LehrerPhest 2025 – Live at Music City SF | Satire

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This evening we present a show that, on the occasion of his 97th birthday, celebrates piano playing satirist Tom Lehrer — a man whose songs combine the subtlety of a sledgehammer with the charm of a tax audit. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Lehrer’s oeuvre (and for those who wish they could forget), expect a smorgasbord of sardonic wit, sharp political commentary, and tunes that manage to be both clever and completely inappropriate. From the raucously irreverent (“The Masochism Tango”) to the merely lacking in propriety (“Poisoning Pigeons in the Park”), Lehrer has a song for every occasion — none of which you’ll likely want to play at your next family gathering. This showcase event is sure to be the perfect introduction to a man who managed to make humor out of topics like nuclear war, sadomasochism, and, of course, mathematics.

The show will capture the essence of Lehrer’s uniquely casual performances, often done for friends in intimate settings, where spontaneous musical outbursts (usually prompted by extreme boredom) were considered a form of social survival. If you’re expecting a well-rehearsed, polished performance, you’ve come to the wrong place. This tribute, with contributions from various Bay Area luminaries, much like Lehrer’s own approach to live performance, will include moments of awkward pauses, questionable lyrics, and the occasional flubbed note — just to keep things authentic. It’s a chance to experience the genius of a man who made fun of just about everything, including his own place in the world of music, and somehow made it all sound so much better than it had any right to. So sit back, relax, and prepare for an evening of laughter — and mild discomfort.

The proceedings are curated and hosted by E.G. Phillips (known as the front man for the fake ensemble Ducks With Pants), who like the man to whom the event is dedicated, has attempted to prolong adolescence beyond all previous limits.

DOORS: 7pm

SHOW: 7:30pm

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1355 Bush St, 1355 Bush Street, San Francisco, United States