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Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 suggested to cover the band but no one turned away for lack of funds

Hayes Valley Art Works | 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

Jazz Jam: Songs of Protest — March 28

Hayes Valley Art Works is proud to host our monthly Jazz Jam 1:30-4pm  during and after the NO KINGS protest march! Just 6 blocks from Civic Center Plaza — come join us after you march.

Bring your Songs of Protest and your voice to the HVAW sculpture garden at the corner of Oak & Octavia. Singers, instrumentalists, and music lovers of all kinds are welcome — including dogs!

The House Band: Guitar: Don Ferguson @apropos0 | Bass: Carl Herder @carl.herder | Drums: AC Lewis @drclockmusic | Keys: Richard Cáceres @richardplayskeys | Vocals & Emcee: Babs Early @obabso

Performers: Register in advance with your songs and keys: https://tinyurl.com/JazzJamSignup

Light refreshments available by donation. Suggested $10 cover — no one turned away. Tips for the band always appreciated!

The Jazz Jam happens the last Saturday of every month (weather permitting — check Instagram the morning of the event).

While you’re here, stroll through the sculpture garden and visit the gallery. Gallery hours: Sat & Sun, 12–4 pm, or by appointment. A portion of all purchases supports community art at HVAW.

As featured in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Best Free Outdoor Music Series. 

https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/free-concerts-bay-area/

Member of Intersection for the Arts.

Hayes Valley Art Works, 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 

hayesvalleyartworks.org | @hvaw.hayesvalleyartworks

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: $10*
*$10 suggested to cover the band but no one turned away for lack of funds
Categories: Community, In Person, Live Music
Address: 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94102