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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…
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Hal Richards, reeds; Henry Hung, trumpet ; Rumi Abe, piano ; Ron Belcher, bass; Dan Foltz, drums $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Danny Bittker, reeds; Dave Casini, vibraphone; Michael Price, bass; Mark Fishman and Ami Molinelli, percussion; with 2 guest vocalists: Carol Belcher and Lee Heuermann $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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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. This month features the Dylan Acker Quartet. Trumpet…
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José "El Sinsonte" Andrés + Kai Lyons return to Bird & Beckett for the third time! Kai Lyons of San Francisco, versatile guitarist and devoted musicologist, travels extensively to learn from the musical traditions of cultures beyond the borders of the U.S., particularly to various African countries as well as Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central…
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Joseph Simas reads from 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 cello, with poet Michael Schuffler on voice, and composed by poet and cellist t. persephone.…
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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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1 event,Rob Zuckerman, saxophone; Dave Rocha, trumpet; Luke Schwartz, guitar; Heath Proskin, bass; Jeff Pera, drums $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Marina Crouse, vocals; Danny Caron, guitar; Ruth Davies, bass SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
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Matt Renzi and Jesse Levit, reeds; Alon Nechustan, piano; Sam Bevan, bass; Gregg Wyser-Pratte, drums $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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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 primarily a live stream viewable on our YouTube channel and Facebook page, it’s also fine if you slip into the darkened shop to listen in…
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Darren Johnston, trumpet; Scott Foster, guitar; additional personnel TBA Guitarist Scott Foster performs with an ever evolving cast of collaborators on the 3rd Friday of every month. $20 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Charlie Keagle, reeds; Jim Zimmerman, vibes; Sue Crossman, piano; Chuck Bennett, bass; Jim Chanteloup, drums $25 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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Ben Stolorow, piano; Peter Barshay, bass; Vince Lateano, drums Drummer Vince Lateano performs with his trio on the 3rd Sudnay 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 bit better acquainted with your…
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Erik Jekabson, trumpet; Adam Shulman, piano; Marcus Shelby, bass; Jeff Marrs, drums $20 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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The Revolutionary Poets Brigade presents the new anthology United We Stand.
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Sandy Cressman, Catia Machado, Lillian Yee, vocals; Ricardo Peixoto, 7-string guitar; Ami Molinelli, 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 Vocal groups…
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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 of High Desire from Wingbow and sell each bundle for $10 with the entire amount from each purchase going to Bird and Beckett. Leslie Simon established CCSF's Poetry for the People class.
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Darren Johnston, trumpet; Matt Renzi, saxophone; Devin Gray, drums; TBA, bass $20 cover charge; byob Students $10 For a reservation, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
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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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Dave Easley, pedal steel guitar; TBA, bass; Kirk Duplantis, drums Virtuosic pedal steel player, Dave Easley has worked with artists as diverse as Brian Blade, Joni Mitchell, Peter Rowan (Dharma Blues), Ruthie Foster (the Grammy nominated Let it Burn), Chris Schlarb’s multifaceted Psychic Temple, and New Orleans blues legend Coco Robicheaux (Louisiana Medicine Man, Yeah You…
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1 event,POETS! Every 1st Thursday, featured readers followed by a community open mic, hosted by Michael Koch & Jerry Ferraz
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1 event,Doug Pet, saxophone; Michele Walther, violin; John Kiskaddon, piano; Ted Burik, bass; Greg German, drums $25 cover charge; byob. Students, $10. Kids Free. For a reservation, please call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 after September 1st.
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1 event,Bob Kenmotsu, tenor sax; Jordan Samuels, guitar; Tomoko Funaki, bass; Austin Harris, drums The Hard Bop Collective presents "Beyond the Pulse: Rhythm Section Edition + Celebration of Jimmy Heath's 100th Birthday" The HBC will be playing tunes composed by rhythm section players, i.e., jazz guitarists, bassists and drummers. Additionally, they will be honoring Jimmy Heath's…
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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. SUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your…
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