‘Midweek Melodies’ Free Happy Hour Concert (Golden Gate Park)
Free midweek happy-hour concert at the Spreckels Temple of Music in Golden Gate Park on March 11, 2026, part of the Illuminate LIVE outdoor series offering seasonal live performances.
Italo Frisco
Italo Frisco brings an electronic DJ set to Madrone Art Bar with Nino Msk.
Nadine Sierra Masterclass
Nadine Sierra leads a classical masterclass at Bing Concert Hall on March 12 with faculty-selected Stanford students, giving public insight into vocal technique and performance.
Free Sea Shanty Sing-Along for St. Paddy’s Weekend (Oakland)
Join Oakland’s Shipwrecked Shanty at Sláinte Pub for a free sea shanty sing-along to kick off St. Paddy’s weekend with lively communal singing and pub atmosphere.
GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park
Illuminate LIVE returns to the Spreckels Temple of Music for a free Happy Hour concert in Golden Gate Park, kicking off a season of outdoor performances and community music at the Bandshell.
HEAVY SOUNDS
DJ KeyBumps spins vinyl-focused blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll at Madrone Art Bar, with Happy Hour 4–7pm and entertainment from 7–9pm.
SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Soul-jazz night at Madrone Art Bar featuring Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos, followed by a jam session after 9pm; no cover.
Children of Lucy
Mar 18, 2026, 9:30pm–12:30am: Children of Lucy perform live at Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco (no cover) with high-energy world-dance grooves.
Jerome Clay and Company
Pianist Jerome Clay performs a jazz piano evening at Madrone Art Bar on Mar 18, 2026, 6:30–8:30pm; no cover.
WeWorkHere
Local bartenders DJ at Madrone Art Bar spinning house, techno, and club tracks; no cover on Mar 19.
MACY BLACKMAN
Macy Blackman performs on piano in a New Orleans-inspired R&B set at Madrone Art Bar; no cover.
SPIKE’S OPEN MIC
San Francisco's Spike’s Open Mic at Madrone Art Bar showcases local talent in an afternoon music session.
SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Soul-jazz night at Madrone Art Bar featuring Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos, followed by a jam session after 9pm; no cover.
Aaron Hammerman
Aaron Hammerman performs blues and early R&B with the Deep Basement Shakers at Madrone Art Bar, 6-9pm, no cover.
Garage O’Clock Rock
Garage O’Clock Rock at Madrone Art Bar featuring DJs Scooter Stalin and Grooves McFard spinning 80s, reggae, rocksteady, surf, Hawaiian, and garage — 6–9pm, free.
SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Soul-jazz night at Madrone Art Bar featuring Sunday B3 Sessions with Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos, followed by a jam session after 9pm; no cover.
Bomsori Kim Masterclass
Violinist Bomsori Kim leads a masterclass with faculty-selected Stanford students at Bing Concert Hall on April 2, offering an inside look at advanced technique and performance coaching.
Brazilian Disco
DJ Veesh spins vintage Brazilian disco, funk, samba and soul at Madrone Art Bar for a lively night of dance.
Macy Blackman
Macy Blackman performs on piano in a New Orleans-inspired R&B set at Madrone Art Bar; no cover.
Speak Low Tango Club & Milonga La Paz
Participatory tango evenings at SF Civic Center: Speak Low Tango Club on Saturdays and Milonga La Paz on Sundays for seniors and veterans.
Blackfest 2026
Blackfest 2026 at Frost Amphitheater is Stanford's free Hip-Hop/R&B festival celebrating Black culture, community and art, bringing together students and the Bay Area for performances and cultural programming.
SPECTRA Showcase First Thursdays at Fulton Plaza
A monthly showcase at Fulton Plaza where artists, musicians, and performers perform as their sets sync to the LEDs of the SPECTRA Light Sculpture.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Masterclass
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet leads a masterclass with faculty-selected Stanford students at Bing Concert Hall on May 11, offering an inside look at technique, interpretation, and teaching.
The best places to see free live music in San Francisco
A guide to the best spots across San Francisco where you can regularly catch free live music of many styles, from outdoor concerts to intimate club sets.
Showing 1 to 24 of 39 events