plays extensively throughout the SF Bay Area and beyond. His original music is best described as “Epic storytellings of a young man trying for better”. Incorporating colorful and expansive melodies, Veotis’ poetry is comparable to Nat King Cole, Cy Coleman and Biggie Smalls.

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Sunday in the Park with George

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Sunday in the Park with George

Epic in scale – daring, abstract and grounded in the pursuit of love and art, this Sondheim classic is an unconventional love story that imagines the interior life of French painter Georges Seurat. Helmed by Susannah Martin and David Möschler, the architects of our wildly successful Assassins, this artistic dream team will create an experience where the show’s immersive and unbridled passions awaken a kinship in our own spirits.

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Stefon Harris & Blackout / Theo Croker

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Stefon Harris & Blackout / Theo Croker

A disciple of Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson, Stefon Harris belongs to the grand lineage of vibraphonists in jazz. A member of the SFJAZZ Collective from 2007-13, Harris has performed with Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, Buster Williams, Kenny Barron, Cassandra Wilson and many other legends, and made his recording debut as a leader on Blue Note Records in 1998, when he was only 25. His ongoing Blackout project pays tribute to the jazz pantheon while exploring closely related territories: pop, R&B, hip-hop. His forthcoming album, LEGACY DANCES, is his fifth with the band.

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Family Matinee w/ The Queen’s Cartoonists

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Family Matinee w/ The Queen’s Cartoonists

The remarkable New York-based ensemble The Queen’s Cartoonists performs the indelible music from animation’s golden age synchronized to screenings of classic cartoons from the 1930s-50s as well as gems from the present day. Combining hilarious anecdotes about the cartoons and composers along with stream-of-consciousness wit and physical comedy, the group breathes fresh life into these beloved shorts. Watch your favorite classic cartoon characters interact with the musicians on stage and expect the unexpected!

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Three Visitors

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Three Visitors

Described as “the best of us all” by no less an authority than Cuban piano giant Chucho Valdés, pianist and SFJAZZ Collective member Edward Simon returns to the intimate environs of Joe Henderson Lab as part of a remarkable trio featuring fellow greats Scott Colley and Brian Blade, performing music from their new co-led release, Three Visitors.

A native of Punta Cardón, Venezuela, Simon moved to New York in 1989 and worked extensively as part of Bobby Watson’s Horizon and the Terence Blanchard Group while doing sideman work with artists including Greg Osby, Bobby Hutcherson, Paquito D’Rivera and Herbie Mann. A Guggenheim fellow, he joined the SFJAZZ Collective in 2010.

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Mariam

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Mariam

Celebrating her joyful 45-year marriage and career as one of the most famous ambassadors for Malian music, Mariam Doumbia performs in tribute to her late husband and musical partner Amadou with music from their remarkable career as well as material from their upcoming album L’Amour à la Folie (Mad Love) — their final release together.

The Bamako-born husband and wife met at while students at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind and found a shared interest in music and performing. Since that momentous meeting, the famed “blind couple from Mali” rose through the African and European music scenes with their mix of Malian pop and psychedelic blues to become one of the hottest world music acts in recent history, sharing the stage with artists including Coldplay, U2, Alicia Keys, Santigold, and Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour.

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Juan De Marcos & Afro-Cuban All Stars

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Juan De Marcos & Afro-Cuban All Stars

After gaining international fame for reviving the classic sound of Cuban son, tres master Juan de Marcos turned the Afro-Cuban All Stars into a sensational showcase for Cuba’s most prodigious young musicians.

While long revered in Latin America and Europe as a founding member of Cuba’s great son revival band Sierra Maestra, de Marcos first gained notice in the US as founder of the Buena Vista Social Club. It was de Marcos who assembled Ibrahim Ferrer, Eliades Ochoa, Ruben Gonzalez and the rest of the crew for Ry Cooder when he came to Havana looking for illustrious old timers. But de Marcos is just as interested in promoting Cuba’s brilliant young musicians as in highlighting Cuba’s senior talent.

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Nicolas Bearde with Special Guest Tammy L. Hall

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Nicolas Bearde with Special Guest Tammy L. Hall

“A richly impressive amalgam of Bill Withers and Billy Eckstine” (JazzTimes), vocalist Nicolas Bearde toured and recorded with Bobby McFerrin’s innovative vocal ensemble Voicestra and later its off-shoot  SoVoSó for over a decade. He has released 6 albums as a leader and is also the vocalist and narrator for saxophone great Vincent Herring’s “Story of Jazz Orchestra” that chronicles 100 years of recorded jazz. He balances his music career with acting in stage productions, television and major feature films.

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Loving Midlife – A Conversation with Chip Conley

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Loving Midlife – A Conversation with Chip Conley

Chip Conley’s story is proof that life’s wisdom and impact are not bound by age or convention. In this candid chat with Larrry Smith, Chip will explore the key lessons drawn from the wisdom gained from his three unique career chapters at Joie de Vivre, Airbnb and Modern Elder Academy.

The conversation is especially timely, as it lands the night before Chip’s 65th birthday, marking the traditional “retirement age,” and offering a moment to reflect on work, purpose, and the meaning of renewal at any stage of life.

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SFJAZZ Collective

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SFJAZZ Collective

Founded in 2004, the SFJAZZ Collective is our all-star resident ensemble and composer’s workshop featuring music director and tenor saxophonist Chris Potter, tenor saxophonist David Sánchez, trumpeter Mike Rodriguez, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, pianist Edward Simon, bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott.

The concept behind the Collective’s yearly focus has been to perform newly commissioned pieces by each member and fresh arrangements of works by modern masters. Through this pioneering approach, simultaneously honoring music’s greatest figures while championing jazz’s up-to-the-minute directions, the SFJAZZ Collective has embodied the organization’s commitment to jazz as a living, ever-relevant art form.

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Monthly Aging & Longevity Club – Mobility & Fitness as it relates to Aging

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Monthly Aging & Longevity Club – Mobility & Fitness as it relates to Aging

Join a monthly group conversation exploring aging and longevity through a human-centered, science-informed lens. Guided by insights from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, we’ll discuss how to live longer, feel better, and make the most of the years ahead. All are welcome—no science background needed. Come with questions, reflections, or just a desire to connect.

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Sheila E. & The E-Train

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Sheila E. & The E-Train

One of life’s constants for Sheila E. comes down to a simple phrase: follow the beat. And her impeccable inner rhythm is the pulse behind a trailblazing career that still knows no bounds.

Family, faith and music were guiding forces for Sheila E. growing up in the Bay Area. In addition to percussionist dad Pete, the Oakland,CA native counts former Santana member/Azteca founder Coke Escovedo and The Dragons front man Mario Escovedo as uncles. Fellow Latin star Tito Puente was her godfather. In addition to being weaned on Latin jazz and Motown, Sheila E. was exposed to a diverse array of Bay Area acts.

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Raheem DeVaughn presents Quiet Storm Lover Tour

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Raheem DeVaughn presents Quiet Storm Lover Tour

Raheem DeVaughn, a masterful architect of soul music, has continuously ascended the ranks of artistic brilliance. This Grammy winner and four-time Grammy-nominated phenomenon isn’t just a singer; he’s a platinum songwriter, a passionate health and human rights activist, and a luminary in the realm of R&B. His unwavering commitment to his craft and his fans shines brightly in every soul- stirring melody he creates, offering a consistent stream of music that resonates deeply with a diverse audience.

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Shai & Men of Vizion

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Shai & Men of Vizion

Shai  is an American vocal R&B/soul quartet that rose to prominence in the 1990s. The group met and formed on the campus of Howard University, influenced by the vocal stylings of Boyz II Men and Jodeci.

The group remains best known for their 1992 debut single “If I Ever Fall in Love,” which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Other big hits include the songs –“Baby I’m Yours” and “Comforter” – which both peaked at #10.

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Tech Bro 2.0: The new Silicon Valley archetype dominating the AI age

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Tech Bro 2.0: The new Silicon Valley archetype dominating the AI age

Join The San Francisco Standard for a candid conversation about how young men are shaping and experiencing Silicon Valley in the age of AI. Featuring two longtime observers and two self-proclaimed tech bros, we’ll unpack the routines, lifestyles, and worldviews defining San Francisco’s tech bros. From their thoughts on AGI to how they approach dating, this event dives into the minds driving the city’s AI tech boom.

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Nate Soares – If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies

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Nate Soares – If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies

In 2023, hundreds of AI luminaries signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious risk of human extinction. Since then, the AI race has only intensified. Companies and countries are rushing to build machines that will be smarter than any person. And the world is devastatingly unprepared for what would come next.

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Too $hort with Live Band

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Too $hort with Live Band

Todd “Too $hort” Shaw is an acclaimed hip-hop artist, songwriter and entrepreneur that hails from Oakland, California.

Over the course of his nearly 40-year career as an artist, $hort has cemented his legacy as a hip-hop heavyweight and pioneer of West Coast rap, having amassed six platinum albums and four gold certifications.

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At the Table with Sam Altman and Steve Kerr

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At the Table with Sam Altman and Steve Kerr

At a moment of rapid change both locally and globally, Manny’s is bringing together two of San Francisco’s most inspiring leaders to share their lives and their stories in this rare and intimate conversation. This pairing may likely never be together again on one stage. The setting? Imagine you’ve just come home and you’ve invited OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Warriors Coach Steve Kerr to your kitchen table to catch up and discuss what’s motivating them right now, the lessons they’ve learned along the way and how they see the future unfolding for San Francisco and the world.

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Naturally 7

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Naturally 7

Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase – “Vocal Play” – to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre.

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Zo! & Tall Black Guy feat. Debórah Bond

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Zo! & Tall Black Guy feat. Debórah Bond

When it comes to innovative takes on R&B, you can’t go wrong with Zo! and Tall Black Guy and their next-level creations that invoke the genre’s classic sound while pushing it forward. So what happens when these two guys collaborate? You get a progressive joint album like Abstractions.

The set showcases the undeniable chemistry between the musicians while inviting a whole host of their friends — including Phonte, BeMyFiasco, Sy Smith, Omar, Darien Brockington, Muhsinah and many more — to play alongside them. This means that the fellas have all the talent they need to create music as beautiful as the artwork by Rachel Stewart that graces the cover.

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Jeff Bradshaw

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Jeff Bradshaw

Jazz-soul trombonist Jeff Bradshaw is back in the studio and touring again after a six-year absence and recovering from a life-threatening illness that sidelined him much of last year. The North Philadelphia native’s return is emblematic of his inner strength and perseverance. His latest album, Stronger, was nominated for a 2021 NAACP Image Award. Released in November 2020 on his newly formed label, Bone Deep Enterprises, it features the likes of Grammy winners Robert Glasper, Raheem DeVaughn and Marsha Ambrosius, and fans need not worry — Bradshaw is back, stronger than ever.

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Gerald Albright

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Gerald Albright

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Albright was already an accomplished saxophonist by the time he enrolled at the University of Redlands, but he switched to bass after he saw Louis Johnson in concert. A few months after graduating from college, he joined jazz pianist/R&B singer Patrice Rushen, who was in the process of forming her own band. Later, when the bassist left in the middle of a tour, Albright replaced him and finished the tour on bass guitar. Playing both sax and bass, he became the consummate session and touring musician in the 80s, working with everyone from Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Jr., Atlantic Starr, The Temptations and Maurice White to Les McCann, Teena Marie, the Winans and Whitney Houston.

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Chrisette Michele

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Chrisette Michele

Chrisette Michele Is Home!

Grammy Award Winning, Recording Artist, Chrisette Michele is hitting the road and she’s debuting her new single “Home”! You’ll hear brand new music mixed in with her classics like, “A Couple of Forevers”, “Love Is You”, “If I Have My Way” and “Blame it on Me”.

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The Power of Pause: Cultivating Wholeness in a Busy World

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The Power of Pause: Cultivating Wholeness in a Busy World

In a world that moves at lightning speed, taking a moment to pause is more than self-care—it’s a radical act of wellness. Join the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) for an evening with mental-health experts and community leaders focused on restoring balance, building supportive connections, and navigating emotional health in real life.

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The Robert Cray Band

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The Robert Cray Band

Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things – and more. The Georgia- born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then, having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined that his destiny would also follow a similar path. And so, he has: across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed into one of American music’s most singular artists.

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Ghost-Note

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Ghost-Note

Continuing to tour the world after the release of their acclaimed April, 2024 album Mustard n’Onions on Mack Avenue records, Ghost-Note is led by drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and features musicians who have performed and recorded with Prince, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Snarky Puppy, Marcus Miller, Kirk Franklin and other icons. Ghost-Note are bracing in their virtuosity, affecting in their soulfulness and inspired in their sonic choices. Their live shows are a tour de force of funk with dazzling solos and air-tight arrangements that will have you dancing and shaking your head in awe. The massive Percussion and Horn driven band delivers a “mind-blowing healing sensation that is positively, unapologetically funky.”

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P. Harrell WINES Monthly Pop-Up Tastings

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P. Harrell WINES Monthly Pop-Up Tastings

Join us for our very first event on Thursday, October 30, and celebrate with a Pre-Halloween Pop-Up full of great wine, good vibes, and Oakland energy.

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African American Caregivers Forum and Health Fair

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African American Caregivers Forum and Health Fair

This event is designed to equip the African American community with vital knowledge and resources concerning Alzheimer’s and dementia. Gain a deeper understanding of risk factors, early detection, and care strategies to help combat the disproportionate impact of these diseases.

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Micaya Presents The 27th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest

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Micaya Presents The 27th Annual San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest

An exploration of the theme of brotherhood, this piece presents a journey through entanglement, competition, and struggle while also highlighting intimacy, connection, and collaboration.

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PHOTOS | Root Division’s 24th Annual Art Auction & Exhibition

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PHOTOS | Root Division’s 24th Annual Art Auction & Exhibition

Event: Root Division’s 24th Annual Art Auction & Exhibition
Date: October 23, 2025
Location: Root Division, San Francisco
Photos: Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography

Bay Area arts supporters came together on October 23rd for Root Division’s 24th Annual Benefit Art Auction at the organization’s headquarters. The event featured Bay Area and internationally renowned artists, including Enrique Chagoya, Binh Danh, Kota Ezawa, Todd Hido, Adia Millett, Wanxin Zhang, Lava Thomas, and more than 160 talented artists. The evening also honored Root Division alum Cathy Lu, 2022 SFMOMA SECA Art Award winner.

Root Division was proud to team up with incredible gallery partners such as Anglim/Trimble, Arion Press, Jessica Silverman Gallery, Catharine Clark Gallery, Haines Gallery, Rena Bransten Gallery, and Jack Fischer Gallery. ​ Proceeds raised at Art Auction help Root Division support SF artists and provide free art education for 800 local youth, as well as studios, fellowships, and community programming.

​Notable attendees
Catharine Clark – Gallerist/gallery partner, Drusie Davis ​ and Jim Davis – Art Collector, Sharon Tanebaum and Jonathan Carver Moore – Auction Co-Chairs, Maya Fuji – Featured Artist, Cathy Lu – Artist Honoree, Demitri Broxton – Executive Director


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KCSM’s 60th Anniversary Jazz Documentary

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KCSM’s 60th Anniversary Jazz Documentary

Book now for the celebratory screening of the documentary “KCSM: 60 Years of Broadcasting and Jazz’,’ Saturday, November 1 at Alameda Theatre. The film chronicles KCSM’s history and its commitment to jazz as told by the DJs themselves and the fans that make the station swing, and will be followed by an exclusive Q&A w/the with the producers and stars of the film.

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Day of the Dead Celebration

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Day of the Dead Celebration

The San Mateo County Historical Association will join the Casa Círculo Cultural to present a “Day of the Dead” event, observing this traditional Mexican celebration, on Sunday, November 2.

In front of the museum, Courthouse Square will be decorated with sugar skulls, marigolds, and lights. Dancers, artists, and musicians will perform. The museum will host free children’s crafts in the Rotunda and Festival of the Altars will be in Courtroom A and the Atkinson Room.

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