February’s First Friday hosted by ‘Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and sculpture’ on Grant Avenue in San Francisco – with introduction by Dan Macchiarini – orchestrated by poet Jessica Loos alongside poets Chun Yu, Phil Lumsden and music with Dan Riley. Founded in North Beach, ‘First Friday’ has been a tradition in since 2007.

‘Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and sculpture’ offers classes for metal work in addition to custom art work.
http://www.metalworkssf.com
https://www.macreativedesign.com

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From recently at San Francisco’s favorite saloon – The Saloon on Grant Avenue – Hank Maninger and The Jukebox Charlies delivering this riveting rendition of ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ – a Nirvana cover requested by visiting Barcelonian Chabby – a song about youthful rebellion – with Tim Wagar on bass and Leor Beary on drums.

https://hankmaninger.com

Located at 1232 Grant Avenue, ‘The Saloon’ is San Francisco’s oldest bar and best place to hear live blues, 7 days a week with both afternoon and evening concerts.

http://www.sfblues.net/Saloon.html

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Recently seen at North Beach Citizens in San Francisco – West Coast Lion Dance Troupe deliver‌ing traditional Chinese Lion dancing to generate good luck, prosperity, and happiness – while thorough inspection wards off evil spirits – in celebration of a new year.
https://www.facebook.com/WCLDT

You can help ward off your evil spirits by donating today.

https://northbeachcitizens.networkforgood.com/projects/45825-general-donations

From recently at San Francisco’s favorite Saloon, The Saloon on Grant Avenue – Kit Ruscoe’s first ever headliner – alongside Dan Riley, Josh James Jackson and Randy Hayes – delivering this pristine rendition of ‘I Know You Rider’ – dedicated to the late Bobby Weir, a song about love.

Located at 1232 Grant Avenue, ‘The Saloon’ is San Francisco’s oldest bar and best place to hear live blues, 7 days a week with both afternoon and evening bands.
http://www.sfblues.net/Saloon.html

This video is not monetized so any advertisement is courtesy of YouTube, not us.

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January 2026’s ‘First Friday’ hosted by ‘Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and Sculpture’ on Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood – with introduction by Dan Macchiarini and a talk of the passion for quilting by Marylyn Tesconi – followed by orchestrator Jessica Loos – alongside poets Steven Meloan, Yates Cessna, Carl Landauer and music with Stephen Truskolaski.

First Friday has been a tradition in North Beach since 2007.

Macchiarini Creative Design Jewelry and Sculpture offers classes for metal work sharing over sixty years of metal work experience brought into intimate class settings for beginners and experienced jewelry makers alike.
For more information:
http://www.metalworkssf.com
https://www.macreativedesign.com

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From a recent evening at Otherwise Brewing (Gluten Free) on Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s North Beach – Songstress Marissa McLain delivering this sweet rendition of ‘On the Sunny Side of the Street’ – a 1930 song composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields, about love.

Located at 1402 Grant Avenue, Otherwise Brewing is an award-winning gluten-free brewery offering delicious craft beers in a wide range of styles, from lagers to ales.
https://www.otherwisebrewing.com

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