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Published on 2026-03-30
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Playing The Dead and Mark Karan’s Budz Headline Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street This Friday, April 3 at O’Reilly’s in San Francisco
On Friday, April 3, 2026, a special installment of Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street—a monthly celebration of music and the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead at O’Reilly’s Pub in San Francisco—features a powerhouse musical lineup headlined by Playing The Dead with special guests, known for their deep-dive improvisational sets, along with a special opening performance by Mark Karan’s Budz, led by the longtime guitarist of Bob Weir’s band, RatDog. In addition, the Peter Harris-Tommy Carmine Trio will perform in the front bar in between sets.
Event Highlights:
Headline Performance: Two sets by Playing The Dead with special guest Scott Guberman
Opening Set: Mark Karan’s Budz starting at 8:00 p.m.
Plus: Peter Harris-Tommy Carmine Trio perform in the front bar between band sets
Tickets & Schedule:
Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 (every first Friday of the month)
Venue: O’Reilly’s Pub, 1840 Haight Street, San Francisco
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Admission: Advance tickets $25 (+fees) at https://bit.ly/gff-apr3 / $30 at the door
Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street is a monthly celebration dedicated to keeping the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead alive and dancing in the heart of Haight-Ashbury. By bridging the gap between legendary local talent and the national touring Dead scene, the series celebrates the improvisational spirit and inclusive ethos that started right here on these streets. The mission is to provide a home for the ever-evolving Deadhead community—where the music never stops and the Dead’s legacy is carried forward by a new generation of musicians and fans alike.
