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Colorful square dance poster promoting "Feral Friday" at the Polish Club with details on dates, pricing, all dances taught, live music, and more.
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Feral Friday at the Polish Club

The Polish Club 3040 22nd St, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance EVERY SECOND FRIDAY of the MONTH! @ the historic & cute Polish Club 3040 22nd Street at Shotwell San Francisco 94110 In the heart […]

A group of nine people standing in a room holding guitars and a banjo, positioned in a semicircle. A guitar and empty chair are in the foreground.
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Bluegrass Jam – Dublin CA

Dublin Bluegrass Jam Dublin Heritage Center Park, 6600 Donlon, Dublin

Bluegrass Jam - Dublin California This is an Open Bluegrass Jam! Dublin Heritage Center Park, 6600 Donlon, Dublin CA. $4/person or $3 with purchase of a pre-paid punch card. Usually […]

$4.00

Flyer for Project Barley Bluegrass Jam and Open Mic, featuring two cartoon cats with banjos, held first Tuesday of the month from 7-10 PM, with pizza and beer icons.
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Project Barley First Tuesday Jam

Project Barley 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA, United States

Project Barley presents Open mic and Bluegrass jam sessions On the first Tuesday of each month. All levels welcome.

Free

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LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM

Long Beach Rec Park - Dog Park 5201 East 7th Street, Long Beach

LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM The Long Beach Dog Park Jam meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to ??whenever?? near the Long Beach Rec Park Dog Park at 5201 E. […]

Free

A group of people playing string instruments in a circle under a covered area. A sign reads "Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association Old Time Jam All are Welcome.
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SCVFA Jam with NEW Young Adult Jam

Herbert Hoover Middle School San Jose 1450 Naglee Ave, San Jose

First Sunday Jam !! NEW - Young Adult Jam Choose your voice (genre of music) The possibilities are endless. Gather with friends and enjoy the afternoon with music. Herbert Hoover Middle […]

$5.00

Outdoor seating area at Septentrio Winery & Tasting Room, with people dining under umbrellas and plants in large containers.
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Weekly Jam at Septentrio Winery

Septentrio Winery 650 6th Street, Arcata, United States

Weekly bluegrass jam at Septentrio Winery in Arcata near the plaza. All ages and levels welcome. Bring your instrument and come jam with us every Wednesday night!

Free
A vintage microphone in focus with blurred lights in the background; text promotes The Marin Bluegrass Sessions live mic open jam for advanced and intermediate players.
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The Marin Bluegrass Sessions at Sweetwater Music Hall

Sweetwater Music Hall 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, United States

Live mic, open bluegrass jam on the  fourth Sunday of the month, in a casual performance-oriented format on the famed Sweetwater Music Hall stage. For Intermediate to Advanced players, with […]

Free

Poster for "Old Time Fiddle Jam" at Two Rivers Cider in Sacramento, every Sunday 6-8 PM, with illustration of a fiddle and event details. Free and open to all.
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Two Rivers Cider Old Time Jam

Two Rivers Cider 4311 Attawa Ave #300, Sacramento, United States

Weekly old time jam at Two Rivers Cider in Sacramento's Hollywood Park neighborhood. All levels welcome. Occasional bluegrass songs are called.

A band performs on an outdoor stage labeled "The Huckleberry Jam" as an enthusiastic audience watches and raises their hands.
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The Huckleberry Jam

Heartwood Mendocino 40500 Little Lake Road, Mendocino, CA, United States

A hootenanny in the redwoods! The Huckleberry Jam Join us in the redwoods for a weekend of music, community, and forest time at The Huckleberry Jam —an intimate bluegrass and […]

$199 – $259
Flyer for The Sierra Jam, a bluegrass and old time music event at Auburn Regional Park on September 6th at noon, hosted by the California Bluegrass Association.
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The Sierra Jam

Auburn Regional Park 3770 Richardson Drive, United States

The California Bluegrass Association is sponsoring a new event in Auburn! Hosted by CBA Sierra Regional Director, Jonathan Bluemel and Grass Valley Stringband Leader, Dave Earl See Flyer for details

Four musicians perform on stage with string instruments under colorful lights; text promotes a Matt Michienzie Band concert on September 7, 2025, at Tower Theatre Lounge.
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Matt Michienzie Band & The Kings River Boys at Tower Theater

Tower Theater 815 E Olive Ave, Fresno, United States

Ticket link: https://towertheatre.ticketsauce.com/e/matt-michienzie-band MATT MICHIENZIE BAND Rooted in bluegrass and branching into jam, soul, and classic country, the Matt Michienzie Band brings a high-energy, genre-blending sound to the stage. Based […]