Catch the Last Notes of Summer with Summer of Music!

After 13 weeks, the Summer of Music is coming to a close with just two more weekends of free music around the city. Noise Pop and Civic Joy Fund’s free concert series has brought 500+ performances in 8 neighborhoods to the city this summer, and there are only a few left! Saturday, September 23rd & 30th, experience free music all around the city from independent artists, hosted by small local businesses!

Summer of Music
9/23 & 9/30 | all over SF | see event lineup for details | 2-5 pm | free

By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor

Super excited for this week’s end-of-summer-season events. Even when we’re winding down here in the Bay the vibes stay high. Hope you are all as juiced to get out there this week as I am! Here’s what I’m most excited about for the week of 9/19…

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Partners’ Events

Toward The FUN(ds): A Concert Benefitting Camp Winnarainbow
9/28 | Herbst Theatre | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30-9:30 pm | $75-500

Steve Earle returns to the Herbst Theatre to host an intimate songwriters circle, inviting bluegrass legend Peter Rowan, singer-songwriter John Craigie, the incomparable Rickie Lee Jones, rising Bay Area rock stars Sour Widows, and a surprise musical guest, to gather in support of Camp Winnarainbow—a circus & performing arts haven for young people, founded in 1975 by Hippie icons Wavy Gravy and Jahanara Romney. Join us in celebrating the transformative role Camp Winnarainbow has played in the lives of generations of young people with this special night of music.

This Week’s Events

Tuesday, 9/19

Generationals
9/19 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 pm | $25

Hooky, New Orleans indie pop duo formed by ex-Eames Era guitarists/songwriters Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer.

Sweeping Promises
9/19 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 pm | $18-20

Sweeping Promises is Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug. They are a duo whose subversive mix of noise, melody, and politically charged lyrics continues the tradition of Pylon, Kleenex/LiLiPUT, and Devo.

Beer Garden Trivia
9/19 | Salesforce Park | 425 Mission St, SF | 5:30-7:30 pm | free

Visit Barebottle in the Main Plaza for live multi-media trivia for teams up to 6 players. Free to play. Win prizes!

Cruising
9/19 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 6:45 pm | $5-15

A police detective goes undercover in the underground S&M gay subculture of New York City to catch a serial killer who is preying on gay men.

Wednesday, 9/20

Fort Mason Center Art Walk 2023
9/20 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 5-8 pm free

Join Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC), FOR-SITE, Haines Gallery, Museo Italo Americano, SF Camerawork, and the San Francisco Children’s Art Center to celebrate the Fall art season with an evening Art Walk on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Art Walk opens at 5:00 p.m. and features pop-up artist and curator talks across campus, opera aria performances, opening receptions, a free documentary film screening about Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei, an art workshop in Landmark Building C, and a new public art commission at Landmark Building B, Pier 2, and the Festival Pavilion at Pier 3. Check in at the kiosk at Landmark Building C to obtain maps and drink tickets.

Niia
9/20 | Swedish American Hall | 2174 Market St, SF | 8 pm | $20

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, director, and muse Niia appears and disappears with all of the silent pomp and circumstance of a ghostly succubus or a nightclub chanteuse in some Lynchian fever dream on a spaceship. At the same time, shes not just on screenNo, shes also behind-the-camera, pulling the strings, and playing god with the emotions of any voyeur curious enough to listen, watch, and feel. Shes completely tapped in, yet wholly removed from this world. Rather, shes sequestered in her own kingdom of doubt, anxiety, lust, karma, and sense of self.

BiCONIC Film Festival
9/20 | Roxie Theater | 3117 16th St, SF | 7:30 pm | $10-130

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and imagination as we showcase the best of Bi+ and allied films. From inspiring narratives to powerful documentaries, our lineup promises to leave you inspired and entertained. Discover the next generation of talented filmmakers and connect with fellow cinephiles in an inclusive and welcoming environment. This festival is a celebration of diversity, representation, and the power of storytelling. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of cinema and support the Bi+ community. Grab your friends, bring your enthusiasm, and get ready for an evening of cinematic wonders at the BiCONIC Film Festival!

Hannah Jadagu
9/20 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 8 pm | $17-20

Hailing from Mesquite, Texas and now residing in New York, 20 year-old Hannah Jadagu recorded and produced her early music all through her iPhone 7, using Garageband iOS, an iRig, microphone, and guitar. The resourcefulness paid off, earning Hannah early praise for her What Is Going On? and its prerelease singles.

Thursday, 9/21

Crankie Making Workshop Day One
9/21 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 3 pm | free

A crankie is a scroll illustrating a song (or story), in a box with a crank which turns the scroll. Leslie Keir will lead a collaborative crankie making workshop, in which participants will work on a scroll illustrating a ballad which will be taught by Sheila Kay Adams. The finished crankie will be shown during the 9/22/23 Berkelely Old Time Music Convention – Night 3 – Concert at the Freight & Salavage, with the workshop participants doing the singing (singing is optional). For adults and children.

Ralph Barbosa
9/21 | Punch Line | 444 Battery St, SF | 10:30 pm | $35.52-45.25

One of the shyest attention hogs to ever do comedy, Barbosa’s laid-back style combined with sharp timing makes for a hilarious comedy set. From his Don’t Tell Comedy set reaching over a million views on YouTube to making his HBO and Comedy Central debut in 2022, Barbosa is rocking stages all over. As a young comic starting out, he was the 2019 winner of the Funniest comic in TX competition, and in 2021 he went on to win the New York Latino Film Festival Stand Up competition.

Munch
9/21 | Thee Stork Club | 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 9 pm | $5-10

KHAVERA / SNAQ / MARS KUMARI / SUSPECT

BALONEY does FOLSOM
9/21 | Oasis | 298 11th St, SF | 7-9 pm | $30-75

It’s time for the Folsom Street Fair and that can only mean one thing: BALONEY! Join the Boys (and Babes!) of BALONEY for an evening unlike any other. Part theater, part dance, part peep-show and all male, the infamous and always sold-out BALONEY is sure to titillate, entertain, and leave you dripping wet. Literally. Sit in the VIP Splash Zone for the best experience!

Friday, 9/22

Opening Night Gala
9/22 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7 pm | $150-250

Join us for a spectacular evening to celebrate the new season! Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the San Francisco Symphony in an exhilarating Opening Night Gala program that interweaves music and technology in a tapestry of heightened emotional journeys and artistic exploration. Bookending the love-sick verses of Gustav Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, here brought to life by baritone Simon Keenlyside, are Richard Strauss’s picaresque Don Juan and Maurice Ravel’s hypnotic Boléro—all augmented by cutting-edge lighting and video projections created by 59 Productions. And in Anders Hillborg’s Rap Notes, live rappers square off against artificial intelligence in a captivating collision of human creativity and technological prowess.

Off the Grid: Filipino Food Fest
9/22 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 5 pm | free

Immerse yourself in Filipino culture through pop-ups, food trucks, and special experiences that celebrate the rich flavors and traditions of the Philippines. As a major hub for the Filipino community, the Bay Area is home to some of the most innovative Filipino food in the country. Creators include Barya Kitchen with their fried adobo wings and lumpia, Street Stix with their cult-favorite shrimp balls, plus Senor Sisig and She Got Rolls.

Parktoberfest
9/22 | Park Chalet | 1000 Great Hwy, SF | 6-9 pm | $48-90

Park Chalet turns into an old world village buzzing with authentic German music by Alpine Sound and beer flowing into custom 1 liter steins (for you to take home!). Gents and ladies will don dirndls and lederhosen and enjoy competing in the Stein Hold for prizes! The Park Chalet is located on the edge of the Golden Gate Park, in San Francisco, just behind the Beach Chalet on the Great Highway.

2023 HUMP! Film Festival
9/22-9/23 | The New Parkway | 474 24th St, Oakland | 7 pm | $25+

HUMP! is a lovingly curated festival of short erotic films made by real people for real people. The filmmakers and stars show us hot and sexy, creative and kinky, ultimate turn-ons and craziest fantasies. Our program is a cornucopia of body types, shapes, ages, colors, sexualities, genders, kinks, and fetishes—all united by a shared spirit of sex-positivity. HUMP! will shock you. HUMP! will make you laugh. HUMP! will turn you on. HUMP! has been successfully disrupting the way America sees, makes, and shares porn since 2005. Come and get some!

Saturday, 9/23

Prezident Brown with Reggae Angels
9/23 | Sweetwater Music Hall | 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley 8 pm | $25

Prezident Brown launched his musical career at the age of fourteen, when he began dee-jaying for the Sound King Stereo Mix at the Bamboo Lounge. Initially known as Junior Ranking, he was dubbed “Slim Brown” by dee-jay Nicodemus. When he recorded his debut single in 1988 Prezident Brown was named, “Dancehall Doctor”. The late Jack Ruby, producer of Burning Spear’s albums, “Marcus Garvey”, and “Man In The Hills”, bestowed the title, “Prezident”, upon him.

Tracing Passages
9/23-11/11 | Gray Loft Gallery | 2889 Ford St #32, Oakland | 5-7:30 pm | free

Tracing Passages harmoniously weaves together the diverse narratives woven by these three artists, sparking a dialogue about the intrinsic connection between beauty, fragility, and the passage of time. The abstract artworks on display transcend traditional boundaries, inviting audiences to engage with the visual language of beauty and contemplate its multifaceted meanings. The exhibit encourages us to explore the delicate nuances of beauty and fragility that shape our experiences.

BONG-O BINGO Rocks Your Multiverse
9/23 | Mission Cannabis Lounge | 2441 Mission St, SF | 6-9 pm | $15

Join your hosts DJ Dank, Thee Pristine Condition and Brandelicious for a super fun night of bingo, drag, mocktails, getting high and winning cannabis prizes!

2nd Annual Roller Boogie
9/23 | Downtown Berkeley Bart Plaza | 11 am-5 pm | free

Grab your skates and get ready for a whole new Downtown Berkeley experience as the DBA transforms Shattuck Avenue between University Ave. and Allston Way into a roller skater’s paradise. This FREE event welcomes roller-skaters and rollerbladers of all ages and skill levels to come skate and groove with local DJs. Attendees bring their own roller-skates or roller blades and spend the day strutting their stuff in three specific zones.

ChoreoFest
9/23 & 9/30 | Yerba Buena Gardens | Mission St from 3rd – 4th St, SF | 1-3 pm | free

A two-weekend festival of site-specific work, the Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest showcases the extravagant creativity, diversity and vibrancy of the Bay Area dance scene. Happening Saturday, September 23 and Saturday, September 30.

Sunday, 9/24

World premiere of “Mission Rebel No. 1”
9/24 | Brava Theater | 2781 24th St, SF | 8 pm | $20

Mission Rebel No.1: Looking for Reverend Jesse James is a multi-layered production created by musician and composer David James. Inspired by a youth empowerment organization founded by his late father, Mission Rebel No.1 is a musical exploration into the complicated life and radical times of the Rev. Jesse James. This newly commissioned work brings together original compositions by David James, along with archival audio, photographs, and news clips about the “groovy rebellion” of Black and Latine youth in the Mission District of the 1960’s-70’s. Mission Rebel No.1 draws from the soulful and funky music of his father’s era.

The 9/24 Gilman Lot Party
9/24 | Gilman Brewing | 912 Gilman St, Berkeley | 12-7 pm | $8-10

The legendary live music venue 924 Gilman — launchpad for alt-rock/punk band Green Day — has assembled a powerhouse lineup of bands to rock the crowd, featuring headliners Neverlyn and Sad Snack, supported by Rymodee, The Helens, Said Sara, Strange Light, Plush Palace, Red Wood, and Hard Party. In addition, the Gilman Brewing Company’s house band — featuring employees of the brewery — will open the festival.

Folsom Street Fair 2023
9/24 | Folsom St from 9th – 12th St, SF | 11 am-6 pm | free

We’ll see you in 2023 for the 40TH ANNIVERSARY of the infamous Folsom Street Fair to celebrate community, connection, support and sexual liberation for ALL. In the meantime, stay safe, get your shots, wash your hands, mask up and stay weird!

Vamp × Folsom
9/24 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 11 am-9 pm | free w/ RSVP

Are you ready for a queer & trans takeover at Folsom Street Fair?! Join us for the best of both worlds! That’s right, we will be a dedicated space for queer women and trans folks inside the Folsom Street Fair Festival! Come by and see our amazing dancers, performers and DJs all day! For Free!

Sturniolo Triplets
9/24 | Regency Ballroom | 1290 Sutter St, SF | 7:30 pm | $49-129

THE STURNIOLO TRIPLETS are Three triplet brothers, out of Boston, who create long form comedy content, vlogs, challenges, “sit-down” talk videos and a podcast on YouTube.

Monday, 9/25

Intro to Bundle Dyeing with Natural Dyes, Plants, & Flowers
9/25 | Workshop | 1310 Haight St, SF | 7 pm | $72

n this class, we will introduce you to the beautiful art of natural bundle dyeing! Gain an understanding of how to work with the many vibrant colors that can be extracted from natural materials such as fresh and dried flowers, food waste, trees, plants, and more! You’ll have a chance to explore and practice the bundle dyeing process on a few different types of fabric, including silk and cotton. Each student will learn how to place the dyestuffs, wrap the fabric, and steam the bundle on a stove top to create their own unique, colorful patterns. Curious how a certain plant or flower may look when bundle dyed? Bring it in and try it!! Each student will leave with their own batch of beautiful bundle dyed items.

Thelma & Louise
9/25 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema | 2550 Mission St, SF | 7 pm | $17.75

Violently assaulted while on vacation, Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) turn the tables on their attacker and then flee the scene, only to embark on a cross-country chase between them and law enforcement. A testament to the power of friendship and a now-classic feminist reworking of the usually masculine “road movie,” THELMA & LOUISE – like its titular leads – confronts the patriarchy head-on and leaves it in the dust of a ’66 Thunderbird.

Roosevelt | Broke-Ass Stuart’s Goddamn Website – SF Events (brokeassstuart.com)
9/25 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 pm | $30

Synth-Pop artist Roosevelt has shared his latest single, the anthemic ‘Ordinary Love’, which is also his debut release on Ninja Tune’s Counter Records imprint. The track is his first release since his 2022 collaboration ‘Passion’ with the legendary Nile Rodgers.

The Hubbet Show
9/25 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 8 pm | $10-15

Monday Night Hubba is the perfect way to start your week sexy: with cocktails, tease, comedy and a more intimate experience than Hubba’s big monthly extravaganzas! Each Monday night is a fun-filled, shimmering showcase of local, national and international burlesque and variety talent — and a chance to see the most dazzling debuts before they hit it big!

Rad Upcoming Events 

9/29-10/31 | The San Francisco Mint | Terror Vault: The Initiation

Don’t forget to check out our Big Bad List of Rad Ongoing Events right here!