April 2026
Mini Figure Drawing Marathon: LIVE MODEL SKETCH
📢 Sketchboard Co. Presents: Mini Figure Drawing Marathon at Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco. 📢 📅 April 21st, 2026 ⏰ 6:30-8:30pm 🎟️ $15 cash and walk-in tickets only ⚠️ Must be 21 and over to participate. 🪑 First-come, first-served seating. 180 view with chairs and stools only. ✏️ What to bring: limit your supplies! it can get really cramped, so we suggest bringing any boards under 12x16. dry and wet mediums okay! 🚫 No boards bigger than 12x16”, oils, pastels, vine charcoal, aerosols,…
Find out more »Jenny Kerr & Friends
Jenny Kerr Band Swampy original Americana. 7-9pm Authentic SF music, no gimmicks. Songs about dogs. And leavin’. And comin’ back again.
Find out more »6 Roses
Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce & guests play soulful jazz renditions. Music at 9:30pm
Find out more »Aaron Hammerman
Aaron Hammerman of the Deep Basement Shakers specializes in primal, joint-rocking boogie, barrelhouse, blues and early R&B. Vintage, foot- stomping American roots music designed for good times. Let’s get down! 6 – 9pm No Cover
Find out more »Nite Moves
The Disco/Funk/Soul/Boogie party dropping new Disco, Funk and Boogie. Artists like Chromeo, Breakbot, Duck Sauce, Justice, Daft Punk,Purple Disco Machine and rare old school; like Cameo, Shalamar, Slave, P-Funk, Midnight Star, and the Whispers. A Disco Education with DJ Danny Delorean as your professor. No requests, 9pm-2am, No Cover
Find out more »Josh Gelfand
6:30pm-8:30pm Josh Gelfand on Piano Playing all the songs from your one friend’s favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.
Find out more »I HEART THE 90s
DJs Samala, Mr. Grant, N Such, Mama K and Sonny Phono rocking hip hop, dance, alternative, grunge, reggae, etc. VJ Teo with the live visual mixing of 90s music video classics and beyond. SF’s Original 90s Dance Party Music starts at 9pm. $10 at 9:30pm / 21 & up w/ID Guarantee your spot!
Find out more »Jam Session 🍓🥪🍇🧀
4-6:30pm Sandwiches, Jams & Good Times! Stop by the bar for a tea sandwich and drink pairing! Tea sandwiches, $4 each or 3 for $10. Cash & Venmo accepted!
Find out more »Garage O’Clock Rock
Garage O’Clock Rock with DJ Scooter Stalin and DJ Grooves McFard spinning 80s, reggae, rocksteady, surf, Hawaiian, oldies, and garage. 6 – 9pm NO COVER
Find out more »Let’s Go Disco
Saturday in San Francisco! ...welcoming Daniel Collas @phenomenal_handclap to the no frills dance-o-thon. Co-Founder of the legendary NYC based Phenomenal Handclap Band, whom have released numerous critically acclaimed singles on labels such as Daptone, Toy Tonics, Glitterbox, Razor-N-Tape and Nublu Records... garnering praise from Paul McCartney, Zane Lowe, Bryan Ferry, Brian Jackson, Gilles Peterson, Elton John, Don Letts, Simon Lebon, and BBC6 radio hosts, to name a few. An ace musician, producer, dj and selector... energy levels will be high…
Find out more »SPIKE’S OPEN MIC
SPIKE’S OPEN MIC. San Francisco’s local music open mic afternoon! Each afternoon we welcome in local talent for an opportunity to shine. 5-8pm
Find out more »SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
Find out more »Motown on Mondays
It’s only Monday if you treat it like one! DJ Gordo Cabeza and weekly guests play originals, exclusive remixes and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. The most talked about night in town! Starting at 7pm. Doors 4pm – 2am / 21 & up w/ID $5 cover after 8pm
Find out more »LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. Jenelle @ Madrone Art Bar $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »Local/Global
9:30pm to 1am NO COVER An all-female crew of professional DJs who play music from the Bay Area (hip-hop/funk/soul) and global sounds (afrobeats, reggaeton, dancehall, Arab and Indian, Asian beats). Local/Global with @djmadre
Find out more »Kitten on The Keys
Happy Hour Entertainment 6:30-8:30PM with Kitten on The Keys Suzanne Ramsey, aka Kitten on the Keys, is a Bay Area Native who has toured extensively through the US and Europe. Her songbook is deep and wide. Pianist, accordionist, and singer- she plays a hodgepodge of styles and eras. Kitschy Cabaret Originals, bawdy blues, unexpected covers, and forgotten gems of yesteryear. Vibrant, vivacious, and super fun. No Cover.
Find out more »MuZiek
Live MuZiek Moments of Atonement Moments of Amuzement Elektric Eclectic Soul, Funk, R&B 9:30pm
Find out more »May 2026
Max Cowan
Max Cowan takes the piano from the East Bay to New Orleans, and through every funky congregation in between. As co-leader of funk powerhouse Atta Kid, keyboardist for funk pioneer, Zigaboo Modeliste, and longtime collaborator with Otis McDonald, Max's repertoire tours the B-sides of your soul. 7-9PM
Find out more »NU NOIZE
NU NOIZE A dance party. come early. leave sweaty. with DJs Mackswell & Knowpa. $10 cover at 9:30pm / 21 up w/ID Guarantee your spot!
Find out more »Pop Life
Have fun with your friends at POP LIFE - the music video party. Every first Saturday of the month! Disco, Soul, Top 40 Pop Hits, Party Anthems, Hip-Hop, One Hit Wonders, Guilty Pleasures, and more $10 at the door / 9pm-1:45am / 21+ / no dress code, dress how ya like! Guarantee your spot!
Find out more »APOCALYPSE SUNDAY
So what exactly is APOCALYPSE SUNDAY? Consider it a sort-of variety show for people with very few options left. Primarily a musical revue, APOCALYPSE SUNDAY features the music of Bay Area horrorbilly faves The Pine Box Boys, singers of songs of murder and misery. The Boys will also appear as their alter-ego band Lester T. Raww’s Graveside Quartet, whose music has been described as “Tin Pan Alley charm, with Addams Family grim.” Rounding out the regular entertainment is “Gentleman” Jimmy…
Find out more »SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
Find out more »LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »Big Brain
A lecture series and party for smarties. Hosted by Big Brain 7pm-8:45pm Advance tickets available at Big Brain SF
Find out more »ROJAI
SF-Based Singer/songwriter & recording artist Funk, Soul, R&B Backed by live band 9:30pm-12:30am No cover
Find out more »Brazilian Disco
Brazilian Disco DJ Veesh spinning Vintage Brazilian Disco, Funk, Samba & Soul beats to die for. Join us at Madrone, Let’s Keep it Rio! NO COVER 9:30pm
Find out more »Josh Gelfand
6:30pm-8:30pm Josh Gelfand on Piano Playing all the songs from your one friend's favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.
Find out more »Hella Cheese
2nd Fridays at Madrone DJ GORDO AND GUESTS PLAYING CHEESY AND/OR GUILTY PLEASURES FROM ALL GENRES & ALL ERAS $10 at 9:30PM Guarantee your spot!
Find out more »Spring Cocktail Class
Join us for our first-ever cocktail class featuring fresh, floral spring drinks. Learn to make three cocktails (with NA options) alongside award-winning bartender Shirley Brooks. Limited to 20 guests. Purchase Tickets!
Find out more »SF Craft Club: Crafty Spring Refresh
Join SF Craft Club for a Bring-Your-Own-Craft meet-up at Madrone Art Bar! This is a relaxed, social crafting space. Grab a drink, work on your own thing, chat, and get inspired by what others are making. 21+. Madrone is generously hosting us, so please support the bar by purchasing a drink or 2 during the event. Please bring your own crafts and supplies. Supplies will not be provided. All skill levels welcome. Can’t wait to craft with you!🧶✂️ RSVP via Partiful
Find out more »HEAVY SOUNDS
DJ KeyBumps playin’ what the kids need to hear. Spinning all vinyl: Rare Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n Roll.HAPPY HOUR 4 – 7pm ENTERTAINMENT from 7 – 9pm
Find out more »STRAIGHTEN IT OUT
Every 2nd Saturday STRAIGHTEN IT OUT Madrone, 500 Divisadero St., SF 21+ | 9pm-2am | $10 at 9:30PM Straight up, we play the jams we love. Whether it’s that song you heard growing up that you know all the words to, or a fresh new track that just dropped last week. We’ll even smack it up, flip it, and remix it on the fly if we’re feeling ourselves… And no genre is safe. If it makes you move, we play…
Find out more »SPIKE’S OPEN MIC
SPIKE’S OPEN MIC. San Francisco’s local music open mic afternoon! Each afternoon we welcome in local talent for an opportunity to shine. 5-8pm / Hosted by Carla Tutu.
Find out more »SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
Find out more »LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »Brazilian Wax
BRAZILIAN VINYL SESSIONS w/ DJ CARIOCA & DJ FLORA Tropical Grooves and Rare Tracks 6:00 – 9:00pm
Find out more »ITALO FRISCO
ITALO FRISCO 9:30PM NO COVER Join DJ Nino MSK & special guests for ITALO FRISCO, a vinyl-powered fusion of California cool and irresistible Italo Disco & House, every second Wednesday at Madrone Art Bar. Step onto the dance floor for a night of retro-fueled, future-forward energy, where West Coast vibes meet the infectious rhythms of Global Disco & House. Come be part of the groove—it’s more than music, it’s a movement.
Find out more »Kitten on The Keys
Happy Hour Entertainment 6:30-8:30PM with Kitten on The Keys Suzanne Ramsey aka Kitten on the Keys is a Bay Area Native who has toured extensively through the US and Europe. Her songbook is deep and wide. Pianist, accordionist, and singer- she plays a hodge podge of styles and eras. Kitschy Cabaret Originals, bawdy blues, unexpected covers, and forgotten gems of yesteryear. Vibrant, vivacious, and super fun. No Cover.
Find out more »2-Step THURSDAY with VEOTIS
2-Step THURSDAY with VEOTIS Soul, Jazz, and Funk Live Music starts at 9:30pm $5 Cover
Find out more »WILD CARD
Ante up! DJs King Most and White Mike host a night of drinks and dancing, dealing out your favorite hip hop, funk and dance jams—including some unexpected gems. Music starts at 9pm. $10 cover at 9:30pm / 21 & up w/ID
Find out more »FRINGE: THE INDIE ROCK DANCE PARTY
Fringe spins Yeah Yeah Yeahs * The Killers * LCD Soundsystem * ROBYN * Chappell Roan * Passion Pit * MGMT * The Strokes * Phoenix * Empire of the Sun * Wet Leg * Foster the People * Cut Copy * The White Stripes * CHVRCHES * Tegan and Sara * Chromeo * Lorde * Icona Pop * Charli XCX * Lola Young * Arctic Monkeys * and much more... Indie Rock * Indie Pop * Indie Sleaze *…
Find out more »Bay to Breakers Dance Party
Bay to Breakers Bash w/ DJ Illborn Your dance party along the route! 12-6pm / $10 Cover - Bar opens at 10am
Find out more »SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
Find out more »LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »SPIKE SPINS OSCAR’S JAZZ RECORDS
Madrone’s own owner hits the decks for a deep dive into the soul of Fillmore jazz 🎶 6:30–8:30 PM Expect a rich blend of legendary cuts and hidden gems as he spins selections from the iconic Oscar Myers collection — from heavy hitters to rare, lesser-known bangers.
Find out more »Children of Lucy
Live Music 9:30pm -12:30am No Cover Children of Lucy is a San Francisco-based global dance band that blends rhythmic and harmonic traditions into original, high-energy grooves that move the body and stir the soul.
Find out more »MACY BLACKMAN
6-8pm Macy Blackman on the Piano No Cover New Orleans R&B Hearing Macy Blackman is like stepping into New Orleans in 1955.
Find out more »WeWorkHere
Local500 Presents: WeWorkHere You’ve seen them behind the bar but tonight, they are mixing more than just cocktails. Madrone’s very own bar staff Dave, Noah, Rene and other locals are DJing a combination of HOUSE, TECHNO, and CLUB music. No Cover 9:00pm.
Find out more »Josh Gelfand
6:30pm-8:30pm Josh Gelfand on Piano Playing all the songs from your one friend’s favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.
Find out more »I HEART THE 90s
DJs Samala, Mr. Grant, N Such, Mama K and Sonny Phono rocking hip hop, dance, alternative, grunge, reggae, etc. VJ Teo with the live visual mixing of 90s music video classics and beyond. SF’s Original 90s Dance Party Music starts at 9pm. $10 at 9:30pm / 21 & up w/ID
Find out more »Garage O’Clock Rock
Garage O’Clock Rock with DJ Scooter Stalin and DJ Grooves McFard spinning 80s, reggae, rocksteady, surf, Hawaiian, oldies, and garage. 6 – 9pm NO COVER
Find out more »Let’s Go Disco
Saturday in San Francisco, it's going to be a hot one... welcoming back @lovetempo to the party! @mattiesafer aka "lovetempo" is a multi-instrumentalist who cut his teeth in the new york city rock and punk scene as a bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist with the genre-bending group @therapture in the 00's. Currently you can find him running around with some daytime disco pioneer's, @poolside ...and most recently spearheading his acclaimed new project, lovetempo. lovetempo's journey began with a self-titled 2023 debut…
Find out more »Memorial Day Party – Local/Global
5-9pm NO COVER An all-female crew of professional DJs who play music from the Bay Area (hip-hop/funk/soul) and global sounds (afrobeats, reggaeton, dancehall, Arab and Indian, Asian beats). Local/Global with @djmadresf and friends
Find out more »MEMORIAL DAY – WE WORK HERE
Local500 Presents: WeWorkHere You’ve seen them behind the bar but tonight, they are mixing more than just cocktails. Madrone’s very own bar staff Dave, Noah, Rene and other locals are DJing a combination of HOUSE, TECHNO, and CLUB music. No Cover 9:00pm.
Find out more »LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »Jenny Kerr
Jenny Kerr Band Swampy original Americana. Authentic SF music, no gimmicks. Songs about dogs. And leavin’. And comin’ back again. 7-9pm
Find out more »6 Roses
Michael Cavaseno, David Boyce & guests play soulful jazz renditions. Music at 9:30pm
Find out more »Aaron Hammerman
Aaron Hammerman of the Deep Basement Shakers specializes in primal, joint-rocking boogie, barrelhouse, blues and early R&B. Vintage, foot- stomping American roots music designed for good times. Let’s get down! 6 – 9pm No Cover
Find out more »Huney Knuckles
HUGE NOISE, world class musicianship, mind-bending solos, and uber funky jams Kevin Wong, Darian Gray, Tony Peebles & Bian Sheu 9pm-12:30am / $7 The newest kids on the block, the Huney Knuckles (formerly the Black Star Pirates) combines the left hand keyboard bass wizardry of Kevin Wong with the indomitable pocket of Darian Gray, touring drummer for Booker T Jones for the past 14 years. Founded in early 2021, the Huney Knuckles were birthed during the quarantine at Black Star…
Find out more »Party 4 U
PARTY 4 U! Dance to CharliXCX, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Robyn, Weeknd etc…DJs Fox & Kool Karlo. 🏆🥴😈 $10 after 9:30pm
Find out more »RUDY CANT FAIL W/ CATHY 2 TONE
Five Saturdays means Rudy Can’t Fail @ Madrone Art Bar! Join Cathy 2-Tone & special guests as they spin the tunes that you want to groove to- 6pm to 9pm! Joe wants YOU to be there! No Cover
Find out more »The No Theme Super Dance Jam
The No Theme Super Dance Jam WITH DJ SONNY PHONO 9:30pm-2am $10 Cover
Find out more »SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
Find out more »June 2026
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »Big Brain
A lecture series and party for smarties. Hosted by Big Brain 7pm-8:45pm Advance tickets available at Big Brain SF
Find out more »Local/Global with DJmaDRE and friends
9:30pm to 1am NO COVER An all-female crew of professional DJs who play music from the Bay Area (hip-hop/funk/soul) and global sounds (afrobeats, reggaeton, dancehall, Arab and Indian, Asian beats). Local/Global with @djmadresf and friends
Find out more »Macy Blackman
6:00pm-8:00pm Macy Blackman on the Piano No Cover New Orleans R&B Hearing Macy Blackman is like stepping into New Orleans in 1955.
Find out more »NU NOIZE
NU NOIZE A dance party. come early. leave sweaty. with DJs Mackswell & Knowpa. $10 cover at 9:30pm / 21 up w/ID
Find out more »Max Cowan
Max Cowan takes the piano from the East Bay to New Orleans, and through every funky congregation in between. As co-leader of funk powerhouse Atta Kid, keyboardist for funk pioneer, Zigaboo Modeliste, and longtime collaborator with Otis McDonald, Max's repertoire tours the B-sides of your soul. 7-9PM
Find out more »Pop Life
Have fun with your friends at POP LIFE - the music video party. Every first Saturday of the month! Disco, Soul, Top 40 Pop Hits, Party Anthems, Hip-Hop, One Hit Wonders, Guilty Pleasures, and more $10 at the door / 9pm-1:45am / 21+ / no dress code, dress how ya like!
Find out more »APOCALYPSE SUNDAY
So what exactly is APOCALYPSE SUNDAY? Consider it a sort-of variety show for people with very few options left. Primarily a musical revue, APOCALYPSE SUNDAY features the music of Bay Area horrorbilly faves The Pine Box Boys, singers of songs of murder and misery. The Boys will also appear as their alter-ego band Lester T. Raww’s Graveside Quartet, whose music has been described as “Tin Pan Alley charm, with Addams Family grim.” Rounding out the regular entertainment is “Gentleman” Jimmy…
Find out more »SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
Find out more »LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »Brazilian Wax
BRAZILIAN VINYL SESSIONS w/ DJ CARIOCA & DJ FLORA Tropical Grooves and Rare Tracks 6:00 – 9:00pm
Find out more »ITALO FRISCO
ITALO FRISCO 9:30PM NO COVER Join DJ Nino MSK & special guests for ITALO FRISCO, a vinyl-powered fusion of California cool and irresistible Italo Disco & House, every second Wednesday at Madrone Art Bar. Step onto the dance floor for a night of retro-fueled, future-forward energy, where West Coast vibes meet the infectious rhythms of Global Disco & House. Come be part of the groove—it’s more than music, it’s a movement.
Find out more »Kitten on The Keys
Happy Hour Entertainment 6:30-8:30PM with Kitten on The Keys Suzanne Ramsey aka Kitten on the Keys is a Bay Area Native who has toured extensively through the US and Europe. Her songbook is deep and wide. Pianist, accordionist, and singer- she plays a hodge podge of styles and eras. Kitschy Cabaret Originals, bawdy blues, unexpected covers, and forgotten gems of yesteryear. Vibrant, vivacious, and super fun. No Cover.
Find out more »SONAMÓ – Italian Funk
SONAMÓ – Italian Funk is a San Francisco Bay Area band that delivers a dynamic, passionate blend of melodies via hefty doses of funk and acid jazz. To describe the sound of the band: if Sting and Jamiroquai had a lovechild they would name it Sonamó, and it would be eclectic and open-minded- just like the group’s home base…the City by the Bay. $5 / Music at 9:30pm
Find out more »Josh Gelfand
6:30pm-8:30pm Josh Gelfand on Piano Playing all the songs from your one friend's favorite playlist, and some of the ones from yours.
Find out more »Hella Cheese
2nd Fridays at Madrone DJ GORDO AND GUESTS PLAYING CHEESY AND/OR GUILTY PLEASURES FROM ALL GENRES & ALL ERAS $10 at 9:30PM
Find out more »STRAIGHTEN IT OUT
Every 2nd Saturday STRAIGHTEN IT OUT Madrone, 500 Divisadero St., SF 21+ | 9pm-2am | $10 at 9:30PM Straight up, we play the jams we love. Whether it’s that song you heard growing up that you know all the words to, or a fresh new track that just dropped last week. We’ll even smack it up, flip it, and remix it on the fly if we’re feeling ourselves… And no genre is safe. If it makes you move, we play…
Find out more »HEAVY SOUNDS
DJ KeyBumps playin’ what the kids need to hear. Spinning all vinyl: Rare Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n Roll.HAPPY HOUR 4 – 7pm ENTERTAINMENT from 7 – 9pm
Find out more »SPIKE’S OPEN MIC
SPIKE’S OPEN MIC. San Francisco’s local music open mic afternoon! Each afternoon we welcome in local talent for an opportunity to shine. 5-8pm / Hosted by Carla Tutu.
Find out more »SUNDAY B3 SESSIONS
Sunday B3 Sessions Hosted by Adam Shulman and Mike Olmos Swinging soul jazz with a jam session to follow 9pm-Close No Cover
Find out more »LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH
LIVE MODEL TUESDAY SKETCH hosted by Sketchboard Co. $15 fee to draw the model Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM with live music by Twango Bring your own materials No Photos Please Respect the Models
Find out more »MACY BLACKMAN
6-8pm Macy Blackman on the Piano No Cover New Orleans R&B Hearing Macy Blackman is like stepping into New Orleans in 1955.
Find out more »WeWorkHere
Local500 Presents: WeWorkHere You’ve seen them behind the bar but tonight, they are mixing more than just cocktails. Madrone’s very own bar staff Dave, Noah, Rene and other locals are DJing a combination of HOUSE, TECHNO, and CLUB music. No Cover 9:00pm.
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