San Francisco Metro: Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · Live Music · East Bay · 19 events · data version 20261023-134521
7:30 PM · Paul Dresher Ensemble: Bassoon Transformations: Paul Hanson · Dresher Ensemble Studio (Oakland) · experimental, live_music · rating 9
dresherensemble.org · details Solo Electric Bassoon with Loops/Effects; Duo with pianist Unpil Baek. Originals by Paul plus music by Glen Campbell, Wayne Shorter, Sting, Tigran Hamasyan & Ralph Towner.
Paul Hanson has spent more than three decades expanding the vocabulary of the bassoon and challenging expectations of what the instrument can do.
7:30 PM · The Saúl Sierra Quartet · The Sound Room (Oakland) · live_music, jazz · rating 9
soundroom.org · details Join us for an extraordinary night celebrating the artistry of Israel Lopez “Cachao,” creator of the Mambo, pioneer of the Descarga, and one of the pillars of Cuban music. The Saúl Sierra Quartet features Saúl on bass, Marco Diaz on piano and trumpet, Julio Perez, and Ahkeel Mestayer on percussion. They will be joined by very special guests: John Santos and Orestes Vilató on percussion, Anthony Blea on violin, and Luis Rosa on saxophone.
6:30 PM · Lucy Kaplansky · The Freight & Salvage (Berkeley) · $44/$49
(INCLUDES ALL FEES) · live_music, folk · rating 8
secure.thefreight.org · details Acclaimed contemporary folk singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky delivers an intimate performance showcasing her rich, expressive vocals and poignant storytelling. Expect a captivating set of original songs, celebrated covers, and folk favorites.
7:30 PM · Jason Moran & the Harlem Hell Fighters · Cal Performances (Berkeley) · Subscribe May 5 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
secure.calperformances.org · details Jason Moran and the Harlem Hell Fighters: James Reese Europe and the Absence of Ruin Item details Date November 21, 2026 7:30PM Additional Details Read More Hide A "beautiful, poignant, and reverent" ( Washington Post ) meditation on composer James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters, who brought jazz to war-torn France. Learn More UCB STUDENTS: All UC Berkeley Student tickets require authentication with your current UC Berkeley student ID.
7:30 PM · Pretty Lights · Fox Theatre OAK (Oakland) · $110+ | 18+ · live_music, electronic · rating 7
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8:00 PM · Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal · The Starry Plough (Berkeley) · $20 Students | $25 ATD · live_music, folk · rating 7
thestarryplough.com · details
8:00 PM · Ozomatli · UC Theatre (Berkeley) · $35 + FEES · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
theuctheatre.org · details Ozomatli is a genre-blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, and global music band born in Los Angeles and shaped by the city’s cultural pulse. Led by six founding members—Asdru Sierra, Raul Pacheco, Ulises Bella, Wil-Dog Abers, Jiro Yamaguchi, and Justin Poree—Ozomatli delivers a trusted live experience rooted in connection, rhythm, and community. More than 30 years in, the band continues to evolve, creating new music while bringing diverse audiences together in celebration of unity, resilience, and joy.
6:00 PM · Hex Pest · Up The Creek Records (Walnut Creek) · $15 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
6:00 PM · Surely Tempo · Cornerstone (Berkeley) · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
8:00 PM · Make Do and Mend · Thee Stork Club (Oakland) · $15/$20 · live_music, rock · rating 6
wl.seetickets.us · details Supporting Talent: Hush Money, Ways Away, M.U.T.T.
8:00 PM · Motown & Soul Legends Tribute · Historic BAL Theatre (San Leandro) · BUY TICKETS · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
baltheatre.com · details Motown, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Jackson 5, James Brown Sat | Nov 21 Show: 8:00 pm Buy Tickets About This Event Niecey Living Single presents an unforgettable night celebrating Motown, soul, funk, R and B, and pop music. This high energy tribute concert honors the legendary music of Chaka Khan, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Mavis Staples, Phyllis Hyman, Jill Scott, Brandy, and Prince.
9:00 PM · Death Raider, Sunset Ire, Diablura · Danny Murry's (San Leandro) · free · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+
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