Booksmith presents: Isaac Fitzgerald / American Rambler
Join author Isaac Fitzgerald at The Booksmith on May 26 for a reading of American Rambler; RSVP appreciated but not required.
Old Mervs
Old Mervs steam into The Independent in the SF Bay Area with crunchy indie rock, moody hooks, and a DIY show feel that makes the tiny room buzz with late‑night energy.
Ray Bull
Ray Bull headlines The Independent on the Please Stop Laughing Tour, pairing with Babehoven for a breezy, melodic indie-rock night in San Francisco’s intimate, artfully lit venue.
Child, Thorn, El Kabong
Indie rock trio Child, Thorn, and El Kabong bring a blistering live set to Rickshaw Stop, delivering jangly guitars, punchy drums, and intimate club energy in San Francisco.
YOI TOKI SF - A FUTURE FUNK / VAPORWAVE PARTY
YOI TOKI SF hosts a future funk and vaporwave DJ night at Rickshaw Stop, featuring SAINT PEPSI, Valentine, and Meikee Magnetic. A neon-lit electronic party blending retro synth textures with modern club energy, perfect for late-night dancing in San Francisco.
Jaboukie Young-White
Jaboukie Young-White brings high-energy, socially charged stand-up to The Independent in the San Francisco Bay Area, blending sharp cultural commentary with bold, irreverent humor.
bixby
bixby ignites the night with moody indie-pop at The Independent in the SF Bay Area, where intimate stage lights glow off red brick walls and the crowd rides a shimmering blend of hook-filled melodies and pulsing energy.
Agent Orange
Agent Orange storms The Independent in the SF Bay Area with blistering punk riffs, while The Drowns ignite the room with thunderous basslines and neon-lit stage energy, turning the night into a raw, rebellious trip.
Searows
Searows scorch The Independent in San Francisco Bay Area on their US Tour '26, delivering moody, driving indie-rock with Mori riding the edge for a thrilling, atmospheric night.
BRIJEAN
BRIJEAN headlines an indie night at Rickshaw Stop, supported by Mild Universe and DJ N0be. Expect moody guitars, catchy hooks, and a tight club atmosphere in this intimate San Francisco venue. A fresh indie lineup in a classic Bay Area music spot.
Mr Tout Le Monde
French indie act Mr Tout Le Monde headlines The Independent in San Francisco with the Mirage album tour, delivering a high-energy night of catchy melodies inside the intimate venue.
JASON TYGNER
Jason Tygner performs an electronic music set at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco. The show features a to-be-announced supporting talent in the intimate, club-like venue, delivering immersive electronic grooves and high-energy live production for a nightlife crowd.
Elujay
Elujay headlines Total Accord Fest 2026 at The Independent in San Francisco, delivering a contemporary hip-hop and R&B show. The festival-lineup features Lovey and SundaY, bringing soulful grooves and punchy beats to an intimate SF venue.
THE MESSTHETICS AND JAMES BRANDON LEWIS
A live double bill featuring The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, delivering bold jazz improvisation and expansive textures in an intimate club setting.
Em Beihold
Em Beihold headlines The Independent in the SF Bay Area, delivering Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter Tour with Janani K. Jha, blending bright pop hooks with intimate storytelling and a buzzing crowd.
Zayd Ayers Dohrn: Dangerous, Dirty, Violent & Young
The Booksmith hosts Zayd Ayers Dohrn for the release of Dangerous, Dirty, Violent & Young on June 17 at 7pm. An intimate author event featuring reading and signing inside the cozy bookstore; RSVP is not required but appreciated.
Choker
Choker blasts The Independent in San Francisco Bay Area with razor-sharp, fuzz-drenched indie rock, punchy hooks, and a kinetic, memorable live energy that lingers long after the last chord.
FAMILY NOT A GROUP
Hip-hop night at Rickshaw Stop featuring Jammy and MaiahBae with supporting talent. Expect high-energy rap performances in an intimate San Francisco venue, blending new-school style with a club-night vibe.
Mamas Gun
Mamas Gun brings lush, groove-driven soul to The Independent, San Francisco, where velvet vocals, brass warmth, and swaggering funk ride a candlelit evening into mythic pop territory.
Out & Loud
Kick off Pride at The Independent in San Francisco with Out & Loud. 8 PM show featuring The Fell Swoop, Thrown-Out Bones, Gloomy June, and The Furious Tits, blending indie vibes with punk energy in a lively fundraiser benefiting LGBTQ+ causes.
The Lagoons
The Lagoons conjure sun-kissed indie-pop at The Independent in the SF Bay Area, where jangly guitars sparkle over lush harmonies and warm lights, delivering a breezy, intimate night.
Bay Pride Amplified!
Bay Pride Amplified at The Independent SF showcases Evann McIntosh, Hugo de la Lune, Mommy Mommy, and Love Spiral in a Pride-themed indie night. Presented by Outside Lands x Dolores’, it’s a high-energy, danceable evening in a storied San Francisco venue.
High Fade
High Fade storms The Independent in San Francisco on the Twice as Nice Tour, delivering sunlit synth-pop fused with indie hooks, neon-lit grooves, and a crowd buzzing beneath the venue’s brick-wall charm.
Young Franco
Electronic music producer Young Franco performs at The Independent in San Francisco in a live evening show. Expect a high-energy electronic set with a club vibe inside the intimate venue, featuring in-the-round staging that brings the crowd close to the action.
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