Trending Santa Cruz Events
Jon Batiste
Oct 3 •
8:00PM
Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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Tedeschi Trucks Band & Lukas Nelson
Aug 12 •
6:00PM
Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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Makaya McCraven
May 21 •
7:30PM
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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Kenny G
Jun 18 •
7:30PM
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Fantastic Negrito & San Francisco Symphony
Sep 26 •
7:30PM
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
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Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
Jun 16 •
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Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
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Herbie Hancock
Aug 17 •
7:30PM
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
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Wynton Marsalis Septet
Jul 15 •
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SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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Kokoroko
Jun 17 •
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SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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Santa Cruz Jazz Schedule
2-21-25
May 18
Mon • 12:00 PM
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May 18
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Bobby McFerrin and Motion
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
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May 18
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
May 18
8:00 PM
Head Royce School Caravan Jazz Ensemble
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
May 20
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
May 20
7:30 PM
A Night Of Jazz For Mt. Diablo Village
Margaret Lesher Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts
Walnut Creek, CA
2-21-25
May 20
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
May 20
7:30 PM
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
May 21
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
May 21
7:00 PM
Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 21
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
May 21
7:30 PM
Makaya McCraven
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 21
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
May 21
7:30 PM
Miko Marks
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
May 21
Thu • 8:30 PM
Thu
May 21
8:30 PM
Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 22
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
May 22
7:00 PM
Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 22
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
May 22
7:30 PM
Makaya McCraven
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 22
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
May 22
7:30 PM
Mike Zito
Almost Famous Wine Lounge
Livermore, CA
2-21-25
May 22
Fri • 8:30 PM
Fri
May 22
8:30 PM
Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 22
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
May 22
9:00 PM
Collectivity
The Chapel
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 23
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
May 23
7:30 PM
Makaya McCraven
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 23
Sat • 8:30 PM
Sat
May 23
8:30 PM
Gunhild Carling
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 24
Sun • 6:00 PM
Sun
May 24
6:00 PM
Gunhild Carling
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 24
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 24
7:00 PM
Theo Croker
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
May 24
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
May 24
7:30 PM
Gunhild Carling
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 24
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
May 24
7:30 PM
Makaya McCraven
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 27
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
May 27
7:30 PM
Miguel Zenon Quartet
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
May 28
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
May 28
7:30 PM
Stella Cole
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
May 28
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 28
8:00 PM
Austin Giorgio
Cafe Du Nord
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
May 29
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
May 29
7:30 PM
Stella Cole
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Jun 1
Mon • 12:00 PM
Mon
Jun 1
12:00 PM
Bobby McFerrin and Motion
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Jun 2
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Jun 2
7:30 PM
Smooth Jazz Alley
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Jun 8
Mon • 12:00 PM
Mon
Jun 8
12:00 PM
Bobby McFerrin and Motion
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Jun 9
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jun 9
8:00 PM
Soul Brass Band
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
2-21-25
Jun 13
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 13
8:00 PM
Jasper Tygner
Rickshaw Stop
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jun 16
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Jun 16
7:30 PM
Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jun 16
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Jun 16
7:30 PM
Kokoroko
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jun 17
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Jun 17
7:30 PM
Kokoroko
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jun 18
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Jun 18
7:30 PM
Chief Adjuah (Christian Scott)
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Jun 18
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Jun 18
7:30 PM
Kenny G
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
2-21-25
Jun 19
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Jun 19
7:30 PM
Chief Adjuah (Christian Scott)
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Jun 19
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Jun 19
9:00 PM
Olive Jones
Cafe Du Nord
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jun 20
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 20
8:00 PM
Ibrahim Maalouf
The Regency Ballroom
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jun 25
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 25
8:00 PM
Rhiannon Giddens
The Fillmore - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jun 26
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 26
8:00 PM
Ruthie Foster
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Jul 7
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jul 7
8:00 PM
The Marcus King Band
Fox Theater - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Jul 12
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Jul 12
8:00 PM
Aki Kumar
Sweetwater Music Hall
Mill Valley, CA
2-21-25
Jul 14
Tue • 6:00 PM
Tue
Jul 14
6:00 PM
Wynton Marsalis Septet
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 14
Tue • 8:30 PM
Tue
Jul 14
8:30 PM
Wynton Marsalis Septet
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 15
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Jul 15
6:00 PM
Wynton Marsalis Septet
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 15
Wed • 8:30 PM
Wed
Jul 15
8:30 PM
Wynton Marsalis Septet
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 16
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 16
7:00 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 16
Thu • 8:30 PM
Thu
Jul 16
8:30 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 17
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 17
7:00 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 17
Fri • 8:30 PM
Fri
Jul 17
8:30 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 18
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jul 18
7:00 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 18
Sat • 8:30 PM
Sat
Jul 18
8:30 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 19
Sun • 6:00 PM
Sun
Jul 19
6:00 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 19
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Jul 19
7:30 PM
Steven Bernstein's Sexmob
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 23
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 23
7:00 PM
Daniel Villerreal
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 23
Thu • 8:30 PM
Thu
Jul 23
8:30 PM
Daniel Villerreal
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 24
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 24
7:00 PM
Daniel Villerreal
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 24
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jul 24
8:00 PM
Tom Rush
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Jul 24
Fri • 8:30 PM
Fri
Jul 24
8:30 PM
Daniel Villerreal
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 25
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jul 25
7:00 PM
Logan Richardson
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 25
Sat • 8:30 PM
Sat
Jul 25
8:30 PM
Logan Richardson
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 28
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jul 28
8:00 PM
Jazz Is Dead
The UC Theatre
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Jul 30
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 30
7:00 PM
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 30
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 30
8:00 PM
Christone Kingfish Ingram
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
2-21-25
Jul 30
Thu • 8:30 PM
Thu
Jul 30
8:30 PM
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 31
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jul 31
7:00 PM
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Jul 31
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jul 31
8:00 PM
Christone Kingfish Ingram
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
2-21-25
Jul 31
Fri • 8:30 PM
Fri
Jul 31
8:30 PM
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Aug 1
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Aug 1
7:00 PM
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Aug 1
Sat • 8:30 PM
Sat
Aug 1
8:30 PM
Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber
SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Aug 12
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Aug 12
6:00 PM
Tedeschi Trucks Band & Lukas Nelson
Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Aug 17
Mon • 7:30 PM
Mon
Aug 17
7:30 PM
Herbie Hancock
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Aug 20
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 20
8:00 PM
North Mississippi Allstars
Sweetwater Music Hall
Mill Valley, CA
2-21-25
Aug 29
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 29
8:00 PM
Brad Mehldau
Paramount Theatre - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Sep 2
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 2
8:00 PM
Tab Benoit
Golden State Theatre
Monterey, CA
2-21-25
Sep 2
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 2
8:00 PM
Zoh Amba
Cafe Du Nord
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Sep 3
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Sep 3
7:30 PM
TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb Mo
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
2-21-25
Sep 8
Tue • TBD
Tue
Sep 8
TBD
Samara Joy & The San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Sep 8
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Sep 8
7:30 PM
Samara Joy & San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Sep 11
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Sep 11
7:30 PM
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Sunset Center
Carmel By The Sea, CA
2-21-25
Sep 23
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 23
8:00 PM
Tommy Emmanuel
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
2-21-25
Sep 25
Fri • TBD
Fri
Sep 25
TBD
Monterey Jazz Festival - 3 Day Pass
Monterey Fairgrounds
Monterey, CA
2-21-25
Sep 25
Fri • 3:00 PM
Fri
Sep 25
3:00 PM
Monterey Jazz Festival - Friday
Monterey Fairgrounds
Monterey, CA
2-21-25
Sep 26
Sat • 11:00 AM
Sat
Sep 26
11:00 AM
Monterey Jazz Festival - Saturday
Monterey Fairgrounds
Monterey, CA
2-21-25
Sep 26
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Sep 26
7:30 PM
Fantastic Negrito & San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Sep 27
Sun • 11:00 AM
Sun
Sep 27
11:00 AM
Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday
Monterey Fairgrounds
Monterey, CA
2-21-25
Oct 2
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Oct 2
7:00 PM
Snarky Puppy
Paramount Theatre - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Oct 2
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Oct 2
8:00 PM
Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves
Bankhead Theater
Livermore, CA
2-21-25
Oct 3
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 3
8:00 PM
Jon Batiste
Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Oct 10
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 10
8:00 PM
Jacob Collier
Castro Theatre
San Francisco, CA
2-21-25
Oct 13
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Oct 13
8:00 PM
Jon McLaughlin
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA
2-21-25
Oct 14
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Oct 14
8:00 PM
Jon McLaughlin
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
2-21-25
Nov 17
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Nov 17
7:30 PM
Brian Culbertson
Yoshi's - Oakland
Oakland, CA
2-21-25
Nov 20
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Nov 20
8:00 PM
Gabrielle Cavassa
Bankhead Theater
Livermore, CA
2-21-25
Nov 28
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Nov 28
8:00 PM
Jeff Bordes
Bankhead Theater
Livermore, CA
2-21-25
Apr 2
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 2
8:00 PM
Skylar Tang
Bankhead Theater
Livermore, CA
Find the Best Jazz Concerts in Santa Cruz for 2026
Santa Cruz is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular jazz concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.
Top Jazz Concerts in Santa Cruz This Weekend
Planning your weekend? There are 15 jazz concerts happening around Santa Cruz this weekend! Here are the most popular jazz concerts happening in Santa Cruz from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio | May 21 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $96 |
| Makaya McCraven | May 21 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $93 |
| Miko Marks | May 21 | Yoshi's - Oakland | $75 |
| Makaya McCraven | May 22 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $75 |
| Mike Zito | May 22 | Almost Famous Wine Lounge | $80 |
| Collectivity | May 22 | The Chapel | $108 |
| Makaya McCraven | May 23 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $87 |
| Gunhild Carling | May 24 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $95 |
| Theo Croker | May 24 | Yoshi's - Oakland | $84 |
| Gunhild Carling | May 24 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $84 |
Top 2026 Summer Jazz Concerts in Santa Cruz
Summer is the perfect time for live events in Santa Cruz! Check out this list of the top jazz concerts happening from May through September.
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makaya McCraven | May 21 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $93 |
| Makaya McCraven | May 23 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $87 |
| Gunhild Carling | May 24 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $95 |
| Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass | Jun 16 | Davies Symphony Hall | $125 |
| Kokoroko | Jun 17 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $72 |
| Kenny G | Jun 18 | Mountain Winery | $124 |
| Wynton Marsalis Septet | Jul 15 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $153 |
| Tedeschi Trucks Band & Lukas Nelson | Aug 12 | Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley | $136 |
| Herbie Hancock | Aug 17 | Davies Symphony Hall | $122 |
| Fantastic Negrito & San Francisco Symphony | Sep 26 | Davies Symphony Hall | $164 |
Cheap Things to Do in Santa Cruz This Weekend (Under $100)
Looking for fun in Santa Cruz that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling jazz concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio | May 21 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $96 |
| Makaya McCraven | May 21 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $93 |
| Miko Marks | May 21 | Yoshi's - Oakland | $75 |
| Makaya McCraven | May 22 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $75 |
| Mike Zito | May 22 | Almost Famous Wine Lounge | $80 |
| Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio | May 22 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $96 |
| Makaya McCraven | May 23 | SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium | $87 |
| Gunhild Carling | May 24 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $95 |
| Theo Croker | May 24 | Yoshi's - Oakland | $84 |
| Gunhild Carling | May 24 | SFJazz Center - Joe Henderson Lab | $84 |
Top Venues in Santa Cruz, CA
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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SAP Center
San Jose, CA
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Oracle Park
San Francisco, CA
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Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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Oakland Arena
Oakland, CA
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Cobb's Comedy Club
San Francisco, CA
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Castro Theatre
San Francisco, CA
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Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
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The Masonic - San Francisco
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Chase Center
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