ZHENIIA
Jul
24

ZHENIIA

The solo project of San Francisco-based bassist and composer Leela Paymai, ZHENIIA blends Persian music with modern jazz, psychedelic rock, and hip-hop. Drawing on her family's musical legacy and a deep commitment to social justice, Paymai crafts emotionally charged, politically rooted songs that move across genres and generations.

Backed by a rotating cast of Bay Area musicians, ZHENIIA made its live debut at San Jose Jazz’s New Works Festival in 2025, earning immediate attention from local press. With bass at the center and electric oud weaving through every set, ZHENIIA is music for grief, resistance, and joy.

https://zheniia.com

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HYDEFM
Jul
25

HYDEFM

HydeFM, a community-based multi-genre online radio station broadcasting out of San Francisco, CA. HydeFM curates an eclectic sound consisting of all music genres. Although the station is centered around underground music, HydeFM showcases many art forms, including art, photography, poetry, and visuals. The station also hosts a multitude of events in collaboration with different venues throughout San Francisco and beyond. HydeFM supports communities by giving artists and DJs all over the world a platform for their art. Connect with them through IOS App or their website.

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Cheeky Nugg
Jul
26

Cheeky Nugg

Cheeky Nugg is a Bay Area native with a taste for the strange and sublime. Her sets move through tribal rhythms, wet textures, and psychedelic echoes—anchored in dub techno, minimal, downtempo, electro, and breaks. She’s a disciple of deep cuts and sub frequencies, often found face-first in the bass bins or building her own sonic rituals behind the decks. Two years in, she’s not here for the surface but rather tunneling straight to the underground."

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The Orange Sunshine
Jul
31

The Orange Sunshine

A psychedelic global jazz music experience led by the multi-instrumentalist Fabio Reis. Special guest performers and dancers join the bank to create a night filled with magic.

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Sabor Sessions by DJ Nik
Aug
15

Sabor Sessions by DJ Nik

Salsa on Vinyl all night. Come dance in the greenhouse.

DJ Nik is a vinyl lover, salsa/mambo/guaguanco music collector, and groove explorer. He has over 20 years of DJ experience, including large Afro-Latin dance festivals in the US and Europe, night clubs, intimate vinyl bars, and house parties. He loves to dig for rare records and play hard-core underground music, but has an open mind and loves all music that moves the body and the soul and keeps the dancefloor on fire!

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Alex and Sam Soleil
Aug
16

Alex and Sam Soleil

Sam: Sam Soleil is a San Francisco-based DJ known for her eclectic style and genre-defying sets. Her journey began in college as a radio station selector, where she quickly discovered a passion for curating sounds that captivate listeners. Since then, her love for music has continued to flourish and she has played festivals and venues across California.

Alex: Twenty-something years after he infamously took over the dance floor at his uncle's wedding as a toddler, Alex is more or less doing the same thing. Now, behind the decks he peddles grooves of a global variety and gravitates towards anything with a funky rhythm. The Bay Area native has played spots all around the city and doesn't plan to leave anytime soon.

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The Orange Sunshine
Aug
28

The Orange Sunshine

A psychedelic global jazz music experience led by the multi-instrumentalist Fabio Reis. Special guest performers and dancers join the bank to create a night filled with magic.

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CLB INTRNCNL & PSYCHED RADIO PRESENT NOVA
Jul
19
to Jul 20

CLB INTRNCNL & PSYCHED RADIO PRESENT NOVA

CLB INTRNCNL DEBUTS IN NEW LOCATION - THE BELOVED @arcanasf FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY - SATURDAY 4/19 AKA 420 EVE 2 HOST PROFESITO REUNITING W/ @cafeconpostre + @lil.saratonin AFTER THEIR SOLD OUT COLLAB RAVE "LOST SIGNAL" LAST SUMMER ALONG WITH SPECIAL GUEST @lilchicanaboo

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Morganized Crimes
Jul
17

Morganized Crimes

Morganized Crimes is an eclectic SF-based band that specializes in R&B, Funk, Jazz, and Fusion. They specialize in finding new ways to blend old and new music while putting an original touch on things, creating something previously unseen and unheard.

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Plant & Sip
Jul
16

Plant & Sip

Our private upstairs atrium is opening for you and your closest friends for our third Kokedama plant workshop!

Wine will be poured alongside an hour long guided plant workshop hosted by our house plant specialist Anna.

Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. Guiding you through the process of making Kokedamas and showcasing how beautiful of an accent they are to any space, it will be a fantastic addition to your summer plans.

Purchase tickets here

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PERREO PESAO
Jul
12
to Jul 13

PERREO PESAO

Xica Soul

Sonrisita

Sánlo 

Late Bloomer

En vivo y activado. Perreo Pesao brings big parii energy & Caribbean sounds. Defrost them hips and get in position for: perreo, dembow, baile funk, soca, amapiano, afrobeats, dancehall, global club music... shii if yall hype it up enough we’ll play some salsa, merengue and bachata too.

It's an international family affair. Drink specials, wine flights, and some other fun surprises in store

Purchase tickets here

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Los Bahianatos
Jul
10

Los Bahianatos

Los Bahianatos (by * ya * NAH * tos) specialize in Colombian dance music featuring the button accordion, including cumbia, vallenato, música sabanera, salsa colombiana and everything in between! It's a blend of early Colombian roots music and popular hits by some of Colombia's most influential artists of the 20th century. Founded in Oakland, California, during the early months of the pandemic, Los Bahianatos remain the premier cumbia and vallenato group in 'La Bahia' de San Francisco. 

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/bahianatos

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The Orange Sunshine
Jun
26

The Orange Sunshine

A psychedelic global jazz music experience led by the multi-instrumentalist Fabio Reis. Special guest performers and dancers join the bank to create a night filled with magic.

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TEGH ALL NIGHT
Jun
21
to Jun 22

TEGH ALL NIGHT

TEGH is a DJ whose sets reflect a wide range of global influences and personal experiences. Shaped by travels and a deep appreciation for diverse sounds, his selections move fluidly through genres, creating thoughtful and dynamic dancefloor moments. With an emphasis on mood, rhythm, and connection, TEGH continues to build a name for himself as a versatile and intentional presence behind the decks.

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Yuca Frita
Jun
20
to Jun 21

Yuca Frita

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Yuca Frita debuts her first solo set June 20th at Arcana 9pm playing dembow, club and some fun other lil surprises in store come ready to dance .ᐟ

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SF Porchfest
Jun
7

SF Porchfest

An afternoon of music on the porches, backyards and stoops of the Mission. SF Porchfest celebrates community, fun and music of every genre, all for free and all created by YOU. SF Porchfest reflects the creativity and diversity of the city we all love, with musical acts across many genres, ages, and backgrounds. SF Porchfest is an incredible day, and we're excited to bring the event back to San Francisco’s Mission District for a fourth year. Check out the list of bands we have going on for the day!

12:30PM-1:15PM: Karaj Lost Coast

1:30OM-2:15PM: Lily Bogas

2:30PM-3:15PM: The Seagulls

3:30PM-4:30PM: Mickelson

4:45PM-6PM: Seldon the Band

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SF Porchfest Kick-Off Event
Jun
6

SF Porchfest Kick-Off Event

An afternoon of music on the porches, backyards and stoops of the Mission. SF Porchfest celebrates community, fun and music of every genre, all for free and all created by YOU. SF Porchfest reflects the creativity and diversity of the city we all love, with musical acts across many genres, ages, and backgrounds. SF Porchfest is an incredible day, and we're excited to bring the event back to San Francisco’s Mission District for a fourth year. Check out the list of bands we have going on for the day!

12:30PM-1:15PM: Karaj Lost Coast

1:30OM-2:15PM: Lily Bogas

2:30PM-3:15PM: The Seagulls

3:30PM-4:30PM: Mickelson

4:45PM-6PM: Seldon the Band

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Maloof Wine + Zoo Notes
Jun
5

Maloof Wine + Zoo Notes

Zoo Notes is a funk jazz, modern jazz quartet based in San Francisco. The band was born at the beginning of 2022 and it has already been playing in all the best venues across the Bay Area. Key features of the style are harmonically interesting progressions supported by funky grooves with many influences ranging from jazz to blues, funk and rock.

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Liminal Spaces: An Immersive Ambient Trip-Hop Sound Bath
Jun
1

Liminal Spaces: An Immersive Ambient Trip-Hop Sound Bath

Eventbrite

"Liminal Spaces" — a portal between worlds.

Step beyond the edges of the known into a meditative dreamscape where ambient trip-hop, sacred sound bowls, and DJ textures weave a sonic ritual for the soul.

Step into an a sound experience like no other — where ancient healing meets modern rhythm. Join us for an immersive journey blending the soul-soothing tones of sound bowls with the unexpected pulse of DJ rhythms.

This is not just a sound healing. It's a portal. A Frequency. A reset.

June 1 | 4pm | Arcana SF

Presented by Femme Jatale & Simago

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Art Show: Block by Block
May
31

Art Show: Block by Block

Arcana presents Block by Block — our newest art show exploring the meaning of home through the eyes of local artists.

Featuring plein air paintings by SF legend Anthony Holdsworth, soulful realism by Don Williams, and powerful snapshots from 5 local photographers, this show celebrates the neighborhoods, corners, and memories that shape us.

And don’t miss the after party with Chulita Vinyl Club spinning from 7–12. Art, music, and a whole lot of love for the city life.

Drink special: Ola Sol agave wine shot + beer.

Come raise a glass to the places we call home.

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The Orange Sunshine
May
29

The Orange Sunshine

A psychedelic global jazz music experience led by the multi-instrumentalist Fabio Reis. Special guest performers and dancers join the bank to create a night filled with magic.

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PERREO PESAO
May
24
to May 25

PERREO PESAO

TICKETS HERE

LINEUP:

LILRAV4 

Cocoa Crescendo

Sánlo 

Late Bloomer

PERREO PESAO AT ARCANA FOR CARNAVAL WEEKEND SATURDAY MAY 24TH

En vivo y activado. Perreo Pesao brings big parii energy & Caribbean sounds. Defrost them hips and get in position for: perreo, dembow, baile funk, soca, amapiano, afrobeats, dancehall, global club music... shii if yall hype it up enough we’ll play some salsa, merengue and bachata too.

It's an international family affair. Drink specials, wine flights, and some other fun surprises in store

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Barrio Manouche
May
22

Barrio Manouche

Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and Latin-American rhythms.

Based in San Francisco, CA the acoustic ensemble performs a repertoire of original compositions with an emotionally charged sound that is difficult to classify but instantly recognizable.

Barrio’s international roots shine brightly in their music with members from Spain, Quebec, Colombia, France, Brazil and the United States. They are deeply influenced by a wide range of musical traditions, and this is how the group’s unique sound is born.

Barrio Manouche provides a tremendous live experience and transports its audience on a magical journey, with a unique fusion of cultures and musical landscapes... an auditory and visual feast like no other.

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Plant & Sip
May
21

Plant & Sip

Our private upstairs atrium is opening for you and your closest friends for our third Kokedama plant workshop!

Wine will be poured alongside an hour long guided plant workshop hosted by our house plant specialist Anna.

Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. Guiding you through the process of making Kokedamas and showcasing how beautiful of an accent they are to any space, it will be a fantastic addition to your summer plans.

Purchase tickets here

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HYDEFM
May
17

HYDEFM

HydeFM, a community-based multi-genre online radio station broadcasting out of San Francisco, CA. HydeFM curates an eclectic sound consisting of all music genres. Although the station is centered around underground music, HydeFM showcases many art forms, including art, photography, poetry, and visuals. The station also hosts a multitude of events in collaboration with different venues throughout San Francisco and beyond. HydeFM supports communities by giving artists and DJs all over the world a platform for their art. Connect with them through IOS App or their website.

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Sky Daddy
May
15

Sky Daddy

Jazz trumpeter/steelpan musician Chris Aschman enjoys a multi-faceted career as a performer, educator, studio musician, and arranger. A Baltimore native, Chris segued to Philadelphia to study jazz trumpet at the University of the Arts in 2004 and became a mainstay in the Philly scene. Since this time he has enjoyed a diverse career, having shared the stage with artist such as Paquito D’Rivera, Stanley Clarke, Dionne Warwick, Bakithi Kumalo, Chaka Khan, Kool and the Gang, Andy Narell, Ray Holman, Lotus, Dopapod, Tauk, and many others. Since relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2022, he has launched his new project, Skyy Daddy, combining his loves of jazz funk, latin jazz, and steelband music into an exciting modern sound.

Skyy Daddy features Aschman on trumpet and steelpan, Bay Area staple Tony Peebles on saxophones, Blood Sweat and Tears’ sensational pianist Adam Klipple on jazz organ, and young phenom Henry Plumb on drumset. Aschman’s unique original compositions and arrangements call to mind groups like the Dave Holland Quintet, Kneebody, Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters, and Snarky Puppy. While employing odd meters and interesting harmonies, their sound never fails to exude the excitement and groove of Philadelphia’s funky and gritty music scene.

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