Marvin Gaye - What's Going On + Selected Works : LISTEN | Envelop SF (3:30)

Sat May 09 2026 at 03:30 pm to 04:45 pm UTC-07:00

Envelop SF | San Francisco

Envelop
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Marvin Gaye - What's Going On + Selected Works : LISTEN | Envelop SF (3:30)
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Feel Marvin Gaye’s incredible voice like never before with 32 speakers enveloping you in the music.
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The defining album from Marvin Gaye and a touchstone for soul and pop music alike. We've upmixed the rare quadraphonic mix of this album for the 32 speakers of Envelop SF and it sounds remarkable. Mixing gritty social commentary and anguished dissatisfaction with expressions of religious devotion; the singer once stated that the album had been written by God and merely delivered by Gaye. Beautiful musical arrangements, which heralded a new sound at the time, give What's Going On an elegance that underscores its social impact. This night also includes our favorite selections from Marvin's follow-up to "What's Going On", a lost album released in 2019 titled "You're The Man".

Here's the important info to know before you arrive -

  • Envelop SF is a pioneering immersive listening space that allows you to experience sound like never before.
  • Our events are low capacity by design and tickets can sell out quickly. We encourage you to make your purchase ahead of time so we don’t miss you.
  • Envelop SF is a shoeless venue. We want you to be as comfortable as possible, and this helps us keep the space extra clean for everyone.
  • You can find us easily. Envelop SF is within The Midway at 900 Marin St, SF, CA. Enter from the Michigan St side of the building through the patio.
  • Envelop SF is ADA compliant. If you have any accessibility needs, please feel free to reach out ahead of time and we’ll be happy to support.
  • A cash bar for wine, beer, and tea is available. No outside drinks or food are allowed.
  • No admittance into Envelop SF beyond 15 mins after start time. The main gate will be closed. Arriving late disrupts the listening. Please arrive before the event begins.
    Please avoid in's and out's during listening events to respect everyone's experience.
  • Listening events are seated, dance parties are not. This event's seating map is below the description. We have a comfortable space waiting for you.
  • Please no phones while listening, and please silence your ringer. We encourage you to take photos before and after the event.
  • Please also be respectful of other people's experiences in the space during the event.
  • All sales are final. There are no refunds or ticket exchanges.

3:30 pm General Admission | 3:00 PM Doors | 3:30 PM Start

LISTEN is a series of iconic album listenings in Envelop, allowing us to listen together within the music.

Envelop unites community through immersive listening. The nonprofit's listening spaces envelop the audience with 32 speakers, amplifying the inspiration and joy of music with pristine three-dimensional sound, which creates the opportunity for a more profound social and emotional connection. Envelop's immersive sound experiences range from live performances and album listenings to wellness events and dance parties. Educational workshops feature Envelop for Live, a free and open-source immersive audio software tool kit that has fueled Envelop collaborations with musicians, producers, and VR creators. Envelop's listening spaces include Envelop SF, Envelop Stream, an online space, and Envelop Pop-up, a portable venue that can go anywhere. In over seven hundred events and thousands of community members, the nonprofit has witnessed the profound impact of immersive listening to unite community. Become an Envelop Member and learn more at envelop.us


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Envelop SF, 900 Marin St., San Francisco, United States

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