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Juvenile
Over nearly three decades, the multi platinum record-breaking New Orleans icon served up a string of classic albums, influenced two generations of stars, and pioneered a sound rooted in Louisiana bounce, yet carried by worldwide rap appeal and ambition. Like all timeless stories though, his stretches back to humble beginnings in the neighborhood his music put on the map: the Magnolia Projects. As if predisposed by destiny to pick up a microphone, he heard Melle Mel’s verse on “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, commenced spitting, and never stopped since. >> READ MORE
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Amber Mark
March 18, 2026 from 8pm to 11:30pm – The Castro, SF
Amber Mark Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm The Castro 429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA
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March 20
Friday
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AFTER 7
March 20, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
AFTER 7 MARCH 20, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM MARCH 20, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM MARCH 21, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM MARCH 21, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM Yoshi's 51…
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March 21
Saturday
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Mark Farina
March 21, 2026 from 2pm to 11:30pm – THE MIDWAY, SF
Mark Farina & Homero Espinosa's 7th Annual Birthday Bash Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 02:00 PM PDT The Midway 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA
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SAMANTHA BEE: HOW TO SURVIVE MENOPAUSE
March 21, 2026 from 4pm to 11pm – Brava Theater, San Francisco
SAMANTHA BEE: HOW TO SURVIVE MENOPAUSE Saturday, March 21, 2026 Doors: 3:00pm | Show: 4:00pm Saturday, March 21, 2026 Doors: 6:00pm | Show: 7:00pm Brava Theater 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA
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March 22
Sunday
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KWAMÉ
March 22, 2026 from 7pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
KWAMÉ MARCH 22, 2026 DOORS: 6:30PM / SHOW: 7:00PM MARCH 22, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA
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March 25
Wednesday
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MARIAH THE SCIENTIST
March 25, 2026 from 8pm to 11:30pm – Fox Theater - Oakland
MARIAH THE SCIENTIST Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm Fox Theater 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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March 27
Friday
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Ohgeesy (WIN TICKETS)
March 27, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm – UC Theatre, Berkeley
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. FRIDAY, MAR 27 Ohgeesy The UC Theatre, 2036 University Ave., Berkeley Doors: 7:00 pm.…
March 28
Saturday
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WELCOME TO THE WEST
March 28, 2026 from 6pm to 11:30pm – Oakland Arena, Oakland
WELCOME TO THE WEST SAT MAR 28, 2026 ▪︎ 6PM OAKLAND ARENA 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
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NAÏKA
March 28, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm – AUGUST HALL, SF
NAÏKA SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 8:00 pm | Doors: 7:00 pm AUGUST HALL 420 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
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April 2
Thursday
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GOAPELE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY, CLOSER TO MY DREAMS
April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm to April 4, 2026 at 11:45pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
GOAPELE: 25TH ANNIVERSARY, CLOSER TO MY DREAMS APRIL 2, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM APRIL 3, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM APRIL 3, 2026 DOORS: 9:15 PM / SHOW: 9:30 PM APRIL 4, 2026 DOO…
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