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  • POETS! Tate Swindell & Shane King Zackery + Open Mic

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Shane King Zackery is a queer black poet, filmmaker, and technologist who has lived in the Bay for over 10 years. They like to sit in the river and talk in circles about being human. Occasionally, they write something down about the nature of time, space, and love. Archivist, Editor, Poet and Photographer, Tate Swindell…

    Free, donations welcome

  • Hal Richards Quintet w/ Hung, Abe, Belcher & Foltz

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Hal Richards, reeds; Henry Hung, trumpet ; Rumi Abe, piano ; Ron Belcher, bass; Dan Foltz, drums. Hal Richards is a versatile woodwind specialist -- saxophones, flutes, clarinets, oboe and bassoon -- who has been performing and recording with many of the Bay Areas finest musicians since 1976 -- currently including Jeff Sanford’s Cartoon Jazz…

    $25

  • Danny Bittker Quintet

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Danny Bittker, reeds; Dave Casini, vibraphone; Michael Price, bass; Mark Fishman and Annette A Aguilar, percussion; with guest vocalists Carol Belcher and Lee Heuermann. Danny Bittker has performed worldwide with diverse ensembles including Mo' Fone, Mitch Woods, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums, the Rova Saxophone Quartet, and artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Grover…

    $25

  • Next Gen Jam w/ Dylan Acker Quartet

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    On the 1st Sunday of every month, bands of local youth, often fielded from one or another of the many fine music programs in colleges and high schools in San Francisco and around the bay, perform a set, then host a student-centric jam session for their peers, with financial support from Jazz in the Neighborhood.…

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  • Duo Changüísonico: José Andrés + Kai Lyons & friends

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    José Andrés, "El Sinsonte" + Kai Lyons return to Bird & Beckett for the third time! Tonight, guests Cy Thompson, marimbula, Ricky Aguilar, bongos, and Myron Cohen, drumset, drop in to give José Andrés a proper send off. Bird & Beckett is proud to present José Andrés "El Sinsonte" Rodríguez Ramírez of Guantánamo, Cuba --…

    $20

  • Shuffle: poet Joseph Simas, with cellist t. persephone and poet Michael Schuffler, plus writer Yates Cessna

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Joseph Simas presents a staged reading and sound ensemble, introducing his latest book of poems, Shuffle (Introducing — Anime Titles), The Bodily Press, 2026. Working writer and artist Yates Cessna will open with a reading of her work, followed by a selection from Shuffle set to music, composed and performed by t. persephone, cello, and…

    Free, donations welcome

  • Eric & the In Crowd

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Pianist/vocalist Eric Shifrin performs with a variety of friends on the 2nd Friday every other month (i.e. Jan, March, May, July, September, November). This month it's Ari Munkres, bass; and Mark Lee, drums. $20 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733

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  • Rob Zuckerman Quintet

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Rob Zuckerman, saxophone; Dave Rocha, trumpet; Dan Nieckarz, guitar; Heath Proskin, bass; Jeff Pera, drums $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733

    $25

  • Marina Crouse Trio

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Marina Crouse, vocals; Danny Caron, guitar; Ruth Davies, bass With two albums to her credit, Marina Crouse is an astonishingly talented singer in Spanish and English both, whether it’s a jazz classic, a scorching blues number, a soulful Mexican ballad or an irresistible and clever original. Blessed with a deeply expressive voice early in life,…

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  • Virtual Poets: Kim Shuck’s Bird & Beckett zoom poetry series presents Al Frankie and Melissa Eleftherion, open mic follows

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    Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84350265713?pwd=eE84V3BYdWxiSFBHNHhmdUt1WTUzdz09 Meeting ID: 843 5026 5713 Passcode: 244211 Al Frankie, also known as “The Conduit” on Substack, is a revolutionary canary poet who sounds the alarm on immigration, women’s rights, human rights and injustice in general. She used to write about heartbreak and fuckgirls and fuckboys. Her debut book of poetry Heartbreak…

  • Alon Nechustan’s Venture Bound Quintet

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Matt Renzi and Jesse Levit, reeds; Alon Nechustan, piano; Sam Bevan, bass; Gregg Wyser-Pratte, drums DOWNBEAT writes: "Alon Nechushtan’s Venture Bound is based in New York City. The group has opened for Jazz legend Tony Bennett and played at every major stage in New York City and the U.S including Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln…

    $25

  • Walker Talks…on Miguel de Unamuno

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Walker Brents III explores the philosophy and literary work of Miguel de Unamuno (1864-1936), Spanish modernist writer born in the Basque region city of Bilbao. An almost-monthly series of talks by Walker Brents III (9 or 10 talks a year for more than two decades) on various topics in poetry, mythology, folklore, philosophy, etc. Although…

    Free, donations welcome

  • Scott Foster Trio w/Darren Johnston & David Phillips

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Darren Johnston, trumpet David Phillips, pedal steel guitar Scott Foster, guitar $20 cover charge; byob / Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733

    $20

  • Excelsior Hill Mob Jazz Band

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Charlie Keagle, reeds; Jim Zimmerman, vibes; Sue Crossman, piano; Chuck Bennett, bass; Jim Chanteloup, drums They only look scary. $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733

    $25

  • Vince Lateano Trio +1

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums; with guest guitarist Brad Buethe Drummer Vince Lateano performs with his trio on the 3rd Sunday every other month (i.e. January, March, May, July, September, November). SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a…

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  • Erik Jekabson Quartet plays Rodgers & Hart

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Adam Shulman, piano; Eric Markowitz, bass; Smith Dobson, drums. Trumpeter Erik Jekabson plays signature tunes by the legendary songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, arranged for jazz quartet.  The composer and lyricist wrote songs that have become part of popular culture, including "Blue Moon," "My Funny Valentine" and "The Lady is…

    $20

  • Garotas da Lua

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM6yXW0x-ps   Sandy Cressman,  Catia Lund, Lillian Yee, vocals. Ricardo Peixoto, 7-string guitar. Brian Rice, percussion. $25 cover charge; byob. Students $10. For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733. Garotas da Lua is an exciting new three voice harmony group, singing MPB, Samba and Bossa Nova. The group honors the great tradition of Brazilian…

    $25

  • Poet Leslie Simon: “Everything Appeared That Night” & Composer Wendy Loomis: “Gaudi’s Curves”

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Leslie Simon is a labor and progressive activist hero, and established CCSF's Poetry for the People class, which continues to this day. She has brought countless students into creative communion with progressive ideals.  Bottlecap Press recently published Leslie Simon's chapbook "Everything Appeared That Night. For the evening, she'll bundle copies of the chapbook with old copies…

    Free, donations welcome

  • Devin Gray Quartet

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Darren Johnston, trumpet; Liberty Ellman, guitar; Lisa Mezzacappa, bass; Devin Gray, drums/compositions The Devin Gray Quartet is an ensemble of forward-thinking improvisers operating at the intersection of modern jazz, contemporary composition, and fluid, exploratory group dynamics. The quartet brings together four distinct voices from the contemporary jazz vanguard. Together, the quartet delivers a captivating blend…

    $20

  • Swati Jhaveri: Monthly Morning Ragas

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Co-presented with Rootstock Arts. Vocalist Swati Jhevari Satyam Bagwem, tabla Tushar Gupte, harmonium Swati Jhaveri pursues music with a deep passion. She is currently under the guidance of Pandit Hemang Mehta (disciple of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj and Pandit Chandrasekhar Swamy) of the Mewati Gharana as part of the guru shishya parampara. Swati ji started learning…

    $20

  • Jam Session w/ Vince Lateano Trio

    Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Vince Lateano Trio hosts an open jam session on the last Sunday of every month, welcoming local jazz giants, stalwarts, new comers, and those just passing through. Keith Saunders, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to…

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