Tate Swindell, researcher, writer and editor, engages his friend and colleague Hilary Holladay, author of a recent biography of poet Adrienne Rich  (1929-2012), in conversation about the poet and Holladay’s experience and process, diving into the complexities of Rich’s ever-evolving thought and expression. If you can’t make it into the shop, you can catch the…

Follow Marty’s facebook page for more information on the cancellation. https://www.facebook.com/marty.williams.5209 ———————————- Bay Area jazz pianist and vocalist, Marty Williams, was called “The Catalyst” by San Francisco Chronicle critic Phil Elwood. Anna DeLeon of Anna’s Jazz Island said: “Marty Williams is one of the Bay Area’s treasures. His piano playing and singing are passionate, humorous,…

Double your shows, double your fun! Two different bands, both led by Scott Foster Complete shows at 5:30 and 8:00pm A double decade celebration! Twenty Years of Friday Evening Jazz in the Bookshop   5:30 to 7:30pm – two sets of jazz in the sweet spot where trad and bop swing like crazy, played by…

David James presents a work-in-development, Mission Rebel No. 1., a musical examination of his father, Rev. Jesse James, written for, and performed by the sextet GPS: David James – guitar, voice.Beth Custer – clarinets, voice.Alan Williams – trombone, voice.Keith Lawrence – viola, voice.Lisa Mezzacappa – bass.John Hanes – drums. BYOB and cash for the $20…

Ben Davis, cello Erik Jekabson, trumpet James Fei, soprano and alto sax Jordan Glenn, drums BYOB and cash for the $20 cover charge. Doors open at 7:20pm for the show. For a reservation, call the shop at 415-586-3733 If you can’t make it into the shop, you can catch the live stream on our Facebook…

Paul Corman-Roberts stands in as host of tonight’s reading for regular host Kim Shuck, who’s out on tour with her poetry. Two featured readers followed by open mic tonight. See the zoom info below. On the fourth Friday, come back for an all-open reading! Tonight, here’s what you need to know: Linda Noel is a…

New album, new date at Bird & Beckett. Country music, sweet, tart and pretty. Bring your sweetie, or just bring yourself, and bring a twenty for the band. Byob, if you care to. Bird & Beckett is a guaranteed fair wage venue; your cover charge stakes us to the band’s guarantee. Can’t make it to…

SF Lives Live Talk: Ericka Scott, Director of Projects with the African American Cultural District in conversation with journalist Denise Sullivan Catch the live stream on Bird & Beckett’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Tune in at 10am to watch it live, or watch anytime in the archive at the same links. San Francisco journalist…

Tammy  is just the best! Tonight, she’s in the company of bassist Brian Juárez and drummer Brandon Farmer. Two sets of soul satisfying music. Doors open at 7:20pm for the 7:30pm show. $20 cash cover charge Bird & Beckett is a guaranteed fair wage venue; your cover charge stakes us to the band’s guarantee. BYOB…

Doors open at 7:20pm for the 7:30pm show. $20-25 cash cover charge; sliding scale. Bird & Beckett is a guaranteed fair wage venue: your cover charge stakes us to the band’s guarantee. BYOB Can’t make it to the show? View it live on our Facebook page or YouTube channel. Your donations to help pay the…