San Francisco Metro: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Live Music · East Bay · 18 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:30 PM · Matt Robidoux: The Spiral Worker · Dresher Ensemble Studio (Oakland) · experimental, live_music · rating 10
bayimproviser.com · details Matt Robidoux presents the Bay Area premiere of "The Spiral Worker," a connector within a rhizomatic network, fundamentally distinct from tree-like hierarchical structures that impose predetermined order. Drawing from Deleuze and Guattari's concept of the rhizome and Stockhausen’s moment form, this happening establishes multiple entry points and non-linear pathways through which performers engage with material transformation: corn synth, corn silk, corn husk.
8:00 PM · NEWT POOL (Cheryl Leonard + Wobbly) · Tom's Place (Berkeley) · live_music, experimental · rating 10
bayimproviser.com · details Thu 11/12 8:00 PM Peacock Lounge [552 Haight St SF] Tom Djll Close your eyes to see your possible selves unearthed, scraped and feather dusted, then entreated to self assemble in the anthropoid menagerie of vibration. https://djll.bandcamp.com/ Tanukispidercat With as many fangs as bright yellow eyes, from crouch to pounce, her blizzard of tooth, claw, fluff, synth and sampler come full fury with lethal-swift paddycakes of pure desire.
6:00 PM · Windham Hill 50th Anniversary Live · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · live_music, folk · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details PREMIUM ADMISSION AVAILABLE
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2:00 PM · Sing Jam / Irish Session · The Starry Plough (Berkeley) · $15 ADV | $20 ATD · live_music, folk · rating 7
thestarryplough.com · details Sing Jam 2-4 PM ($15 ADV | $20 ATD). Irish Session guest leader/advanced session at 5:30PM (Free).
3:00 PM · Ema Nikolovska & Sean Shibe · Cal Performances (Berkeley) · Subscribe May 5 · live_music, classical · rating 7
secure.calperformances.org · details Ema Nikolovska, mezzo-soprano ; Sean Shibe, guitar : Orlando Variations Item details Date November 1, 2026 3:00PM Additional Details Read More Hide An eclectic program featuring acoustic and electric music across genres and centuries––"like being awake in a vivid dream" ( The Times, London ). Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID. Until you authenticate, you will not see your 50% off discounted ticket price.
7:00 PM · Da! Mohzem · Hillside Club (Berkeley) · Buy Tickets · live_music, folk, dance · rating 7
eventbrite.com · details Live music and Balkan folk dancing!
7:00 PM · JA RONN & FLOW: THAT 80S FLOW · Yoshi's (Oakland) · $39 - $69 · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
yoshis.com · details MUSIC THAT MOVES THE SPIRIT, THE BODY, AND THE ROOM
7:00 PM · Pigeons Playing Ping Pong · UC Theatre (Berkeley) · $35 · live_music, rock · rating 7
theuctheatre.org · details Few bands command a stage, or a crowd, quite like Baltimore’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Driven by an infectious live energy and a relentless touring schedule spanning nearly two decades, the dynamic quintet— ”Scrambled Greg” Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben Carrey [bass, vocals], Alex "Gator" Petropulos [drums, vocals], and new member Jon Brady [keys, vocals]—has built an undeniable reputation as one of the most electric live acts on the tour circuit today.
7:30 PM · Doors Only in That Open Silence · Temescal Arts Center (Temescal) · Donations at the door are welcomed · live_music, experimental, workshop · rating 7
temescalartcenter.org · details Open-participation, free improvisation and non-hierarchical workshop. Bring your instrument or come to listen. Held on first Sundays.
7:30 PM · La Santa Cecilia · Siesta Valley Bowl (Orinda) · $81.45 - $91.80 (includes fees) · live_music, folk, latin_world · rating 7
ticketmaster.com · details La Santa Cecilia is a Mexican American band founded in 2007 in Los Angeles, California, whose musical influences are found in genres such as bolero, folk, cumbia, ranchero, norteño, jazz, among others; and a unique style that gives shine to their music. Formed by La Marisoul (vocals), Pepe Carlos (guitar and accordion), Alex Bendaña (bass) and Miguel Ramírez (percussions). Their talent has led them to be Grammy award winners in 2014.
6:30 PM · Worst Party Ever & Friends · 924 Gilman (Berkeley) · $$20/$25 · live_music, rock · rating 6
maps.google.com · details Indie and emo acts Worst Party Ever and Equipment headline an all-ages showcase at 924 Gilman. Join in for an evening of melodic, heartfelt anthems alongside special guest performers.
9:00 PM · Improvisation Workshop · Temescal Arts Center (Temescal) · Free · workshop, experimental, live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed temescalartcenter.org · details Open Workshop and Playground in free improvisation. Spontaneously Assembled Small Groups will collaborate. Bring your instrument, your body, your poetry. Come ready to be surprised. Hosted by Lewis Jordan. Inviting musicians, poets, dancers, to a non-hierarchical setting to improvise together. Spontaneously composing or contributing, can't be on a guest list.
time TBA · INAUGURAL CONCERT! · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe · live_music, classical, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed ticketsignup.io · details LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
time TBA · RAGTIME AND TRADITIONAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · https://www.ticketsignup.io/ragtime · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed ticketsignup.io · details VIRGINIA TICHENOR’S RAGTIME QUARTET Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/ragtime
time TBA · TRIBUTE TO JIMMY VAN HEUSEN · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · https://www.ticketsignup.io/JVH · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed ticketsignup.io · details “IN THE TRADITION” JAZZ & POP PIANO TRIO Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/JVH