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Free “Bay Beats” American Roots Music Concert (SF Main Library)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

San Francisco Public Library

Warm up your ears in the heart of winter at the Bay Beats American Roots Concert on Saturday, January 24, in the Koret Auditorium. This exciting show features three top Bay Beats bands: the legendary The Crooked Jades, the world-renowned Evie Ladin Band and local folk star The Meredith Edgar Trio.

1:00 – The Meredith Edgar Trio

2:00 – The Crooked Jades

3:00 – Evie Ladin Band

Get ready for the show by streaming their music on San Francisco Public Library’s free music streaming platform, Bay Beats: baybeats.sfpl.org.

Presented by San Francisco Public Library

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free
Categories: *Top Pick*, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, Live Music
Venue: San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Address: 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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