Next! Saturday OCTOBER 31, 2026 – 1:30-4 PM!
THIS MONTH the Jam happens on Halloween, so it’s paired with our Pet Parade and kids/family activities, Trick or Treating and pumpkin decorating! Your entry donation gives you access to all the fun! This is also a fundraiser for us and for Muttville Senior Dog rescue.
See our Pet Parade page for more details!
TICKETS!
$10 donation Tickets on SQUARE or GiveButter
Please note – we highly encourage a donation of $10-20 so we can continue this event and pay the band. We do not turn away anyone who cannot afford it, for your donation helps others attend!
Musicians & Singers:
In addition to your ticket, advance sign-up for performance slot is recommended.
Sign up for a slot → https://tinyurl.com/JazzJamSignup
Vocalists welcome!
In the garden at 295 Oak St, SF. Everyone welcome – family and pet friendly! (No one turned away for lack of funds.)
House Band
Guitar: Don Ferguson (@apropos0)
Bass: Carl Herder (@carl.herder)
Drums: AC Lewis (@drclockmusic)
Keyboards: Richard Cáceres (@richardplayskeys)
Vocals & Emcee: Babs Early (@obabso)
Jazz Jam etiquette
- Come prepared! Know your tunes and keys.
- Please choose tunes available in iReal.
- Paper charts discouraged – 1-2 pages max taped together, we are outdoors, windy!
- We’ll call people who signed up in advance first, to sit in on one tune.
- As time permits, we call up people for a 2nd (or 3rd) tune.
Tax deductible donations can be made at DONATE
Support Hayes Valley Art Works to continue our Jazz Jam, which has run for 4 years. Proceeds help keep our gallery, garden, and community programs thriving.
As seen in the San Francisco Chronicle’s BEST FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES –
https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/free-concerts-bay-area
This is an event that’s open to everyone. We suggest a $10-20 cover donation, though no one is turned away. We encourage support for the band by giving an additional donation if you sit in, or if you just enjoy the music!
Tell your musician and singer friends to come along too! You won’t want to miss this event presented by Hayes Valley Art Works, located at 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA.
SPONSOR THE JAZZ JAM!
Are you a business owner or jazz fan who would like to help keep the Jazz Jam going? We have some great perks for you! Head to our SPONSORSHIP PAGE!
Donations and tips encouraged!
The Last Saturday of every month ! (weather permitting – check on our Instagram the morning of event) @hvaw.hayesvalleyartworks
Presented by Hayes Valley Art Works, 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA.
IG @hvaw.hayesvalleyartworks http://www.hayesvalleyartworks.org
Hayes Valley Art Works is fiscally sponsored by intersection for the Arts