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British pop and soul star Sam Smith is back on the road in 2026 with a series of concerts and a special residency run, marking one of the year's most anticipated live music events. After a run of shows in late 2025 that included an extended 'To Be Free' residency in Brooklyn, Smith has expanded their performance schedule into February and March 2026 with a residency at San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre - part of the venue's grand reopening.

Throwing Muses, the highly influential band that helped draw up the road map for alt-rock in the '80s and paved the way for Nirvana and so many other acts to follow in the '90s, is finally coming back to town. Throwing Muses, led by phenomenal singer-songwriter-guitarist Kristin Hersh and featuring the equally awesome rhythm section of David Narcizo on drums and Bernard Georges on bass, are set to perform on April 17 at The Chapel in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Police responded to reports of multiple stab victims at 16th and Mission in San Francisco, right next to the BART station on Saturday. It happened just before 5 p.m. INTERACTIVE: Take a look at the ABC7 Neighborhood Safety Tracker Police said all victims were taken to the hospital. Two of the victims are critically wounded, and the third has non-life-threatening injuries.

Bay Area musicians Steve Wyreman (Grammy-winning songwriter) and guitarist Evanne Barcenas co-lead Effie Zilch & Friends. The duo claims influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Jimi Hendrix to Jefferson Airplane to Memphis legends the Staple Singers. Beyond music, they draw inspiration from visual art (Maxfield Parrish), poetry (Walt Whitman), and classical music (Maurice Ravel). Effie Zilch's latest release, the EP, follows three previous long players, all since 2022.

Fisher marked the first time Moscone Center hosted something enormous like this; I went on the second night of a two-night takeover, December 20. Operationally, it ran surprisingly smoothly for a first-time venue. Crowd-wise: a lot of phones, a lot of jerseys, a lot of people filming drops they will absolutely never watch again. It felt like a first "rave" moment for a lot of folks since it was an 18+ event.

Bottom of the Hill co-owners Ramona Downey, Kathleen Owen, and Lynn Schwarz announced on social media Friday that the legendary Potrero Hill music venue will be closing its doors at the end of the year after 35 years in business. Coyote Media spoke with Downey, Owen, and Schwarz, who said it was the hardest decision we've ever made, but they all agreed it's time to move on whether it be relaxing or pursuing other projects. They also cited rising operation costs, shifting demographics, and the corporatizing of music as contributing factors in the closure.

Run a 5K and celebrate with a cup of cocoa, get off the apps at a speed-dating event, reconnect with your inner child at the roller rink, learn something new about monarch butterflies, head to a free museum days, or watch an old favorite while the San Francisco Symphony serenades you with the score. Happy New Year! Jump ahead to this week's top events: Salsa your way into the new year at four weeks of progressive salsa lessons.

Headlining the lineup are John Summit, Purple Disco Machine, and Layton Giordani, delivering a full spectrum of house and techno that will set the tone for the year ahead. Each venue will feature its own immersive world of light, sound, and art-Pier 80 as the main stage spectacle, The Midway as the creative heart, and 888 Garage as an intimate, high-energy space for true music lovers.

Space Ghost & Teddy Bryant teamed up this year for the Majestic Fantasies album that shines a light on late '80s and early '90s sounds that possess that swing. Through the prism of R&B, UK street soul, house, and g-funk, both artists polish up what seems to be back in the cultural zeitgeist these days-but for the discerning listener, it never went out of style.

Under the direction of Jory Fankuchen, the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra presents its MainStage Concerts series, which will be held in a variety of Bay Area venues. Exploring a varied repertoire, the series has featured an eclectic assortment of works. The second installment in the current series, "The Revolutionary Artist," presents Ludwig van Beethoven's 1812 Symphony No. 7, Niccolò Paganini's Violin Concerto, 1st movement (circa 1815) and Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 3, 4th movement from 1847.

Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year's Day Edition. DJs - Live Performances - Dancing - Drag - Food Trucks - Shopping - Fashion, and new surprises every month. All Ages | All Vibes | FREE! ☀️ ☔ DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St. and around the block.

Did you fuck up your New Year's Eve? Whether you want a second chance to ring in the New Year right this time, or just don't want the party to end, Bootie Mashup's NYE Do-Over Party is here for you! We'll be doing it all over again, complete with a midnight countdown, confetti, party hats, and all the best pop mashups from the past year!

Time: 9pm to 12am, Every Thursday Celebrating 20 years in May 2023 (currently 19 years strong). Instagram: @16thmission. For 18 years, this outdoor " open mic-without-a-mic " has welcomed poets, musicians, emcees, comedy, and everything in between. In the best of San Francisco tradition, everyone is welcome, all forms of expression, in any language. On the southwest streetcorner by the BART station, amidst the pigeons, under the stars. Support your local streetcorner, and come scream at the void with us!