Black Excellence Art Reception AND return of the Jazz Jam !

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 01:30 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-08:00

Hayes Valley Art Works | San Francisco

Hayes Valley Art Works
Publisher/HostHayes Valley Art Works
Black Excellence Art Reception AND return of the Jazz Jam !
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Artists' reception in gallery and Jazz Jam session in lovely outdoor garden
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As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re inviting the community for the BLACK EXCELLENCE Artists’ Reception and celebrating the return of our monthly JAZZ JAM to the garden.
Please join us Saturday, February 28 at Hayes Valley Art Works,
📍 295 Oak Street, San Francisco (corner of Octavia & Oak)
🖼 BLACK EXCELLENCE — Artists’ Reception

Curated by Joseph JayD Green
Featuring:
Joseph JD Green @jaiyedee
Brian Hayes @brianhb1990
Isaias Gomez @sleezeindacity
Rhonel Roberts @chezrhonel
Charles Unger @charlesjazzman
Meet the artists, spend time with the work, and see the exhibition up close in the gallery (open 12–4 PM weekends, or by appointment). A portion of art sales supports community programming at HVAW.
🎷 Jazz Jam
1:30–4 PM
(Last Saturday of every month)
Everyone is welcome! Family friendly, including dogs.
🎷Special Guest Charles Unger on Sax @charlesjazzman
The House Band "Jazz Gardeners" features On Guitar: Don Ferguson @apropos0 ; Bass: Carl Herder @carl.herder; Drums: AC Lewis @drclockmusic , Keyboards: Richard Caceres @richardplayskeys . Vocals and emcee: @obabso (Babs Early).
Singers and instrumentalists - Register in advance with songs and keys here: https://tinyurl.com/JazzJamSignup.


Light refreshments available by donation.
Suggested $10 cover,no one turned away.
Tips for the band encouraged.


As seen in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Best Free Outdoor Music Series.
Weather permitting ,check Instagram

Tell your musician and singer friends to come along too! You won't want to miss this event presented by Hayes Valley Art Works, located at 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA.


Donations and tips encouraged!

The Last Saturday of every month ! (weather permitting - check on our Instagram the morning of event) @hvaw.hayesvalleyartworks


Enjoy the garden, stroll through the lush greenery and enjoy the art in the gallery.

Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4 pm, or by appointment. A portion of the purchases goes to support community art at Hayes Valley Art Works.


As seen in the San Francisco Chronicle's BEST FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC SERIES -

https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2024/free-concerts-bay-area/


We are a member of Intersection for the Arts.


For more information, please visit www.hayesvalleyartworks.org or follow us on Instagram at @hvaw.hayesvalleyartworks


@explorehayesvalley @hvnasf @lowerhaightlocal @lowerhaightsf @artspan @sfartdealers @artguidesf #gallerysanfrancisco  #hvaw #blackhistorymonth #hayesvalley#livejazz #jazzjamsf




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Hayes Valley Art Works, 295 Oak Street, San Francisco, United States

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