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Redwood Room After Dark: Free Jazz Nights w/ Sacha Boutros (SF)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel | 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Event Details

San Francisco’s iconic The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel and its legendary The Redwood Room are proud to announce internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and cultural ambassador Sacha Boutros, known worldwide as “La Reine du Jazz,” as the artistic inspiration behind the venue’s entertainment calendar moving forward.

Beginning with her ongoing “Redwood Room After Dark” performances, Sacha, of Hear Me Roar Entertainment, will help shape the spirit, aesthetic, and musical direction of future live entertainment programming at the historic lounge, ushering in a renewed era of sophisticated and diversified nightlife rooted in timeless glamour, elevated musicianship, and immersive storytelling. Hear Me Roar Entertainment promotes women, minorities, and underrepresented voices in the arts through inclusive entertainment, bespoke cultural programming, and creative collaboration that foster diversity, empowerment, and community connection.

Performance Dates (All Thursdays, starting at 7:00 p.m.):
June 18; July 2; July 16; July 23; July 30; August 13

JUNE 18
Dr. Tammy Hall; Ron Belcher; Deszon Claiborne
July 2
Glen Pearson; Aaron Germain; Deszon Claiborne
July 16
Glen Pearson; Ron Belcher; Leon Joyce Jr
July 23
Adam Schulman; Ron Belcher; Deszon Claiborne
July 30
Dr Tammy Hall; Ron Belcher; Leon Joyce Jr
August 13
John Di Martino

Known for her internationally celebrated blend of jazz, torch songs, multilingual storytelling, and supper club elegance, Sacha brings a singular artistic vision to The Redwood Room, one inspired by the golden age of nightlife while remaining modern, inclusive, and culturally vibrant.
Often described as a modern torchbearer of the Great American Songbook, Sacha has performed around the world and earned praise from legendary artists including Nancy Wilson, Michael Feinstein, Smokey Robinson, and Clark Terry. Through her acclaimed supper club productions and global performances, she has become known for creating intimate musical experiences that blend jazz sophistication with cinematic romance and old-world glamour.
“The Redwood Room has always been one of San Francisco’s great living rooms, a place where elegance, artistry, and conversation meet,” comments Clift Hotel General Manager Dania Duke. “Sacha embodies the spirit of timeless nightlife and brings a level of artistry and atmosphere that perfectly aligns with the next chapter of The Redwood Room.”
Originally opened in 1933, The Redwood Room has long served as one of San Francisco’s most storied cocktail and music destinations, welcoming generations of artists, travelers, creatives, and cultural icons beneath its famed redwood-paneled interiors.
Sacha’s influence on the programming will extend beyond performance, helping cultivate evenings designed to evoke intimacy, sophistication, romance, and musical excellence…transforming the venue into a recurring destination for world-class live entertainment in the heart of San Francisco.
“Redwood Room After Dark” invites guests into a lush late-night world of swing, jazz, torch songs, and elegant nostalgia, honoring the venue’s historic legacy while introducing a fresh artistic identity for a new generation.
For reservations, performance updates, and upcoming programming, visit The Redwood Room, call (415) 929-2372 or go to OpenTable.

About The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel and Legendary Redwood Room:
Located at 495 Geary Street in the heart of San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel blends contemporary design with timeless character. Home to the legendary Redwood Room, the city’s iconic cocktail lounge and live entertainment destination, the hotel has been a cultural fixture since 1915. Renowned for its dramatic redwood interiors, sophisticated nightlife, and storied legacy of music, conversation, and glamour, The Redwood Room continues to serve as one of San Francisco’s most distinctive gathering places. Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, The Clift offers 372 stylish guest rooms and suites, state-of-the-art event spaces, elevated dining and entertainment experiences, and an enduring commitment to hospitality that is, and always has been, legendary. Learn more at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel or by calling (415) 775-4700.
About Redwood After Dark: Redwood After Dark is an intimate jazz series set within the legendary Redwood Room at The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco. Blending world-class music, timeless cocktails, and late-night San Francisco glamour, the series invites guests into a cinematic atmosphere where jazz, culture, and conversation meet beneath the room’s iconic redwood walls. Curated by Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and cultural ambassador Sacha Boutros, Redwood After Dark revives the spirit of the classic supper club through sophisticated performances, global artistry, and unforgettable evenings of live jazz.

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
Categories: In Person, Live Music
Venue: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Address: 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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