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Concerts and live music.

22 upcoming events · 8 stories · Aug 29, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Upcoming events

Sun8NovDrawing Room ANNEX: Chamber Sessions2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. · Drawing Room ANNEX, 599 Valencia St, San FranciscoMission Local ↗

Sun8NovCommunity Music Center: From Baroque to Cinema3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. · Community Music Center, 544 Capp St, San FranciscoMissionMission Local ↗

Sun8NovBrick & Mortar Music Hall: Triptides + Loco Tranquilo8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. · Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San FranciscoMission Local ↗

Mon9NovBrick & Mortar Music Hall: Past Self, Creux Lies, Hot Goth GF8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. · Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San FranciscoMission Local ↗

Tue10NovJu Percussion Group: Energy ∞ InfiniteAll day · Herbst TheatreDaily Brief ↗

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Stories

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Rapper Macklemore Claims Chase Center Refuses to Host His 'Free Palestine' Tour

Macklemore said in an Instagram post that Chase Center and eight other arenas refused to book dates for his Free Palestine tour once operators learned the shows were benefits for Palestine, KRON4 reported. The venues he named include Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center and three arenas in Los Angeles.

SFist ↗

Monday, October 26, 20261 story

Joe Hisaishi conducts new work with the San Francisco Symphony

The 75-year-old Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi conducted his new Concerto for Orchestra with the San Francisco Symphony last weekend, World Journal reports.

World Journal ↗ (in Chinese)

Friday, October 23, 20261 story

Bottom of the Hill to Remain Open Under New Ownership In 2027

Bottom of the Hill will continue operating under new ownership in 2027, with longtime patron Michele Bronson taking over the Potrero Hill music venue. The original owners will keep the building, and Bronson plans to retain staff and preserve the club's independent spirit, according to Coyote Media. The 247-capacity club will close for at least a month for kitchen and bar upgrades needed to meet city codes.

Potrero HillSFist ↗

TagsNightlife Openings and Closings

Monday, September 28, 20261 story

Portola Music Festival draws crowds to Pier 80

The Portola Music Festival ran Saturday and Sunday at Pier 80, with gates at 1 p.m. and music until 11 p.m. World Journal reports the electronic music event turned the southeastern waterfront into a dance floor.

World Journal ↗ (in Chinese)

TagsWaterfront and Port

Sunday, September 20, 20261 story

San Francisco Opera and musicians reach labor agreement, ending strike

San Francisco Opera and the union representing its orchestra reached a tentative four-year contract on Sept. 17 that ends a strike begun Sept. 12 and canceled opening night and several performances. The deal runs from Aug. 1, 2026 through July 31, 2030 and still needs ratification by both sides. The 104th season opens Sept. 22 with Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, and Mary, Queen of Scots moves to Sept. 24; the free Opera in the Park concert will not be rescheduled.

Sing Tao Daily US ↗ (in Chinese)

TagsLabor and Strikes

Saturday, September 19, 20261 story

Haight-Ashbury Landmark to Become New Music and Culture Center

San Francisco Heritage is working with Seattle radio station KEXP and the Blue Bear School of Music to turn the Doolan-Larson Building at Haight and Ashbury streets into a music and culture center, the Chronicle reports. Plans include a rooftop venue, broadcast facilities and music education, and the building's artist-in-residence program will end.

The HaightSFist ↗

Monday, August 31, 20261 story

Bringing Guantánamo soul to the Bay Area this week

Kai Lyons, José Andrés "El Sinsonte" Rodríguez and John Calloway perform at Mr. Tipple's on Sept. 2. The show is part of a week of Bay Area events described as "Guantánamo soul."

Mission Local ↗

Saturday, August 29, 20261 story

Day Around the Bay: SF Opera Orchestra Demands 'Fair' Contract, Threatens Strike

San Francisco Opera orchestra musicians are threatening to strike, calling for a fair contract two weeks before opening night of the 104th season. Their previous contract expired July 31. The roundup also covers an Oakland police fraud investigation and a reported Yosemite land swap.

SFist ↗

TagsLabor and Strikes