Anarchy in the Bay: Early San Francisco Punk and New Wave
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San Francisco Main Public Library | 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Event Details
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Rock historian and author Richie Unterberger presents Early San Francisco Punk and New Wave: Anarchy in the USA, a talk and slideshow exploring the Bay Area’s punk and new wave scenes from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s.
The program features film clips of more than a dozen local acts, including the Avengers, Crime, the Residents, the Mutants, the Sleepers, Flipper and Romeo Void, offering historical context and insight into a formative moment in San Francisco music history.
️ One night only. This in-person program will not be recorded.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
Koret Auditorium, Main Library
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
Images from San Francisco Punk Archive, San Francisco History Center.
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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Downtown San Francisco, In Person
