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SUMMARY:POETS! Tate Swindell & Shane King Zackery + Open Mic
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArchivist\, Editor\, Poet and Photographer\, Tate Swindell is the founder of Unrequited Records\, which specializes in poetry records released on the vinyl format. Editor of On Valencia Street: Poems and Ephemera by Jack Micheline (Lithic Press\, 2019). Co-editor of the Collected Poems of Bob Kaufman for City Lights Books (2019). Tate\, and his brother Todd\, worked extensively on the Harold Norse archives\, which were donated to the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley. He is currently writing short stories about his experiences in the San Francisco medical cannabis movement. Previous collections of writings include Palpitations; The Creation of Deadlines; Fotopomes and the most recent SOLAR HITS (Lithic Press\, 2025). \nMichael Koch and Jerry Ferraz host Bird & Beckett’s 1st Thursdays poetry series. The reading starts at 7pm with two to three featured readers\, with an open mic following after a short break. \nThe reading\, including the open mic\, is welcomes all comers at no cost\, although tips to augment the small honorarium awarded the featured readers by the Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project are encouraged and welcome at the break before the open mic commences. BYOB. \nTo help underwrite this 25-year tradition at Bird & Beckett\, please consider a sustaining donation to the Cultural Legacy Project\, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization charged with presenting\, documenting and archiving the work of the region’s crucial corps of dedicated poets and musicians. Information can be found here: Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/poets-open-mic_2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260904T213000
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SUMMARY:Hal Richards Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Hal Richards\, reeds; Henry Hung\, trumpet ; Rumi Abe\, piano ; Ron Belcher\, bass; Dan Foltz\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/hal-richards_2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180957Z
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SUMMARY:Danny Bittker Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Danny Bittker\, reeds; Dave Casini\, vibraphone; Michael Price\, bass; Mark Fishman and Ami Molinelli\, percussion; with 2 guest vocalists: Carol Belcher and Lee Heuermann \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/danny-bittker_2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260906T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180158Z
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Jam w/ Dylan Acker Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis month features the Dylan Acker Quartet. Trumpet player Dylan Acker\, a senior at Ruth Asawa School or the Arts\, brings a quartet this month to play a set and conduct a jam session. The quartet includes Asante Sims\, from Berkeley High\, on piano; Julian Deery\, from Nueva School\, on bass; and Amaru Duran\, from RASOTA\, on drums. All welcome\, particularly high school and college students. No charge. Donate what you can! \nSUNDAY 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!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/next-gen-jam_2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260907T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260907T210000
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SUMMARY:Duo Changüísonico: José "El Sinsonte" Andrés + Kai Lyons
DESCRIPTION:José “El Sinsonte” Andrés + Kai Lyons return to Bird & Beckett for the third time! \nKai 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 and South America. Over the years\, he has often visited Cuba\, and most often recently the city of Guantánamo\, capital of the southeastern province of Guantánamo\, from whence hails the gran maestro reginero\, freestyle poet/lyricist José Andrés Rodríguez Ramírez of the Latin Grammy nominated Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo. In 2023\, at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival\, Kai encountered José Andrés\, recently retired from Changüí de Guantánamo and living in Tampa\, Florida. \nGrupo Changüí de Guantánamo\, historically the foremost proponent of its genre\, was formed in 1945 by the Veranes brothers\, “Chito” Latamblé Veranes\, renowned player of the small Cuban guitar called the tres\, and bonguero Arturo Veranes. Born in 1916 in Guantánamo’s Loma del Chivo neighborhood\, Latamblé rose to prominence as a musician through a succession of groups beginning in 1934 with a combo he and Arturo formed Los Jóvenes del Guaso. From there\, Latamblé moved through Rafael Inciarte Brioso’s Orquesta Cristal\, an ensemble led by Conchita Bravo and Los Champions de Lilí Martínez\, which became Los Siete Amigos after leader Martínez moved on. He then joined La Trova Tradicional de Guantánamo\, and subsequently Orquesta Siboney\, before Martínez recruited him for La Rareza del 43. Latamblé was influential in pianist Martínez’s incorporation of the nengón and changüí into contemporary son piano playing\, and in 1945\, Rafael Inciarte requested that Latamblé and his brother form an ensemble devoted entirely to the changüí. The resulting band was Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo\, which in recent decades was led by José Andrés\, El Sinsonte\, until his retirement a few years ago. The ensemble continues as the most widely traveled and successful changüí group today. \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/jose-andres-kai-lyons_2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Poets Joseph Simas & Yates Cessna\, with music from Michael Schuffler and t. persephone
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoseph Simas is a poet whose first book\, Entire Days\, was published by Burning Deck in 1985. The Post-Apollo Press published his first English-language edition of Mezza Voce in 1988. Simas is known for his numerous translations in poetry\, and his art\, film\, and performance translations and writings.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/2026-09-10_joseph-simas-yates-cessna/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Poetry Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T175931Z
CREATED:20260824T031842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T175931Z
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SUMMARY:Eric & the In Crowd
DESCRIPTION: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. \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/eric-the-in-crowd_2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T172144Z
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SUMMARY:Rob Zuckerman Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Rob Zuckerman\, saxophone; Dave Rocha\, trumpet; Luke Schwartz\, guitar; Heath Proskin\, bass; Jeff Pera\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/rob-zuckerman_2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T190000
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SUMMARY:Marina Crouse Trio
DESCRIPTION:Marina Crouse\, vocals; Danny Caron\, guitar; Ruth Davies\, bass \nSUNDAY 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!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/marina-crouse_2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T181140Z
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SUMMARY:Alon Nechustan Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Matt Renzi and Jesse Levit\, reeds; Alon Nechustan\, piano; Sam Bevan\, bass; Gregg Wyser-Pratte\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/alon-nechustan_2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T033148Z
CREATED:20260824T033148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T033148Z
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SUMMARY:Walker Talks
DESCRIPTION: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 person.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/walker-talks_2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks / Interviews
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T181305Z
CREATED:20260824T033329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T181305Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Foster Combo w/ Darren Johnston
DESCRIPTION:Darren Johnston\, trumpet; Scott Foster\, guitar; additional personnel TBA \nGuitarist Scott Foster performs with an ever evolving cast of collaborators on the 3rd Friday of every month. \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/scott-foster_2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T033545Z
CREATED:20260824T033545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T033545Z
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SUMMARY:Excelsior Hill Mob Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Keagle\, reeds; Jim Zimmerman\, vibes; Sue Crossman\, piano; Chuck Bennett\, bass; Jim Chanteloup\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/excelsior-hill-mob_2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T174724Z
CREATED:20260824T034150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T174724Z
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SUMMARY:Vince Lateano Trio
DESCRIPTION:Ben Stolorow\, piano; Peter Barshay\, bass; Vince Lateano\, drums \nDrummer Vince Lateano performs with his trio on the 3rd Sudnay every other month (i.e. January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November). \nSUNDAY 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!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/vince-lateano_2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180833Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T180833Z
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SUMMARY:Erik Jekabson Quartet w/ Shulman\, Shelby & Marrs
DESCRIPTION:Erik Jekabson\, trumpet; Adam Shulman\, piano; Marcus Shelby\, bass; Jeff Marrs\, drums \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/erik-jekabson_2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T175757Z
CREATED:20260824T034348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T175757Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Poets Brigade - United We Stand Anthology
DESCRIPTION:The Revolutionary Poets Brigade presents the new anthology United We Stand. \n 
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/revolutionary-poets-brigade_2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Event,Poetry Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T180554Z
CREATED:20260824T034648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T180554Z
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SUMMARY:Garotas da Lua
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Cressman\,  Catia Machado\, Lillian Yee\, vocals; Ricardo Peixoto\, 7-string guitar; Ami Molinelli\, percussion \n$25 cover charge; byob.\nStudents $10.\nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733. \nGarotas 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 from the last half of the 20th century through present day (Quarteto Em Cy\, MPB4\, Boca Livre and more)\, singing fresh arrangements of classics and gems by composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Chico Buarque\, Ary Barroso\, Dori Caymmi and more. \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garotasdalua.musica/ \nABOUT THE ARTISTS: \nThe voices of “Garotas da Lua” are: \nSandy Cressman: known for her group “Homenagem Brasileira”\, with whom she has recorded three critically acclaimed CDs\, and played venues and major festivals in the U.S. and Brazil. \nCatia Lund: Originally from Rio de Janeiro\, Catia is the lead vocalist for Oakland Samba Revue\, for Bébé(Brazil East Bay Ensemble)\, Samba 415 and more. \nLillian Yee: Vocalist of The Brazilian Project\, and collaborator within the wider Bay Area Brazilian Music community. She is co-founder of the Women Composers Collective and of Garotas da Lua\, where she also serves as one of the group’s arrangers. \nThe vocalists are accompanied by the well known 7 string guitarist Ricardo Peixoto and the accomplished percussionist Brian Rice.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/garotas-da-lua_2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T034930Z
CREATED:20260824T034930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T034930Z
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SUMMARY:Poet Leslie Simon - Everything Appeared That Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLeslie Simon established CCSF’s Poetry for the People class.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/poet-leslie-simon_2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Event,Poetry Reading
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T035435Z
CREATED:20260824T035435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T035435Z
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SUMMARY:Devin Gray Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Darren Johnston\, trumpet; Matt Renzi\, saxophone; Devin Gray\, drums; TBA\, bass \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/devin-gray_2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T035737Z
CREATED:20260824T035737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T035737Z
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SUMMARY:Jam Session w/ Vince Lateano Trio
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nKeith Saunders\, piano; Peter Barshay\, bass; Vince Lateano\, drums \nSUNDAY 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!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/jam-session_2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T035952Z
CREATED:20260824T035952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T035952Z
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SUMMARY:Easley / Duplantis Trio
DESCRIPTION:Dave Easley\, pedal steel guitar; TBA\, bass; Kirk Duplantis\, drums \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/easley-duplantis_2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T214626Z
CREATED:20260824T214626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T214626Z
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SUMMARY:POETS! Featured Readers + Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:POETS! Every 1st Thursday\, featured readers followed by a community open mic\, hosted by Michael Koch & Jerry Ferraz
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/poets-open-mic_2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T014416Z
CREATED:20260825T014416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T014416Z
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SUMMARY:Alchemist Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Doug Pet\, saxophone; Michele Walther\, violin; John Kiskaddon\, piano; Ted Burik\, bass; Greg German\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob.\nStudents\, $10. Kids Free. \nFor a reservation\, please call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 after September 1st.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/alchemist-quintet_2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T014726Z
CREATED:20260825T014726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T014726Z
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SUMMARY:Hard Bop Collective
DESCRIPTION:Bob Kenmotsu\, tenor sax; Jordan Samuels\, guitar; Tomoko Funaki\, bass; Austin Harris\, drums \nThe 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 100th Birthday in October. \n$20 cover charge / byob\nStudents $10. \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/hard-bop-collective_2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261004T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T015009Z
CREATED:20260825T015009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T015009Z
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Jam w/ Band TBA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSUNDAY 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!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/next-gen-jam_2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T015215Z
CREATED:20260825T015215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T015215Z
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SUMMARY:Dennis Micheltree Trio
DESCRIPTION:Dennis Mitcheltree\, saxophone; Jesse Crawford\, bass; Bill McClellan\, drums \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/dennis-micheltree_2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260825T015419Z
CREATED:20260825T015419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T015419Z
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SUMMARY:Poets Jonah Raskin\, Mark Zegans\, Larry Beckett
DESCRIPTION:Poets Jonah Raskin\, Mark Zegans\, Larry Beckett read their work.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/poets-raskin-zegans-beckett_2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry Reading
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T015638Z
CREATED:20260825T015638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T015638Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Vann Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Richard Cruz\, piano; Tim  Landis\, guitar; A. J. Joyce\, bass; Larry Vann\, drums \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/larry-vann_2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T024222Z
CREATED:20260825T024222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T024222Z
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SUMMARY:Cantos de mi Tierra
DESCRIPTION:Armando Fox\, piano; Jesse Alejandro Cottrell\, guitar; Anastasia Preston\, bass; Ryan Friedman\, percussion; Laura Ramos & Edu González\, vocals \nFormed in the summer of 2023\, the latin cabaret ensemble Cantos di mi Tierra had its first public performances in October 2023 with three sold-out shows at Martuni’s in San Francisco and returned for two shows in January 2024. Soon after\, adding a bassist and a percussionist\, the ensemble performed at Feinstein’s at the Nikko\, again enjoying a sold out audience. Their performance on August 17\, 2024 at Feinstein’s was also sold out! Their appearance at Bird & Beckett in November 2026 was a delight\, and we’re pleased to have them back\, with a full band. \nCantos De Mi Tierra operates as a collective much more than a band. From the beginning\, they have envisioned a rotating cohort of talent\, offering something fresh and different each time out\, to introduce audiences to new sounds they may not have heard before and to provide an outlet for local talent. \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/cantos-de-mi-tierra_2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261011T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260825T161955Z
CREATED:20260825T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T161955Z
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SUMMARY:Deep Thicket Dwellers
DESCRIPTION:Forrest Allen\, vocals/fiddle/mandolin; Iggy\, vocals/guitar; Tarah Williams; vocals/percussion; Scotty Brown\, bass \nDeep Thicket Dwellers are a four‑piece ensemble originating from Alaska and Virginia\, now based in Oakland\, California. Their music weaves together Bluegrass\, Old‑time\, Gypsy Jazz\, and the playful ingenuity of John Hartford into a distinctive style called Hillbilly Jazz. With the fiddle at the heart of their sound\, they deliver dynamic\, high‑energy performances that inspire foot‑stomping revelry. \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733 \n 
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/deep-thicket-dwellers_2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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