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DJ Patrick Wilson
Dancer-turned-DJ, Patrick Wilson is known around the globe and locally as a LEGEND in the Soulful House community. It is his honesty, intensity, and love that attracts devoted deep soul lovers from miles around to hear his sets. Well known coast to coast amongst true heads, Patrick has been an unapologetic champion of the Soul Experience.
Known for his love of the classics, Patrick’s sets weave together music that spans over three generations, maintaining musical coherency while at the same time breaking new sounds. Patrick has had the honor to play with some of House Music’s best: Louie Vega, Frankie Feliciano, Timmy Regisford, Danny Krevit, Dennis F., Black Coffee, Master Kev, DJ Deep, Marques Wyatt, David Harness, Ron Trent, Karizma, King Britt, just to name a few. As is the tradition of most music aficionados, Patrick has become an inspiration to many, uniting people through his love for the music. >> READ MORE
Don't miss Elevation (1st Friday) featuring Patrick Wilson & Renoir at Golden Ratio, Oakland (Friday, 5/1). Get on the guest list here
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May 1
Friday
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MICHELLE BUTEAU: THE SURVIVING AND THRIVING TOUR
May 1, 2026 from 7pm to 11:30pm – Fox Theater - Oakland
MICHELLE BUTEAU: THE SURVIVING AND THRIVING TOUR Friday, May 01, 2026 Doors: 6:00pm | Show: 7:00pm Fox Theater 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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Elevation (1st Fridays) with Renoir & Patrick Wilson
May 1, 2026 at 9pm to October 3, 2026 at 1:45pm – Golden Ratio, Oakland
FRIDAY, MAY 1 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays) Featuring: Patrick Wilson (Elements) Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist) @ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors…
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Shabazz Palaces (WIN TICKETS)
May 1, 2026 from 9pm to 11:30pm – The Chapel, SF
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. Friday, May 01, 2026 Shabazz Palaces The Chapel 777 Valencia Street, San Francisco, C…
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May 2
Saturday
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DAZZ BAND
May 2, 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – Yoshi's, Oakland
DAZZ BAND MAY 2, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM MAY 2, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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May 7
Thursday
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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
GZA OF WU-TANG CLAN FEAT. PHUNKY NOMADS MAY 9, 2026 DOORS: 7:00PM / SHOW: 7:30PM MAY 9, 2026 DOORS: 9:15PM / SHOW: 9:30PM Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
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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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