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Music is hot in San Francisco this week

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Published on September 26, 2019
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If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in San Francisco. From a concert of Spanish guitar music to a silent disco, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.

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Benise: 'Fuego! Spirit of Spain'

From the event description:

It's one hot night as Benise, "The Prince of Spanish Guitar," and his Emmy Award-winning production come to town as part of his global tour "Fuego!" Benise continues to raise the bar for Spanish guitar with this unprecedented journey of music and dance that celebrates the grace, passion and spirit of Spain. A beautiful and charming Spanish courtyard is the backdrop as Benise debuts all new music, dance and costumes. A musical adventure that includes the "Dress of a Thousand Roses" and many more surprises.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m.
Where: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St.
Price: $20 (Special Middle Orchestra). More ticket options available.
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Pianist Mark Valenti

From the event description:

The program features solo piano works by Claude Debussy, J.S. Bach, Darius Milhaud and piano sonata Op. 26 by Samuel Barber. Mark Valenti received his Master of Music from Northwestern University and Bachelor of Music from the Philadelphia Musical Academy and has studied with such notable teachers as Benjamin Whitten, Zoltan Kocsis and Mary Sauer. In addition to giving solo recitals in cities throughout the U.S., Valenti has performed in France, Belgium, Hungary and Luxembourg as well as for former First Lady Barbara Bush in Washington, D.C.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 1750 29th Ave.
Price: $10
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Frances Ruffelle

From the event description:

In this intimate evening, Frances Ruffelle turns cabaret upside down and “crushes it under her high heels” to create a refreshing new form of entertainment. Frances and her musical director Jude Obermueller will bring their hot band to California for the very first time, in an award-winning, whip-smart show exposing the trials and tribulations of love, loss and adventures from Paris to New York. Expect a French flavor with plenty of gauloises and a good claret.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m.
Where: Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Mason St.
Price: $20
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'All Night Happy Hour' Silent Disco

From the event description:

We're back in North Beach with another one of our "All Night Happy Hour" silent disco parties. When you arrive you'll receive a pair of special wireless headphones. You can adjust the volume and choose between up to three DJs with a flip of a switch.

When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 p.m.
Where: The Beer Pong Lounge, 498 Broadway
Price: $15
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