3:00 PM · SWING INTO THE HOLIDAYS · SFJAZZ Auditorium (Hayes Valley) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
sfjazz.org · details For this family-friendly holiday matinee, vocalists Caity Gyorgy and Christian Wiggs take the audience on a trip down memory lane with a performance full of your favorite songs from holiday movies, traditional carols and more. Caity Gyorgy is a dazzling force in contemporary jazz, celebrated for her virtuosic vocals, inventive songwriting, and irresistible swing.
5:00 PM · Cottontails · Bird & Beckett (Glen Park) · live_music · rating 8
birdbeckett.com · details Karina Denike, vocals; Tom Griesser; saxophone; Michael McIntosh, piano; Joe Kyle, Jr., bass; Randy Lee Odell, drums
THE COTTONTAILS are one of San Francisco’s most exciting musical groups, playing a wide range of styles ranging from 20’/30’s Gatsby-era jazz, classic 40’s swing, and vintage 50’s/60’s R&B. The band’s versatility allows it to accommodate many settings, from quiet acoustic duo to jazz quintet, to full dance band with horns and guitar.
5:00 PM · SPIKE'S OPEN MIC · Madrone Art Bar (Divisadero) · live_music · rating 8
madroneartbar.com · details SPIKE’S OPEN MIC. San Francisco’s local music open mic afternoon! Each afternoon we welcome in local talent for an opportunity to shine. 5-8pm / Hosted by Carla Tutu.
(*Note: This month’s Open Mic will be on the 5th Sunday of the month!)
9:00 PM · SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS · Madrone Art Bar (Divisadero) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
madroneartbar.com · details Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos
Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow
9pm-Close
No Cover
2:00 PM · THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO · War Memorial Opera House (Civic Center) · live_music, classical · rating 7
sfwarmemorial.org · details Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's classic opera buffa unfolds with whirlwind romance, clever deceptions, and comic intrigue. Servants Figaro and Susanna plot to outsmart their master in a battle of wits.
6:00 PM · Bay Area Queer Open Mic · Medicine for Nightmares (Mission) · live_music, community · rating 7
medicinefornightmares.com · details A welcoming space for queer musicians and songwriters to share their work, connect, and build community. Performers can sign up online in advance, join as walk-ins, or be featured as a monthly Featured Artist.
Featured Artist Bio:
Three Reefs Deep is maritime folklore with fresh modern sounds, close furled and ready for heavy weather. Hands on the helm, eyes on the horizon, and a bone in our teeth. Sounds that freshen the breeze. Come for the sun, stay for the pounding waves.
6:00 PM · The Clarke Nova · Bottom of the Hill (Potrero Hill) · $ in
advance /
$20 at the door · live_music, rock · rating 7
bottomofthehill.com · details Rock, Rock, Rock
7:00 PM · Eric Wyatt: Thanksgiving Soul & Fire · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Hard-swinging, deeply soulful saxophone jazz with Brooklyn grit, blues fire, and serious late-night energy.
Brooklyn-born saxophonist Eric Wyatt brings a powerful, full-bodied sound shaped by the jazz tradition and driven by a modern sense of urgency. His playing moves between muscular swing, blues-soaked lyricism, and fiery improvisation, with the kind of presence that takes over a room.
9:15 PM · Eric Wyatt: Thanksgiving Soul & Fire · Black Cat (Tenderloin) · Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 · live_music, jazz · rating 7
blackcatsf.turntabletickets.com · details Hard-swinging, deeply soulful saxophone jazz with Brooklyn grit, blues fire, and serious late-night energy.
Brooklyn-born saxophonist Eric Wyatt brings a powerful, full-bodied sound shaped by the jazz tradition and driven by a modern sense of urgency. His playing moves between muscular swing, blues-soaked lyricism, and fiery improvisation, with the kind of presence that takes over a room.
4:00 PM · BLUES JAM 4-7PM · Pier 23 (Financial District) · live_music · rating 6
pier23cafe.com · details Join us for a raucous afternoon filled with jammin’ blues sounds brought to you by the inimitable blues drummer Sean Donoghue . Professional musicians & budding artists are welcome to jump in to the musical fray. We are supporting local talent on all levels. Grab a drink, a bite and be re
7:00 PM · A Killer's Confession · DNA Lounge (SOMA) · $23/$33 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details all ages
8:00 PM · DWEEZIL ZAPPA · Castro Theater (Castro) · $76+ · live_music, rock · rating 6
thecastro.com · details His virtuosity on the guitar is matched only by his prolific compositional skills, which have generated numerous original works spanning multiple albums including “Confessions of Deprived Youth” (1991) and “Via Zammata” (2015). Notably, his compositions have even been performed by a 100-piece orchestra in Holland, showcasing his versatility and command of orchestral arrangements.
time TBA · Gregg & Katie: Hollywood Nights · The Lost Church (North Beach) · live_music, dance · rating 6
thelostchurch.my.salesforce-sites.com · details Vocal duo Gregg & Katie present a classic cabaret revue celebrating vintage glamour and timeless melodies. The performance offers an entertaining evening of jazz-infused standards, show tunes, and intimate storytelling.
3:00 AM · Sha Ray & DJ Haram: Critical Thot Live · Underground SF (Lower Haight) · live_music, hiphop_rap, dj_party · rating 5
undergroundsf.com · details