Events

Mary Lou Williams was a Pittsburgh-raised jazz pianist and composer who would go on to become one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, writing music for Andy Kirk in Kansas City and later Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, as well as informally instructing jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. […]

Sean Healy Presents Tomboy LIVE at Brick & Mortar (San Francisco, CA) May 3, 2026 8:00 pm PDT (Doors: 7:00 pm ) Brick and Mortar Music Hall , 1710 Mission Street , San Francisco, CA (map) $26.74

In this quick, concise class, students will learn to cook, smoke, pickle, shave and devour every kind of beet imaginable. If you’re a beet lover already, allow us to add new depth to your devotion. If you’re a beet skeptic, allow us to win you over! For Chef Gracie, the humble beet feels like an […]

Join us at Manny’s for a live California Gubernatorial Primary Debate watch party, followed by an expert panel discussion! We will be screening the debate in the living room, creating a space to gather, watch, and stay informed with others. Whether you are following the race closely or just want to tune in, this is […]

NICK ROSSI SWING SIX: Swing rhythm guitarist Nick Rossi, who can often be seen and heard playing throughout the Bay Area and beyond with other bands, brings his own all-star group to play hard-driving 1930's-1940's small group swing, perfect for both Lindy Hop and Balboa. Enjoy this wonderful band on a spacious hardwood floor with […]

Join us in our series of town halls with the candidates for Lieutenant Governor of California! As we approach the June primary, learn about the leading Lieutenant Governor candidates by attending Manny's series of town halls with the top three candidates and learn who might serve as the second-highest ranking elected official in California, holding […]

Desert Daze & (((folkYEAH!))) Present Dead Meadow Wed May 6 Dravier Doors at 7:00PM / Show at 8:00PM All Ages,

Exclusive preview of "Incorruptible," the new book from the NYT bestselling author of "The Lean Startup." “Reading it made me so hopeful and excited that I've been telling everyone I know about it. This is not just a book for MBAs or people who work in business. It's for anyone who has wondered, 'Is capitalism […]

$10 admission; Free for GLBT Historical Society Members RSVP and reserve tickets here https://glbthistory.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/queering-urbanism-insurgent-spaces-in-the-fight-for-justice In this reading and conversation, architectural historian and author Stathis G. Yeros presents Queering Urbanism: Insurgent Spaces in the Fight for Justice, a book that rethinks cities through the spatial histories of LGBTQ+ communities. Drawing on archival research and community narratives, […]

Have you started this month’s Graphic Novel Club pick yet? We’re reading Death to Pachuco by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for the next Mission: Comics and Art Graphic Novel Club, meeting Thursday, May 7 at 7pm. This is a bold, beautifully told story rooted in Chicano history and culture, and it’s sure to spark […]