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A discussion on the data centers in Oakland, CA's District 3

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.

La Santa Cecilia with Ritmos Tropicosmos

Grammy-winning Mexican American band La Santa Cecilia performs with Oakland psychedelic-cumbia group Ritmos Tropicosmos.

Surprise Chef plus Tommy Guerrero

Melbourne instrumental quintet Surprise Chef pairs cinematic soul and funk with San Francisco musician and skateboard pioneer Tommy Guerrero.

Sam Grisman Project

Mill Valley-raised bassist Sam Grisman celebrates the acoustic music and community that shaped his musical life.

Steep Canyon Rangers

Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers return to their bluegrass foundations with music from Next Act.

Melvin Seals and JGB with Special Guest Grahame Lesh

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

The Samples and Freddy Jones Band

The Samples and Freddy Jones Band share a night of American rock at Siesta Valley Bowl.

Eli Young Band with Jeffrey East

Eli Young Band performs material from its 2025 album Strange Hours at Siesta Valley Bowl with Jeffrey East.

Joshua Redman Quartet

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

OTP Film Club: Ran

Oakland Theater Project’s Film Club screens Akira Kurosawa’s Ran, followed by an in-person discussion connecting the film with King Lear.

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.

Al Di Meola: The Guitarchitect Tour

Virtuoso guitarist Al Di Meola’s Guitarchitect Tour combines five decades of music, multimedia and stories.

Jerry’s Middle Finger

Jerry’s Middle Finger celebrates the music and live spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band at Siesta Valley Bowl.

Beats Antique with Roni Kaspi

Beats Antique’s cinematic global-fusion stage show comes to Siesta Valley Bowl with drummer, singer-songwriter and producer Roni Kaspi.

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.

She Se Puede (A Chorus of Huertas)

Oakland Theater Project stages a world premiere about Dolores Huerta’s lifelong fight for labor rights, freedom and collective action.

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

A free SFFILM family screening of Aardman’s newest Shaun the Sheep adventure includes a remote post-film Q&A with members of the creative team.

4th Lowrider Art Showcase

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Montalvo Arts Center at the 4th Lowrider Art Showcase with community partners the United Lowrider Council of San Jose and Local Color SJ. Set on the historic grounds of Montalvo Arts Center, this free, family-friendly afternoon celebrates the rich culture and creativity of the lowrider community. Stroll through stunning lowriders on the lawn, jump into hands-on art making, enjoy the beautiful gardens, shop local artists and food vendors, and keep the energy going with DJs and dancing—all at no cost. Come connect with community and experience how art and culture bring people together.

Comedy Jazz Jam

Ticket are pay what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Conundrum Chronicles (A StorySlam)

Where Stories are Told * Moral Dilemmas Unfold * Judgements are Bold!

SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam

San Jose Jazz presents free live music with South First Friday. This month, following sets by the SJZ U19s and the Michael Webster Group, our all-ages jazz jam brings out some of the finest amateur players in the South Bay. Grab your instrument and sign up, or just drop in anytime to hear some great jazz.

SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam

San Jose Jazz presents free live music with South First Friday. This month, following sets by the SJZ U19s and the Michael Webster Group, our all-ages jazz jam brings out some of the finest amateur players in the South Bay. Grab your instrument and sign up, or just drop in anytime to hear some great jazz.

OTP Book Club: My Tender Matador

Oakland Theater Project’s in-person book club discusses Pedro Lemebel’s My Tender Matador through the themes of revolution, forbidden love, queer desire and resistance. Facilitated by Natalie Pasquinelli, the series pairs deep reading with community conversation about freedom.

Diwali Celebration Street Fair

A free outdoor Diwali street fair featuring an artisan market, food vendors and live performances.

America 250 Anniversary, 2026: The Celebration Continues

AAMLO screens The Wizard of Fashion from its Henry D. Williams archive as part of its America 250 anniversary programming.

OTP Film Club: Love Lies Bleeding

Oakland Theater Project screens Rose Glass’s Love Lies Bleeding, followed by a facilitated discussion connecting the film to Orpheus Descending and the season’s theme of freedom.

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