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Upcoming Events

CMC presents high-quality, low cost concerts and events at its Mission District Branch and throughout the city.

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Opera Parallele web Takiyah Franklin
Wednesday, 
May 20, 2026
6:00 pm
 – 8:00 pm
CMC Concert Hall
544 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Join us for a powerful community conversation on institutional power, systemic racism, and music’s ability to offer sanctuary when words fail. Featuring Douglas J. Cuomo, Tim Stier, Dr. Rev. Ahmondra McClendon, moderator (and CMC Faculty) Michael Mohammed, and a live performance by Rhoslyn Jones and Naomi Steele with Resident Pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi. Wednesday, May 20, […]

Cost: Free
Organizer: Opera Parallèle
Carnaval Stage 2023 2400
Saturday, 
May 23, 2026
11:00 am
Carnaval Festival Stage
17th @ Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

CMC’s Mission District Young Musicians Program (MDYMP) will perform traditional Latin music at this year’s annual favorite Carnaval San Francisco Festival, performing on the festival stage and marching in the grand parade with our contingent of musicians from our SFUSD Partners. Carnaval San Francisco is a multicultural celebration of music, dance, and artistry that since […]

Cost: Free
Carnaval 2022 mdymp
Sunday, 
May 24, 2026
10:00 am
 – 2:00 pm
Carnaval Grand Parade
24th Street and Mission Streets

CMC’s Mission District Young Musicians Program (MDYMP) will perform traditional Latin music at this year’s annual favorite Carnaval San Francisco Festival, performing on the festival stage and marching in the grand parade with our contingent of musicians from our SFUSD Partners. Parade starts on 24th & Bryant Street travels west on to Mission Street then […]

Cost: Free
Teen Jazz Amy Luper event cal
Tuesday, 
May 26, 2026
5:00 pm
CMC Concert Hall
544 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Students in CMC’s Teen Jazz Orchestra, directed by Marcus Shelby, perform a concert to showcase their spring studies. Featuring music by iconic jazz composers and original arrangements. Free and open to the public.

Cost: Free
YBGF 2026 web cal
Thursday, 
May 28, 2026
12:30 pm
 – 1:30 pm
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Mission Street (between 3rd and 4th St), San Francisco, 94103

One voice can change the world, but when people sing together they transform themselves. CMC is thrilled to return to the sunny gardens of the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival for their free lunchtime concert series. Singers from the CMC Openhouse LGBTQ+ Choir, directed by Zahra Rothschild, and CMC 30th Street Choir, directed by Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, perform […]

Cost: Free
SF Porfest w Erik
Saturday, 
May 30, 2026
12:00 pm
 – 5:00 pm
Mission District Branch
544 Capp Street, San Francisco CA 94110

CMC is thrilled to join local musicians in celebrating the creativity of our community in this year’s annual SF Porchfest! Enjoy an afternoon of free performances outside in our Mozart Garden (Mission District Branch) featuring local artists and CMC students and around the neighborhood. CMC Schedule:12-12:40 – Flying Salivas1-1:40 – Maurice Tani 2-2:40 – Citizen’s […]

Cost: Free

Need a place to rehearse and practice for the next gig or to host your event?

CMC offers spaces for your music and event needs. 
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Event & Space Rentals

Host your event or rent a space at our campus in the Mission District.