Vesuvio Cafe

08/29/2026

September is beautiful in San Francisco and First Fridays are magical in North Beach. Come join in the beautiful magic, September 4.

Club Fugazi: "Dear San Francisco" open house w/ tours every 15 minutes. Watch the 7 Fingers' Acrobats training for the evening performance 5-6:30 pm (678 Green St.)

Biordi Art Imports: Gaea Schell & Jordan Samuels 5-7 pm (412 Columbus Ave.)

P.F. Candle: Free DIY Crafting 5-7 pm (1422 Grant Ave.)

Caffe Trieste: music w/ Ned Boynton & friends 5-8:30 pm (601 Vallejo St.)

Professor Seagull's Smartshop: art by Paul Niles, Jackson D’Costa, & Ben Moseley 5-9 pm (1351 Grant Ave.)

Live Worms On Grant: art by Tim Harper 5-9 pm (1345 Grant Ave.)

Otherwise Brewing/101 Music: music by The Good Bad 5-7 pm, Gutter Swan, 7:30-9:30 pm (1402 Grant Ave.)

Happy House: “They Gave Us The Earth,” a ceramic wall hanging 6-9 (1412 Grant Ave.)

Golden Sardine: poetry reading 6 pm (362 Columbus Ave.)

Sweeties Art Bar: photos from The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve” 6-8 pm live jazz w/ Vince Lateano & friends 6-9 pm (475 Francisco St.)

Macchiarini Creative Design: Jessica’s poetry & music series. Poetry by Jessica Loos, Carl Landauer, Steve Meloan, Keith Felton, Lucille Lang Day, & music by Mark Holzinger 7 pm (1544 Grant Ave.) art by Roger Strobel

Compton’s Coffee House: art by Ji Wook, 7-9 pm (543 Columbus Ave.)

Paris 75: Italian jazz with The Mina Project 8-11 pm (515 Broadway)

Mabuhay Gardens: music 6 pm, comedy 7 pm, drum jam 9 pm, DJ music, 10 pm (443 Broadway)

Peña Pachamamaana: live world & Andean music by Eddy Navia & special guests 8 pm (1630 Powell St.)

Coit Tower Poetry Club reads Frank O’Hara, 9 pm (on the back lawn)

Tupelo: DJ Kevy Kev 9 pm, Black Diamond Band 10 pm (1337 Grant Ave.)

Vesuvio Cafe: art by Donna Bero (255 Columbus Ave.)

Waystone: art by Bo Bi (1609 Powell St.) Qua O La: Art Edgar Ortiz, music by DJ The Chef (1318 Grant Ave.)

SFOG: art by Miss Stencil, music by DJ Van (1314 Grant Ave.)

Fish Tank: paintings & screen prints by the guy dressed in brown

Presented by The North Beach Business Association
Sponsored by Avenue Greenlight

08/28/2026

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08/19/2026

He’s a legend!

08/18/2026

SUNDAY 8/23 2-4 pm in Kerouac Alley
Daria 'Shani' Johnson
Drummer, Vocalist, Songwriter, Arranger, Producer

Daria 'Shani' Johnson stands as one of the Bay Area's most dynamic and thrilling musicians, captivating audiences with her rock-solid, sensual drumming style. A sought-after drummer in San Francisco, Shani's inviting grin, unwavering professionalism, and infectious energy have driven numerous sessions and performances. Continuously expanding her creative horizons, she has collaborated with notable artists such as Pamela Rose, Tammy Hall, Barbara Dane, Esperanza Spalding, Kofy Brown, Terrence Brewer, Eoin Harrington, Theresa Perez, members of Jazz Mafia and more.

08/13/2026

07/23/2026

Meet us in Kerouac Alley this Sunday 7/26 and explore, discover and relax!
All ages in Kerouac Alley
21+ in Vesuvio

06/26/2026

Summer is here and North Beach First Fridays is bringing it on July 3, to start your holiday weekend off with awesomeness. See you there

Club Fugazi: "Dear San Francisco" open house w/ tours every 15 minutes. Watch the 7 Fingers' Acrobats training for the evening performance 5-6:30 pm (678 Green St.)

Biordi Art Imports: Gaea Schell & Jordan Samuels 5-7 pm (412 Columbus Ave.)

P.F Candle Co.: Free DIY Crafting 5-7 pm (1422 Grant Ave.)

Caffe Trieste: music w/ Ned Boynton & friends 5-8:30 pm (601 Vallejo St.)

Professor Seagull's Smartshop: art by Lasana Taylor, Job Smith, & Floyd Tangeman 5-9 pm (1345 Grant Ave.)

Otherwise Brewing/101 Music: Julie & The Warm Bodies 5-7 pm, The Blazers 7:30- 9:30 pm (1402Grant Ave.)

Golden Sardine: poetry reading 6 pm (362 Columbus Ave.)

Al's Attire: Veronica Margaret w/ Joseph Mah on bass 6-8 pm (1300 Grant Ave.)

Sweeties Art Bar: Graphic Arts Workshop Group Show 6-8 pm
live jazz w/ Vince Lateano & friends 6-9 pm (475 Francisco St.)

Macchiarini Creative Design: Jessica’s poetry & music series 7pm, with Jessica Loos, Raina Hunter, Garret Murphy, Jonah Raskin, & Breakfast & design drawings by Peter, Dan, & Emma Macchiarini (1544 Grant Ave.)

Paris 75: Italian jazz with The Mina Project 7:30-9:30 pm (515 Broadway)

Peña Pachamamahamana: live world & Andean music by Eddy Navia & special guests 8 pm (1630 Powell St.)

Coit Tower Poetry Club reads Langston Hughes 9 pm (on the back lawn)

Tupelo: DJ Kevy Kev 9 pm, Black Diamond Band 10 pm (1337 Grant Ave.)

Vesuvio Cafe: art by Skott Cowgill (255 Columbus Ave.)

Waystone: art by sue yardimci (1609 Powell St.)

SFOG: photography by Mike Bruno, music by DJ Van (1314 Grant Ave.)

Fish Tank: paintings & screen prints screen prints by the guy who answers the door.

Presented by The North Beach Business Association
Sponsored by Avenue Greenlight

06/12/2026

The women behind live music at Vesuvio.
Jessica Loos / Jazz in Kerouac
Joanna Lioce / Wacky Wednesday

Photo by Robert Carlson

05/11/2026

Happy Birthday Jerry Ferraz
We love your new book!!!