Best Bay Area Events 9/10-9/30

Just Keep Swimming 

by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

This first week of the birthday month was full of impromptu activities, including two last minute trips to Stinson Beach. I didn’t know how bad I was craving that ocean therapy until I was in the water, basking in the sun… cherishing the small slice of happy I felt in that moment, when everything else has felt so heavy lately. There was another day, my friend and I were sitting in Heinold’s First & Last Chance Saloon, when a group of guys walked in wearing Giants jerseys. My friend and I looked at each other and decided, 10 minutes before the ferry left, to hop on and catch the game. Made some good memories this week that helped me keep swimming along. There’s so many more good events to help the celebration continue this month. Here’s what I’m excited or the week of 9/10 and beyond.

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We Wanna Give You VIP Tix to the Inaugural Cambodia Day Music + Cultural Fest!

Join us for a vibrant celebration of heritage at the Inaugural Cambodia Day music and culture festival. Taking place in San Francisco’s historic Union Square, this event unites the Khmer community to showcase Cambodia’s rich culture, arts, food, and music to a diverse local and international audience. Enter here.

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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Hubba Hubba Revue’s 18th ANNIVERSARY!
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! Get your tickets here.

Muni Heritage Weekend
9/21-9/22 | San Francisco Railway Museum | 77 Steuart St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free, All ages

Step into the past for free rides aboard unique vintage transit vehicles rarely seen on the modern streets of San Francisco. The festivities will unfold near the San Francisco Railway Museum, located near the Ferry Building and Embarcadero Plaza.  All vintage buses and special excursion streetcars depart for round-trip rides from the plaza directly across from the museum. Find out more here.

This Week’s Events 9/10-9/16

Tuesday 9/10

Presidential Debate – 2nd Watch Party @ Manny’s
9/10 | Manny’s | 3092 16th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $10.30

Our Watch Party at The Chapel has officially sold out, so we’ve added a second viewing event at Manny’s! Join us at Manny’s for an engaging Presidential Debate Watch Party. Seating will be available in the Living Room, with standing room throughout the rest of the café. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation!

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.

The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour
9/10 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 7:30 p.m. | $40.50-$200.50

The 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.

Mad Oak Comedy!
9/11 | Mad Oak | 135 12th St, Oakland | 8 p.m. Doors | Free

Get 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

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.

Bots v Ballots: AI and the 2024 Election
9/12 | The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15

How 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. 

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 Public Library | 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.

Plaza Palooza After Dark
9/12 | Levi’s Plaza | 1105 Battery St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us at Plaza Palooza After Dark for a compelling performance headlined by “The Stone Foxes,” a band that embodies the unbridled spirit of rock with their powerful and emotive soundtracks. Opening for them is the female-led, local band “Everyone Is Dirty,” known for their baroque post punk compositions.

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.

Ladies, Theydies, and Gentlethem
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.

Tenderloin Sounds & Light: Chuck Prophet & SF Neon
9/12 | Tenderloin Museum | 398 Eddy St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $20

The 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.

Scott Capurro
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 9/13

Flower Piano
9/13-9/22 | San Francisco Botanical Gardens | 10 a.m. | $0-$130

Sunset Piano and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are very excited to announce that Flower Piano is set to return to San Francisco Botanical Garden from September 13-22! Flower Piano is free with General Admission to the Botanical Garden. The duration for this year is doubled from last year, so Flower Piano now spans across two weekends!

Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire
9/13 & 9/14 | Alameda Point | 1190 W. Tower Ave, Alameda | 6 p.m. | $10-$20

Join 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.

Desert Jungle: Rüfüs Du Sol x Fred again.. Tribute Dance Party
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!

Everclear, Marcy Playground, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
9/13 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $41-$225

Everclear, 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.

IN A LANDSCAPE: Crissy Field
9/13 | Crissy Field | 1199 E Beach St, SF | 4 p.m. | $44.52

An 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. 

The Bachelorette Live
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.

Saturday 9/14

Bender’s 21st Anniversary
9/14 | Bender’s Bar & Grill | 806 S. Van Nes Ave, SF | 9 p.m. | Free, 21+

Come celebrate Bender’s Bar & Grill finally turning 21! 

Com Truise
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.

TinyFest California Bay Area 2024
9/14-9/15 | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds | 344 Tully Rd, San Jose | 10 a.m. | $27.75-$119.44

Come 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!

Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace
9/14 | Benicia Marina Pavilion | 402 E 2nd St, Benicia | 11 a.m. | $8

Come enjoy old world German beer, authentic German food, and German Oompah bands!

Diaspora Sessions – The Sacred Turn Up
9/14 | Wyldflowr Arts | 809 37th St, Richmond | 3 p.m. | $50

Diaspora 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 9/15

Haight Ashbury Street Fair
9/15 | Haight & Ashbury St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages

The iconic Haight-Ashbury Street Fair is set to celebrate its 45th anniversary and promises an unforgettable experience with an outstanding lineup of artists performing on the Stanyan and Masonic stages. 

SWMRS: Music Therapy Benefit For Brain Injuries
9/15 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $22-$25, All ages

SWMRS 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. 

Nippon Kobo Vol. 1 ~ Seasons ~
9/15 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 4 p.m. | $50-$85

For 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.

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.

Paula Cole
9/17 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $47-$89

Paula 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.

Two Door Cinema Club
9/17 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $49.50-$89.50

Two 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 9/18

Geese
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.

SF Game Development Meetup: Cinevva & Digital Bandidos
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.

Live From Taiwan: Feng E
9/18 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $39-$44

Feng 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.

How Disco: Official How Weird Roller Disco Pre-Party
9/18 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$25

How 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 9/19

MANISACRIFESTRIXX
9/19 | Little Boxes Theater | 1661 Tennessee St, SF | 8 p.m. | $17.85

MANISACRIFESTRIXX is a new multimedia theatrical work by trixxie carr, a drag performer well known in San Francisco for her genre defying creativity, powerhouse vocals and stage presence, and unique vision. Exploring feminine power and society’s fear of it through the lens of drag performance, and the intersection of emotion and science, trixxie challenges and examines assumptions about female identity and its expressions, as well as her own existence itself.

Read for Filth: Celebrating Banned Books & James Baldwin’s 100th Birthday
9/19 | GLBT Historical Society | 4127 18th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $20, Free for Members

This special event will blend Baldwin’s powerful words with the lively energy of the San Francisco drag community, creating an unforgettable evening of reflection, entertainment, and celebration. Guests will enjoy cake and champagne as part of the celebration, making this not just a literary event but a true party in Baldwin’s honor. The event aims to celebrate the impact of Baldwin’s work on literature, culture, and civil rights, highlighting his continued relevance today.

Bleachers
9/19 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $79.25, All ages

Few 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

More Than 2 Blocks of Art
9/21-9/22 | 7th & Market St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free

The More Than 2 Blocks of Art open house art walk highlights Market Street spaces: the cool, the unique, the modern, the historic; through artists’ works in lobbies, restaurants, gallery spaces and ground floor retail spaces. Expect art in the fields of light, dance, photography, painting and more. The historic and grand Hibernia will serve as the event headquarters with the Vendor Vault Artisan Market, DJ and cocktail bar.

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

Alameda Beer City Festival
9/22 | Alameda Point | 2151 Ferry Point Alameda | 11 a.m. | $0–$37.92

Beer City features brewers from the East Bay and beyond. Your entry includes unlimited tasting and a Beer City tasting glass. Everyone gets live music and games from The Beer City Gamester. There will be food and other vendors, including the greatest food trucks the world has ever known from Coolinaria.

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”.

The Week of 9/24-9/30

Tuesday, 9/24

Kacey Musgraves
9/24 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $39.50 – $249.50

The Deeper Well World Tour is the ongoing seventh headlining concert tour by American country music singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves in support of her sixth studio album, Deeper Well. 

Fontaines D.C. w/ Been Stellar
9/24 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $34-$65, All ages 

Assembling whilst still at college in Dublin a mere three years ago, from the ruins of early nowhere bands, and having discovered a shared love of poetry and a common zeal for authentic self-expression, the evolution of Fontaines D.C. has been swift, sure and seemingly effortless. 

Chocolate Making: From Bean To Bar
9/24 | Workshop | 1310 Haight St, SF | 7 p.m. | $55.75

In this hands-on class, chocolate maker, winemaker and food anthropologist Sean Taylor will teach you the processes required to produce organic, single-origin dark chocolate straight from cacao beans at home! Following traditional chocolate-making techniques, while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, you will design your own dark chocolate bars using cacao, sea salt, coffee nibs, spices, and other organic flavors. You will have a chance to taste several different samples of single-origin chocolates, and you will receive a lesson on how to select and buy chocolate from a taste, health, environmental, and social perspective. Each student will leave with two dark chocolate bars and a small bag of cacao nibs.

Eden Parish, COlin Dyer, NO BRANDS ALL PRODUCTS, SHUTTERED
9/24 | Thee Stork Club | 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m | $12, 21+

Eden parish is an intense death industrial band. Crafting immersive soundscapes, Eden Parish combines heavy distorted textures with experimental elements that are sure to create a compelling auditory experience. 

Wednesday, 9/25

Allah-Las
9/25 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $48

Allah-Las are an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2008. On October 13, 2023, the band released their fifth album, Zuma 85. Darryl Sterdan of Tinnitist said, “…Zuma 85 signals the start of a new era for Allah-Las, and finds the band reinventing itself in defiance of the algorithmic categorization and robotic sterility.”

Cornelius
9/25 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $55.50

Japanese pop-noise savant Cornelius was born Keigo Oyamada in 1969 in Setagaya, Tokyo. A self-taught guitarist inspired early on by Kiss and Black Sabbath, he was also a member of the band Flipper’s Guitar; when the group broke up in 1991, he began working on a solo career, taking the name Cornelius as an homage to the Planet of the Apes film series. Combining punk, pop, shoegaze, Brazilian and electronic music with wide-ranging samples, Cornelius’ music epitomized Shibuya-kei’s playful postmodernism and also drew comparisons to American artists like Beck and the Beastie Boys.

Mon Rovîa
9/25 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $24-$27, All ages

“I’m Mon, born in Mon Rovia, Liberia. My life can be summed up by being born into a civil war, escaping the life of a child soldier, rescued by the hands of missionaries. Spent a lot of my developmental years living in a variety of places with a number of life experiences. And then layered on top of all of this is the assimilation I felt being a transracially adopted refugee. My music in a nutshell is a culmination of these experiences blended with the empathy I feel for the experiences with others. The mission of my music is to heal with others — with every nation and tongue, in due time.” 

Thursday, 9/26

Red Shahan
9/26 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $20, 21+

Red Shahan has covered a hell of a lot of ground in the three years since the release of his debut, Men and Coyotes. Far from being swept away by any of his forward momentum to date, Shahan is still proudly rooted heart, mind, and soul in the West Texas earth from which he sprang. And yes, he’s still got a thing for coyotes, hearing in their wild cries not just the music of wide open spaces, but a defiant note of stubborn resiliency that speaks to his own instincts as a hardscrabble independent artist compelled to write about the all-too-often unsung — and unseen.

The Soul Rebels
9/26 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $29.50/advance, $35/door

The Soul Rebels started with an idea – to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within a brass band context. The band has built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. 

Joywave
9/26 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32-$36

Joywave is an American indie rock band from Rochester, New York, formed in 2010. On May 17th, 2024, they released the entirety of their 5th album Permanent Pleasure. This album includes the two previously released singles “Scared” and “Brain Damage” along with 7 other songs. The entire album is framed with excerpts from a found audio celebrating Rochester’s history and culture.

Friday, 9/27

Friday Nights at OMCA with CABANIJAZZ PROJECT
9/27 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 5 p.m. | Free

This Friday Nights at OMCA we are thrilled to welcome back CABANIJAZZ PROJECT to our garden stage. Led by Grammy Award-winning composer and conga player, Javier Cabanillas, CABANIJAZZ PROJECT is a seven-piece band of highly talented musicians that play a unique and captivating blend of Jazz harmonies and Afro-Caribbean dance rhythms. After being featured with networks such as NPR and PBS and is a fan favorite in the San Francisco Bay Area, this national and local favorite is projected to totally transform the stage!

Floating Features: Pirates of the Caribbean – The Curse of the Black Pearl
9/27 | Fisherman’s Wharf | Pier 43 1/2, SF | $38-$50

San Francisco Legacy Businesses Red and White Fleet and The Roxie are partnering to turn the hybrid electric vessel Enhydra into a sailing cinema for a limited run of nighttime film cruises on the Bay. Join us this autumn for a 2-hour twilight cruise and a feature film handpicked by the Roxie. Our electric vessel means no engine noise and a totally unique al fresco movie experience.

Cumbia Night/Noche Cumbia at The Starry Plough
9/27 | The Starry Plough | 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 9 p.m. | $10

Cumbia Night with Los Alegres Callejeros is on the 4th Friday of every month at 9:00pm. Renowned for their dynamic blend of Cumbia and Tropical rhythms, this group promises a musical experience like no other. Get ready for an evening of non-stop dancing to the captivating melodies of Los Alegres Callejeros.

49ers Non Gameday Museum Pass
9/27 | Levi’s Stadium | 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara | 11 a.m. | $49

Featuring 11 unique gallery and exhibit spaces, the 49ers Museum presented by Foxconn Industrial Internet is a 20,000 square foot facility dedicated to the 49ers past, present and future. The museum is dedicated to its values of education, innovation and heritage and is committed to serving as an exciting, engaging home for fans of all ages.

Orville Peck
9/27 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. | $45, All ages

Daniel Pitout, known professionally as Orville Peck, is a South African country musician based in the United States and Canada. He is well-known for wearing a mask and not showing his face publicly. 

Built To Spill
9/27 & 9/28 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $53

Built to Spill is an American indie rock band that formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1992. Centered on lead vocalist and guitarist Doug Martsch, the only permanent member, Built to Spill has released nine full-length albums since its inception. 

Girl Math: Nala B2B VNSSA
9/27 | Monarch | 101 Sixth St, SF | $30, 21+

Nala and VNSSA have joined forces to become the punchy house music duo known as Girl Math. 

BRÜT SF – Folsom 2024
9/27 | The Great Northern |  119 Utah St, SF | 10 p.m. | $50-$1250, 21+

Toss aside all your preconceptions about parties because BRÜT JAILBREAK is smashing through the prison walls, where the convict code is the law and the party never locks downs. With chapped cops keeping watch, frisky felons pumping in the yard, and the prison punk teaching you to “drop the soap,” we’re setting a new paradigm for LGBTQ+ events in San Francisco.

Saturday, 9/28

Presidio Pop Up DJ Series
9/28 | Main Post Parade Ground | 105 Montgomery St, SF  | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages

DJ Casanova is based out of San Francisco Bay Area. He began his DJ career in 2006. He began DJing at local bars and clubs in San Francisco. This eventually led him to utilize his DJ skills and perform for community-based organizations, along with performing for private events such as weddings, birthdays, proms to picnics and corporate events. His music ranges from Top 40, Country, EDM, Hip Hop, Latin, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Soca from local to international sounds.

Usher
9/28 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $94+

Usher: Past Present and Future is the ongoing sixth concert tour by American singer Usher, in support of his ninth studio album, Coming Home (2024). 

MAGNITUDE 2024- The Saturday Night Main Event of Folsom Street Fair™
9/28 | SVN West | 10 Van Ness Ave, SF | 9 p.m. | $99-$145

Folsom Street and Brian Kent Productions are thrilled to announce the return of the filthiest dance event of the year, Magnitude Folsom 2024, for the leather and fetish community! The party features spectacular visuals as well as live performances by the most perverse adult entertainers in the business. Magnitude, the Official Saturday Night Dance Event of Folsom Street Fair™, welcomes THREE LEGENDARY DJs that will no doubt bring you to your knees, making it an unforgettable part of the Folsom Street Fair experience.

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Fall Kickoff
9/28 | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 9 a.m. | Free

Celebrate local Black-owned businesses and kick off the harvest season with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community at the Embarcadero Ferry Terminal Plaza (south of the Ferry Building) and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Entry is free and open to the public, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

A Tim Burton-Inspired Artisan Market: THIS IS HALLOWEEN

9/28 | Four Fools Winery | 13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo | 12 p.m. | Free-$12.51

Collect one-of-a-kind handmade products inspired by movies such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, Dark Shadows, and more! Be prepared to see which dark and twisted characters our artisans choose to base their products on. Artisans will also have their regular wares for sale while the readers and healers will be offering their usual services. Tarot readings, sound healing, henna, and astrology are just a few. 

lovelytheband + Mod Sun
9/28 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $39.23-$127.08

Alternative rock band, lovelytheband is joined by American singer, songwriter, hippie rapper and musician from Minnesota, Mod Sun (one of my, me Vanessa, faves!)

Yung Gravy
9/28 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$69.50

Yung Gravy’s musical style is a blend of modern trap music with vintage themes inspired by the soul and oldies movements of the 1950s and 1960s and soul and funk music of the 1970s and 1980s: his song “Gravy Train” samples Maxine Nightingale’s 1976 song “Right Back Where We Started From”, and his breakout hit “Mr. Clean” samples the popular 1954 song “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes.

Folsom 2024
9/28 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $44.52

Electroluxx is back at Public Works for Folsom 2024 with dancing until 4 a.m.! 3 Stages: three indoor dance rooms along with an outdoor silent disco + cuddle puddle street closure. It’s going to be wild!

Sunday, 9/29

Folsom Street Fair 2024
9/29 | Folsom St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, Donations encouraged

Folsom Street is committed to cultivating a safe, open, and inclusive environment for the kink, leather, and alternative sexuality communities while centering equity for BIPOC and LGBTQA2I+ people in our work. We are rooted historically in the fight against gentrification and displacement both here in San Francisco, on unceded Ohlone land, and worldwide. We unite, strengthen, and affirm the community through support, resources, education, advocacy, visibility, and celebration. We are dedicated to sexual liberation and the right to pleasure as a crucial part of the whole liberation movement.

German Day in Golden Gate Park 2024
9/29 | Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

The various German organizations and performers will showcase their talents and entertain the audience from the stage and each organization will also sponsor an informational table. There will be activities for children and adults, food available for purchase, and beer and wine available for purchase in an enclosed “Biergarten”.​

Surfer Girl
9/29 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 7:30 p.m. | $19-$23

Surfer Girl, led by the charismatic Carter Reeves, the former front man of the hip-hop/pop sensation Aer. Embodying the laid-back spirit of coastal living, Carter has seamlessly transitioned from his Aer days to craft a sound that’s all about good vibes and groovy rhythms. Their music seamlessly combines indie-pop, reggae, surf-rock, and hip-hop elements. Hailing from Wayland, MA, Carter’s music captures the essence of sun-soaked days and breezy evenings.

Monday, 9/30

San Francisco Mayor Candidate Forum
9/30 | Mission Bay Conference Center – UCSF | 1675 Owens St UNIT 251, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Attention voters! Hear from the candidates for San Francisco Mayor to help you decide who to vote for in the November election. Attend in person or watch online. You’ll hear candidates answer questions about policy and share their views on issues important to your community. Forums are nonpartisan, free, and open to the public.

Goth Babe, The Aces
9/30 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $56+

Goth Babe is Griff Washburn enjoying himself. Originally from Tennessee, Griff currently lives and writes music on a 36ft off-grid sailboat named Lola. When not on the road touring or on his boat, Griff and his dog, Sadie, are off enjoying the outdoors in a truck camper. They explore the west coast of the United States fly fishing, surfing, snowboarding, and of course writing music along the way. His mission through this project has been to raise money for environmental non-profits like Protect Our Winters, Project Zero, or Conservations Lands Foundation. By attending Griff’s shows, listening to his music, or buying his merch, you’re helping Mother Earth and all its beautiful places. He hopes to also create a safe space for listeners to follow their aspirations and be genuine to themselves.

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