Events in SF Bay Area

Grizzly Peak Trail Run

Fri, 8 May 2026

Berkeley, California

Sports

Tackle scenic Grizzly Peak trails in Berkeley with multiple distance options—from 10k to 50k and an ultra—designed for trail runners. Distances are precisely measured with a Rolatape wheel, offering challenging climbs and sweeping views of the Bay Area.

San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers

Fri, 8 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Experience traditional Scottish fiddle music with the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. An intimate evening of reels, jigs, and strathspeys performed by a dynamic ensemble in a historic listening room.

Margaret Belton's Tribute to Patsy Cline

Sat, 9 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Margaret Belton delivers a heartfelt tribute to Patsy Cline at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, performing beloved country classics with warm vocal harmonies. The intimate, roots-music venue provides a nostalgic, sing-along evening that honors Cline’s enduring legacy.

Voyagers: Derek Gripper, Alam Khan, Guy Buttery

Thu, 14 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Voyagers presents Derek Gripper, Alam Khan, and Guy Buttery in a world-music guitar night at Freight & Salvage. Expect intricate fingerstyle, shimmering melodies blending classical, Indian, and African traditions, in an intimate listening room with a global vibe.

Rakesh Chaurasia and Amit Kavthekar

Fri, 15 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

An intimate live concert at Freight & Salvage featuring Rakesh Chaurasia on bansuri and Amit Kavthekar, delivering intricate Indian classical melodies and subtle improvisation in a warm, acoustically rich setting that highlights traditional artistry.

Terry Riley 90th Birthday Celebration

Sat, 16 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

A tribute to Terry Riley’s 90th birthday featuring Bang on a Can All-Stars and guests performing minimalist-era works and contemporary pieces at Freight & Salvage, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking new-music scenes.

Freight Singers Community Chorus with Special Guest Tony Lindsay

Sun, 17 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Experience Freight Singers Community Chorus at Freight & Salvage with Special Guest Tony Lindsay, delivering rich vocal harmonies in an intimate listening room setting, celebrating community spirit and live folk-inflected choral energy in Berkeley.

Ramblin' Jack Elliott & Friends

Thu, 21 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

An intimate evening of traditional American folk and roots music at Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) on May 22, 2026, featuring Ramblin' Jack Elliott with Jason Crosby, Maria Muldaur, Eric & Suzy Thompson and fellow collaborators.

Tony Trischka's EarlJam - A Tribute to Earl Scruggs Featuring Michael Daves

Fri, 22 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Tony Trischka leads EarlJam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs, featuring Michael Daves, delivering banjo-led bluegrass in Freight & Salvage's intimate Berkeley venue.

Marjan Vahdat & Sahba Motallebi

Sat, 23 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Marjan Vahdat and Sahba Motallebi perform an intimate evening of Persian vocal art at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, weaving traditional Iranian melodies with contemporary improvisation for a moving, world-music concert in a warm, intimate setting.

Jazzschool Studio Band and Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band

Mon, 25 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Two renowned ensembles—Jazzschool Studio Band and Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band—perform a high-energy, horn-heavy program at Freight & Salvage. Expect swinging charts, sizzling solos, and classic jazz standards in a cozy Bay Area venue.

Oscar Peñas

Wed, 27 May 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Jazz guitarist Oscar Peñas performs at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering intimate melodies, nimble guitar work, and expressive improvisations in a renowned, intimate club setting.

The Moth StorySLAM - AMERICAN DREAMS

Tue, 2 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Theater

Join The Moth for a StorySLAM at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, where brave listeners share true stories about the American Dream. An intimate, live storytelling night blending humor, vulnerability, and craft in a cozy music-venue setting.

Natalie & Brittany Haas

Thu, 4 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Natalie Haas and Brittany Haas showcase intimate, virtuosic fiddle-and-bow duets with Celtic-tinged folk at Freight & Salvage, Berkeley—an intimate evening of nuanced melodies, tight harmony, and cinematic storytelling.

Booker T. Jones

Fri, 5 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Legendary Booker T. Jones headlines a soulful, Hammond-organ driven live show at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering classic R&B and bluesy funk for an intimate Bay Area evening.

Whose Live Anyway?

Mon, 8 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Comedy

An evening of fast-paced improv comedy in the spirit of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, featuring a rotating cast performing audience-inspired games at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley; premium and general admission tickets available.

Third World: A Tribute to Cat Coore with Special Guest Kumar Fyah

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Join a vibrant tribute to Cat Coore of Third World with special guest Kumar Fyah at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Expect reggae-infused world music, soulful vocal harmonies, and an intimate club-setting concert in an iconic venue.

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Juneteenth Celebration

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

An interfaith Juneteenth celebration headlined by the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. A soulful, uplifting evening of gospel and community voices in a historic venue, honoring Juneteenth with joyous song.

Billie Holiday Project featuring Stella Heath

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

An intimate Billie Holiday tribute at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, featuring Stella Heath delivering the iconic songs in a warm, club-like jazz setting.

Trillian Welch

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Experience an intimate live performance by Trillian Welch at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, blending folk storytelling with intricate guitar and melodic vocals in a warm, intimate listening room.

Teresa Trull & Barbara Higbie Reunion – Album Release & Birthday Celebration

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

An intimate Berkeley evening at Freight & Salvage as Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbie reunite for an album release, with birthday celebrations and special guests joining a warm, folk-tinged jazz performance.

Ruthie Foster

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Ruthie Foster brings a soulful blues performance to Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, pairing powerful vocals with gritty guitar in an intimate listening-room setting that showcases her roots in blues and R&B.

Iris DeMent

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

Iconic folk-country songwriter Iris DeMent headlines Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering an intimate, spellbinding evening of spare, luminous storytelling and timeless Americana in a warm, listening-room setting.

The Jacob Jolliff Band

Wed, 1 Jul 2026

The Freight & Salvage

Music

The Jacob Jolliff Band performs at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, delivering mandolin-led tunes that fuse folk, jazz, and world flavors. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe, inventive arrangements, and virtuosic playing from a seasoned ensemble.

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