Live Jazz (& Blues) Meetup Group

This concert features a number of excellent locally based jazz musicians, at least two of whom have become well known to Meetup regulars over the years - but I don't think I've ever seen these four musicians in concert together, so this will be a treat! The band for this show consists of: James Mahone on sax, Grant Levin on piano, Giulio Xavier Cetto on bass, and Michael Mitchell on drums.

MORE INFO on the venue:
https://chezhanny.com/

MORE DETAILS on the band (plus video)
https://chezhanny.com/james_mahone_2026.html

WHERE: Chez Hanny is a long-running jazz salon, held in a private residence in outer San Francisco. The events are usually about 2 hours long, consisting of 2 sets with a break. The concerts are held in a decidedly retro (some might say deliberately kitschy!) performance space that's set off from the rest of the house. I've been to numerous shows here over the years, and have always enjoyed the informal atmosphere and the friendly vibe.

COST: $25 cover charge, payable via zelle (in advance or at the door), or in cash at the door

RESERVATIONS SYSTEM: To secure a reservation, email jazz@ChezHanny.com (Mention "jazz" or "Chez Hanny" or "concert" in your email subject line to avoid having your message mistaken for spam).

SEATING: Seating is first come, first served, on folding chairs.

IMPORTANT: All money collected goes to the musicians, so it's best to RSVP to the house concert organizer only if you're sure you'll be attending. Frank Hanny requests that any cancellations be made at least 24 hours before showtime.

FOOD OPTION: Chez Hanny concerts often include the provision of guest-provided munchies and beverages to enjoy during the break between the two sets of music, (No food or drinks are sold at the event.) After the show, we can figure out if anyone wants to head to a restaurant in the Mission or Glen Park (both a short bus ride away) for dinner.

TRANSIT/PARKING: The SF Muni bus line #44 goes directly from the Glen Park BART station to Chez Hanny, less than a 10-minute ride. (The same bus line also serves the Sunset and Richmond districts.)

The residence is in the Portola District, which is South of 280, West of 101 and East of the Excelsior District and Mission Street. If driving, allow extra time to find parking on side streets.

WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: I'll look for people inside Chez Hanny at about 3:30 p.m. after the doors open. The show starts at 4:00 p.m. and typically goes for about 2 hours (with an intermission).

HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with glasses and short salt & pepper hair (see my photo with my Meetup profile). I'll send my cellphone number to RSVPers prior to the event. PLEASE TEXT ME IF YOU DON'T SPOT ME.

Music in-Takht, a wonderful Bay Area-based Egyptian heritage ensemble that wowed Meetup members at last year's SF International Arts Festival, returns to the Mission District's Community Music Center for another Arts Fest concert - this one featuring four world premieres by band members! The band's music selections for the evening will range from classical Egyptian music to contemporary Egyptian fusions with jazz, Irish, and Western classical music.

I believe the core musicians will be the same as at last year's concert (plus a guest artist this time) :

Violinist and Music Director: Basma Edrees
Oud: Matthew Wright
Nay: Seif Ibrahim
Egyptian percussion and Drumset: Mohamed Abdelradi
Egyptian percussion: Loay Dahbour
Bass: Ernesto Mazar Kindelan
Keyboards: Daniel Filip
Harp: Destiny Muhammad (guest artist)

CONCERT COST: Ticket prices for this general-admission-seating event are about $23 to $33, depending on when you buy your tickets.

NOTE: The Early Bird ticket price of about $23 is available through March 31.

I also request a one dollar donation from Meetup RSVPers who can afford it, to defray the hefty fees that Meetup charges me as lead organizer.

TICKETS/SEATING: Buy your own tickets. General admission seating.

TICKET LINK:
https://sfiaf.vbotickets.com/event/Timeless_Egypt_Egypts_Legacy_in_Motion_SF_International_Arts_Festival/183819

WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: Unless you're joining me for the optional pre-show dinner, let's meet at the doors to the Community Music Center at 544 Capp Street no later than 6:30 p.m. (when the doors open) so we can increase our chances of getting good seats together. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. and I expect it to consist of two sets (with an intermission), ending at 9:00 p.m.

HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with short salt-and-pepper hair and glasses. I'll send my mobile number to RSVPers prior to the show. If I'm missing anyone when I get seated, I'll post a Comment on the Meetup Event Page with my location. PLEASE TEXT ME IF YOU DON'T SPOT ME.

TRANSIT/LOCATION: Located south of Mission Street, between 20th and 21st Street, a convenient walk from 24th Street BART and Mission Street bus lines. If you're driving, allow extra time for street parking.

OPTIONAL PRE-SHOW DINNER: At 5:00 p.m. at Arabian Nights, located on Mission near 20th Street. Dinner headcount is limited to SIX people, with preference given to Meetup members who don't flake out on their RSVPs. (I will gladly accommodate additional people for the concert by itself.)

MORE INFO:
https://basmaedreesviolin.com/music-in-takht

https://basmaedreesviolin.com/about

Known partly for her hit single What's Up with 4 Non Blondes, Linda Perry has reinvented herself as a songwriter and producer in the decades since that song topped the charts, penning hits for artists like Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera and Pink. This 2024 film offers an intimate look at a woman who dreams big, yet still struggles with fear, identity and family, as she grapples with the same big question we all do: Who am I?

This screening includes a Q&A with Linda Perry and director Don Hardy, as well as a special acoustic performance by Perry. Given all that, I think this screening will sell out.

COST: Lowest-priced tickets for this show start at about $15 per person.

Buy your own ticket (and see the trailer) at the following link:
https://roxie.com/film/linda-perry-let-it-die-here/

WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: No later than 2:50 p.m. outside the Big Roxie. The film is due to start at 3:15 p.m., and lasts about 1 hour, 40 minutes (not counting the in-person appearance segment).

HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with short, salt-and-pepper hair and glasses. (See Meetup profile pic.) Also, I'll send RSVPers my mobile number prior to the event. If I'm missing anyone when I get seated, I'll post a Comment on the Meetup Event Page telling people where I'm located. (I'll turn my phone off when the film starts.)

OPTIONAL POST-FILM DINNER at a nearby late-night Chinese restaurant. Bring cash if interested in the dinner. Also, I welcome $1.00 donations to offset the $180.00 per year that Meetup charges me as lead organizer.

TRANSIT/PARKING: The Roxie is on the #22 Fillmore bus line, and is located less than 2 blocks from the 16th Street BART station and assorted Mission Street bus lines. If you're driving, allow extra time to find parking on side streets.