Part of our monthly performance series! Click the tag “Oakland/SF Performance Series” below for more.

At the Sound Room.

Now entering its second year, Jazz Mafia’s Monthly Residency has become a laboratory for magic—unexpected collaborations, long-awaited reunions, spontaneous experiments that somehow turn into fan favorites, and the kind of once-in-a-room moments that help define the Bay Area scene. To launch 2026, we’re taking that spirit to the extreme by bringing in one of the flagship ensembles of the entire Jazz Mafia universe: the 18-piece Realistic Orchestra.

Formed in 2004 by drummer/composer Eric Garland and Adam Theis, Realistic Orchestra is a modern electro-acoustic big band built from the core musicians and co-founders who shaped Jazz Mafia from the beginning. The group blends classic big-band instrumentation with futuristic textures, original compositions, bold arrangements, and a long history of cross-disciplinary collaborations. Born during the legendary “Jazz Mafia Tuesdays” era, Realistic Orchestra spent years premiering new works every week, creating a unique sound that sits somewhere between jazz orchestra, film score, electronic music, underground hip-hop session, and experimental theater pit.

For this special residency kickoff, the full 18-piece ensemble squeezes into two of the Bay Area’s most intimate rooms—an ambitious, joyful, slightly absurd idea that channels everything the residency stands for: community, risk-taking, and big musical visions in close quarters.

One night, eighteen musicians. A 2026 launch with heavyweight sonic firepower.

Part of our monthly performance series! Click the tag “Oakland/SF Performance Series” below for more.

At Keys Jazz Bistro.

NOTE: Show 1 is from 7 to 9 pm. Show 2 is from 9 to 11 pm. Show selection can be made when purchasing tickets.

Now entering its second year, Jazz Mafia’s Monthly Residency has become a laboratory for magic—unexpected collaborations, long-awaited reunions, spontaneous experiments that somehow turn into fan favorites, and the kind of once-in-a-room moments that help define the Bay Area scene. To launch 2026, we’re taking that spirit to the extreme by bringing in one of the flagship ensembles of the entire Jazz Mafia universe: the 18-piece Realistic Orchestra.

Formed in 2004 by drummer/composer Eric Garland and Adam Theis, Realistic Orchestra is a modern electro-acoustic big band built from the core musicians and co-founders who shaped Jazz Mafia from the beginning. The group blends classic big-band instrumentation with futuristic textures, original compositions, bold arrangements, and a long history of cross-disciplinary collaborations. Born during the legendary “Jazz Mafia Tuesdays” era, Realistic Orchestra spent years premiering new works every week, creating a unique sound that sits somewhere between jazz orchestra, film score, electronic music, underground hip-hop session, and experimental theater pit.

For this special residency kickoff, the full 18-piece ensemble squeezes into two of the Bay Area’s most intimate rooms—an ambitious, joyful, slightly absurd idea that channels everything the residency stands for: community, risk-taking, and big musical visions in close quarters.

One night, eighteen musicians. A 2026 launch with heavyweight sonic firepower.

Part of our monthly performance series! Click the tag “Oakland/SF Performance Series” below for more.

At Keys Jazz Bistro.

NOTE: Show 1 is from 7 to 9 pm. Show 2 is from 9 to 11 pm. Show selection can be made when purchasing tickets.

Now entering its second year, Jazz Mafia’s Monthly Residency has become a laboratory for magic—unexpected collaborations, long-awaited reunions, spontaneous experiments that somehow turn into fan favorites, and the kind of once-in-a-room moments that help define the Bay Area scene. To launch 2026, we’re taking that spirit to the extreme by bringing in one of the flagship ensembles of the entire Jazz Mafia universe: the 18-piece Realistic Orchestra.

Formed in 2004 by drummer/composer Eric Garland and Adam Theis, Realistic Orchestra is a modern electro-acoustic big band built from the core musicians and co-founders who shaped Jazz Mafia from the beginning. The group blends classic big-band instrumentation with futuristic textures, original compositions, bold arrangements, and a long history of cross-disciplinary collaborations. Born during the legendary “Jazz Mafia Tuesdays” era, Realistic Orchestra spent years premiering new works every week, creating a unique sound that sits somewhere between jazz orchestra, film score, electronic music, underground hip-hop session, and experimental theater pit.

For this special residency kickoff, the full 18-piece ensemble squeezes into two of the Bay Area’s most intimate rooms—an ambitious, joyful, slightly absurd idea that channels everything the residency stands for: community, risk-taking, and big musical visions in close quarters.

One night, eighteen musicians. A 2026 launch with heavyweight sonic firepower.

Part of our monthly performance series!

Details incoming.

Hide the presents and spike the punch! The irrepressibly funky Jazz Mafia collective celebrates the season with their Holiday Heist, purloining songs from under every tree. Featuring soulful vocalists, rollicking horns, and the ambidextrous work of Mafia chief Adam Theis pivoting from bass lines to trombone riffs, Holiday Heist offers something for everyone. 

Part of our monthly performance series!

Details incoming.

Hide the presents and spike the punch! The irrepressibly funky Jazz Mafia collective celebrates the season with their Holiday Heist, purloining songs from under every tree. Featuring soulful vocalists, rollicking horns, and the ambidextrous work of Mafia chief Adam Theis pivoting from bass lines to trombone riffs, Holiday Heist offers something for everyone. 

Part of our monthly performance series!

At The Sound Room.

Details incoming.

Hide the presents and spike the punch! The irrepressibly funky Jazz Mafia collective celebrates the season with their Holiday Heist, purloining songs from under every tree. Featuring soulful vocalists, rollicking horns, and the ambidextrous work of Mafia chief Adam Theis pivoting from bass lines to trombone riffs, Holiday Heist offers something for everyone. 

Part of our monthly performance series!

At Keys Jazz Bistro.

NOTE: This is a listing for TWO shows. Show 1 is from 7 to 9 pm. Show 2 is from 9 to 11 pm. Show selection can be made when purchasing tickets.

Hide the presents and spike the punch! The irrepressibly funky Jazz Mafia collective celebrates the season with their Holiday Heist, purloining songs from under every tree. Featuring soulful vocalists, rollicking horns, and the ambidextrous work of Mafia chief Adam Theis pivoting from bass lines to trombone riffs, Holiday Heist offers something for everyone. 

Details incoming.

Part of our monthly performance series!

At The Sound Room.

Details incoming.

Part of our monthly performance series!

At Keys Jazz Bistro.

NOTE: This is a listing for TWO shows. Show 1 is from 7 to 9 pm. Show 2 is from 9 to 11 pm. Show selection can be made when purchasing tickets.

Details incoming.

Part of our monthly performance series!

At Keys Jazz Bistro.

NOTE: This is a listing for TWO shows. Show 1 is from 7 to 9 pm. Show 2 is from 9 to 11 pm. Show selection can be made when purchasing tickets.

Details incoming.

Part of our monthly performance series!

At The Sound Room.

Details incoming.

The Cook And Her Farmer is a café, oyster and wine bar serving coastal inspired cuisine with a touch of southern influence. Music is in the garden at Swan’s Market.

Jazz Mafia is performing free dinnertime concerts, every third Thursday of the month.

Friendly to all ages, and pet friendly!

Click the tag below to see more upcoming outdoor, no-ticket performances at The Cook And Her Farmer!

Free, all ages, and outdoors in the garden!

The Cook And Her Farmer is a café, oyster and wine bar serving coastal inspired cuisine with a touch of southern influence. Music is in the garden at Swan’s Market.

Music starts at 12:30.

Click the tag below to see more upcoming outdoor, no-ticket performances at The Cook And Her Farmer!

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

Part of our monthly performance series!

This is an early show. It will end by 7 PM, rather than the usual 10PM. Doors open at 4pm.

This show is part of our recurring performance series at The Sound Room!

Part of our monthly performance series!

At Keys Jazz Bistro.

NOTE: This is a listing for TWO shows. Show 1 is from 7 to 9 pm. Show 2 is from 9 to 11 pm. Show selection can be made when purchasing tickets.

Details incoming.

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

The Cook And Her Farmer is a café, oyster and wine bar serving coastal inspired cuisine with a touch of southern influence. Music is in the garden at Swan’s Market.

Jazz Mafia is performing free dinnertime concerts, every third Thursday of the month.

Friendly to all ages, and pet friendly!

Click the tag below to see more upcoming outdoor, no-ticket performances at The Cook And Her Farmer!

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

The Cook And Her Farmer is a café, oyster and wine bar serving coastal inspired cuisine with a touch of southern influence. Music is in the garden at Swan’s Market.

Jazz Mafia is performing free dinnertime concerts, every third Thursday of the month.

Friendly to all ages, and pet friendly!

Click the tag below to see more upcoming outdoor, no-ticket performances at The Cook And Her Farmer!

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.

Free and for all ages!

Located in Room 101 and Courtyard.

Part of our monthly performance series!

At Keys Jazz Bistro. This listing is for two sets. Set one starts at 7 PM, set two at 9PM.

Produced by Jazz Mafia + sponsored by the Downtown SF Partnership.

Curated by Jazz Mafia, this free, outdoor weekly music event is at Mechanics Monument Plaza in SF, every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. World-class jazz (and adjacent) groups will perform for the community all throughout spring, summer, and fall. A great way to get to know us. Bring your family or a friend!

Click the tag below to see all of our scheduled series performances this year.