Events in San Francisco Metro

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	Rating	Title	Date/Time	Venue	Neighborhood	Type	Price
Thu, Oct 22
☆	9	Singer-Songwriter Showcase Join us for an evening of folk, pop, and soul featuring local singer-songwriters: Emily Zisman, Such Sweet Ruckus, and Torilena. Emily Zisman is a lyrical philosopher and storytell… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM	Wyldflowr Arts	Oakland	live_music folk	—
☆	8	Justin Nozuka, Nimitt Supporting Talent: Nimitt - R&B Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$35.00-$50.00
☆	7	Sami Stevens Sami Stevens is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and pianist appearing at The Grove, drawing on jazz, soul, folk, and indie rock influences to deliver intimate original music roo… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM	The Grove	SOMA	live_music jazz folk	Free
☆	7	Hannah Mayree Record Release ivy room presents - genre - americana indie folk, african american roots, alt-folk Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM	Ivy Room	Albany	live_music folk	PURCHASE TICKETS
☆	7	Country Risqué (record release party) Supporting Talent: Dinner Date, Barfight, Tom Conneely and Birds of Paradise Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM	Rickshaw Stop	Hayes Valley	live_music folk	All Ages, $15.00-$20.00
☆	7	Justin Raudebush with Lizzy Smith JUSTIN RAUDEBUSH: Justin Raudebush brings his knack for soulful arrangements, impassioned vocals, and heartfelt lyrics into his first full-length album, In a Place. A nod to the ar… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE SHOW
☆	6	Michael McNevin with The Keller Sisters a great evening of songwriting and story telling Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music folk	$30adv
☆	6	Maria BC, Kathryn Mohr, Claire Cronin A night of hauntingly intimate, ambient singer-songwriter performances by Maria BC, Kathryn Mohr, and Claire Cronin. Audiences will experience delicate vocal arrangements, poetic l… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM	Thee Stork Club	Oakland	live_music folk	$15/$18
☆	5	Ashe Singer-songwriter Ashe celebrates her new album, The Girl Of Your Dreams (Atlantic Records), with a live in-store performance at Amoeba Hollywood Thursday, October 22nd at 5pm! … more Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM	Amoeba Music SF	Haight	live_music folk	Free
☆	5	Singer-Songwriter Showcase Join us for an evening of folk, pop, and soul featuring local singer-songwriters: Emily Zisman, Such Sweet Ruckus, and Torilena. Emily Zisman is a lyrical philosopher and storytell… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM	Rootstock Arts	Temescal	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Peter Stampfel & Will Sprott no longer listed Super fun two person line up with Peter Stampfel and Will Spr... Details ›	Thu, Oct 22 · See venue	Little Hill Lounge	El Cerrito	live_music folk	—
Fri, Oct 23
☆	7	JULIA JACKLIN Patterson’s music is bolstered by her intensely soulful music partnerships. She worked closely with producer and long-time collaborator Eric Van Thyne on “Last”, “Win You”, and “Ju… more Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	$48+
☆	7	MICHELLE LAMBERT The Utah presents Friday, October 23, 2026 Hotel Utah Saloon 500 4th St San Francisco, CA 8P $12 adv $15 door 21+ Full Bar // Kitchen Make it cocktails, dinner, and a show at The U… more Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM	Hotel Utah	SOMA	live_music folk	21+, $12.00
☆	6	Johnny J. Blair and Jeff Desira Johnny J. Blair and Jeff Desira Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM	The Monkey House	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Kacey Musgraves Kacey Musgraves Featuring Estevie October 23 , 2026 Buy Tickets Parking Premium Date October 23 , 2026 Event Starts 7:30 PM Venue Oakland Arena On Sale On Sale Now Add to Calendar … more Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM	Oakland Arena	Oakland	live_music folk	$54.75+
☆	6	Liz Longley Liz Longley LIVE at Lille Aeske Arthouse FRIDAY 10/23/2026 Show at 8 PM / Doors at 7 PM $30 in Advance / $35 at the Door MUSIC \| ART \| FOOD \|DRINKS About Liz Longley: Liz Long… more Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM	lille æske	Boulder Creek	live_music folk	$30 in Advance / $35 at the Door
☆	6	Celtic Thunder Acclaimed Irish music ensemble Celtic Thunder brings their powerful vocal harmonies and rich musical heritage to the stage for a retrospective concert. The performance features a c… more Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM	Henry J Kaiser Center	Oakland	live_music folk	$61.65+
☆	6	Celtic Thunder Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM	Henry J Kaiser Center	Oakland	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Peter Stampfel & Will Sprott no longer listed Super fun two person line up with Peter Stampfel and Will Spr... Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · See venue	Little Hill Lounge	El Cerrito	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Fri, Oct 23 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sat, Oct 24
☆	8	JOHN GORKA In 1987, the young Minnesota-based Red House Records caught wind of John’s talents and released his first album, I Know , to popular and critical acclaim. With unusual drive and fo… more Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	8	Return to Laurel Canyon Highlighting music from 1967 to 1975 with songs from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Buffalo Springfield, etc. featuring Matt Hartle, Larry Graff, Mik… more Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM	Kuumbwa Jazz Center	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	8	Amble, Vincent Lima all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	Buy Tickets
☆	7	Purple Glaze Purple Glaze Sat, Oct 24 \| Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor Americana and traditional roots music Time & Location Oct 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sailing Goat at Point San Pa… more Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM	Sailing Goat	Richmond	live_music folk	Free
☆	7	Stray Muse Modern Folk Rock Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM	Ocean Ale House	Ingleside	live_music folk rock	—
☆	7	DERMOT KENNEDY Dermot Kennedy has amassed 4 billion streams across platforms, having the best-selling debut album in Ireland of this millennium Without Fear. A platinum-selling artist in over 12 … more Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM	Bill Graham Civic	Civic Center	live_music folk	SHOW POSTPONED
☆	7	Christopher Hawley Roots Music Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM	Ocean Ale House	Ingleside	live_music folk	—
☆	7	JULIA JACKLIN Patterson’s music is bolstered by her intensely soulful music partnerships. She worked closely with producer and long-time collaborator Eric Van Thyne on “Last”, “Win You”, and “Ju… more Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	Buy Tickets
☆	7	KELSEY KINDALL with Kailnoa Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM	Cafe Du Nord	Castro	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Bay Area Roots Fest Whippoorwill Arts Bay Area Roots Fest! Creole Belles The Sampaguitas Nell & Jim & Kalei Black Banjo Reclam- ation Project (BBRP) Sabor de mi Cuba Sat Oct 24 Minimum age: All ages S… more Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PM	Ashkenaz	Berkeley	live_music festival folk	TICKETS
☆	6	Peter Stampfel and Will Sprott Super fun two person line up with Peter Stampfel and Will Sprott Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM	Little Hill Lounge	El Cerrito	live_music folk	$15
☆	—	Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience no longer listed Live music. Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM	Discretion Brewing	Soquel	live_music folk	—
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sat, Oct 24 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sun, Oct 25
☆	8	Miriam K. Smith & Ming-Li Liu Cellist Miriam K. Smith and pianist Ming-Li Liu journey from Russian lyricism and folk-inspired melodies to the jazz-driven energy of Kapustin in an intimate Classical Sunday progr… more Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 5:00 PM	Meyhouse Palo Alto	Palo Alto	live_music classical folk jazz	Buy Tickets
☆	8	Kishi Bashi, Geographer all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	Buy Tickets
☆	7	Tomfoolery Blues, Jazz, Folk, and Rock Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM	Ocean Ale House	Ingleside	live_music jazz folk rock	—
☆	7	DHARMIKA, ALIE HALLA, DAN DECTIS Campfire Alchemy: A Night of Singer-Songwriters and Sing-Alo Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM	Hotel Utah	SOMA	live_music folk	21+, $10.00
☆	7	Mike Rufo & No Exit Mike Rufo & No Exit Sun, Oct 25 \| Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor original and re-imagined Americana, rock, and funk Time & Location Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sailing … more Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · See venue	Sailing Goat	Richmond	live_music rock rnb_soul_funk folk	—
☆	6	Seisiún Afternoon@1 to 4pm Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM	The Plough and the Stars	Inner Rich	live_music folk	—
☆	6	EDGE OF THE WEST & TAYLOR RAE'S LEMONGRASS FRONTIER SUNDAY 🌵 Tickets available now! Sunday, October 25th \| 3–7PM Woodhouse Blending & Brewing Spend Sunday afternoon at Woodhouse for Frontier Sunday, presented by No-Brain… more Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM	Woodhouse Blending & Brewing	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$15
☆	6	Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sun, Oct 25 \| The Lucky Horseshoe Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Av… more Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM	The Lucky Horseshoe	Bernal	live_music folk	Free
☆	6	JOY OLADOKUN Joy Oladokun is one of today’s most compelling genre-defying voices. A queer Black musician and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Oladokun has become a vital cultural voice, writing… more Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	PRESALE 7/30
☆	6	Raúl Raúl Vargas is a Spanish folk‑influenced singer and guitarist appearing at Amélie. Raúl is half of the duo Dos Bandoleros. His sets blend acoustic Spanish folk with Manu Chao‑style… more Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM	Amélie	Polk	live_music folk	Free
☆	6	Balkan Jam Balkan Jam Balkan Music for All (free show) Sun Oct 25 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 8:00 PM Doors open: 7:30 PM Tickets Description Doors 7:30 7:30 PM for a dance workshop with… more Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 7:30 PM	Ashkenaz	Berkeley	live_music folk	TICKETS
☆	6	Ira Wolf with Noah Solt Indie-folk singer-songwriter Ira Wolf brings an intimate evening of heartfelt, story-driven acoustic music to The Lost Church, joined by special guest Noah Solt. Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · See venue	The Lost Church	North Beach	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Irish Session no longer listed Guest leader / advanced session Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	Free
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sun, Oct 25 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Mon, Oct 26
☆	7	Irish Céilí Dance Lessons 7:30PM, Live music & dancing 8:45PM Details ›	Mon, Oct 26 · 7:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	dance folk live_music	Free
☆	6	The Orphans The Orphans at The Saloon blend blues, country, folk, and Americana, with Jon Lawton on guitar and vocals, Mike Phillips on bass, and Scotty Griffin on drums. Lawton mixes original… more Details ›	Mon, Oct 26 · 9:30 PM	The Saloon	North Beach	live_music folk rnb_soul_funk	Free
☆	5	Bluegrass Mondays Open jam — players & listeners welcome. Details ›	Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM	Blondie's Bar	Mission	live_music folk dance	—
Tue, Oct 27
☆	8	SAD BASTARD CLUB SAD BASTARD CLUB ~ songwriter round-robin w/ host TOM HEYMAN ~ FREE! ~ 7:30pm - 9:30pm Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · 7:30 PM	Make Out Room	Mission	live_music folk	FREE
☆	8	ThreetlesLate: Malibu Buckaroo Early: Threetles Late: Malibu Buckaroo Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · See venue	Rite Spot Cafe	Mission	live_music folk	FREE unless otherwise noted; $8.00 per person minimum
☆	6	Adam Spry Adam Spry at The Grove brings nostalgic indie pop, folk, and alternative rock together through melodic songwriting and a storytelling-driven style. Whether playing with his backing… more Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM	The Grove	SOMA	live_music rock folk	Free
☆	6	Lara Louise Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz, bossa nova, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French, sh… more Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM	North Beach Restaurant	North Beach	live_music jazz latin_world folk	Free
☆	6	Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam Hosted by Jasper Manning Tue Oct 27 Minimum age: All ages Show time: 7:00 PM Doors open: 7:00 PM Tickets Description Doors: 7PM Jam 7-8PM Showcase Perfo… more Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM	Ashkenaz	Berkeley	live_music folk	TICKETS
☆	6	Ernest Aines Ernest Aines is an award-winning Australian alt-folk singer-songwriter known for his striking voice, intricate guitar work and emotionally rich songwriting. Since the release of hi… more Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM	Peace United Church of Christ	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$49 – $89
☆	6	Grace Enger, Aubory Bugg 5+ Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · 8:00 PM	August Hall	Union Sq	live_music folk	$29.55
☆	—	OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM no longer listed This weekly event at the Hotel Utah Saloon invites local musicians and bluegrass enthusiasts to gather and jam together [1.1.2]. It is a free, 21+ community session that celebrates… more Details ›	Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PM	Hotel Utah	SOMA	live_music folk	21+, $0.00
Wed, Oct 28
☆	7	DANBERT NOBACON, ZEN & SERAFINA Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba Project Fix 2026 Tour Details ›	Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM	Hotel Utah	SOMA	live_music folk	21+, $10.00
☆	7	GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS with Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter (duo) Details ›	Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PM	Cafe Du Nord	Castro	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Lara Louise Lara Louise brings a sultry blend of jazz, bossa nova, and folk-inflected songcraft to North Beach Restaurant. The Dutch-born vocalist and guitarist sings in English and French, sh… more Details ›	Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM	North Beach Restaurant	North Beach	live_music jazz folk	Free
☆	6	Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based m… more Details ›	Wed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PM	Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$64.25 – $110.40
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Wed, Oct 28 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Thu, Oct 29
☆	8	Katie Pruitt, Olivia Barton Supporting Talent: Olivia Barton - Americana Details ›	Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$25/$30
☆	7	Bridge City Sinners From the misty, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners. Dark Folk? Americana? Folk Punk? Pre-war era Jazz? Blackgrass? This string band bends the … more Details ›	Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM	UC Theatre	Berkeley	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
☆	7	Michael Franti Trio Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PMTickets: $76Advance tickets: www.pulseproduction… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM	Rio Theatre	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	7	PATRICK WOLF Back to Event List Patrick Wolf Abhora Thu, Oct 29 Doors: 7:30 pm \| Show: 8:00 pm All Ages Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. VIP Ticket Include… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
☆	6	Newberry & Verch Description Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth - in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road … more Details ›	Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM	Back Room	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Bonny June and Bonfire Halloween Show A SPOOKY VAUDEVILLIAN NIGHT Bonny June & Bonfire Details ›	Thu, Oct 29 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music folk	$35adv
☆	6	The Chicks Country music icons The Chicks perform live in a celebration highlighted by their landmark Grammy-winning album Taking the Long Way. The evening showcases their fearless songwritin… more Details ›	Thu, Oct 29 · 8:30 PM	Masonic Hall	Nob Hill	live_music folk	—
Fri, Oct 30
☆	7	The Real John Gary The Real John Gary Fri, Oct 30 \| Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor folk rock and alt-country one-man-band Time & Location Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sailing Goat at Point… more Details ›	Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM	Sailing Goat	Richmond	live_music folk rock	Free
☆	7	Live Music by The Boo Who’s Who Old-time strings Details ›	Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM	Cafe Zoe	Menlo Park	live_music folk	—
☆	6	The Chicks Country music icons The Chicks perform live in a celebration highlighted by their landmark Grammy-winning album Taking the Long Way. The evening showcases their fearless songwritin… more Details ›	Fri, Oct 30 · 8:30 PM	Masonic Hall	Nob Hill	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Fri, Oct 30 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sat, Oct 31
☆	8	Halloween Extravaganza! A Halloween-themed event that includes a high-energy musical story time and an awe-inspiring marionette show!. Event starts at October 31, 2026 10:00 AM PDT Details ›	Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	FREE
☆	7	Treacherous French Halloween Bash Folk Rock Details ›	Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30 PM	Ocean Ale House	Ingleside	live_music folk rock	—
☆	7	Murder Ballads The 24th Annual Murder Ballads Bash! Details ›	Sat, Oct 31 · 8:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	$16 ADV \| $20 ATD
☆	6	Lord of the Rings Square Dance Ashkenaz and Skillet Licorice - 4th Annual! Details ›	Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PM	Ashkenaz	Berkeley	live_music folk dance	TICKETS
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Oct 31 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sat, Oct 31 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sun, Nov 1
☆	8	Windham Hill 50th Anniversary Live PREMIUM ADMISSION AVAILABLE ALL-DAY PASS AVAILABLE Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	7	Sing Jam / Irish Session Sing Jam 2-4 PM ($15 ADV \| $20 ATD). Irish Session guest leader/advanced session at 5:30PM (Free). Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	$15 ADV \| $20 ATD
☆	7	Da! Mohzem Live music and Balkan folk dancing! Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 PM	Hillside Club	Berkeley	live_music folk dance	Buy Tickets
☆	7	La Santa Cecilia 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… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 7:30 PM	Siesta Valley Bowl	Orinda	live_music folk latin_world	$81.45 - $91.80 (includes fees)
☆	6	Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sun, Oct 25 \| The Lucky Horseshoe Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Av… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · See venue	The Lucky Horseshoe	Bernal	live_music folk	—
☆	5	Funky Folk Night DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. Funky Folk Night feat. Acorn & Company and Northern Disconnection Kilowatt Sun, Nov 1, 7:… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 PM	Kilowatt	Mission	live_music folk	Free
☆	5	Nashville Honeymoon feat. Joe Goldmark NASHVILLE HONEYMOON FEATURING JOE GOLDMARK Nashville Honeymoon was born in Berkeley and nurtured in live music venues on both sides of the Bay, Nashville Honeymoon is a honkytonk… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 7:30 PM	The Riptide	Outer Sunset	folk live_music	—
☆	—	Andrew Duhon Trio no longer listed Matinee Show Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM	Moe's Alley	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	—	THE TROLLEY DROPS - 1ST SUNDAYS no longer listed The Trolley Drops play hokum blues and novelty tunes from the 20s and 30s. Vocally rich, carefree, and infectiously fun, this good time dance music, often known as Jug Band Music, … more Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · 6:00 PM	Abbott Square Market	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	Free
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sun, Nov 1 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Mon, Nov 2
☆	7	Irish Céilí Dance Lessons 7:30PM, Live music & dancing 8:45PM Details ›	Mon, Nov 2 · 7:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	dance folk live_music	Free
Tue, Nov 3
☆	8	DIRK & AMELIA POWELL Master multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell shares the stage with his daughter Amelia Powell to perform roots, Appalachian, and Cajun music. Their performance showcases deep family mu… more Details ›	Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Taylor Bickett An Evening of Indie-Pop Details ›	Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM	Hotel Utah	SOMA	live_music folk	$18/$20
Wed, Nov 4
☆	6	Josh Garrels, Taylor Armstrong Josh Garrels Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Josh Garrels 7:00 pm \| Doors: 6:00 pm Age Restriction: 5 and Over \|\| Buy Tickets + Google Calendar Details ›	Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM	August Hall	Union Sq	live_music folk	$37.25
☆	—	THE FAUX PAWS no longer listed A Faux Paws live show is an explosive roller coaster ride that brings the audience along. Virtuosity on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and saxophone, sure, but also vulnerability, pe… more Details ›	Wed, Nov 4 · 12:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$15
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Wed, Nov 4 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Thu, Nov 5
☆	8	SOLAS While the band has seen various lineup changes over the years, the spirit of innovation and reverence for Irish tradition has remained constant. As Solas takes to the road for this… more Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Jug Band Jam with The Trolley Drops 1134 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE SHOW
☆	6	The Crepe Place: Trolley Drops Jug Band Enjoy a Jug Band Jam hosted by the Trolley Drops Jug Band! It’s fun and it’s free. The songs they play are hokum blues, folk jazz & novelty tunes from […] Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 5:45 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE
☆	6	Kennedy Ryon, Malachi all ages Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM	Rickshaw Stop	Hayes Valley	live_music folk	$25
☆	6	Squirrel Flower, Sour Widows all ages Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$27.22
☆	6	Clay Street Unit w/ Blue Dream Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 8:30 PM	Moe's Alley	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Georgia Parker with Tashi T Western swing musician Georgia Parker joins forces with songwriter Tashi T for an intimate evening of acoustic Americana and vintage tunes. The co-bill features warm vocals, classi… more Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · See venue	The Lost Church	North Beach	live_music folk	—
☆	5	Alameda Uke Night Alameda Uke Night Hosted by Ukulenny First Thursdays Fireside Lounge 6:30p lesson 7p jam 8p open mic 8:30p jam 1453 Webster St. Featuring: Ukulenny Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM	The Fireside	Alameda	live_music folk	—
☆	—	MEDICINE ROAD no longer listed MEDICINE ROAD: Leader & songwriter, Paul(a.k.a. Pablo) Eagle from Lacey Washington, uses his Native American roots of storytelling, and mixes it in with the bands music. He calls t… more Details ›	Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE SHOW
Fri, Nov 6
☆	7	Clay Street Unit Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Clay Street Unit mixes the acoustic instrumentation of bluegrass and folk with the amplified energy of Americana and country. The result is a singula… more Details ›	Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 PM	Brick and Mortar	Mission	live_music folk	$5
☆	6	Alasdair Fraser & Cameron Fraser World Renowned Scottish Fiddler accompanied by his son on guitar Details ›	Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM	Ashkenaz	Berkeley	live_music folk	TICKETS
☆	6	BAHAMAS – INDUSTRIAL SPORT & SOUND Bahamas - Industrial Sport & Sound Friday, November 6, 2026 Bahamas - Industrial Sport & Sound 8:00 pm \| Doors: 7:00 pm Age Restriction: 5 and Over \|\| Buy Tickets + Google Calendar Details ›	Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM	August Hall	Union Sq	live_music folk	$44.95
☆	6	Syml (solo) Fennell’s latest offering, Nobody Lives Here , marks his clearest, crispest writing. Written, recorded, and produced by him and his longtime collaborator Brian Eichelberger, it is … more Details ›	Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	PRESALE 4/30
☆	5	Dylan Thom & Horse Laugh DICE protects fans and artists from resellers. Tickets will be securely stored in the app. Dylan Thom and Horse Laugh Kilowatt Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM Gigs San Francisco $22.46 The pri… more Details ›	Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM	Kilowatt	Mission	live_music folk	$22.46
☆	—	MATT HARTLE AND THE HARTLE GOLD BAND no longer listed We are so blessed to live in the Bay Area, the place where the psychedelic revolution took shape, and where so many great bands were centered in the late 60's. The original communi… more Details ›	Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$15
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Fri, Nov 6 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sat, Nov 7
☆	7	As Meigas The show will include a pre-show dance lesson, with opportunities to try your new skills during the show. Dance will be taught and led by Adrienne Simpson. Adrienne is very experie… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM	Hillside Club	Berkeley	live_music folk dance	Buy Tickets
☆	7	DAN ASHLEY FROM OUTSIDE LANDS TO YOSHI’S – ABC7 EVENING NEWS ANCHOR PERFORMS W/ HIS COUNTRY AMERICANA ROCK BAND Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM	Yoshi's	Oakland	live_music rock folk	$35 - $55
☆	7	Brandi Carlile Burn The Setlist Tour (The All Request Tour) An Evening With Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM	Fox Theatre OAK	Oakland	live_music folk	SOLD OUT!
☆	7	Chris Acker, Maxwell Apra While the album finds him continuing to transcribe life’s fleeting and provocative banalities with refreshing grace, the songs on Famous Lunch are intentionally more absurd, styliz… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE
☆	7	Singer Songwriter Showcase Singer songwriter showcase Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · See venue	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	Free
☆	6	Dan + Shay all ages Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM	Shoreline Amphitheatre	Mtn View	live_music folk	Buy Tickets
☆	5	Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band Roots icon Maria Muldaur—’60s folk-blues pioneer behind ‘Midnight at the Oasis,’ weaving blues, gospel & jazz across six decades. Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · 6:30 PM	Biscuits & Blues	Union Sq	live_music folk jazz	—
☆	—	CHRIS ACKER, MAXWELL APRA no longer listed While the album finds him continuing to transcribe life’s fleeting and provocative banalities with refreshing grace, the songs on Famous Lunch are intentionally more absurd, styliz… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$20
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sat, Nov 7 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sun, Nov 8
☆	9	Fitz and The Tantrums Fitz and The Tantrums: Pickin' Up The Pieces GENRE: Indie Pop, Neo Soul Spotify \| Apple Music \| Youtube \| Website Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop and neo soul band … more Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM	Guild Theatre	Menlo Park	live_music folk	—
☆	8	SAN FRANCISCO LEONARD COHEN FESTIVAL The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival presents a screening of Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love , renowned filmmaker Nick Broomfield’s most personal and romantic film of his sto… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music festival folk	$15/$20 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	8	JEFFREY FOUCAULT In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotiona… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Bluegrass Jam / Irish Session Bluegrass jam 2-4 PM, Gaeltacht 4:30-5:30PM, Irish session led by Shay Black 5:30PM Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	Free
☆	7	Chris Acker with Nikolai Shveitser ivy room presents - genre - folk, alt-country, americana Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PM	Ivy Room	Albany	live_music folk	TICKETS
☆	7	Thao (album release) THAO, known for her distinctly evocative songwriting and dynamic, arresting performance, has continued to evolve artistically and personally since dropping the moniker “Thao & The … more Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
☆	6	Foy Vance all ages Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 PM	Great American	TL	live_music folk	$36/$40
☆	6	Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sun, Oct 25 \| The Lucky Horseshoe Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Av… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · See venue	The Lucky Horseshoe	Bernal	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Gaelhtacht & Irish Session no longer listed Gaelhtacht 4:30-5:30PM, Irish Session led by Shay Black 5:30PM Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · 4:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	Free
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sun, Nov 8 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Mon, Nov 9
☆	9	Donavon Frankenreiter & Band Of Heathens Donavon Frankenreiter GENRE: Rock, Folk Spotify \| Apple Music \| Youtube \| Website For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional… more Details ›	Mon, Nov 9 · 8:00 PM	Guild Theatre	Menlo Park	live_music folk	—
☆	7	Irish Céilí Dance Lessons 7:30PM, Live music & dancing 8:45PM Details ›	Mon, Nov 9 · 7:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	dance folk live_music	Free
Tue, Nov 10
☆	7	Hoot! Community Music Night Old style hoottenany and open mic supporting performers and songwriters Details ›	Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM	Hillside Club	Berkeley	live_music folk community	Buy Tickets
☆	6	The Tallest Man On Earth Concert by The Tallest Man on Earth at Palace of Fine Arts. Details ›	Tue, Nov 10 · 7:30 PM	Palace of Fine Arts	Marina	live_music folk	Starts at $54.30
Wed, Nov 11
☆	6	Benny Bleu, Alison Steele & Sonia Shell BANJO EXTRAVAGANZA Benny Bleu · Alison Steele · Sonia Shell Details ›	Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music folk	$30adv
☆	6	Jake Xerxes Fussell, Dougie Poole all ages; fully seated Details ›	Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM	Great American	TL	live_music folk	$25/$30
☆	6	Lila Forde with Hazle Nova Singer-songwriter Lila Forde delivers an evening of soulful, jazz-tinged folk melodies alongside Hazle Nova. The performance features expressive vocals, rich harmonies, and heartfe… more Details ›	Wed, Nov 11 · See venue	The Lost Church	North Beach	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Wed, Nov 11 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Thu, Nov 12
☆	7	Petunia & The Vipers ivy room presents - genre - alt country, americana, honky-tonk Details ›	Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM	Ivy Room	Albany	live_music folk	$18.07
☆	6	Jake Minch, Alix Page all ages; $70 vip Details ›	Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM	Rickshaw Stop	Hayes Valley	live_music folk	$20/$25
☆	—	JOE FERRARA no longer listed You might know Joe Ferrara from his cameo in The Lost Boys, or as the Yoda figure at Atlantis Fantasyworld who knows everything about superheroes. Or maybe you know him as that guy… more Details ›	Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE SHOW
Fri, Nov 13
☆	8	CHRIS SMITHER Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for over 50 years and twenty records, Chris Smither is truly an American original. A profound songwriter, Chris continues… more Details ›	Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$49/$54 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	6	Sharon Allen & The Dusty Boots FROM FOLK TO BLUES Sharon Allen and The Dusty Boots Details ›	Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music folk	$30adv
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Fri, Nov 13 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sat, Nov 14
☆	8	CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS REUNION Bill Evans has been involved with bluegrass music and the world of the banjo as a player, teacher, composer, writer and historian for over forty-five years. He is a recipient of th… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	8	Allison Russell Grammy-winning musician, poet, and activist Allison Russell brings her acclaimed blend of Americana, roots, and soul to The Fillmore for a powerful live performance. Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	—
☆	7	Sean Hayes Back to Event List Sean Hayes Sat, Nov 14 Doors: 8:30 pm \| Show: 9:00 pm 21 and up Please note - there is a delivery delay set for 2 weeks prior to show. Buy Tickets Share + Google… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	$36.05
☆	6	PAUL CAUTHEN The Wilder Blue Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
☆	6	The Cactus Blossoms, Margo Cilker (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Supporting Talent: Margo Cilker - Country Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$25/$28
☆	6	The Loose Interpretations This San Francisco-based contemporary a cappella group brings vibrant harmonies and playful arrangements of popular hits to the stage. Their engaging performance offers a fun, all-… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · See venue	The Lost Church	North Beach	live_music folk	—
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sat, Nov 14 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sun, Nov 15
☆	8	Black Women's Roots Festival Linda Tillery is a Grammy nominated vocalist, producer, drummer, percussionist, and cultural historian. She has been an influential force in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene … more Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk festival	$49/$54 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Old Time Shred Sesh / Irish Session Old Time Shred Sesh 2-4 PM (Free), Early kids session 4-5:30PM, Session at 5:30PM Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	Free
☆	7	Finish Ticket (Final Show) indie pop rock, indie pop rock, folk Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · 7:00 PM	Bottom of the Hill	Potrero	live_music folk rock	$20
☆	6	Songrise Goes Acoustic Presented by SongRise Studios, this daytime showcase features talented vocal students and performers taking the stage for an acoustic musical set. Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · See venue	The Lost Church	North Beach	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sunday Bluegrass Jam Sun, Oct 25 \| The Lucky Horseshoe Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location Oct 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM The Lucky Horseshoe, 453 Cortland Av… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · See venue	The Lucky Horseshoe	Bernal	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Allison Russell no longer listed Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana, SOCAN, and Folk Award–winning artist and Polaris Prize–shortlisted singer-songwriter, producer, author,… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · 8:00 PM	UC Theatre	Berkeley	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sun, Nov 15 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Mon, Nov 16
☆	9	Son Volt Son Volt GENRE: Rock Spotify \| Apple Music \| Youtube \| Website After spearheading the alt-country movement with Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar pursued his vision with Son Volt, who recor… more Details ›	Mon, Nov 16 · 8:00 PM	Guild Theatre	Menlo Park	live_music folk	—
☆	8	BOBBY MCFERRIN AND MOTION: CIRCLESONGS Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Details ›	Mon, Nov 16 · 11:30 AM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$40 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	8	Country Bluegrass Jam This is a jam for traditional acoustic string band instruments: voice, guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro and upright bass. You should be able to play basic chords smoothly on … more Details ›	Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk community	SLIDING SCALE: $5.00+
☆	7	Finish Ticket indie pop rock, indie pop rock, folk Details ›	Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM	Bottom of the Hill	Potrero	live_music rock folk	$20
☆	7	Irish Céilí Dance Lessons 7:30PM Live Music & Dancing 8:45PM Details ›	Mon, Nov 16 · 7:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music dance folk	—
☆	6	Elanor Moss all ages Details ›	Mon, Nov 16 · 8:00 PM	4 Star Theater	Outer Rich	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Margaret Glaspy, Anna Tivel Supporting Talent: Anna Tivel - Indie Details ›	Mon, Nov 16 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$27.22
Tue, Nov 17
☆	7	Warp / Dinner Date / Crosswords alternative punk thrash, garagerock folk punk pop, xxx Details ›	Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM	Bottom of the Hill	Potrero	live_music rock folk	$15
☆	7	David Dondero, Dan Potthast, Hod Hulphers Dondero began writing songs in the late 80’s while at Clemson University. Initially a drummer and lyricist, he formed Sunbrain in 1991. A post-punk indie rock quartet heavily influ… more Details ›	Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$10
☆	6	Son Volt, Kelly Willis 5+ Details ›	Tue, Nov 17 · 8:00 PM	August Hall	Union Sq	live_music folk	$39.80
Wed, Nov 18
☆	8	Corey Harris & Cedric Watson: True Blues Blues masters Corey Harris and Cedric Watson join forces for an evening exploring the roots of acoustic Delta, Piedmont, and Creole traditions. Through virtuoso playing and storyte… more Details ›	Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Wed, Nov 18 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Thu, Nov 19
☆	6	Sam Baker lyric writer, visual artist, and survivor Sam Baker Details ›	Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music folk	$30adv
☆	6	Prateek Kuhad all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Thu, Nov 19 · 8:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
☆	6	Cannelle all ages Details ›	Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 PM	Rickshaw Stop	Hayes Valley	live_music folk	$18/$22
Fri, Nov 20
☆	8	Haley Heynderickx CO-PRESENTED WITH (((IfolkYEAH! ))) Details ›	Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49
☆	7	Silver Shores Details ›	Fri, Nov 20 · See venue	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Eivor 5+ Details ›	Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM	August Hall	Union Sq	live_music folk	$39.80
☆	6	Hug, Noah Georgeson Another Planet presents a fully seated performance of HUG featuring Gyan Riley, Devendra Banhart, and Noah Georgeson. 21 and up. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Details ›	Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 PM	Bimbos 365	North Beach	live_music folk	$71.59
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Fri, Nov 20 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sat, Nov 21
☆	8	Lucy Kaplansky Acclaimed contemporary folk singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky delivers an intimate performance showcasing her rich, expressive vocals and poignant storytelling. Expect a captivating… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 21 · 6:30 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Berkeley Balkan Bacchanal Details ›	Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	$20 Students \| $25 ATD
☆	7	Yala Lati, Melanie DeMore & Women Rise Choir A heart-opening evening of community and songJoin us for Yala Lati's 21st annual concert at Santa Cruz's historic Rio Theatre and on Zoom!Since 2005, Yala Lati has uplifted the hea… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM	Rio Theatre	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	6	The Mountain Goats all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	$71
☆	6	Poi Dog Pondering, Archer Monk (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Supporting Talent: Archer Monk - Alternative Details ›	Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$28/$33
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Nov 21 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sat, Nov 21 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Sun, Nov 22
☆	7	Irish Session Guest leader / advanced session Details ›	Sun, Nov 22 · 5:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music folk	Free
☆	7	John Craigie For over a decade, John Craigie has made music that brings people in, not with spectacle but with sincerity and songs that feel like conversations.His new album I Swam Here, out Fe… more Details ›	Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 PM	Rio Theatre	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sun, Nov 22 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Sun, Nov 22 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Mon, Nov 23
☆	8	Bobby McFerrin and MOTION: Circlesongs Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Details ›	Mon, Nov 23 · 11:30 AM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$40 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Irish Céilí Dance Lessons 7:30PM, live music & dancing 8:45PM Details ›	Mon, Nov 23 · 7:30 PM	The Starry Plough	Berkeley	live_music dance folk	—
☆	7	Pearl Charles Pearl's latest work emerges from a time of change in her life which saw her relocate from her native Los Angeles to the fabled land of Joshua Tree - a pilgrimage taken by so many l… more Details ›	Mon, Nov 23 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$18adv
☆	7	Pedro The Lion Indie rock slowcore emo, folky singer-songwriter Details ›	Mon, Nov 23 · 8:30 PM	Bottom of the Hill	Potrero	live_music folk	$30/$35
☆	6	Cocorosie all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Mon, Nov 23 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	—
Tue, Nov 24
☆	6	Ebril Iraqi-Canadian artist Ebril (Huda Al-Hamami) performs live, sharing her evocative and atmospheric indie songwriting in an intimate listening room setting. Details ›	Tue, Nov 24 · See venue	The Lost Church	North Beach	live_music folk	—
Wed, Nov 25
☆	7	IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA A FASCINATING PERFORMANCE OF MUSIC, SONG, DANCE, AND STORIES OF SEASONAL IRISH TRADITIONS Details ›	Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PM	Yoshi's	Oakland	live_music folk dance	$37 - $84
☆	—	Singer/Songwriter Wednesday no longer listed Come out to the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesday... Details ›	Wed, Nov 25 · See venue	Golden Gate Bandshell	GGP	live_music folk	—
Fri, Nov 27
☆	7	Jackie Greene Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artistwho can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (lik… more Details ›	Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM	The Catalyst	Santa Cruz	live_music rock folk	$40.55
☆	6	Emma Ruth Rundle, Cinder Well all ages Details ›	Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 PM	Great American	TL	live_music folk	$24
Sat, Nov 28
☆	8	Laurie Lewis & Special Guests Grammy-winning bluegrass and acoustic music icon Laurie Lewis graces the stage with her soulful vocals, masterful fiddling, and evocative songwriting. Her performance honors the be… more Details ›	Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Nov 28 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
Sun, Nov 29
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sun, Nov 29 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
Mon, Nov 30
☆	8	Bobby McFerrin and MOTION: Circlesongs Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Details ›	Mon, Nov 30 · 11:30 AM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$40 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	8	Country Bluegrass Jam This is a jam for traditional acoustic string band instruments: voice, guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro and upright bass. You should be able to play basic chords smoothly on … more Details ›	Mon, Nov 30 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk community	SLIDING SCALE: $5.00+
☆	—	JAZZ THE DOG, FREE SHOW IN THE GARDEN, 5:30 to no longer listed FREE - 5:30 to 7:30 Rick Zeek - Guitar, Vocals Patti Maxine - Lap Steel, Vocals Rhan Wilson - Guitar, Vocals, Looping Jazz, the dog. - Mascot, best friend. Details ›	Mon, Nov 30 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk experimental	FREE SHOW
Tue, Dec 1
☆	8	Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night Experience an interactive, participatory musical evening where the audience is taught vocal harmonies and becomes the choir for a shared pop anthem. Details ›	Tue, Dec 1 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk community	—
☆	—	Jazz the Dog no longer listed FREE - 5:30 to 7:30 Rick Zeek - Guitar, Vocals Patti Maxine - Lap Steel, Vocals Rhan Wilson - Guitar, Vocals, Looping Jazz, the dog. - Mascot, best friend. Details ›	Tue, Dec 1 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk experimental	FREE SHOW
Wed, Dec 2
☆	9	Rita Wilson Rita Wilson: Sound of a Woman Tour GENRE: Country, Pop, Soft Rock. Spotify \| Apple Music \| Website \| YouTube Rita Wilson is a multi-talented musical artist, actress and producer. H… more Details ›	Wed, Dec 2 · 8:00 PM	Guild Theatre	Menlo Park	live_music folk	—
☆	8	Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night Experience an interactive, participatory musical evening where the audience is taught vocal harmonies and becomes the choir for a shared pop anthem. Details ›	Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk community	—
☆	7	Jessica Lea Mayfield, Horsepower all ages Details ›	Wed, Dec 2 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	6	A Taste of Ireland Christmas Direct from New York's Off-Broadway and London's West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Details ›	Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM	Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium	Santa Cruz	dance live_music folk	$39.90 – $79.90
☆	6	Santa Cruz Sessions SANTA CRUZ SESSIONS BROCK DAVIS · MICHAEL SCHOOLCRAFT · ANDY BARR WITH AMY MERRILL · Details ›	Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music folk	$30
☆	6	The Carpenters Songbook Nothing says the holiday season has arrived like hearing the voice of Karen Carpenter singing Merry Christmas, Darling . Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or… more Details ›	Wed, Dec 2 · See venue	Orpheum Theatre	Mid-Market	live_music folk	Buy tickets
☆	—	JAZZ THE DOG, FREE SHOW IN THE GARDEN, 5:30 to no longer listed FREE - 5:30 to 7:30 Rick Zeek - Guitar, Vocals Patti Maxine - Lap Steel, Vocals Rhan Wilson - Guitar, Vocals, Looping Jazz, the dog. - Mascot, best friend. Details ›	Wed, Dec 2 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk experimental	FREE SHOW
Thu, Dec 3
☆	7	Storytellers: Carolyn Sills & Friends Details ›	Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk literary	—
☆	6	Pattie Gonia all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	$71
☆	—	Storytellers in the Bar no longer listed StoryTellers – Three singer-songwriters ... alone on-stage with their instrument ... the stories behind their songs ... and the audience. This is the unique, intimate and interacti… more Details ›	Thu, Dec 3 · 12:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE SHOW
Fri, Dec 4
☆	8	Bowling, Grisman, Flansburg Trio Solo pianist Holly Bowling is an artist who repeatedly defies convention, breaks ceilings, and eludes simplistic labels, while bringing virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and … more Details ›	Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	7	The Suitcase Junket THE SUITCASE JUNKET: Over the past twenty years, intriguingly single-minded songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz has earned snowballing acclaim for his achingly poetic dark… more Details ›	Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$15adv
☆	6	Sully Tuttle SULLY TUTTLE, Sullivan Tuttle, guitarist and singer with AJ Lee & Blue Summit, has created a name for himself as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation. From an ea… more Details ›	Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music folk	SOLD OUT
☆	5	A Celtic Christmas The pre sale of $10.00 off is already reflected in the current price. No discount codes required Direct from New York’s Off-Broadway and London's West End, the internationally accl… more Details ›	Fri, Dec 4 · See venue	Fox Theater Redwood City	RWC	live_music folk	Varies by seating section
Sat, Dec 5
☆	8	Season's Greetings Singalong Celebrate the holiday spirit with a warm and festive community singalong featuring seasonal favorites. Accompanied by acoustic instrumentation, this gathering welcomes voices of al… more Details ›	Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk community	REGULAR REGISTRATION: $13.00
☆	8	Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas Renowned all-female Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies brings festive cheer with spirited Celtic music, traditional carols, and world-class step dancing. It is a beloved … more Details ›	Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	ZOE FITZGERALD CARTER SPLENDOR: Splendor the first shoegaze band to come out of a Santa Cruz. A mix of romantic rock and ethereal soundscapes. Details ›	Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	FREE SHOW
☆	7	Sonny & His Rhinestone Sunsets folk garage rock indie pop, americana folk soul alt-country, country rock honky-tonk Details ›	Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM	Bottom of the Hill	Potrero	live_music folk rock	$20
☆	6	Dagmar Zuniga all ages Details ›	Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM	4 Star Theater	Outer Rich	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Sarah Coolidge, Freight Train Lady, Suver Sat., 12/5/26 Sarah Coolidge, Freight Train Lady, Suver 8:00pm, $12 adv., $15 door Double album release party for Sarah Coolidge and Freight Train Lady! Sarah Coolidge Inspired by … more Details ›	Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM	Thee Stork Club	Oakland	live_music folk	$12/$15
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Dec 5 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
Sun, Dec 6
☆	7	GRATEFUL SUNDAY WITH MATT HARTLE AND THE HARTLE GOLD BAND... Details ›	Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music rock folk	—
☆	6	HORSE FEATHERS There are bands you listen to, and then there are bands you experience. Horse Feathers has spent nearly two decades crafting songs that are intimate, cinematic, and quietly unforg… more Details ›	Sun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM	Woodhouse Blending & Brewing	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Buck Meek, Kisser 21+ Details ›	Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 PM	Moe's Alley	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$27/$32
☆	5	Nashville Honeymoon feat. Joe Goldmark NASHVILLE HONEYMOON FEATURING JOE GOLDMARK Nashville Honeymoon was born in Berkeley and nurtured in live music venues on both sides of the Bay, Nashville Honeymoon is a honkytonk… more Details ›	Sun, Dec 6 · 7:30 PM	The Riptide	Outer Sunset	live_music folk	—
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sun, Dec 6 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
Mon, Dec 7
☆	8	Bobby McFerrin and MOTION: Circlesongs Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm , and Destani Wolf . They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, cur… more Details ›	Mon, Dec 7 · 11:30 AM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$40 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	FAMILY JAM Details ›	Mon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Buck Meek, Kisser all ages Details ›	Mon, Dec 7 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	—
Tue, Dec 8
☆	6	Sasha Alex Sloan, Macy Todd all ages Details ›	Tue, Dec 8 · 8:00 PM	Bimbos 365	North Beach	live_music folk	—
☆	—	Buck Meek no longer listed w/ Kisser Details ›	Tue, Dec 8 · 8:00 PM	Moe's Alley	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
Wed, Dec 9
☆	6	Jessica Lea Mayfield, Horsepower Supporting Talent: Horsepower Details ›	Wed, Dec 9 · 8:00 PM	Rickshaw Stop	Hayes Valley	live_music folk	$22/$25
☆	6	The Jayhawks all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Wed, Dec 9 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	$45+
Thu, Dec 10
☆	8	The Fretliners Colorado string band The Fretliners deliver a driving, high-octane set of original bluegrass and roots music. Their performance is highlighted by blistering instrumental solos, tig… more Details ›	Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$34/$39 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	MAXWELL APRA Details ›	Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Oliver Hazard, Downey Chase all ages Details ›	Thu, Dec 10 · 8:00 PM	Rickshaw Stop	Hayes Valley	live_music folk	$25/$30
☆	6	Strawberry Guy all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Thu, Dec 10 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	—
Sat, Dec 12
☆	7	THE OLLLAM Details ›	Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
☆	6	Gill Landry with Kiki Cavacos MUSIC \| ART \| FOOD \| DRINK Gill Landry is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and former member of Old Crow Medicine Show. Over the course of… more Details ›	Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PM	lille æske	Boulder Creek	live_music folk	$40 Advance / $45 at the door
☆	6	TINY HABITS Marie Dresselhuis Details ›	Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	$39+
☆	—	INAUGURAL CONCERT! no longer listed LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe Details ›	Sat, Dec 12 · See venue	Piedmont CFTA	Piedmont	live_music classical folk	https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
Sun, Dec 13
☆	7	Psycotic Pineapple + Bobby Joe Ebola ivy room presents - genre - new wave, garage rock, punk, satirical folk rock Details ›	Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM	Ivy Room	Albany	live_music rock folk	TICKETS
☆	7	GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND Details ›	Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music rock folk	—
☆	6	YAELOKRE all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Sun, Dec 13 · 7:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	Buy Tickets
Mon, Dec 14
☆	7	WILLI CARLISLE The Universal Bubba Tour \| with Amelia Day Details ›	Mon, Dec 14 · 8:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
Wed, Dec 16
☆	7	JOE FERRARA Details ›	Wed, Dec 16 · 5:30 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Pokey LaFarge, Cicada Rhythm Another Planet presents Pokey LaFarge with Cicada Rhythm. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Details ›	Wed, Dec 16 · 8:00 PM	Bimbos 365	North Beach	live_music folk	$46.36
Thu, Dec 17
☆	8	For the Love of Dolly: Parton Tribute Join us for a high energy musical tribute to icon Dolly Parton , full of color and sparkle like the legend herself! Stars of Bay Area country music (along with a few special guests… more Details ›	Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Christopher Owens Throwin' Bo's presents... - indie rock, folk alt-country post-punk, americana post-rock slowcore Details ›	Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM	Bottom of the Hill	Potrero	live_music rock folk	$ in advance / $30 at the door
Fri, Dec 18
☆	8	A John Prine Christmas: Jenner Fox Band Acclaimed roots musicians gather to celebrate the warmth, humor, and genius of legendary songwriter John Prine. The holiday-themed tribute features faithful interpretations of his … more Details ›	Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	PETE SAWYER AND THE LEFT HAND MONKEY WRENCH GANG Firing on all cylinders after a torrid 2025 that saw them packing venues throughout Northern California, Hawaii, Las Vegas and New Orleans, Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wre… more Details ›	Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music rock folk	$20adv
Sat, Dec 19
☆	7	A VERY POI ROGERS CHRISTMAS Details ›	Sat, Dec 19 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
Sun, Dec 20
☆	8	Barbara Higbie: Winter Solstice Celebrate the season with Windham Hill recording artist, pianist, fiddler and singer- songwriter, Barbara Higbie and her brilliant musical friends. The LA Times describes Higbie as… more Details ›	Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 GENERAL ADMISSION $25 LIVESTREAM (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	GRATEFUL SUNDAY With MATT HARTLE And The HARTLE GOLD BAND Details ›	Sun, Dec 20 · 6:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music rock folk	—
☆	6	The Mother Hips all ages; acoustic Details ›	Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM	Great American	TL	live_music folk	$34/$37
☆	6	Laura Cortese: Solstice Fiddle Party LAURA CORTESE - ALBUM RELEASE & SOLSTICE FIDDLE PARTY - LIVE AT THE KNOT CLUB Sunday, December 20, 2026 - 4PM Doors/Bar - 5PM Show Details ›	Sun, Dec 20 · 5:00 PM	Point San Pablo Harbor	Richmond	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Sun Kil Moon all ages Details ›	Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 PM	Cornerstone	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Tue, Dec 22
☆	9	Molly Tuttle: A Hometown Holiday Molly Tuttle with Family & Friends: A Hometown Holiday presented by Guitar Player GENRE: Bluegrass Spotify \| Apple Music \| YouTube \| Website MOLLY TUTTLE Molly Tuttle is a Grammy-w… more Details ›	Tue, Dec 22 · 8:00 PM	Guild Theatre	Menlo Park	live_music folk	—
☆	8	The Christmas Jug Band Yes it all started in 1977 in the wild west music scene emanating out of the Old Mill Tavern in Mill Valley, CA. Home of Dan Hicks and every other original member of the CJB, it wa… more Details ›	Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$34/$39 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Sat, Dec 26
☆	6	Chuck Prophet (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Alternative Details ›	Sat, Dec 26 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$30.00-$33.00
Sun, Dec 27
☆	8	Vienna Teng Singer-songwriter and pianist Vienna Teng brings her intricate blend of folk, pop, and classical music to The Freight & Salvage. Audiences can expect an engaging performance featur… more Details ›	Sun, Dec 27 · 6:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Mon, Dec 28
☆	8	Vienna Teng It helps that Vienna's sound has never stood still. Her warm, delicate mezzo has drawn listeners since 2002, when her debut Waking Hour landed appearances on NPR's Weekend Edition,… more Details ›	Mon, Dec 28 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Tue, Dec 29
☆	8	The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah For nearly 40 years, The Klezmatics have been transforming klezmer from nostalgic memory into a living, breathing, revolutionary art form. And nowhere is that spirit more alive tha… more Details ›	Tue, Dec 29 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Wed, Dec 30
☆	8	The Klezmatics Grammy-winning pioneers of modern klezmer, The Klezmatics return with We Were Made For These Times —their acclaimed new album and the centerpiece of their 40th Anniversary Tour. Fe… more Details ›	Wed, Dec 30 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	6	BILLY REESE Wednesday December 30th Honky tonk, blues and rock Starts at 08:00 PM Details ›	Wed, Dec 30 · 8:00 PM	The Crow's Nest	Santa Cruz	live_music rock folk	$3 cover
Sun, Jan 10
☆	6	Nora Brown With Stephanie Coleman all ages; $35 seated Details ›	Sun, Jan 10 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	folk live_music	$25
Sat, Jan 16
☆	8	Peter Rowan EARLY ACCESS IN DONOR PRESALE WED, SEP 16 Details ›	Sat, Jan 16 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk literary	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Wed, Jan 20
☆	8	May Erlewine One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, May Erlewine is coming back to California. This Michigan musician is doing a rare run of full band shows with the Tou… more Details ›	Wed, Jan 20 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Thu, Jan 21
☆	8	John McCutcheon The Washington Post described John as folk music's "Rustic Renaissance Man," a moniker flawed only by its understatement. "Calling John McCutcheon a 'folksinger' is like saying Dei… more Details ›	Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$49/$54 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	NELS ANDREWS, KIMYA DIGGS, SCOTT ELLIOT FERRETER Although he was born by the sea, it wasn’t until he moved to the desert that Nels Andrews began writing songs. He sang them alone in a house constructed of mud and tires on the sag… more Details ›	Thu, Jan 21 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$15
☆	—	Hot Club Holo no longer listed THE UGLY MUG PRESENTS Dave Holodiloff’s “Hot Club Holo”Acoustic All Stars Gypsy Jazz Ensemble Details ›	Thu, Jan 21 · 7:30 PM	The Ugly Mug	Soquel	live_music jazz folk	$30
Fri, Jan 22
☆	6	Fruition all ages Details ›	Fri, Jan 22 · 9:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	folk live_music	—
Sat, Jan 23
☆	6	Fruition 21+ Details ›	Sat, Jan 23 · 7:00 PM	Great American	TL	folk live_music	—
Thu, Jan 28
☆	8	Brandy Clark Multiple Grammy-winning country and Americana artist Brandy Clark takes the stage with her masterfully crafted songs and striking vocal delivery. Her set offers an intimate showcas… more Details ›	Thu, Jan 28 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$49/$54 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Sat, Jan 30
☆	6	Keller Williams 21+ Details ›	Sat, Jan 30 · 8:00 PM	Moe's Alley	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	—
Sun, Jan 31
☆	8	Keller Williams For most of his career he has performed solo. His stage shows are rooted around Keller singing his compositions and choice cover songs, while accompanying himself on acoustic guita… more Details ›	Sun, Jan 31 · 6:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Tue, Feb 2
☆	8	Skerryvore With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary S… more Details ›	Tue, Feb 2 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Thu, Feb 4
☆	8	Steve Poltz Incomparable folk troubadour and songwriter Steve Poltz treats audiences to a one-of-a-kind show filled with spontaneous storytelling, sharp humor, and catchy folk-pop melodies. Hi… more Details ›	Thu, Feb 4 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Sat, Feb 6
☆	7	Where's West WHERE’S WEST: Where’s West? began as a group of friends chasing a sound that felt honest, electric, and entirely their own. A shared desire to not just make songs but music that ma… more Details ›	Sat, Feb 6 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$15adv
Tue, Feb 9
☆	6	Rhiannon Giddens all ages; no ins/outs Details ›	Tue, Feb 9 · 8:00 PM	The Fillmore	Fillmore	live_music folk	$59.50
Thu, Feb 11
☆	8	Miko Marks Miko Marks proves to be a bonafide maverick that has blazed an unprecedented trail in the music industry. After a long overdue hiatus from music, Marks is eager to spread not only … more Details ›	Thu, Feb 11 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Fri, Feb 12
☆	6	Lael Neale all ages Details ›	Fri, Feb 12 · 8:30 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$29.69
Sat, Feb 13
☆	8	Ladysmith Black Mambazo Let us tell you a story. An impossible to believe, yet, true story. Once upon a time there was a teenage boy working on his family farm in apartheid South Africa. The year was 1960… more Details ›	Sat, Feb 13 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	7	Lael Neale all ages Details ›	Sat, Feb 13 · 7:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$23.60
☆	6	Richard Thompson & Band all ages; seated; no ins/outs Details ›	Sat, Feb 13 · 8:00 PM	Castro Theater	Castro	live_music folk	$54+
☆	—	(((folkYEAH))) Presents: LAEL NEALE, SPACEMOTH no longer listed LAEL NEALE: Lael Neale’s minimalist drone pop draws inspiration from the Transcendentalists, the alienation of modern life, and a rich array of musical influences—ranging from Dion… more Details ›	Sat, Feb 13 · 12:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$20adv
Sun, Feb 14
☆	8	Ladysmith Black Mambazo Let us tell you a story. An impossible to believe, yet, true story. Once upon a time there was a teenage boy working on his family farm in apartheid South Africa. The year was 1960… more Details ›	Sun, Feb 14 · 1:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	8	Ladysmith Black Mambazo Let us tell you a story. An impossible to believe, yet, true story. Once upon a time there was a teenage boy working on his family farm in apartheid South Africa. The year was 1960… more Details ›	Sun, Feb 14 · 6:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Wed, Feb 17
☆	8	Noel Paul Stookey EARLY ACCESS IN DONOR PRESALE WED, SEP 16 Details ›	Wed, Feb 17 · 6:30 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Thu, Feb 18
☆	8	Noel Paul Stookey EARLY ACCESS IN DONOR PRESALE WED, SEP 16 Details ›	Thu, Feb 18 · 6:30 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	6	Jess Wiliamson all ages Details ›	Thu, Feb 18 · 8:00 PM	Great American	TL	live_music folk	$33.16/$30
Fri, Feb 19
☆	8	The High Kings Widely acclaimed Irish folk band The High Kings breathe fresh life into traditional ballads, rousing sea shanties, and stirring folk anthems. Their show features tight multi-part h… more Details ›	Fri, Feb 19 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$49/$54 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Fink with Maggie Koerner Details ›	Fri, Feb 19 · 9:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	$38.13
☆	6	Jess Williamson 21+ Details ›	Fri, Feb 19 · 8:00 PM	Moe's Alley	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$23/$28
Sat, Feb 20
☆	8	The High Kings Widely acclaimed Irish folk band The High Kings breathe fresh life into traditional ballads, rousing sea shanties, and stirring folk anthems. Their show features tight multi-part h… more Details ›	Sat, Feb 20 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$49/$54 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	6	Kack Kays And His Band, Willowake, Dear Cincinnati all ages Details ›	Sat, Feb 20 · 8:30 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	$39.68
Wed, Mar 3
☆	6	Tophouse all ages Details ›	Wed, Mar 3 · 8:00 PM	Cornerstone	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Thu, Mar 4
☆	8	Leyla McCalla McCalla’s fifth studio recording, Sun Without the Heat (2024, ANTI-), is playful and full of joy while holding the pain and tension of transformation. Throughout Sun Without the He… more Details ›	Thu, Mar 4 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	7	Tommy Lefroy with Al Olender The Catalyst Tommy Lefroy with Al Olender Ages 16 and up Coming Soon Thursday, March 04 Show: 8:30 pm $28.72 Details ›	Thu, Mar 4 · 8:30 PM	The Catalyst	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$28.72
Fri, Mar 5
☆	8	Yonder Mountain String Band Featuring eight new original songs, the album digs into communication, the conversations that carry us forward and the ones that fall apart. The things we say, the things we mean, … more Details ›	Fri, Mar 5 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Sat, Mar 6
☆	8	Yonder Mountain String Band Featuring eight new original songs, the album digs into communication, the conversations that carry us forward and the ones that fall apart. The things we say, the things we mean, … more Details ›	Sat, Mar 6 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	7	RAYLAND BAXTER Details ›	Sat, Mar 6 · 9:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
Wed, Mar 10
☆	8	É.T.É Awarded the OPUS prize for “Discovery of the Year 2017-2018,” among many other accolades since their first album release in 2017, this trio is quickly winning over the hearts of li… more Details ›	Wed, Mar 10 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Thu, Mar 11
☆	8	BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet For the past 50 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its me… more Details ›	Thu, Mar 11 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Sat, Mar 13
☆	7	Lúnasa Lúnasa is back at the Presidio Theatre to present its unique brand of contemporary and traditional Irish music. Hailed as “The Hottest Irish Acoustic band on the Planet” by The Iri… more Details ›	Sat, Mar 13 · 7:30 PM	Presidio Theatre	Presidio	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
Tue, Mar 16
☆	8	Stundom Inspired by the traditional dance music from its Nordic ancestors, Stundom invites you into a wondrous immersive world, and mixes folk traditions with classical chamber music and m… more Details ›	Tue, Mar 16 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Thu, Mar 18
☆	6	Helena Deland all ages; $45.77 seated Details ›	Thu, Mar 18 · 8:00 PM	The Chapel	Mission	live_music folk	$33.40
Tue, Mar 23
☆	8	Rising Appalachia Rising Appalachia is an internationally touring folk ensemble steeped in the soul of the South. It is the brainchild of Atlanta-raised sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, rooted in … more Details ›	Tue, Mar 23 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
Wed, Mar 24
☆	8	Rising Appalachia Rising Appalachia is an internationally touring folk ensemble steeped in the soul of the South. It is the brainchild of Atlanta-raised sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, rooted in … more Details ›	Wed, Mar 24 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	—
☆	7	HANS WILLIAMS Details ›	Wed, Mar 24 · 7:30 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
Thu, Mar 25
☆	7	DAN AND PEGGY REEDER Details ›	Thu, Mar 25 · 8:00 PM	The Independent	Divisadero	live_music folk	BUY TICKETS
Fri, Mar 26
☆	7	SADURN Supporting Talent: support tba Details ›	Fri, Mar 26 · 8:00 PM	Rickshaw Stop	Hayes Valley	live_music folk	All Ages, $20.00-$23.00
Sun, Mar 28
☆	6	Lily Storm & Khatchadour Khatchadourian Lily and Khatch - Saturday March 28 at 7:30pm-CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 CONCERNS An Evening of Lullabies from Europe & Armenia Lily and Khatch released their separate lullaby album… more Details ›	Sun, Mar 28 · 7:30 PM	Wisteria Ways	Oakland	live_music folk	—
Wed, Mar 31
☆	7	Cory Branan Branan’s songs have been covered by such artists as Tyler Childers, Frank Turner, and Dashboard Confessional. He has also collaborated with the likes of Jason Isbell, Laura Jane Gr… more Details ›	Wed, Mar 31 · 8:00 PM	The Crepe Place	Santa Cruz	live_music folk	$20adv
Thu, Apr 1
☆	8	John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist John Jorgenson leads an all-star ensemble in a dazzling performance of classic and contemporary bluegrass. The band features jaw-dropping instr… more Details ›	Thu, Apr 1 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$44/$49 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
☆	6	The Mary Wallopers 5+ Details ›	Thu, Apr 1 · 8:00 PM	August Hall	Union Sq	live_music folk	$34.70
Fri, Apr 2
☆	8	Bruce Cockburn EARLY ACCESS IN DONOR PRESALE WED, SEP 16 Details ›	Fri, Apr 2 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$54/$59 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Sat, Apr 3
☆	8	Bruce Cockburn EARLY ACCESS IN DONOR PRESALE WED, SEP 16 Details ›	Sat, Apr 3 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$54/$59 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)
Thu, Apr 8
☆	8	Alasdair Fraser Band A powerful new family collaboration brings together legendary Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser with his sons Galen and Cameron Fraser and Galen’s Castilian wife, María San Miguel .… more Details ›	Thu, Apr 8 · 7:00 PM	The Freight & Salvage	Berkeley	live_music folk	$39/$44 (INCLUDES ALL FEES)

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