This event is in the past.It took place on May 3, 2026 at The Freight.


Bring your instrument or just your ears to this welcoming bluegrass jam celebrating the festival's 10th year. Grammy winner Laurie Lewis co-curates this afternoon of pickin', grinnin', and community spirit at one of the Bay Area's most intimate listening rooms.
intimate venue
live bluegrass
all skill levels
community jam
Tips
🎻"The proximity of the stage and musicians made the event more intimate"
🏆co-curated by Grammy winner Laurie Lewis
🅿️parking garage right next door
BBF: Saturday Jam
Downtown Berkeley


Bring your instrument or just your ears to this welcoming bluegrass jam celebrating the festival's 10th year. Grammy winner Laurie Lewis co-curates this afternoon of pickin', grinnin', and community spirit at one of the Bay Area's most intimate listening rooms.
intimate venue
live bluegrass
all skill levels
community jam
Tips
🎻"The proximity of the stage and musicians made the event more intimate"
🏆co-curated by Grammy winner Laurie Lewis
🅿️parking garage right next door
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