FREE Outdoor Music Festival + Turkish Food | Benefit for Kids’ Education
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.
Two of the Bay Area's most popular Turkish bands MECHANICAL TURK and ALATURCA CONNECTION, and one of San Francisco's most entertaining brass bands MISSION DELIRIUM will take the stage in the heart of San Francisco to support 750 kids' education in Turkey. There'll be Turkish food, Turkish cafe and tea, alcohol, ice cream, vendors, entertainment for kids, picnic area and much more.

Event details and campaign donations at:
TEF-USA.ORG
ALATURCACONNECTION.COM

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ans of Greek folk music are in a treat for this month's bacchanal with Ari and Greg and friends' newest band returning to the stage at the Starry Plough.

Tickets: $20 general/$15 students; Doors open at 7:30 pm; All ages before 10 pm. 21+ after 10 pm. Beer and wine available at the bar. Kitchen closes at 10 pm.

AVRA (8-10 pm) is a new project with familiar faces from the Bay Area Greek and Balkan music scene, performing traditional Greek music for dancers. Their repertoire comes from all corners of Greece, and beyond: the valley region of Thrace, the mountainous region of Epirus, the windy islands, the plains and rivers of Thessaly, the shores of the Black Sea and the Aegean. AVRA features, Ari Langer (violin), Gregory Masaki Jenkins (clarinet, vocals, percussion), Jenette Sellin (accordion and santouri) and Michael Garibaldi (percussion, vocals, laouto).

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Duygu & Friends joins Orkestar Seyir for a dance party Thursday night at El Rio!

Featuring belly dancers Nicole Maria and Maleah Rose, and special guest Joey Friedman on alto saxophone!

$20, no one turned away

Seyir (pronounced say-YEAR) plays Balkan-rock fusion inspired by Tallava --a Romani music genre.
Seyir means “journey”. We aim to bring the Tallava sound to US dance floors.

Buy tickets here!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/orkestarseyir/2196930

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Join us for the debut show of Kaimera, a thoughtfully crafted ensemble, led by Ryan Feldthouse on oud, violin and bouzouki, and Jesse Torre on flamenco guitar.

Their music is a fusion of Balkan, Flamenco, Greek, and Turkish influences, creating a layered and beautiful soundscape. With a balance of precision and spontaneity, Kaimera offers an immersive musical experience—perfect for special events, where their performance invites the audience to listen closely and connect.

This show will also feature local dancer Chantal, performing Raqs Sharqi and Fusion Bellydance styles to a couple of tunes.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8.
We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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