San Francisco Public Library is now accepting submissions for review for its free local music streaming platform. Selected artists will have their music featured on the platform and receive an honorarium of $300. Submissions are open through May 31.
We're heartbroken to share that our dear friend, colleague, and fellow mischief maker Joe Kukura has passed away after a battle with gastric cancer. He was a great person and one of us. You can read our homage to him right here.
Our Partners’ Events
Hubba Hubba Revue Presents: Flux Vertical Theatre
3/22 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $25-$40, 18+
San Francisco's world-famous burlesque & variety show welcomes the top talent superstars of the Bay Area's premiere pole dance studio, Flux Vertical Theatre! Get your SEATS now & join us in the main room at DNA Lounge for pole acts, aerialists, and the tops in tease!
Art Bash 2026
4/29 | SFMOMA | 151 3rd St, SF | 6 p.m. | $95+, 21+
Prepare for an unforgettable evening at one of San Francisco’s most anticipated celebrations of art and artists! SFMOMA invites you to join us at our signature fundraising event that transforms our iconic museum into an immersive playground of creativity and community.
Alameda Rock & Roll Flea Market
3/21 | Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch St, Alameda | 11 a.m. | $5
100 vendors selling records, music memorabilia, musical instruments, vintage clothing, tiki/Hawaiiana, handmade jewelry & much more! Live music by The Rubinoos, Par Avion, Chillingsworth Surfingham, The IFIC, and The Ultra Sounds. Food & Drink by Satay By The Bay SF, Crazy Block Cheesecakes, Swahili Spot, Coba Coffee, and more! Craft brew made on the premises by Faction Brewing.
San Francisco's Next Congress Member? The Candidates Debate
3/31 | Sydney Goldstein Theater 275 Hayes St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $18-$54
San Francisco City Supervisor Connie Chan, former political advisor and software engineer Saikat Chakrabarti, and California State Senator Scott Wiener will present their visions for the future of the city and how they would represent its interests in Washington at a pivotal political moment.
This Week’s Events 3/17-3/23
Tuesday 3/17
St. Pat's on Front Street Block Party
3/17 | Front St | 245 Front St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Indulge in classic Irish fare, sip on green beer and Guinness, dance in the street to live performances, and soak up the festive vibes brought to you by local favorites like Harrington's Bar & Grill, Schroeder's, and Royal Exchange.
My Taco, My Choice
3/17 | Merkado | 130 Townsend St, SF | 5 p.m. | $50
Bay Area taco enthusiasts are invited to celebrate women’s reproductive rights by joining the Merkado familia for a light-hearted taco competition with a serious message. Up to 12 women chefs will interpret this beloved, bona fide US culinary immigrant by presenting one creative, original taco recipe for more than 200 dine-in guests.
Wednesday 3/18
Jennifer Jolly on Joni Mitchell and Jazz
3/18 | Hardymon Hall @ The Jazzschool | 2087 Addison St, Berkeley | 12:30 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month with casual talks and listening sessions honoring groundbreaking women jazz artists and composers. Bring your own lunch or order ahead from the JazzCaffè. Wednesdays at lunchtime! Free, drop-ins welcome.
Son Little
3/18 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32.47
Son Little’s live show brings his music into a different kind of clarity- raw, expressive, and always evolving. Whether solo or with a full band, he moves fluidly between deep grooves, stripped-down intimacy, and moments that feel completely improvised yet emotionally precise.
Thursday 3/19
The Superfair San Francisco
3/19-3/22 | Fort Mason Pier 2, Gateway Pavilion | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 4 p.m. | $25-$150
Obsess over 160+ artists at San Francisco’s top artist-led art fair and buy directly from them. Use Code BROKEASS40 on any ticket type for 40% off.
"Making History Fun Again" Speaker Series at The Clift
3/19 | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel | 495 Geary St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, continues its monthly speaker series, “Making History Fun Again,” designed to honor the city’s legendary past through lively storytelling and unforgettable personalities. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, The Clift welcomes Startup Art Founder Ray Beldner for a conversation with Root Division Executive Director Demetri Broxton about Bay Area Art: Then & Now.
Dumpling and Dim Sum Fest
3/19 | BLOC15 | 252 2nd St, Oakland | 5 p.m. | $25-$85
Calling all foodies! Dumpling and Dim Sum Fest is a flavorful market in Oakland, where you can taste your way through dozens of delicious dumplings and a range of authentic dim sum from beloved local restaurants and vendors.
Friday 3/20
The Expendables
3/20 | Uptown Theatre | 1350 3rd St, Napa | 8 p.m. | $41.85+
The Expendables’ infectious hybrid of ska, surf-rock, punk, reggae and metal can be heard in their latest streaming track, “Surfman Cometh,” a spaghetti-western meets “Pipeline” twang.
runo plum
3/20 | Swedish American Hall | 2174 Market St, SF | 9 p.m. | $28.30, All ages
Singer and songwriter runo plum, gracefully captures the contraction, expansion and release of an intense period of emotional repair, in soft-edged, radiating indie rock.
Saturday 3/21
SF Phil Performs Love and Loss
3/21 | Herbst Theatre | 401 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $40
Join the San Francisco Philharmonic for a plunge into a night of passion, fate, and fire. Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture opens the concert with waves of emotion; based on Shakespeare's iconic play, it's a searing musical portrait of forbidden love and tragedy, in which tenderness collides with fate. After this tempest, the orchestra takes on Brahms’s towering Symphony No. 4 in E minor, a work of power and beauty. Its brooding themes and momentum drive toward one of the most epic finales in the symphonic repertoire. You won't want to miss this program, which falls fittingly on the first day of spring!
Tulip Day 2026
3/21 | Union Square | 333 Post St, SF | 9 a.m. Linep / 1 p.m. Open| Free
For one day a year, Union Square is transformed into a blooming field of 80,000 FREE Dutch tulips, held traditionally in honor of International Women’s Day.
National Rosie the Riveter Day
3/21 | Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park | 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond | 1 p.m. | Free, All ages
National Rosie the Riveter Day honors the women who worked in factories, shipyards, and defense industries during World War II. Honor real-life Rosies, collect their autographs, learn about the national park, and explore exhibits from community partners.
Burnal Equinox 2026: The Cosmic Treehouse
3/21 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 7 p.m. | $45.50, 21+
Whether you’re starting to plan your next journey towards Black Rock City or curious about cutting-edge Bay Area culture, Burning Man Project presents SF Burnal Equinox 2026: The Cosmic Treehouse! This marks the “midpoint between Burns” and provides a chance to connect, ignite, and revel in the creative fire that fuels our community.
Sunday 3/22
Clara Bow in “IT”
3/22 | The Castro | 429 Castro St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$30
San Francisco Silent Film Festival celebrates the opening of the Castro Theatre with the Jazz-age masterpiece “IT” starring Clara Bow. Clarence Badger’s 1927 film will be shown in a brand new restoration with live musical accompaniment by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.
Monday 3/23
SFJAM: Free Community Jam Session
3/23 | SFJAZZ Center | 201 Franklin St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free
These monthly open jam sessions provide a space for Bay Area musicians of all levels and ages to come together and perform in an inclusive, multigenerational setting. Each session is free and open to the public.
Next Week’s Events 3/24-3/30
Tuesday 3/24
Advance Base
3/24 | Thee Stork Club | 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7:30 p.m. | $16.49, 21+
Advance Base is the melancholic soft rock recording project of Chicago, IL singer/songwriter Owen Ashworth. Using a two-handed arsenal of electric piano, Omnichord, samplers, effect pedals & drum machines, Ashworth builds minimalist, heavy-hearted, & nostalgia-obsessed ballads around his conversational baritone.
Wednesday 3/25
Jane Siberry
3/25 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $44
Iconic and enigmatic, Jane Siberry is one of music’s most unique and gifted singer-songwriters. Blessed with a sincere integrity and emotional depth. She is recognized as a forward-thinking artist, using her creativity both in song and in how she operates in the music business.
Thursday 3/26
Drag Disasters: A Climate Show feat. Eve Swallows, VERA!, King LOTUS BOY, Helixir Jynder Byntwell
3/26 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.38
Watch local drag artists perform songs with a climate message, and listen to a conversation about why drag is a powerful platform for climate advocacy.
Academy Day
3/26 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 9:30 a.m. | $5+
Academy Day is a celebration of the Academy’s anniversary, and each year we reflect on the community and philanthropy that make everything we do here possible.
Friday 3/27
DOLL FEST VOL II PRE PARTY!
3/27 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 7 p.m. | $23.22
Doll Fest is a celebration of the feminine energy, friendship, and gathering together of a community in support of one another. Following the footsteps of previous incarnations of feminine fests such as Lilith Fair and She Shreds, Doll Fest aims to be the next femme music and arts festival, showcasing two full days of all femme-fronted bands and artists.
OUT HERE (Eric "HiERICBRO" Broer Solo Art Show)
3/27-5/29 | Ginger Rubio Salon | 600 Shotwell St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free
Eric is an international muralist, painter, and designer based in San Francisco, with a studio at Bridge Studio. Growing up in Chicago, he was inspired by silk-screened concert posters, kick- tail skateboards, and old sugary cereal boxes. His work channels that energy through punchy colors, dynamic animal portraits, and playful wordplay.
Saturday 3/28
No Kings March and Rally
3/28 | Embarcadero Plaza | 1 Market St, SF | 11:30 a.m. | Free
No Kings is not just a march. It’s a movement. Bring flags, wear costumes, make noise! We recommend bringing pots and pans to bang for maximum sound. We need your help.
Join us for a daytime tour of Hidden Harmony by Lady Henze and Joshua Rampage. Complimentary breakfast bites and coffee will be provided. Hidden Harmony features mixed media paintings that investigate perceived reality through abstraction, the battle between control and release, and obscuring personal revelations.
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Celebrating BIPOC Women Makers
3/28 | Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market | 1 Ferry Plaza, SF | 9 a.m. | Free
This Women’s History Month, celebrate Bay Area BIPOC women makers with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community. Entry is free and open to the public, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Don’t Let Them Take You Alive – Art Exhibition Opening Night
3/28 | Punk Majesty | 1124 Sutter St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Join us for the opening night of Don’t Let Them Take You Alive, a tightly curated group exhibition shaped by resistance, graphic precision, and visual impact.
Sunday 3/29
Gold Digger Records Vinyl Market Pop-Up
3/29 | Crybaby | 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 1 p.m. | $5
Gold Digger Records is bringing selected vinyl from their archives for spinning dj sets on Crybaby's sound system and for slanging into the hands of the East Bay peoples. Indio Soul will be vibing out the patio with vinyl.
Monday 3/30
Al Olender
3/30 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $27.27, 21+
Exploring anxiety, sexuality and anarchy, both in herself and in her relationships, songwriter Al Olender’s acoustic, bluesy melodies point to the butterflies of first crushes, the gut-punching realities of responsibility and the eternal romance of friendship.
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