ENTERTAINMENT
Upcoming DJ’s & Live Music
Thugshells presents..Rap Night
Swigs monthly Freestyle Rap Open Mic. Featuring Syzygy on Live Beatboxing, Mookie on the decks, and Special guests! 21+, No Cover.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Swig presents our Industry Night Blues Jam featuring the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band. Bring you instrument or singing voice and join the band! 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
SF Social Club Happy Hour
SF Social club Swig Quarterly Happy featuring the Dj Nick St. Croix! 21+ Member Event.
NEXGEN
Fly on the Wall presents…NEXGEN!! Swigs’ weekly Throwback Hip Hop Happy Hour. 21+ No Cover
Material Memory: Opening Night at SWIG
Celebrate the opening of Material Memory with SWIG in collaboration with Moth Belly Gallery on January 16th from 5–9pm. This free opening reception invites guests to explore an exhibition centered on material, process, and the ways objects carry memory. The show features works by Fernanda Martinez, Carolynn Haydu, Caity Salamanca, and Wren Sayler, whose practices engage texture, form, and transformation.
Hosted at SWIG—an established San Francisco venue known for its cultural programming, live entertainment, and community-driven gatherings—the evening offers a relaxed, social setting to experience contemporary art. Moth Belly Gallery, an artist-owned and operated gallery based in the Tenderloin, brings its commitment to supporting emerging and underrepresented artists through thoughtful exhibitions and community collaboration. Guests are invited to enjoy happy hour specials throughout the event while engaging with the work and the space.
Industry Night with the Emma Jean Foster Blues Band
Every Sunday is our Industry Night at Swig. Bring your instrument and join the band.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday is our industry night blues jam with the Emma Jean Foster Band.
1st Sat with Dj Mojo
Every first Sat of the month is Dj Mojo bringing his open format vibes to our dancefloor!!
Recovery Reggae Night
We know SF is still partying!! Some by, relax, sit by our fireplace and enjoy reggae all night long.
Neon New Years Eve
Ring in the New Year at Swig Bar’s NYE Neon Party from 8pm–2am. The lights stay glowing and the energy stays high with DJs spinning all night, keeping the dance floor moving straight through midnight.
Expect neon-lit vibes, late-night energy, and a crowd ready to celebrate the year ahead.
21+ • No Cover
Come early, stay late, and glow into the New Year.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday is our Industry Night Blues Jam. Bring your instrument and join the band.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday is our Industry Night Blues Jam. Bring your instrument and join the band.
Speakerkidz presents TGIF Holly Jolly Daze Edition
As the great urban poet Redman once said, "It's a cold world, better pack your own heat!"
Speakerkidz presents TGFH (Thank Goodness for House): Holly Jolly Daze edition! And we'll be packin all the heat you need to warm yer cockles n walnuts n whatever other treats ya bringin to tha party!
Special guest DJ El Scuba joins Speakerkidz residents No One and Gomorrah Dawn to bring the ho ho house to your holiday season!
Swig is hosting a toy drive so please consider bringing an unwrapped toy!
9pm
NO COVER all night
Blood Cancer United - Battle of the Bands
Join us for an electrifying night as local bands go head-to-head in the Battle of the Bands - a high-energy benefit show supporting Blood Cancer United's 7:00pm - 11:00pm mission to fund research, provide patients, services, and advance access to care.
$10 minimum recomended donation.
NEXGEN
Fly on the wall presents NEXGEN! Swig’s weekly throwback hip hop party. Featuring the beats from Dj Tasi, Dj Rob Got Slaps, and hosted by Datboiturnup.
Industry Night Blues Jam
Eveny Sunday is our Industry Night Blues Jam with the Emma Jean Foster band.
Santa Con x Pigtails
San Francisco’s Annual Santa Con with Pigtails!! Santa loves house music!
NEXGEN
Fly on the Wall presents NEXGEN! Swig's Weekly Throwback Hip Hop Party
Get ready for the ultimate throwback hip hop experience every week at Swig Bar! Fly on the Wall brings you NEXGEN - where classic beats meet unforgettable vibes.
Featuring:
DJ Tasi - Spinning the hottest throwback hip hop classics
Rob Got Slaps - Bringing those certified bangers all night long
Hosted by Dat Boi Turn Up - Your hype man keeping the energy at 100!
What to Expect: Experience the golden era of hip hop with non-stop classics from the 90s, 2000s, and beyond. From Biggie to Tupac, Jay-Z to Nas, Wu-Tang to OutKast - we're taking you back to when hip hop was at its peak. Whether you're here to rap every word or just vibe to the beats that defined a generation, NEXGEN is YOUR party.
The Vibe: This isn't just another night out - it's a celebration of hip hop culture. Expect packed dance floors, nostalgic energy, and a crowd that knows every lyric. Come dressed fresh, bring your crew, and get ready to party like it's the golden age of hip hop.
Weekly at Swig Bar 21+ | Valid ID Required
Don't miss the hottest weekly throwback party in town. When the beats drop, the party never stops!
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Open Deck Challenge
Swig presents the Open Deck challenge. Come showcase your Dj skills for a chance to win a paid gig at Swig!!!