ENTERTAINMENT
Upcoming DJ’s, Live Music, & Art
SATURDAY: LEBRON
San Francisco born, San Diego based, and bringing the energy to West Coast dance floors since 2008. DJ LeBron doesn't do cookie-cutter sets — he reads the room, takes requests, and builds the night around the crowd in front of him. The result? A dance floor that doesn't empty out.
His library runs deep: reggaeton, cumbia, salsa, Top 40, old school, 90s, EDM, and everything in between — across genres, decades, and languages. Whatever the vibe, he's got it covered.
And he doesn't just bring the music — he brings the full experience. Professional sound, dance lighting, 55" video screens, and stage production that turns any space into a proper nightclub.
SUNDAY: Blues Jam
Sunday Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday, Swig hosts an Industry Night Blues Jam featuring the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band. San Francisco native Emma Jean Foster brings her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence to lead an evening of authentic blues. Whether you're winding down from the weekend or just getting started, grab your instrument or bring your voice—this is your chance to join the band and let loose...
21+ | No Cover
MONDAY: LATIN NIGHT W/ GEEPOWR
🔥 LATIN MONDAYS ARE BACK 🔥
The night you've been asking for since pre-covid is officially returning to Swig — and we're bringing the fuego with us.
📅 March 16th
🍹 Happy Hour specials ALL night
🎧 GEEPOWR on the decks 9PM–12AM
All Fuego. All Monday. See you there.
WEDNESDAY: JOHNNY T
Tonight at Swig: DJ Johnny T 8PM – 12AM | All Vinyl
Johnny T is back in San Francisco — and he's bringing the records.
A veteran of the city's underground scene, John held a beloved residency at Devil's Acre where he built a following with his deep crates and an ear for the unexpected. Now back in SF with his new band Johnny, he's stepping behind the decks at Swig for a night of all-vinyl 60s rock, soul, and disco glam.
21+ | No Cover
THURSDAY: Salon! Presents: THE POTLUCK
An immersive R&B night with the City’s own Top Chefs band. Salon! cooked up The Potluck to bring together live performances, DJs, and music celebration for a new kind of gathering. Valentine’s or not, bring your guy and gals and celebrate your love for music. Sing along if you know the words!
FRIDAY: The Blend Happy Hour
Blends and Trends presents The Blend Happy Hour — featuring live sets from Okoye and Lox, 5–9PM. Happy Hour menu available from 5–7PM.
Blends & Trends is a San Francisco–based DJ collective and event series established in 2021. Built around a shared passion for house, techno, and underground electronic music, the collective curates intimate dancefloor experiences that bring together DJs, artists, and music lovers from across the Bay Area.
Through club nights, guest mixes, and collaborations with local venues and creatives, Blends & Trends highlights emerging talent while celebrating the deeper side of dance music culture. The project continues to grow as a platform for community, sound exploration, and late-night connection on the dancefloor.
FRIDAY: JEAN SOMA
Hailing from San Diego and now rooted in San Francisco, OMR is a music producer and DJ dedicated to the evolution of house and techno. A military veteran, he brings discipline and precision to his craft — channeling that same focus into the raw, creative energy of the underground.
His journey began in the underground clubs of Southern California, where the pulsating rhythms of house and techno ignited a lifelong passion. That foundation, combined with San Francisco's vibrant electronic music culture, shaped a sound built on hypnotic grooves, driving basslines, and forward-thinking production.
For OMR, house and techno are more than genres — they're a movement. A way to connect people, push boundaries, and shape the future of dance music. Every set and every production reflects that vision: deep, soulful, and built for the dance floor.
SATURDAY: DJ HOTW1RE
Bay Area-based and built for the night, DJ Hotw1re is quickly making his mark on San Francisco's open format scene. Known for high-energy sets that blend trap, EDM, and Top 40, he has a knack for reading a crowd and keeping the energy locked in from the first track to the last.
With a following rooted in the college and young nightlife scene, Hotw1re brings an infectious, uplifting energy to every set — the kind that turns a night out into something worth talking about.
MONDAY: LATIN NIGHT W/ SEU
🔥 LATIN MONDAYS ARE BACK 🔥
The night you've been asking for since pre-covid is officially returning to Swig — and we're bringing the fuego with us.
📅 March 23TH
🍹 Happy Hour specials ALL night
🎧 SEU on the decks 9PM–12AM
All Fuego. All Monday. See you there.
WEDNESDAY: JOHNNY T
Tonight at Swig: DJ Johnny T 8PM – 12AM | All Vinyl
Johnny T is back in San Francisco — and he's bringing the records.
A veteran of the city's underground scene, John held a beloved residency at Devil's Acre where he built a following with his deep crates and an ear for the unexpected. Now back in SF with his new band Johnny, he's stepping behind the decks at Swig for a night of all-vinyl 60s rock, soul, and disco glam.
21+ | No Cover
THURSDAY: CAPITAL H
San Francisco DJ CAPITAL H is known for mashups that blend hip-hop, R&B, and throwback records in creative ways. His sets bring familiar songs together into fresh combinations that create memorable moments throughout the night. Always exploring new ways to bring people closer to the music they love, CAPITAL H approaches every set with creativity, intention, and a deep appreciation for the music he plays.
FRIDAY: TRIUS
Let DJ Trius guide the night… With a carefully curated selection of tracks, Trius blends rhythm and mood to create a seamless, immersive experience.
SATURDAY: JEAN SOMA
Hailing from San Diego and now rooted in San Francisco, OMR is a music producer and DJ dedicated to the evolution of house and techno. A military veteran, he brings discipline and precision to his craft — channeling that same focus into the raw, creative energy of the underground.
His journey began in the underground clubs of Southern California, where the pulsating rhythms of house and techno ignited a lifelong passion. That foundation, combined with San Francisco's vibrant electronic music culture, shaped a sound built on hypnotic grooves, driving basslines, and forward-thinking production.
For OMR, house and techno are more than genres — they're a movement. A way to connect people, push boundaries, and shape the future of dance music. Every set and every production reflects that vision: deep, soulful, and built for the dance floor.
MONDAY: LATIN NIGHT W/ TUMBAOS
🔥 LATIN MONDAYS ARE BACK 🔥
The night you've been asking for since pre-covid is officially returning to Swig — and we're bringing the fuego with us.
📅 March 30TH
🍹 Happy Hour specials ALL night
🎧 TUMBAOS on the decks 9PM–12AM
All Fuego. All Monday. See you there.
FRIDAY: LEBRON
San Francisco born, San Diego based, and bringing the energy to West Coast dance floors since 2008. DJ LeBron doesn't do cookie-cutter sets — he reads the room, takes requests, and builds the night around the crowd in front of him. The result? A dance floor that doesn't empty out.
His library runs deep: reggaeton, cumbia, salsa, Top 40, old school, 90s, EDM, and everything in between — across genres, decades, and languages. Whatever the vibe, he's got it covered.
And he doesn't just bring the music — he brings the full experience. Professional sound, dance lighting, 55" video screens, and stage production that turns any space into a proper nightclub.
OPENING RECEPTION: MANIC MASK by Goku McAfee
Swig is proud to present our next exhibit “Manic Mask” a solo show by Fresno-based artist Goku McAfee who will be exhibiting a collection of new paintings and hanging ceramic works that explore themes of mental health—particularly revolving around Goku’s own experiences living with bipolar disorder and ADHD. A regular fixture in the San Francisco art community, this will be Goku’s first solo exhibit in the city since 2023.
The opening reception will take place Friday, March 13th, from 5-9pm, and the collection will then remain on view until Sunday, April 5th. Throughout the duration of the exhibit, viewing hours are during SWIG’s happy hour from 5-9pm on Wednesdays through Sundays.
For any and all inquiries about the work available in this collection, please contact John at mothbellygallery@gmail.com
Artist Statement:
The work in this show includes a selection of recent paintings and ceramic pieces. The paintings are more personal than what I’ve done before. They deal with my mental health — living with bipolar disorder and ADHD — and the way certain thoughts or moods can feel bigger than me. A devil-like figure shows up throughout the work. It represents a part of myself I used to push outside of me, and now try to understand by painting it. When I first started making art, I called myself a “Super Funk Expressionist.” I didn’t know anything about art history — I just meant that I wanted to feel first, think later, and not be afraid to mess things up and keep going. Later on, I learned that my mentor and close friend Richard Silva, who studied under Joan Brown, was connected to the Bay Area Figurative movement. That kind of honest, emotional painting still influences me.
The ceramic masks and figures grew out of my time working with Stan Bitters as both an assistant and apprentice. Being in his studio changed how I see clay — it’s physical, direct, and about process. Stan’s background connects to Peter Voulkos and the energy of West Coast ceramics, which ties into that same California lineage of experimentation. Some of the pieces are raku-fired, others traditionally fired, but they all connect back to the same idea — different faces, different states, different versions of the self. Altogether, the work reflects where I am right now: still learning, still experimenting, and trying to make sense of what’s going on inside. - Goku McAfee
THURSDAY: A Musical Celebration of Life for John Greene
John Greene was a beloved Bay Area musician, a familiar face in the local music community, and a cornerstone of Chum — the Bay Area's beloved Phish cover band. We lost him to cancer late last year, and his presence is deeply missed by all who knew him.
On this night, we come together to celebrate his life, his music, and the joy he brought to everyone around him.
Join us at Swig from 8PM to midnight, where Chum will take the stage alongside some of John's closest friends for a night of music, memory, and community.
Come share a drink, a story, and a song. 🎸
In loving memory of John Greene.
WEDNESDAY: JOHNNY T
Tonight at Swig: DJ Johnny T 8PM – 12AM | All Vinyl
Johnny T is back in San Francisco — and he's bringing the records.
A veteran of the city's underground scene, John held a beloved residency at Devil's Acre where he built a following with his deep crates and an ear for the unexpected. Now back in SF with his new band Johnny, he's stepping behind the decks at Swig for a night of all-vinyl 60s rock, soul, and disco glam.
21+ | No Cover
MONDAY: LATIN NIGHT W/ CHOYA
🔥 LATIN MONDAYS ARE BACK 🔥
The night you've been asking for since pre-covid is officially returning to Swig — and we're bringing the fuego with us.
📅 March 9th
🍹 Happy Hour specials ALL night
🎧 DJ Choya on the decks 9PM–12AM
All Fuego. All Monday. See you there.
SUNDAY: BLUES JAM
Sunday Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday, Swig hosts an Industry Night Blues Jam featuring the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band. San Francisco native Emma Jean Foster brings her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence to lead an evening of authentic blues. Whether you're winding down from the weekend or just getting started, grab your instrument or bring your voice—this is your chance to join the band and let loose.
21+ | No Cover
SATURDAY: WOMP LIFE
RECORD RELEASE PARTY
Womp-Life is a Bay Area electronic music duo with a sound that refuses to stay in one lane. After expanding their catalog in 2024 with the EP Journey to the Light and their debut full-length LP Lucidity — an eight-track fusion of techno, breaks, and melodic storytelling — the duo continued to evolve, coining their own genre in 2025: West Coast Melodic Dance Music.
The style is exactly what it sounds like: techno, house, breakbeat, and drum & bass woven together with emotional clarity and underground energy. It's a sound rooted in the Bay Area's communal spirit, but built to move dance floors everywhere.
Womp-Life has performed at some of the region's most iconic underground events, with music appearing across multiple compilations and resonating with listeners well beyond the club. On Saturday, they bring that immersive energy to Swig for a Record Release Party celebrating Lucidity — a night of movement, emotion, and West Coast innovation.
Support from Petrwyn, Noa Saitoshii, Transit & Valter Hauz.
CLOSING CEREMONY: CITY STREET SERENADE by Emily Fromm
Join us for the closing ceremony of City Street Serenade on Saturday, March 7th from 5–9pm for the closing reception of City Street Serenade by Emily Fromm.
The evening will include a Q&A with the artist at 7pm — a great chance to hear directly from Emily about her work and process.
Until then, the exhibit is open during Swig's Happy Hour, Wednesdays through Sundays from 5–9pm (21+), or by appointment.
A price list for the show is available at mothbelly.org/citystreetserenade (link in bio), and for inquiries, reach out to John at mothbellygallery@gmail.com.
FRIDAY: MOJO
The weekend brings out the turntables and the dancing moves! DJ Mojo, an SF local enjoys getting you on the dance floor. He’ll be spinning everything from the 80's and 90's pop to Hip-Hop, alternative and top 40. DJ Mojo is one of our absolute favorites, don’t miss him!
THURSDAY: R-NOT ROBOTS
With members hailing from Amsterdam to New York and right here at home in the Bay Area, San Francisco's own R-Not Robots perform great classic rock covers and originals by humans for humans. From opening Doors in the sixties to searching for our Pixelated minds in the nineties, we invite you to turn off the machine. Come in, tune in, and turn on to great music and great times with fellow humans.
WEDNESDAY: JOHNNY T
Tonight at Swig: DJ Johnny T 8PM – 12AM | All Vinyl
Johnny T is back in San Francisco — and he's bringing the records.
A veteran of the city's underground scene, John held a beloved residency at Devil's Acre where he built a following with his deep crates and an ear for the unexpected. Now back in SF with his new band Johnny, he's stepping behind the decks at Swig for a night of all-vinyl 60s rock, soul, and disco glam.
21+ | No Cover
SUNDAY: Blues Jam
Sunday Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday, Swig hosts an Industry Night Blues Jam featuring the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band. San Francisco native Emma Jean Foster brings her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence to lead an evening of authentic blues. Whether you're winding down from the weekend or just getting started, grab your instrument or bring your voice—this is your chance to join the band and let loose.
21+ | No Cover
SATURDAY: Elevating Rhythms
Elevating Rhythms returns — and this time, it's a birthday extravaganza!
Entering his 30th year of DJing, DJ Manks takes you on a journey from start to finish with his signature sound — from the familiar to the obscure and everything in between. Playing music you didn't know you needed to hear.
A true product of the Homebase & 2nd and Jackson generation, DJ Manks began his journey in 1996, inspired by the rich tapestry of 60s & 70s Funk, 80s & 90s Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, and Classic Rock. Since then, he has built an impressive portfolio of national and international gigs and currently holds a quarterly residency at Swig Bar SF.
Thirty years deep and still elevating. Don't miss it.
FRIDAY: Shiva
An Evening of Deep House with Shiva.
Get ready — Shiva is in the building. Co-founder of Broke Buddha, DJ extraordinaire, and a true modern renaissance woman, she has been commanding dance floors for over 20 years with a prolific portfolio of events that speaks for itself. When Shiva plays, you feel it. This is deep house done right.
THURSDAY: Freestyle Rap Night
The gang is back!! Thugshells returns to host her epic Rap Freestyle Night with no other than Syzygy on the live beats and Mookie on the decks.
Thug Shells is a pocket-sized, self-described bubbly gangster with one mission: to entertain. This Canadian RAP-scallion has been making waves through the music scene, performing at festivals as renowned as Shambhala and Burning Man — and holding her own behind the decks as a DJ too.
A fluent freestyler and community builder, she founded her own local freestyle rap night to spread positivity and make hip hop accessible to all.
When she's not performing, you'll find her with a microphone in one hand, a big ol' slice of watermelon in the other, a ferret on one shoulder, and her dog Mylo by her side.
WEDNESDAY: Hip Hop Happy Hour
Swig's Throwback Hip Hop Happy Hour — the party that doesn't stop until midnight!
Your Wednesday night just got an upgrade. Kick things off with Happy Hour from 5–7PM and 9–11PM, featuring 20% off menu items — then ride the wave all the way to midnight with nothing but the best hip hop of the 90s and 2000s.
Two of the Bay's finest are behind the decks to keep you moving all night long.
DJ Tasi is a San Francisco Bay Area legend with over 16 years of professional experience, known for his legendary "Mixtape Mondays" and having independently distributed over 200,000 mixtapes worldwide. A Bay Area staple who got his start working with Def Jam West, he knows exactly how to keep a room moving.
Joining him is Rob Got Slaps — and the name says it all.
Two DJs. Great deals. Certified hits. Come ready to move.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday at Swig, it’s our Industry Night Blues Jam!! Featuring the Emma Jean Foster Blues band. Bring you instrument and/or your singing voice and join the band!!
Cutie Fang Label Birthday Party
A local legend record label in San Francisco. Founder by the woman herself, Forest Green.
Hip Hop Happy Hour
Swigs weekly Throw Back Hip Hop happy hour party…that ends at midnight! Playing the best hip hop of the 1990s and 2000s with Dj Tasi and Rob Got Slaps.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Sunday Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday, Swig hosts an Industry Night Blues Jam featuring the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band. San Francisco native Emma Jean Foster brings her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence to lead an evening of authentic blues. Whether you're winding down from the weekend or just getting started, grab your instrument or bring your voice—this is your chance to join the band and let loose.
21+ | No Cover
ACIDMINDZ PRESENTS: LOVE IN MOTION
ACIDMINDZ PRESENTS: LOVE IN MOTION This February 14th, join us at SWIG BAR SF for a night where sound, movement, and connection collide. Love in Motion brings together a curated lineup of local artists taking control of the decks, delivering nonstop rhythms designed to keep you dancing all night long. Expect deep grooves, high energy, and an intimate vibe made for lovers of music and movement. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day on the dance floor and let the music do the talking. House/Afro-House/Tech-House
Opening Reception: City Street Serenade
The opening reception for our upcoming solo exhibition "City Street Serenade," by Emily Fromm (@emilylfromm), will take place next Friday, February 13th, from 5-9pm. The collection features a decade of paintings and prints encapsulating iconic urban beauty in the Bay Area and beyond, and takes a retrospective look at the evolution of Fromm's signature style of city painting. The show will run until Sunday, March 8th.
Emily Fromm is a Bay Area artist and muralist originally born in Los Angeles, California in 1991. She is known for creating contemporary landscapes characterized by bold, clean lines and flat, limited color palettes which tell the stories of our urban communities. Since graduating from SFSU in 2013 with a BFA in painting, drawing, and ceramics, Emily has exhibited her artwork both locally & internationally, and created interdisciplinary art installations for clients like SFO International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1, The San Francisco Arts Commission, San Mateo County, SF Muni, Google Inc., Arts Los Altos, The Alameda Arts Commission, and many more. Her greatest passion is bringing accessible art to the public sphere. Emily currently lives and works in Montara, California with her husband, Jimmy, and cat, Moze
Salon! Presents: THE POTLUCK
An immersive R&B night with the City’s own Top Chefs band. Salon! cooked up The Potluck to bring together live performances, DJs, and music celebration for a new kind of gathering. Valentine’s or not, bring your guy and gals and celebrate your love for music. Sing along if you know the words!
NEXGEN Hip-Hop Happy Hour
Fly on the Wall presents…NEXGEN!! Swigs’ weekly Throwback Hip Hop Happy Hour. Your favorites from the 90’s to the 2000’s!
21+
No Cover
Closing Reception: Material Memory
Join us on Friday, February 6th from 5-9pm for the closing reception of our current group show “Material Memory”. The event will have live music and will be one of the last opportunities to view the exhibit before it officially ends on Sunday, February 8th.