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GZA, aka the Genius, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes weren't as theatrical as Method Man or Ol' Dirty Bastard, the two biggest commercial stars to spring from the collective. But among hip-hop aficionados, GZA was revered for his flawless technique and lyrical dexterity, and was considered by many to be the best pure rapper in the entire Clan. >> READ MORE
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SHALAMAR: HOWARD HEWETT, JEFFREY DANIEL, CAROLYN GRIFFEY
May 7, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:45pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
SHALAMAR: HOWARD HEWETT, JEFFREY DANIEL, CAROLYN GRIFFEY MAY 7, 2026 DOORS: 7:00 PM / SHOW: 7:30 PM MAY 7, 2026 DOORS: 9:15 PM / SHOW: 9:30 PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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May 9
Saturday
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OM RECORDS – 30 YEARS (DAY PARTY)
May 9, 2026 from 1pm to 11pm – Embarcadero Plaza at Market Street, San Francisco
OM RECORDS – 30 YEARS (DAY PARTY) Mark Farina Colette b2b DJ Heather Shiny Objects J Boogie Saturday, May 09, 2026 Show: 1:00pm Embarcadero Plaza at Market Street Market St &, Steuart St, San…
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GZA OF WU-TANG CLAN FEAT. PHUNKY NOMADS
May 9, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
MAY 9, 2026 GZA OF WU-TANG CLAN FEAT. PHUNKY NOMADS Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607 1ST SHOW: DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM 2ND SHOW: DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM >>…
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Les Play House Festival w/ Austin Millz + Sango + More
May 9, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm – THE MIDWAY, SF
Les Play House Festival w/ Austin Millz + Sango + More Sat, May 9 at 08:00 The Midway 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA
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OM Records: 30 Years Anniversary (Night Party)
May 9, 2026 at 9pm to May 10, 2026 at 3am – The Great Northern, SF
OM Records: 30 Years Anniversary (Night Party) Saturday, May 9 at 9 pm - 3 am The Great Northern 119 Utah St. San Francisco, CA
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May 10
Sunday
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Protoje
May 10, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm – The UC Theatre
Protoje May 10, 2026 Doors: 7:00 pm • Start: 8:00 pm The UC Theatre 2036 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA
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RAYE
May 10, 2026 from 8pm to 11:30pm – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
RAYE Sunday, May 10, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 99 Grove St, San Francisco, CA
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May 11
Monday
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BABY KEEM
May 11, 2026 from 8pm to 11pm – Fox Theater, Oakland
BABY KEEM Monday, May 11, 2026 Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm Fox Theater 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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May 15
Friday
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Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor 20th Anniversary Tour
May 15, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm – THE MIDWAY, SF
Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor 20th Anniversary Tour Fri, May 15 at 07:00 PM The Midway 900 Marin Street, San Francisco, CA
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THE SERGIO MENDES BAND: 60 YEARS OF BRASIL '66, THE LEGACY LIVES
May 15, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – YOSHI'S, OAKLAND
THE SERGIO MENDES BAND: 60 YEARS OF BRASIL '66, THE LEGACY LIVES MAY 15, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM MAY 15, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM YOSHI'S 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA
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