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San Mateo County CBHN In-Person Networking & Panel Discussion Event

A free California Black Health Network gathering featuring networking and a panel on public policy, voter education and Black health equity.

BHN Sacramento In-Person Networking & Book Discussion Event

A free California Black Health Network gathering in Sacramento combining professional networking, community connection and a facilitated book discussion.

Oakland Tech Week (OTW26)

Science & Technology, Conversations

I Was, Am, Will Be Release Party: Book Launch and Artist Showcase

Oakland-born author, educator, and spoken-word artist J.R. Rice invites you to celebrate the release of his new collection, I Was, Am, Will Be, with an unforgettable evening of…

Booker T. Washington Bloom Ball

Party with a purpose as we celebrate Booker T. 's vital role as an anchor institution for generations of San Franciscans! We’ll raise funds to ensure brighter futures for more…

A Tribute to Joe Louis Walker by Paul Steward

Pomo guitarist Paul Steward leads a tribute to San Francisco blues legend Joe Louis Walker at Biscuits & Blues.

Cimafunk

Cimafunk and La Tribu welcome the new year with an explosive blend of Cuban funk, hip-hop and Afro-Caribbean rhythm.

Marcus Shelby New Orchestra: Plays Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite featuring Tiffany Austin

Marcus Shelby’s New Orchestra and Tiffany Austin perform Ellington and Strayhorn’s jazz Nutcracker alongside holiday music and Black spirituals.

Maurice MOBETTA Brown Holiday Spectacular

GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, rapper and producer Maurice “Mobetta” Brown brings his celebrated holiday jam to SFJAZZ.

Christmas with the Count Basie Orchestra

The legendary Count Basie Orchestra brings a swinging program of seasonal standards to SFJAZZ for an evening show and Sunday matinee.

Cyrus Chestnut plays ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

Cyrus Chestnut brings Vince Guaraldi’s beloved score for A Charlie Brown Christmas back to the Miner Auditorium stage.

Tribute to Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta

Rebeca Mauleón, David Sánchez and a Latin jazz orchestra celebrate Eddie Palmieri and La Perfecta.

Kenny Garrett

NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett returns with the adventurous alto sound shaped by Miles Davis, Art Blakey and decades as a leader.

Kazemde George Trio

Berkeley-raised saxophonist Kazemde George brings his Afrofuturist trio and the music of Ocean Passage to SFJAZZ.

Jason Marsalis Quartet with Vanisha Gould

Jason Marsalis brings his vibraphone-led quartet to SFJAZZ with vocalist Vanisha Gould.

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band

Grammy-winning drummer Brian Blade reunites The Fellowship Band for music spanning its seven studio releases.

Brittany Davis

Singer, composer and keyboardist Brittany Davis brings the spiritual jazz, soul and funk of Black Thunder to SFJAZZ.

Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter

Bassists Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter meet for four nights spanning hard bop, fusion and modern jazz.

Steel Pulse (New Years Eve)

Steel Pulse brings the Reggae Against Racism Tour to The UC Theatre for New Year’s Eve.

Melvin Seals and JGB with Special Guest Grahame Lesh

Hammond B-3 organist Melvin Seals leads JGB with special guest Grahame Lesh.

Joshua Redman Quartet

Joshua Redman returns with his current quartet and music from the Blue Note album Words Fall Short.

John Scofield’s Electrospective featuring Oteil Burbridge

John Scofield revisits five decades of electric-jazz grooves with Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings and Adam Deitch.

David Sánchez’s Carib presents Tambó

David Sánchez’s Carib presents the West Coast premiere of Tambó, joining jazz with Afro-Caribbean rhythm and ancestral memory.

Charles Tolliver Presents ‘Africa/Brass’

Trumpeter Charles Tolliver celebrates John Coltrane’s centennial with the landmark Africa/Brass and a full brass orchestra.

Connected featuring Richie Goods & Chien Chien Lu

Richie Goods and Chien Chien Lu bring their award-winning cross-cultural jazz project Connected to SFJAZZ.

Family Matinee w/ Marcus Shelby & Friends

Marcus Shelby and friends introduce families to the moods, pioneers and lasting energy of bebop.

Zaccai Curtis Sextet

Grammy-winning pianist Zaccai Curtis leads a fiery sextet in Afro-Cuban bebop and modern Latin jazz.

Mathis Picard Trio

Pianist and composer Mathis Picard makes his SFJAZZ debut with a trio rooted in jazz, stride and global rhythm.

SOMI

Singer and composer Somi brings her African soul-jazz fusion and deeply personal new music to SFJAZZ.

Marcus Shelby New Orchestra: Thelonious Monk Birthday Celebration

Marcus Shelby and his New Orchestra celebrate Thelonious Monk with Cyrus Chestnut, Sarah Hanahan and Warren Wolf.

SFJAZZ Hotplate: Tiffany Austin Sings Carmen McRae’s Carmen Sings Monk

Bay Area vocalist Tiffany Austin interprets Thelonious Monk through Carmen McRae’s album Carmen Sings Monk.

Blaque Dynamite

Grammy-nominated drummer, producer and composer Blaque Dynamite brings his genre-blurring sound to SFJAZZ.

Family Matinee w/ Destiny Muhammad feat. James Mahone

Harpist Destiny Muhammad and saxophonist James Mahone lead a family matinee celebrating John and Alice Coltrane.

Christian McBride’s Ursa Major

Bassist Christian McBride leads his young all-star quintet Ursa Major for a two-day run at SFJAZZ.

a Rashomon

Magic Theatre and Campo Santo premiere Ashley Smiley’s San Francisco-set reimagining of Rashomon, centered on the death of a Black star dancer.

Richard Howell – John Coltrane Tribute

Richard Howell leads a quartet honoring the enduring musical and spiritual legacy of John Coltrane.

Tammy Hall Quartet

Grammy Award-winning pianist Tammy Hall leads a quartet with Ashley Jemison, Kevin Goldberg and Sheldon Alexander.

JAZ SAWYER QUARTET: MUSIC OF COLTRANE II

Jaz Sawyer leads an all-star quartet in the second installment of a musical tribute marking John Coltrane’s centennial.

Boney James and Lalah Hathaway

Boney James and Lalah Hathaway share an evening of jazz, R&B and soul at Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions.

The Comeuppance

When a group of millennial classmates meet to pregame for their twentieth high school reunion, everyone is nervous for the night ahead. As alcohol...

BB & Me

This high-energy tribute brings the sounds of classic blues and R&B to life with powerhouse vocals and a band or orchestra that swings, shouts, and grooves all night. From BB King’s signature riffs to the soulful spirit of his legendary peers, the music honors the era with a show that feels both authentic and electric.

Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton

Lisa Fischer’s voice is a once-in-a-generation instrument—powerful, precise, and so emotionally present it commands the room from the first note. This is the kind of performance you cannot stream or summarize—you have to experience it live to feel the full impact of what she can do.

Kings Return

Dynamic four-piece a cappella group Kings Return brings a smooth, genre-blending show of R&B, jazz, gospel, and pop harmonies, performed with soulful charisma and choir-like richness.

St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All Stars

Returning to Montalvo’s Carriage House Theatre for a second appearance, this Prince alumni supergroup features members of The Revolution, The New Power Generation, The Time, The Family, and Terry and Jimmy’s Mint Condition. Come hear the hits Prince created.

Andre Cruz & the Black Diamond Rhythm Band

Andre Cruz and Chris Lujan, the dynamic duo behind the album The Real Thing (2022), deliver fuzz-heavy California Soul that's taking the scene by storm. With three sold-out vinyl releases and packed shows at legendary venues, their blend of heart-melting souldies and dance floor funk makes them a must-see live act.

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