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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:20260824T170810Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T170810Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260906T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T212348Z
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Jam w/ Dylan Acker RASOTA 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 RASOTA Quartet. \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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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T191409Z
CREATED:20260824T031430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191409Z
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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:20260824T200902Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T200902Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T172144Z
CREATED:20260824T032024Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
DTSTAMP:20260824T032902Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T032609Z
CREATED:20260824T032609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T032609Z
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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
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
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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:20260824T033348Z
CREATED:20260824T033329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T033348Z
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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
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:20260824T034150Z
CREATED:20260824T034150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T034150Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260824T034016Z
CREATED:20260824T034016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T034016Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T035037Z
CREATED:20260824T034348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T035037Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T034648Z
CREATED:20260824T034648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T034648Z
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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
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270103T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260821T213117Z
CREATED:20260821T191839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T213117Z
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SUMMARY:Avotcja & Modúpue: afro-latin jazz and poetry
DESCRIPTION:AVOTCJA’s poetry is music and Avotcja’s music is poetry. Both are as hot as fire and as soothing as snow flakes. And in both she brings the best of her talent in Spanish and English. Listen to her. Read her. Enjoy her. Celebrate her.”\n• Camincha – Peruvian Poet/Novelist; & Pacifica Poet Laureate\, 2017-2021. \nPoet / Playwright / Essayist / Fiction Writer / Multi-Percussionist / Photographer / Teacher\, Avotcja is a Bay Area icon and is renowned for her group Modúpue. At Bird & Beckett tonight\, Modúpue will be a quintet with Avotcja joined by violinist Sandi Poindexter\, saxophonist Francis Wong\, bassist Heshima Mark Williams and talking drum master Baba Ken Okolulo. \nModúpue was named best jazz group of the year twice\, in 2005 and again in 2010\, by the Bay Area Blues Hall of Fame. Avotcja herself was named a “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association. Her radio shows on KPFA – Bebop\, Cubop & the Musical Truth (Tuesdays\, 8-10pm)\, and KPOO – La Verdad Musical (Fridays\, noon-3pm)\, have been soul satisfying for decades\, expressing the boundless joy she always finds in the music. As for her poetry\, no one taps deeper wells of humanity than Avotcja! We love her more than we can express. \nRead here what Linda Tillery\, Chuy Varela\, Camincha\, Greg Landau\, Leslie Simon\, Ishmael Reed\, Lady Bianca\, Elaine Cohen\, Julian Carroll and Melanie Berzon have had to say in praise of Avotcja! \nThe cover charge for the quintet tonight is $25 cash or venmo\, payable at the door. College and high school students – $10. Grade school and younger\, free. No one turned away for lack of funds. Wheelchair accessible. Bring your own beverages\, but please eat out or at home before or after the show. Lots of good restaurants in the neighborhood\, cafes\, and grocers!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/avotcja-modupue_2027-01-03/
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:20270107T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211455Z
CREATED:20260821T195035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211455Z
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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_2027-01-07/
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:20270108T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211517Z
CREATED:20260821T200133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211517Z
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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). \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_2027-01-08/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270109T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211539Z
CREATED:20260821T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211539Z
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SUMMARY:Yoav Konig Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Yoav Konig (bass)\, a dynamic young bass player setting new ground on the instrument. Currently a senior at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts\, Yoav Konig is a composer and arranger who is a member of the SFJazz High School All-Stars and the San Francisco Youth Symphony Orchestra. He has studied under the greats: Reuben Rogers\, Scott Colley\, Yasushi Nakamura\, Joe Martin\, Or Bareket\, Marcus Shelby and Jeff Denson. Yoav has been awarded a YoungArts award and multiple Downbeat Student Awards.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/yoav-konig-quartet_2027-01-09/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270115T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270115T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T212805Z
CREATED:20260821T201109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T212805Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Foster Combo
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist 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_2027-01-15/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270116T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211637Z
CREATED:20260821T201456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211637Z
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SUMMARY:Sandor Y Su Mecanica: Cuban & traditional salsa\, Musica Tipica\, and folkloric music
DESCRIPTION:Ivan Camblor (Pellejo Seco)\, tres; Carlos Caro\, congas; Juan Ceballos\, flute; Yadier Noa\, bass; Sandor Moss\, timbal \nCuban & traditional salsa\, Musica Tipica\, and folkloric music \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/sandor-y-su-mecanica_2027-01-16/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270118T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211706Z
CREATED:20260821T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211706Z
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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).
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/vince-lateano_2027-01-17/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211736Z
CREATED:20260821T202319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211736Z
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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_2027-01-21/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270130T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211811Z
CREATED:20260821T202653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211811Z
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SUMMARY:Beth Schenck Saxophone Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Beth Schenck; Kasey Knudsen; Raffi Garabadian; Cory Wright \nOriginal compositions for four saxophones. \n$25 cover charge (cash at the door\, please) / BYOB\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/beth-schenck_2027-01-30/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270204T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T211011Z
CREATED:20260821T211011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T211011Z
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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_2027-02-04/
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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