Best Bay Area Events 9/3-9/23
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Happening the first Thursday of September, October and November from 4-7p, UNSTAGED: First Thursday ✦ Live on Mid-Market, brings a free, interactive, live performance experience with an F Train takeover, live bands & DJs, buskers and makers, immersive soundscapes, cooking classes, interactive art carts, and drag lip sync onto Market Street between 5th and 6th. Find out more here.
Birthday Month
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
Happy Birthday month to my fellow September babies! There’s so many good shows and events to celebrate our birthdays all month long… including not one, but TWO Pride celebrations (Oakland on the 8th, Martinez on the 21st)! My friend has a Open Mic this Saturday in Berkeley. And, of course, I NEED to see Childish Gambino on his final tour. Here’s how I’m else excited to celebrate for the week of 9/3 and beyond.
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We Wanna Send you to the SF Live GoldFish After-Party @ Cafe du Nord
Created as a love letter to San Francisco, this special SF Live concert will be featuring GoldFish, Bag Raiders, and Mykki Blanco who are ready to close up summer in style with energetic music, outdoor vibes, and good times that await. Following the FREE Concert in Union Square, GoldFish is having an After-Party at Cafe du Nord and we want to send you to attend! Enter here.
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Unplug & Play at The Exploratorium After Dark
9/5 | The Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95
Make the pier your playground. Thursdays After Dark. No kids allowed—but you can still act like one. Unplug and play with 700+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and perception. Get inquisitive, grab a drink, and let the DJ set the vibe. With 75,000 square feet of conversation starters, you’ll never run out of things to talk about. Find out more here.
9/12 | The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15How worried should we be about AI and the election? As advances in generative artificial intelligence stand to disrupt elections, we ask what the latest developments mean in 2024 and for the future of democracy. In conversation with guests across technology, media and the law, KQED’s Rachael Myrow and The Guardian’s Rachel Leingang will explore what’s happening right now and what ramifications it will have on campaigns, journalists, voters, national security and democracy. Find out more here.
Disco for Democracy with Austin Millz & David Harness
9/12 | SVN West | 10 Van Ness Ave, SF | 6 p.m. | $25-$100,000
Help make history happen while dancing to some disco! In the final month of the election, Manny’s will be organizing phone banks, writing thousands of letters, and bussing people to Reno to get out the vote. Nevada – our neighboring state has, within recent weeks, come within the margin of error for our chances of turning it blue for Kamala Harris and delivering a key state in her campaign to be our next President. The funds raised from this iconic disco for democracy event will go straight to this effort – funding stamps for letters to Nevada voters, bus rides and motel stays and meals for folks coming to Reno to knock on doors, and to our weekly and then daily disco phone banks. Let’s dance our way to victory and help us get out the vote.
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This Week’s Events 9/3-9/9
Tuesday, 9/3
Sum 41’s Final Bow
9/3 & 9/4 | The Masonic | 1111 California Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $49.50-$89.50
Sum 41 are bringing The Tour of The Setting Sum to The Masonic for two nights on September 3rd and 4th with special guests The Interrupters and Many Eyes. Don’t miss your last chance to see the pop/punk legends live, limited tickets are still available!
Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour
9/3 | SAP Center | 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose | 7 p.m. | $60-$314
Jelly Roll is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Antioch, Tennessee. He rose to mainstream prominence following the release of his 2022 singles “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor”.
Five Finger Death Punch
9/3 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 6:30 p.m. | $39.50-$129.50
A night with Five Finger Death Punch, an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada… and Marilyn Manson.
The Get Up Kids
9/3 & 9/4 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32-$38
The Get Up Kids celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal emo album “Something to Write Home About,” performing the album in its entirety.
Wednesday, 9/4
9th Ave: Eve Driver
9/4 | Green Apple Books on the Park | 1231 9th Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | Free
Join us when we welcome Eve Driver for the release of her book, co-authored by Tom Osborn, “What We Can’t Burn: Friendship and Friction in the Fight For Our Energy Future.”
Thirty Seconds To Mars: Season World Tour
9/4 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 6:30 p.m. | $35-$129.50
The Seasons world Tour is the 7th world tour by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars in support of their most recent album, It’s the End of the World, But It’s a Beautiful Day.
Keane
9/4 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $45-$69.50
‘Hopes and Fears’ was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. This tour will celebrate Keane’s acclaimed body of work from their imperious debut ‘Hopes and Fears’ through to their 2019 studio album ‘Cause and Effect’
Future + Metro Boomin
9/4 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $70+
The We Trust You Tour supports Future and producer Metro Boomin’s collaborative albums We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, which were released in March and April 2024, respectively.
Free Museum Day
9/4 | GLBT History Museum | 4127 18th St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
The GLBT Historical Society Museum is free to all visitors on the first Wednesday of every month. Tickets are not available online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday, 9/5
Architecture + the City Soirée
9/5 | Center for Architecture & Design | 140 Sutter St, SF | 6 p.m. | $35-$75
Join us for this evening soirée infused with some of the best local artists and artisans — we’ll kick off a month of behind-the-scenes programs, tours, author talks, film screenings and more, providing excellent opportunities for all communities to experience architecture and design in a myriad of ways throughout the city.
LIPSMACK: A Drag Wrestling Supershow
9/5 | Thee Stork Club | 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $15, 21+
Catch the live action of Lipsmack: A Drag Wrestling Supershow!
Moenia
9/5 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $53.25
Known for their unique blend of new wave, techno, and synth pop, Moenia’s tour promises exciting performances featuring their hits as well as fresh tracks.
Prescott Night Market
9/5 | 1620 18th St, Oakland | 4 p.m. | Free
Prescott Night Market is a gathering place that comes alive once a month on Thursday nights from June to October between 4 pm and 8 pm. It unites residents, food makers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and local businesses in celebration of our rich and diverse community.
Friday, 9/6
Let It Happen: Tame Impala Dance Party
9/6 | Cat Club | 1190 Folsom St, SF | 9 p.m. | Free-$17.85
Join us at Cat Club (S.F.) as we celebrate the music of Tame Impala (and more). We’ll be playing all the best psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, hypnogroove, synth-pop, indie disco, and indie electronic jams.
Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball)
9/6-9/27 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $35-$232
King Gustav III secretly harbors a love for Amelia, the wife of his closest advisor and friend. When a visit to a fortune teller confirms that his love is reciprocated and reveals a plot against his life, the seeds of his undoing take root. Lavish costumes adorn masked courtiers as they gossip through the political machinations of eighteenth-century Sweden. Leo Muscato’s direction makes this new-to-San Francisco Opera production a must-see return to Verdi’s thrilling drama.
Me First + the Gimme Gimmes w/ The Schizophonics, Still Animals, DJ Thirst n Howl
9/6 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $28-$49.50, All ages
Me Girst and the Gimme Gimmes have tackled just about every genre under the sun. Be it Motown, Country, show tunes, Japanese Pop (sung in Japanese!), these seasoned punk rock pros have triumphed on every occasion in a way only the Gimmes could. With such an extensive and wide ranging catalog, where does one begin?… With a live show of course! The powerhouse continues and they’ll be singing ballads, showtunes, Country and Motown tunes all year long, so don’t miss it!
Mk.gee
9/6 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $60, All ages
Mk.gee got his start playing classical piano at the age of six. Under the encouragement of his piano instructor, he soon began performing his own compositions, an early hint at the rule-bending originality that defines his music today.
Pleasurekraft
9/6 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 9 p.m. | $19.51-$48.95, 21+
Get ready for an epic night with Pleasurekraft on their ‘On Growth and Form’ Album Tour! With support from Raz, DNEB, and Mac Vaughn. Plus Enjii, Great, Bad Moto, Aseneka, Anderson Bourne, and Black Panda in the loft.
Creed Bratton with Live Band
9/6 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m.| $24-$27, All ages
Creed Bratton is an American actor and musician. A former member of the rock band the Grass Roots, ho is best known for playing a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Office.
Friday Nights at OMCA with Kev Choice Ensemble
9/6 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 5 p.m. | Free
Come bring the family on a rhythmic journey through the many sounds of the Black diaspora this Friday Nights at OMCA! Kev Choice and his all-star ensemble of musicians kick up a vibe as they spotlight past, present, and future Bay Area artists with a unique musical blend of Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul, and Classical styles.
Dark Sparkle
9/6 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $5/advance, $10/at door, 18+
Since 1999 Dark Sparkle has provided a unique blend of glitter, glamour, and gloom to the Bay Area club scene. A mix of everything from goth to glam, new wave to punk, post-punk, electronics, esoterica, and that god damned rock ‘n’ roll! This month in Dazzle, DJs Sage and Chat Noir present a tribute to iconic subversive music label, Some Bizzare Records!
Pee-Wee’s Biggest Adventure
9/6 | OASIS | 298 11th St SF | 7 p.m. | $28.14-$50.15
Call the WHAAAAmbulance, Pee-wee Herman is dead! Sit with Pee-wee as he slips out from this life and says goodbye to all his friends in the Playhouse– where will he go next? What do you think happens when we die? Are there pearly gates with heavenly beings awaiting you to reward your good spirit? Is there a treasure trove of demons and monsters to punish you with salacious ambiguity? Join Palace of Trash as they explore the afterlife through the eyes of Pee-wee Herman.
Saturday, 9/7
Thievery Corporation + Nightmares on Wax: Block Party
9/7 | The Midway | 900Marin St, SF | 2 p.m. | $39-$139, 21+
The Midway and Opulent Temple present Permission to Land Block Party with Thievery Corporation and special guests: DJ Shadow, Nightmares On Wax presents Carboot Soul Live w/ Black Nile. After Party will feature a Rob Garza DJ Set, Nightmares on Wax DJ Set, and more surprises TBA!
OPEN MIC – Go On.. I’m Listening Podcast Presents: Timeless Voices
9/7 | Drop 84 | 2284 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $12.51-$55.20
A night of unforgettable performances. This event is the perfect opportunity to come out and see some of Bay Area’s finest talent and connect with fellow music lovers! Come take a share in listening to our Timeless Voices and be stunned as their creativity shines. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – we can’t wait to party with you!
African Arts Festival
9/7 | Yerba Buena Gardens | 750 Howard St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Along with interactive activities like dance and drum lessons and face-painting for children, vendors offer a variety of traditional African food and goods for sale, including clothing, jewelry, hair care and skin care. “The idea for the festival came from the desire to bring Africans and the diaspora together as one community in the Bay Area, to inspire each other and share each other’s culture,” explains Duniya Dance and Drum Company Artistic Director Bongo Sidibe. “We are highlighting joy and celebrating who we are as Black people.”
Art Exhibit. Tsholo Motong: I Am Because We Are
9/7 | Art House SF Gallery | 2324B Market St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free
You’re invited to our 3rd solo exhibit of the amazing Tsholo “Splash” Motong from South Africa. We’re excited to show his latest paintings, his amazing Shweshwe fabric collages, newspaper collages, and acrylic portraits. In this 3rd exhibit, we’d like to take a deeper dive into Tsholo’s work. What’s motivating him? What is South Africa? What we, as Americans, don’t understand about South Africa?
Passenger
9/7 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $56-$150, All ages
It took years of busking, writing, recording and touring to prepare for 2013’s All The Little Lights, the multiplatinum selling record that plays host to the global phenomenon “Let Her Go.” In the 10 years since releasing this seminal record, there have been a further nine studio albums and countless sold-out tours around the world — all a testament to UK-born singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg’s relentless work ethic and dedication to his craft.
SF Live: Eagles of Death Metal
9/7 | Portrero del Sol Park | 2827 Cesar Chavez St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages
Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998 by best friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band. The story goes that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre. When he played a song by the Polish band Vader and made a claim that the song was within the death metal genre, Homme then referred to Vader as “The Eagles of Death Metal”. After hearing this phrase, he wondered what a cross between the Eagles and a death metal band would sound like. With that, the band was born.
Bay Area Rocks Benefit Concert
9/7 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 7 p.m. | $45-$155, 21+
August Hall Presents Bay Area Rocks Benefit Concert, supporting The Guardsmen. A benefit concert with 100% of the profits supporting disadvntaged youth in the Bay Area.
52nd Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
9/7-9/8 | Downtown Mountain View | 500 Castro St, Mountain View | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Hosted in the heart of Silicon Valley, this beloved festival is set to take place on Castro Street, attracting more than 150,000 visitors from near and far. Admission is free. Immerse yourself in a sensory wonderland as the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival brings together the finest in art, food, and entertainment.
West Coast Craft Waves: A Vintage Show
9/7-9/8 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 7 p.m. | Free
West Coast Craft (WCC) fair introduces a new vintage indoor show, West Coast Craft Waves, in the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. A juried exhibition of more than 125 artisans, WCC Waves features the best in vintage clothing, design, and housewares, including retailers and artist and designer craftspeople using reworked vintage materials, and those whose work is rooted in nostalgia.
Sunday, 9/8
Opera in the Park
9/8 | Robin Williams Meadow | 320 Bowling Green Dr, SF | 1:30 p.m. | Free, All ages
It’s time to start planning your picnic menu because Opera in the Park is back! Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in an afternoon of arias and ensembles, performed by stars from San Francisco Opera’s 2024–25 Season. Free and open to all! Don’t miss this time-honored Bay Area tradition.
Oakland Pride Parade & Festival 2024
9/8 | 20th & Broadway Streets, Oakland | 11 a.m. | Free-$23.18
Get ready to show off your true colors and embrace the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community filled with music, dance, and exciting performances. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or simply want to support and celebrate with us, everyone is welcome!
Diplo’s Run Club
9/8 | Pier 30-32 | 599 The Embarcadero, SF | 9 a.m. | $116.44-$244.09
Experience the thrill of the run and the rhythm of the music at the San Francisco waterfront, nestled between Pier 30 and 32, under the majestic Bay Bridge. Join us for an exhilarating run along the waterfront, followed by a vibrant music festival that will ignite your senses. Dance to the beats of top DJs and live bands, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and soak in the stunning views of the Bay Bridge casting its shadow over the festivities. This is more than an event; it’s a celebration of life, music, and the iconic San Francisco skyline. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Wallows
9/8 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $69.50, All ages
Wallows is an American alternative rock band based in Los Angeles composed of Dylan Minnette (13 Reasons Why), Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston. The band began releasing songs independently in April 2017 starting with “Pleaser”, which reached number two on the Spotify Global Viral 50 chart.
Sofia Isella
9/8 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22
19-year-old multi-talented artist and instrumentalist SOFIA ISELLA has been making waves as of late. A classically trained violinist, songwriter, producer and poet, the young creator’s biggest influences are among the likes of Trent Reznor, Beck, Sylvia Plath, Margaret Atwood, Mona Awad and Anne Sexton.
The 28th Annual SF Drag King Contest
9/8 | Oasis | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$55
The fierce and fun-fueled competition is guaranteed to be filled with head-to-head, two-fisted tomfoolery complete with dazzling makeup and costumes, larger than life pulsating pelvises, crowns, gowns, clowns and hounds. Join us as we pulverize the patriarchy.
BrazilianFestSF 2024
9/8 | The Crossings at East Cut | 250 Main St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
BrazilianFestSF will get people moving, promoting social engagement, community building, and wellness. Our live music lineup includes Mariana Bonetti; Paulo Presotto and Veesh Maria; Oakland Samba Revue; Jackson SP; Allex Costa; Pedro & Felipe; Maracatu Pacifico, among other local bands.
Monday, 9/9
Mexican Institute Of Sound + Ritmos Tropicosmos
9/9 | Lagunitas Brewing Company | 1280 N. McDowell Bolbd, Petaluma | 4:20 p.m. | $18, 21+
Mexican Institute of Sound, brainchild of Camilo Lara, creates irresistible beats for the global dance floor. At home in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Lagos, Mumbai, or New York, Camilo’s music can be heard in any of the new capitals of world culture. His live shows can only be described as punk performances that bring down the house every single time.
The Week of 9/10-9/16
Tuesday 9/10
Brad Stank, Ricewine w/ Snoozer
9/10 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25-$30
Imagine stepping into a gig to see Barry White and Love Unlimited jamming with Mac DeMarco, or TOPS teaming up with Ween to play through Marvin Gaye’s ‘I Want You’. And centre-stage stands an unlikely lothario, who somehow makes playing such luscious, lustrous sounds look effortless – all with a shot of spirituality thrown in for good measure. Welcome to the world of Brad Stank.
9/10 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 7:30 p.m. | $40.50-$200.50The Legacy Tour features five of reggae icon Bob Marley’s sons to celebrate his music, influence, and legacy. The tour features brothers Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian Marley performing their individual hits and classic Bob Marley songs.
Vance Joy, Tiny Habits
9/10 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $50.50, All ages
With 5 billion streams across all platforms, its no surprise that listeners all over the world connect to Vance Joys intimate yet anthemic song writing. His lyrics take you on a journey that will reach out and hold you for a delicate moment. Bringing together a unique, charming mix of folk music with pop influences, these songs capture the familiar pulse of everyday experiences in a unique and celebratory manner.
Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour 2024
9/10 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7:30 p.m. | $45-$129.50
Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, known professionally as Hozier, is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. His music primarily draws from folk, soul and blues, often using religious and literary themes and taking political or social justice stances.
Wednesday 9/11
Glass Animals
9/11 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7:45 p.m. | $30-$110
Glass Animals are an English major label pop-rock band formed in Oxford in 2010. The band is best known for their biggest hit single “Heat Waves”, which went viral on TikTok.
Chromeo & The Midnight w/ Ruth Radelet
9/11 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | $49.95-$114.71
Chromeo is back, and have they got a record for you. It’s brazenly titled Adult Contemporary, and it’s set to redefine the term. There’s a complacency and a softness to “adult contemporary” as we know it, in a pleated khakis and cable-knit sweater kind of way. In the hands of Dave 1 and P-Thugg however, the phrase takes on a whole new meaning.
9/11 | Mad Oak | 135 12th St, Oakland | 8 p.m. Doors | FreeGet ready to roll on the floor with hilarious performances by Kelly Evans, Iain Langlands, Luigi Diaz, Alfred Robinson & their funniest friends. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night filled with witty jokes, crazy premises and clever punchlines. Grab your friends, drink up, and laugh till it hurts!
Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov w/ special guest Erin Rae
9/11 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $49.50 – $65
Join Ray LaMontagne and Gregory Alan Isakov this fall for a special co-headline tour! Ray’s vast catalog spans eight full length records, chart topping radio singles, and a Grammy win for “God Willin'” & “The Creek Don’t Rise”, in addition to multiple Grammy nominations. Horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums.
Classic Cocktails with a Twist
9/11 | Edible Garden at Marin Art and Garden Center | 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross | 6:30 p.m. | $120
Join us in the Edible Garden to discover effortlessly beautiful cocktail + appetizer recipes that celebrate the season. Participate in the preparation of festive drinks (including non-alcoholic options) and a collection of delicious, sharable bites that highlight seasonal produce at its best. Come away from this convivial class with simple recipes and styling tips that will be sure to elevate your next gathering.
Thursday 9/12
Mission Delirium Brass Band
9/12 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, F | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $19.98-$25
It’s an early show, because we are playing outdoors and want to keep the neighbors happy. The doors will open at 6:30, the show will start at 7:30, and it will ABSOLUTELY be finished by 9:30pm. So don’t show up late, or you’ll miss the whole thing! The last few times we played at El Rio the advance tickets sold out well before the show, so don’t sleep on it.
From Disco Days to the Tech Craze: 50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios
9/12 | San Francisco Publi cLibrary | 100 Larkin St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | Free
This archival exhibition presents 50 years of ephemera, art, and stories from artists who have participated in our citywide program. From Disco Days to the Tech Craze: 50 Years of ArtSpan SF Open Studios invites you to immerse yourself in the rich history of SF Open Studios and ArtSpan’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the local art scene.
Incubus w/ special guests Coheed and Cambria
9/12 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $39.50-$169.50
Incubus performing “Morning View” in its entirety and all the hits.
9/12 | Zeitgeist | 199 Valencia St, SF | 6 p.m. | $8, 21+The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! We’ve listened to the buzz and are thrilled to bring back our PRIDE event : Ladies, Theydies, and Gentlethem! Gather your crew for another unforgettable night. Let’s turn up the music and create memories with the most amazing queer community.
9/12 | Tenderloin Museum | 398 Eddy St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $20The annual Neon Speaks Festival comes home to the Tenderloin Museum for a celebration of the historically inspired Tenderloin/Cadillac neon sign! Ft. a sign seminar with SF Neon, a DJ set by celebrated SF songwriters & neon aficionado Chuck Prophet, plus food & drink.
9/12-9/14 | Punchline San Francisco | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22.25, 18+Stand-up comic Scott Capurro, a San Francisco native, is known for his confrontational and controversial yet thought-provoking comedy.
Friday 9/13Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire
9/13 & 9/14 | Alameda Point | 1190 W. Tower Ave, Alameda | 6 p.m. | $10-$20Join us at the vintage fashion event of the season! Shop 85+ booths of vintage delights including Women’s & Men’s Clothing, Couture & Rare Pieces, Jewelry & Accessories, Textiles & Fine Linens & More! Early Buy Party Friday Night.
9/13 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 9 p.m. | $19.51-$31.29, 21+Transport yourself from the arena, from the jungle to the Playa, and into the club with a dance party tribute dedicated to two of the biggest names in electronic music—Rufus Du Sol and Fred again.. , as we spin from both artists’ full discography as well as tracks from Disclosure, Claptone, Lane 8, Hayden James, Dom Dolla, The Blessed Madonna, Odesza, Maya Jane Coles, Flight Facilities, Jaime XX, Gorgon City, Fisher, SG Lewis, Flume, AlunaGeorge, John Summit, & more!
9/13 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $41-$225Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio.
9/13 | Crissy Field | 1199 E Beach St, SF | 4 p.m. | $44.52An outdoor concert series where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall. With epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, Crissy Field in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the perfect site to bring a picnic, fly a kite, and enjoy the IN A LANDSCAPE experience.
9/13 | Eclectic Box SF | 446 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $15, 18+Come join us for an evening of roses, romance, and laughs at the Eclectic Box. Witness all the ups and downs live as our bachelorette navigates through dates, eliminations, and her final decision. Get ready to cheer for your favorite contestants and gasp at the unexpected twists. This is your chance to experience the magic (and hilarity) of The Bachelorette up close and personal.
9/14 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $20-$25, 21+Com Truise is the nom de guerre of producer and designer Seth Haley, born-and-raised in upstate New York and currently working out of Los Angeles. His synth- and sci-fi-obsessed records are as infectious as they are expansive. From 2011’s Galactic Melt LP to its long-awaited follow-up, Iteration, Com Truise has refined his singular style of melodic beat music. Each piece ties together his ideas of “synth-wave” and “slow-motion funk” amidst a glowing backdrop of rich, nostalgic pathos.
9/14-9/15 | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds | 344 Tully Rd, San Jose | 10 a.m. | $27.75-$119.44Come explore a variety of tiny houses, ADUs/ backyard cottages, and alternative living homes. Attend speaker presentations and workshops that inspire and inform. Meet the builders. Talk with DIYers and nomads living the tiny life. Peruse the Simply Living Marketplace. Enjoy live music and good food!
9/14 | Benicia Marina Pavilion | 402 E 2nd St, Benicia | 11 a.m. | $8Come enjoy old world German beer, authentic German food, and German Oompah bands!
9/14 | Wyldflowr Arts | 809 37th St, Richmond | 3 p.m. | $50Diaspora Sessions seeks to preserve and present the musical art forms, dance and variety of artistic disciplines within the African Diaspora through education, media and live performance.
Sunday 9/15SWMRS: Music Therapy Benefit For Brain Injuries
9/15 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $22-$25, All agesSWMRS is a band of brothers from California. For SWMRS now, family is everything – and you’re invited to join theirs. 100% of funds collected will benefit music therapy for brain injuries.
9/15 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 4 p.m. | $50-$85For Nippon Kobo’s inaugural event, all are invited to experience the Japanese concept of Seasons through a collaborative showcase of premium craft beer tasting, multimedia art installations, and a chamber music concert by award-winning musicians and artists for an immersive experience in contemporary Japanese music and culture.
9/15 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$565, 18+Celebrate 18 years of San Francisco’s world famous burlesque & variety show with aerialists, chanteuse, special guests from London, Milan, Atlanta, Las Vegas, & Portland, and the Bay Area’s Tops In Tease!
Monday 9/16
Pulp
9/16 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $59.50 – $79.50
Pulp’s “This Is What We Do For An Encore” tour is a reunion tour dedicated to the memory of the band’s bassist, Steve Mackey, who died in March 2023. The band’s frontman, Jarvis Cocker, has said that the songs came back to life and wanted to be heard. The tour features a combination of lasers, liveness, and nostalgia, and the band has worked with Studio Flint and Intro to create adaptive screen visuals.
The Week of 9/17-9/23
Tuesday 9/17
Future Islands
9/17 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $66-$210
From their start, Future Islands have been singular and instantly identifiable. Samuel T. Herring’s life-worn croons and cries backlit by Gerrit Welmers’ melodies and charged by the rhythms of William Cashion and Michael Lowry. That premise hasn’t changed on People Who Aren’t There Anymore, but the people have. There’s a pain and a joy that’s in Herring’s voice that’s only been rivaled by their legendary live performances, but never captured in their studio albums, that feels like it’s been untethered for the first time.
9/17 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $47-$89Paula Coles eleventh studio album, Lo is devastatingly personal and utterly gorgeous. From whispering poetry in a low alto range, to opening her throat in primal scream, Paula Coles voice is more commanding than ever, revealing battle scars, deep wisdom, the soulfulness of gospel, the urgency of rock, and the sensitivity of folk. Cole plays piano, Rhodes, acoustic guitar, clarinet and sings her artfully arranged background-vocals. She is a poet with a funky groove.
9/17 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $49.50-$89.50Two Door Cinema Club are a Irish indie rock band formed in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland in 2007.The band is composed of three members: Alex Trimble (vocals, rhythm guitar, beats, synths), Sam Halliday (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Kevin Baird (bass, synths, backing vocals).
Wednesday 9/18Geese
9/18 | The Inependent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25, 21+Geese are an American rock band based in Brooklyn, New York. The band is composed of Dominic DiGesu, Cameron Winter, Max Bassin, and Emily Green.
9/18 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 5:30 pm. | Free w/ RSVP, 18+SF Game Development is thrilled to announce an event featuring industry expert Andy Billings, who will be sharing his insights on mastering your game development framework. In this talk, we demystify the role of a publisher and explore whether partnering with one is the right move for your game.
9/18 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $39-$44Feng E is a young musical sensation (born in 2007) from Taiwan. His notoriety continues to skyrocket through his various ukulele covers of popular music with over 600K YouTube subscribers and millions of views. His expert renditions and his straight-forward “can do” attitude has turned the heads and stolen the hearts of some of the biggest stars in the world.
9/18 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$25How Weird, Beats Drop Cancer & The Midway present: HOW DISCO: Official How Weird Roller Disco Pre-Party. Come get warmed up for the weird weekend with a roller disco at The Midway with DJs: Donald Glaude, Gingerkat, & JonBoy!
Thursday 9/19Bleachers
9/19 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $79.25, All agesFew 21st century artists have had the cultural impact of Jack Antonoff. Through his work as a producer for artists like Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift, The 1975 and Lorde, he’s won eight Grammys to date. For years critics have wondered how his work is so successful and what defines it when it doesn’t quite sound like anything else (Antonoff ignores what’s on trend, even when that’s his last project). His methodology, he reveals, is the same for his production work as it is for writing his music with Bleachers: The great journey and struggle of creating your sound is to drill further and further into it, while the whole time shocking yourself and the people around you. The results are always intimate, confessional and unwaveringly tasteful.
CityDance San José: Country Line Dancing
9/19 | San Jose Museum of Art | 110 S Market St, San Jose | 6 p.m. | Free
CityDance San José is an evening of socializing, music, and open-air dancing at the Circle of Palms and the San José Museum of Art. With live bands and a professional dance instructor, you can tune your skills, learn something new, or just show off! The event and Museum galleries are open and free to the public.
Jeezy
9/19 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $60.81, 21+
Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. He is credited, alongside fellow Georgia-based rappers T.I. and Gucci Mane, with pioneering the hip hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences.
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top
9/19 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 6:30 p.m. | $34.50-$349.50
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced their first co-headlining tour – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour!
2024 SF Open Studios Exhibition ArtLaunch
9/19 | SOMArts Cultural Center | 934 Brannan St, SF | 6 p.m. | $25-$100
Our beloved annual tradition enters its 50th year, Celebrating the abundant creativity of the SF Bay Area & kick-off our SF Open Studios season with the ArtSpan community within the SFOS Exhibition. The Exhibition features the work of participating SFOS artists and provides a preview to help guide your studio visits.
Friday 9/20
Childish Gambino
9/20 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 8 p.m. | $109.50-$299.50
The New World Tour is the sixth and final concert tour by American recording artist Childish Gambino, in support of his 2024 albums Atavista (a re-release of his 2020 album) and Bando Stone & the New World.
Portugal. The Man, Snacktime
9/20 | Civic Center Plaza | 335 McAllister St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free, All ages
Over the past decade, Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock’s most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favorites. Alongside the shine of their myriad of musical accomplishments lies the group’s long-standing passion for social justice. In fact, this is precisely the intersection in which Portugal. The Man thrives; throughout their career, the band has consistently exemplified how to deeply commit to both artistry and activism.
Sky Ferreira
9/20 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 9 p.m. | $35-$55, All ages
Sky Ferreira is an American singer-songwriter, model, and actress. Ferreira’s earlier work incorporated elements of dance-pop, while her recent projects experiment with acoustic, new wave and primarily indie rock musical styles. Her lyrical content originally incorporated themes of rebellion and teenage romance, and has since evolved to discuss personal insecurities and more mature romantic themes.
SET with JOHN DIGWEED (BEDROCK)
9/20 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $37.18+
John Digweed is a DJ’s DJ. The beauty of what he does lies in just how different he really is from his contemporaries. If you’re not an avid follower of dance music but are tuned into popular culture at all you’ve likely experienced music touched by the hands of John Digweed. Originally hailing from England but having clearly arrived on the global scene nearly a decade ago, John has long since cemented his name in the pages of dance music history.
Dylan Gossett
9/20 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $37.50
Dylan Gossett is an American country singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. He has released two studio EPs and five singles. His second self-released single, “Coal”, was his breakthrough onto the Billboard Hot 100.
Michael Rapaport
9/20 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. | $30.25, 18+
Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s. He’s also the host of the world wide phenomenon “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast”.
Saturday 9/21
Pride in Martinez
9/21 | Martinez Waterfront Park | 245 N Court St, Martinez | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Martinez Pride 2024, our second annual festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Martinez, CA and beyond! We will have live entertainment, food trucks, vendor and community agency booths, activities, and a kids’ area for everyone to enjoy. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
How Weird Street Faire 2024
9/21 | Howard & 2nd St, SF | 12 p.m. | $30.36-$52.51
This year’s theme “Autumn Equinox” will feature an unforgettable day of music, art, costumes, and dancing. How Weird Street Faire’s nine stages will feature world-class electronic music, played on some of the world’s best sound systems. How Weird Marketplace will be filled with vendors from around the world selling unique goods. From clothing to art, jewelry, and accessories, Marketplace offers a unique shopping experience.
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
9/21 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 8 p.m. | $41-$263
Anderson .Paak is an American singer, rapper, drummer and record producer. Apart from his solo career, Anderson formed the duo NxWorries in 2015 with record producer Knxwledge. He is frequently accompanied by the band Free Nationals, who play a variety of instruments, such as electric guitar, bass, piano, keyboards and drums, and also serve as backing vocalists.
SF Live: GoldFish, Bag Raiders + Mykki Blanco
9/21 | Union Square | Geary, Powell, Post, & Stockton Streets | 2 p.m. | Free, All ages
SF Live is a new six-month series of free music concerts put on as a joint citywide initiative by esteemed San Francisco arts & music producers. Created as a love letter to San Francisco music, SF Live concerts are a coming together of San Francisco’s storied musical history featuring GoldFish, Bag Raiders, and Mykki Blanco.
Ricky Montgomery
9/21 | UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $44.75-$143.50, All ages
Music always lures Ricky Montgomery back. He blames the internet. First a devotee of the Vine underground, and now—nearly a decade and several jobs later—an unexpected hitmaker, the Los Angeles native has spent the last few years trying to reconcile with his artist self. With millions of social followers and a string of sold-out tours under his belt, Ricky now sets out to document “my long, awkward path toward remembering myself as an artist,” he says. “It’s been embarrassing and difficult, but also thrilling. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted to do but was too scared to try.”
‘Round the World – Music, Dance & Art Festival
9/21 | Chochenyo Park | 2430 Encinal Ave, Alameda | 12 p.m. | Free
With driving rhythms, vibrant regalia, fabulous footwork and flavorful cuisines, the Rhythmix ‘Round the World Festival celebrates music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions in an afternoon of fun for the whole family.
Sunday 9/22
Rodrigo y Gabriela
9/22 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ae, Berkeley | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $60
Grammy Award winning duo Rodrigo y Gabriela grew up on an eclectic mix of classic rock, heavy metal and flamenco, a rare alchemy of influences that still informs their work today.
The Lox
9/22 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $59.50 – $79.50, All ages
So who are the Real LOX? The Real Lox are authentic ghetto story-tellers, whose rhymes are derived from the pain, anger, lust and love which exist in the hearts of men. The Real LOX are the embodiment of Hip-Hop’s origin as the voice of a disparate people.
Tiffany
9/22 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $39-$79
Tiffany has obtained a long and storied career. A legendary pop star, Tiffany earned two U.S. number one hit singles with “I Think Were Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been”, and set a record as the youngest female artist to top the Billboard charts with her debut album. Today, her goal is to continue writing songs for herself and others, cementing her status in the industry as a powerhouse hit maker and go-to songwriter.
Monday 9/23
Nicki Minaj
9/23 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Wary, SF | 9 p.m. | $59.50-$299.50
Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour now holds the record for highest grossing rap tour by a woman and top-10 highest grossing rap tour by any rapper of all time. The tour features an incredibly vibrant stage production where Minaj performs hits from her critically acclaimed new album Pink Friday 2 including trailblazing pop culture favorites “FTCU”, “Everybody”, and the platinum-certified lead single “Super Freaky Girl”.
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