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Creatives & Performing Art Events in San Rafael, CA

Immerse yourself in Creatives & Performing Art Events in San Rafael, CA showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.
Afro-Filipino Jazz Project at YBG Festival
Afro-Filipino Jazz Project at YBG Festival
FREE concert celebrating Afro Filipinx music roots and traditions only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Few artists have appeared at the Festival more frequently than flutist, percussionist and arranger John Calloway. Whether he’s leading his own band, performing in the sextet of longtime creative partner John Santos, or directing the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, Calloway is a Bay Area icon who’s been at the center of the San Francisco Latin jazz scene for some five decades. But his latest and most personal project yet, the Afro-Filipino Jazz Project, takes his music in a new direction. Founded in 2022 as a creative, interactive space, the Project is intended to bring together Afro Filipinx, African American and Filipino American musicians to explore a broad range of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on jazz idioms, African American roots and traditional and folkloric Filipino music. It’s one component of the larger Afro-Filipino Project, a platform dedicated to highlighting and celebrating, individually and collectively, the art practices and artists of the African American and Filipino American communities whose contributions have profoundly shaped our nation's artistic narrative. For this performance the AFJP features bass star Marcus Shelby, inveterately grooving drummer Deszon Claiborne, Latin jazz piano specialist Murray Low, saxophonist TJ Milan, Conrad Benedicto on kulintang, vocalist and dancer Ting Alvarez and guest vocalist Anna Maria Flechero.

Saturday, 24, 14.00 - Saturday, 24, 15.30 San Francisco, CA _$25

Joe Bataan at YBG Festival
Joe Bataan at YBG Festival
FREE show with the legendary Joe Bataan in San Francisco, only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Opening Set from MeloDious Festival favorite Joe Bataan, a Latin music legend since the mid-1960s, returns to the Gardens for his third performance in the past four years. He made an indelible mark as one of the early stars of Fania Records with a seductive combination of doo-wop vocals and boogaloo, one of the era’s defining sounds. Born Bataan Nitollano to a Filipino father and African-American mother and raised in Spanish Harlem, he is the father of the Latin soul sound, crooning hits like “Gypsy Woman” and “Ordinary Guy.” But Bataan never stayed in one groove for long. He went on to expand his sound in the ’70s with his Ghetto Records releases, co-coining the apt moniker “salsoul,” though he adapted to changing currents at the end of the decade with forays into disco and hip-hop (scoring the early rap hit “Rap-O Clap-O” in 1979). Stepping back from performing in the early ‘80s, he largely disappeared from the scene while working as a youth counselor in detention facilities. It’s a dramatic story that he recounts with humor and searing detail in his 2024 memoir Streetology: The Legacy of the Afro-Filipino, King of Latin Soul. Since returning to music in 2005, he’s reclaimed his crown and is still going strong in his 80s, a fact made evident by his triumphant YBG Festival performances. The last time MeloDious appeared at the Gardens the group was serving as house band for Cava Menzies’ glorious CO-LLAB choir in 2024. This year the rapidly ascending Oakland trio presents their own program of eclectic, soulful sounds. Grounded by keyboardist Micaiah, bassist Matthias and drummer Memphis Dempsey, MeloDious draws on a rich musical lineage that spans gospel, jazz, R&B and soul. Since forming in 2016, the band has captivated audiences with dynamic vocal harmonies, inventive arrangements and unmistakable creative chemistry. Their versatility and musicianship have led them to sharing stages with several Grammy Award-winning artists, solidifying their stature within the Bay Area’s vibrant musical ecosystem as stars on the rise. Pre-show music from KALW DJ Marcus at 1pm. In partnership with: KALW Museum of the African Diaspora

Saturday, 17, 14.00 - Saturday, 17, 16.30 San Francisco, CA _$25

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Sacred Voices Concert with Roman and Vatican Singers
Sacred Voices Concert with Roman and Vatican Singers
The music of the Popes and the Saints! The glorious repertoire of the Sistine Chapel Choir! A unique spiritual experience! DON'T MISS OUT

Tuesday, 25, 19.00 - Tuesday, 25, 20.30 San Francisco, CA _$25

CCSC Mural Project
CCSC Mural Project
Join the CCSC Mural Project if you want to learn more about San Francisco Chinatown! Join the CCSC Mural Project! Dive into the alleys of Chinatown with the CCSC Mural Project! This fun, interactive event lets you connect with the community and experience Chinese culture in San Francisco. Whether you're a tourist or a local, this is the perfect chance to discover what Chinatown has to offer. Don't miss out on the chance to tour the heart of chinatown, try the chinese specialties, give back to the community, see local talents and make some new friends along the way! At this event you will: Go on a guided walking tour of Chinatown's murals 🎨 Experience chinese art and culture 🏮 Make a difference in the community by cleaning the streets* 🧹 Try hidden gems and delecacies from across Chinatown 🥡🥟 *Participants will be provided trash pickers and bags to pick up trash and beautify streets along the mural tour route.

Saturday, 18, 10.00 - Saturday, 18, 13.00 San Francisco, CA _$25

Dragiarte! First Time in Drag with Featured Icon Norman Zelaya
Dragiarte! First Time in Drag with Featured Icon Norman Zelaya
Galería de la Raza and Chillonas bring DRAGIARTE to Studio 24 with featured icon, Norman Zelaya, being put in drag for the first time! Join Galería de la Raza and Chillonas for Dragiarte! A celebration of all things queer, Latine, and DRAG with hostesses Sally Limón and La Chucha Rude as they transform chicano icon Norman Zelaya. Norman Antonio Zelaya was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. He has published stories in ZYZZYVA, NY Tyrant,14 Hills, Cipactli, Apogee Journal, among others. He is a founding member of Los Delicados, and has performed extensively throughout the US with them. Zelaya has appeared on stage, in film and in the squared circle as luchador, "Super Pulga". Currently, he lives and works in San Francisco's Mission District as a special education teacher. Chillonas is a Latinx+ Queer nightlife event produced by La Chucha Rude and Sally Limón. Birthed in San Francisco, Chillonas fosters a space centering, but not exclusive to, Latinx music, drag, and other forms of art. This is a 21+ event. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Tickets: $15 Presale - $20 at Door

Saturday, 28, 19.00 - Saturday, 28, 22.00 San Francisco, CA _$25

Guajiron Cuban Jam at Muddy Waters
Guajiron Cuban Jam at Muddy Waters
Live Cuban jam session every 3rd Friday w/Guajirón band at Muddy Waters! Come to dance or jump in and jam — it's free! Cuban Jam Sessions every 3rd Friday at Bissap! 🎶💃🏽🎺Join us for a night of live music, community, and Latin rhythms hosted by the incredible Guajirón — a powerhouse Latin band bringing heat to the Mission! 🗓 Every 2rd Friday ⏰ 8-11PM 📍 521 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 💸 $10 cover 🎵 Live Cuban, Salsa & Tropical Jazz jam. Come to jam or to dance! Whether you're a musician ready to sit in or a dancer looking for a groove, this night is all about sharing rhythm, culture, and vibes with the community. 🔥 What to expect:– Open jam session for musicians– Salsa, Cuban, and tropical jazz rhythms– Full bar & West African food– Good energy + community vibes Bring your instrument, bring your friends, and let’s make music together. 🎷🎶

Friday, 20, 20.00 - Friday, 20, 23.00 San Francisco, CA _$25

Israeli Folk Dance!
Israeli Folk Dance!
Six class pack for Israeli Folk Dance Series beginning in the beginning of January and running through early February. Classes are on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:45. Dates: Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Please join us for Israeli Folk Dancing with instructor Bronwyn Eisenberg. Dancing is great for the mind, body, and soul, and it’s also fun! We’ll be dancing to a wonderful assortment of Israeli and world music. The first hour is tailored to beginners and includes learning and dancing easy-to-follow dances. The second hour moves into intermediate-level dancing and includes popular old and new dances. The class is a great way to get started, return to, or just keep on dancing in a friendly and supportive environment. Come for one hour or both. Newcomers welcome.

Tuesday, 06, 13.00 - Tuesday, 10, 14.45 San Rafael, CA _$25

Ecstatic Jewish Dance Group
Ecstatic Jewish Dance Group
Come join us for a monthly Jewish embodied dance group, the last Monday of the month! Get ready to let loose, connect with your inner self, and dance like nobody's watching. This in-person event is perfect for all levels of dance enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced movers and shakers. This is not a follow along class, this is a space to feel free and tap into your body's movements. Our dance circle is a safe and inclusive space where we celebrate Jewish heritage as we move to Hebrew, prayer, praise, and music connected to the season. Experience the joy and freedom of expressing yourself through dance, while connecting with like-minded individuals in our vibrant community. Whether you want to release stress, explore new dance styles, or simply have a blast, this event is for you! Don't worry about your dance skills - there are no wrong moves here! So put on your most comfortable clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, laughter, and Jewish dance magic. Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot today. We can't wait to dance with you!

Monday, 22, 15.30 - Monday, 22, 17.00 San Rafael, CA _$25

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Afro-Filipino Jazz Project at YBG Festival
Afro-Filipino Jazz Project at YBG Festival
FREE concert celebrating Afro Filipinx music roots and traditions only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Few artists have appeared at the Festival more frequently than flutist, percussionist and arranger John Calloway. Whether he’s leading his own band, performing in the sextet of longtime creative partner John Santos, or directing the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, Calloway is a Bay Area icon who’s been at the center of the San Francisco Latin jazz scene for some five decades. But his latest and most personal project yet, the Afro-Filipino Jazz Project, takes his music in a new direction. Founded in 2022 as a creative, interactive space, the Project is intended to bring together Afro Filipinx, African American and Filipino American musicians to explore a broad range of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on jazz idioms, African American roots and traditional and folkloric Filipino music. It’s one component of the larger Afro-Filipino Project, a platform dedicated to highlighting and celebrating, individually and collectively, the art practices and artists of the African American and Filipino American communities whose contributions have profoundly shaped our nation's artistic narrative. For this performance the AFJP features bass star Marcus Shelby, inveterately grooving drummer Deszon Claiborne, Latin jazz piano specialist Murray Low, saxophonist TJ Milan, Conrad Benedicto on kulintang, vocalist and dancer Ting Alvarez and guest vocalist Anna Maria Flechero.

Monday, 22, 15.30 - Monday, 22, 17.00 San Francisco, CA 0.00

Joe Bataan at YBG Festival
Joe Bataan at YBG Festival
FREE show with the legendary Joe Bataan in San Francisco, only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Opening Set from MeloDious Festival favorite Joe Bataan, a Latin music legend since the mid-1960s, returns to the Gardens for his third performance in the past four years. He made an indelible mark as one of the early stars of Fania Records with a seductive combination of doo-wop vocals and boogaloo, one of the era’s defining sounds. Born Bataan Nitollano to a Filipino father and African-American mother and raised in Spanish Harlem, he is the father of the Latin soul sound, crooning hits like “Gypsy Woman” and “Ordinary Guy.” But Bataan never stayed in one groove for long. He went on to expand his sound in the ’70s with his Ghetto Records releases, co-coining the apt moniker “salsoul,” though he adapted to changing currents at the end of the decade with forays into disco and hip-hop (scoring the early rap hit “Rap-O Clap-O” in 1979). Stepping back from performing in the early ‘80s, he largely disappeared from the scene while working as a youth counselor in detention facilities. It’s a dramatic story that he recounts with humor and searing detail in his 2024 memoir Streetology: The Legacy of the Afro-Filipino, King of Latin Soul. Since returning to music in 2005, he’s reclaimed his crown and is still going strong in his 80s, a fact made evident by his triumphant YBG Festival performances. The last time MeloDious appeared at the Gardens the group was serving as house band for Cava Menzies’ glorious CO-LLAB choir in 2024. This year the rapidly ascending Oakland trio presents their own program of eclectic, soulful sounds. Grounded by keyboardist Micaiah, bassist Matthias and drummer Memphis Dempsey, MeloDious draws on a rich musical lineage that spans gospel, jazz, R&B and soul. Since forming in 2016, the band has captivated audiences with dynamic vocal harmonies, inventive arrangements and unmistakable creative chemistry. Their versatility and musicianship have led them to sharing stages with several Grammy Award-winning artists, solidifying their stature within the Bay Area’s vibrant musical ecosystem as stars on the rise. Pre-show music from KALW DJ Marcus at 1pm. In partnership with: KALW Museum of the African Diaspora

Monday, 22, 15.30 - Monday, 22, 17.00 San Francisco, CA 0.00

Sacred Voices Concert with Roman and Vatican Singers
Sacred Voices Concert with Roman and Vatican Singers
The music of the Popes and the Saints! The glorious repertoire of the Sistine Chapel Choir! A unique spiritual experience! DON'T MISS OUT

Monday, 22, 15.30 - Monday, 22, 17.00 San Francisco, CA 81.88

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