Balkan beats, Klezmer stylings, goofball remixes and original tunes combine in the music of Oakland-based band Hernandez Hideaway. Playing the Bay and beyond since 2009, this band fuses traditional sounds with a modern twist: Dan Harrison (bass), Tim Phillips (accordion), Sam Hernandez (trombone), Claire Phillips (sax), and Lucie Duffort (voice). Expect a wild ride!
Monthly jazz jam session led by multi-instrumentalist Smith Dobson and his quartet. Every first Tuesday 8-11pm at Specs! All musicians welcome, bring your instruments! Smith Dobson is a highly respected figure in Bay Area jazz, known for his deep musical roots and versatile performances across ensembles and solo settings.
Patrick Wolff is a saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. He has performed or recorded with Albert "Tootie" Heath, Matt Wilson, Grant Stewart, Louis Moholo-Moholo, George Cables, Dena Derose, and many other jazz greats. Since moving to San Francisco in 2009, Wolff...
An open gathering of writers, poets, artists and more around the Big Table at Specs every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm! This more than 40 year tradition began with writers Jack Hirschman and Agneta Falk, and continues on with hosts Agneta and writers Byron Spooner and Judith Bernhard. Join us for drinks, laughs, good conversation and become...
Sip n’ Sketch drawing class hosted by Pixar’s animation art director Deanna Marsigliese! All levels welcome BYO materials | $5-10 suggested donation Deanna Marsigliese is a Canadian born Animation Art Director & Illustrator living in San Francisco, CA. Specializing in storytelling through character design, Deanna has worked at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012. Her credits...
