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
Don't miss Juvenile at Fox Theater, Oakland (Friday, 6/5). Win tickets here
Thursday
April 23, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
THU APRIL 23, 2026TWISTA W/ LIVE BAND (Second show added by popular demand!) Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607 DOORS: 7:00PM SHOW: 7:30PM DOORS: 9:15PM SHOW: 9:30PM >> BUY…
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Friday
May 1, 2026 from 7pm to 11:30pm – Fox Theater - Oakland
MICHELLE BUTEAU: THE SURVIVING AND THRIVING TOUR Friday, May 01, 2026 Doors: 6:00pm | Show: 7:00pm Fox Theater 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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May 1, 2026 from 8pm to 11:30pm – AUGUST HALL, SF
NOISE COMPLAINTS PRESENTS: THE LATE NIGHT R&B EXPERIENCE FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026 8:30 pm | Doors: 8:00 pm AUGUST HALL 420 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
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May 1, 2026 at 9pm to October 3, 2026 at 1:45pm – Golden Ratio, Oakland
FRIDAY, MAY 1 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays) Featuring: Patrick Wilson (Elements) Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist) @ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors…
May 1, 2026 from 9pm to 11:30pm – The Chapel, SF
Shabazz Palaces Friday, May 01, 2026 Doors: 8:00PM | Show: 9:00PM The Chapel 777 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA
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Saturday
May 2, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
DAZZ BAND MAY 2, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM MAY 2, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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Thursday
May 7, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:45pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
SHALAMAR: HOWARD HEWETT, JEFFREY DANIEL, CAROLYN GRIFFEY MAY 7, 2026 DOORS: 7:00 PM / SHOW: 7:30 PM MAY 7, 2026 DOORS: 9:15 PM / SHOW: 9:30 PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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Saturday
May 9, 2026 from 1pm to 11pm – Embarcadero Plaza at Market Street, San Francisco
OM RECORDS – 30 YEARS (DAY PARTY) Mark Farina Colette b2b DJ Heather Shiny Objects J Boogie Saturday, May 09, 2026 Show: 1:00pm Embarcadero Plaza at Market Street Market St &, Steuart St, San…
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May 9, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
GZA OF WU-TANG CLAN FEAT. PHUNKY NOMADS MAY 9, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM MAY 9, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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May 9, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm – THE MIDWAY, SF
Les Play House Festival w/ Austin Millz + Sango + More Sat, May 9 at 08:00 The Midway 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA
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Hear Benny The Butcher Bless a Batch of J Dilla Beats on Altered Crates' 'Butcherin' Donuts' Mixtape
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