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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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April 9
Thursday
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FISHBONE - IN YOUR FACE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
April 9, 2026 from 6pm to 11pm – AUGUST HALL, SF
FISHBONE - IN YOUR FACE 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 7:00 pm | Doors: 6:00 pm AUGUST HALL 420 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Added by Editor's Pick | Type: bay area, oakland, san francisco, san jose, berkeley
April 10
Friday
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THE SUGARHILL GANG
April 10, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
THE SUGARHILL GANG FRI APRIL 10, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM SHOW: 7:30PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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Carl Craig
April 10, 2026 at 9pm to April 11, 2026 at 2am – Public Works, SF
Carl Craig Friday, April 10th, 9pm - 2am Public Works 161 Erie St San Francisco, CA
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April 11
Saturday
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BLACK COFFEE
April 11, 2026 from 1pm to 11pm – Treasure Island
Saturday, April 11, 2026 BLACK COFFEE Treasure Island GAA Field Show: 1:00pm >> BUY TICKETS
Added by Another Planet Entertainment & DJ Dials | Type: bay area, oakland, san francisco, san jose, berkeley
April 16
Thursday
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Ari Lennox
April 16, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm – The Masonic, SF
Ari Lennox Thu • Apr 16, 2026 • 8:00 PM The Masonic 1111 California St. San Francisco, CA
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April 17
Friday
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Salted 22 Years Anniversary
April 17, 2026 at 9pm to April 18, 2026 at 3am – The Great Northern, SF
Salted 22 Years Anniversary Friday, Apr 17 at 9pm-3am The Great Northern 119 Utah St. San Francisco, CA
Added by Editor's Pick | Type: bay area, oakland, san francisco, san jose, berkeley
April 19
Sunday
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JANE HANDCOCK
April 19, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm – The Independent, San Francisco
JANE HANDCOCK Sunday, April 19, 2026 Doors: 7:30pm | Show: 8:00pm The Independent 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
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April 23
Thursday
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TWISTA WITH LIVE BAND
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…
Added by Yoshi's | Type: bay area, oakland, san francisco, san jose, berkeley
May 1
Friday
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MICHELLE BUTEAU: THE SURVIVING AND THRIVING TOUR
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
Added by Editor's Pick | Type: bay area, oakland, san francisco, san jose, berkeley
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NOISE COMPLAINTS PRESENTS: THE LATE NIGHT R&B EXPERIENCE
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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