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Look, I’ve been leaning against these same bricks on Broadway since the 1919 flu, and I’m telling you: the air smells different when something real is about to happen.
I watched the Beats wander out of City Lights and into the gutters, and I watched the punks kick the doors off the hinges in ’76. They can try to algorithm the soul out of this city, but they can’t scrub the sweat off these walls.
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PuNk ROcK tUrNs 50 !
AFTERNOON AT MABUHAY GARDENS
We’re taking it back to where it all began at Mabuhay Gardens (North Beach). This day-long multimedia takeover serves as a high-octane concert and a historical reclamation, honoring the moment the tremors of the 1970s underground first shook the city.
- WHEN: Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- WHERE: 443 Broadway SF (The “Fab Mab”)
- TICKETS: $20 advance / $25 door (FREE after 7PM)
- AGE: 21+
THE PROGRAM:
2:00 PM: Zine, record & clothing sales open. Vendors include V. Vale (Re/Search), I Hate Records, and Punk Majesty Clothing.
3:00 PM: Rock historian Richie Unterberger presents a video archive of bands performing from 1976–1987, followed by Q&A.
4:30 PM: Panel Discussion. A rare gathering of original scene architects—moderated by Unterberger—featuring Steve DePace (Negative Trend/Flipper), Penelope Houston (Avengers), Henry Rosenthal (Crime), V. Vale, and Joe Rees (Target Video).
FOLLOWING PANEL: Live performance by San Francisco’s MUTANTS!
The Gallery features rare photography, flyers, and tribute projections to fallen brothers and sisters (Dirk Dirksen, DH Peligro, Bruce Loose, Howie Klein).
2:00 PM: Zine, record & clothing sales open. Vendors include V. Vale (Re/Search), I Hate Records, and Punk Majesty Clothing.
3:00 PM: Rock historian Richie Unterberger presents a video archive of bands performing from 1976–1987, followed by Q&A.
4:30 PM: Panel Discussion. A rare gathering of original scene architects—moderated by Unterberger—featuring Steve DePace (Negative Trend/Flipper), Penelope Houston (Avengers), Henry Rosenthal (Crime), V. Vale, and Joe Rees (Target Video).
FOLLOWING PANEL: Live performance by San Francisco’s MUTANTS!
The Gallery features rare photography, flyers, and tribute projections to fallen brothers and sisters (Dirk Dirksen, DH Peligro, Bruce Loose, Howie Klein).
Co-presented by Radio Valencia in association with SF Music Week.
Co-produced by Steve DePace & Michael Rosenberg (John Hell). Hosted by Tom Watson.
SPONSORED BY: Tony’s Napoletana, Haight Street Voice, Heaps Normal NA, & Fort Point Beer.
Co-produced by Steve DePace & Michael Rosenberg (John Hell). Hosted by Tom Watson.
SPONSORED BY: Tony’s Napoletana, Haight Street Voice, Heaps Normal NA, & Fort Point Beer.
Poster by Ivy Langston
The Queen Kept the Keys
Francesca didn’t just clean the floors; she held the line. For 35 years, she saw herself as a steward, not an owner. She kept a threshold open—literally and symbolically—for artists, musicians, and misfits. Her passing sparked the plan to protect the Mab’s cultural life instead of watching it disappear into the city’s churn.
“KEEP THE MAB ALIVE.”
The late Francesca Valdez with Tom Watson
THE VISION
Now we’re carrying that lineage forward by turning the Mab into a platform for culture, regeneration and creativity.
We are reclaiming 443 Broadway as a community-owned ecosystem. Two levels. Infinite possibilities.
PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE THE NOISE IS.
Pitch in. Give what you can. Or don’t, and watch another piece of the city’s soul turn into a parking lot for a ghost.
YOUR CHOICE.
FUNDING GOAL
26%
HELP FUND THE MAB →
BOOK THE LEGEND.
In Tagalog, Mabuhay translates to “welcome” and “long live.” The walls of this building prove it. Since the late 1970s, this space has been the crucible of San Francisco counterculture—a proving ground for punk, drag, comedy, and raw rock and roll. We didn’t just host icons and misfits; we forged them.
That pulse still drives On Broadway + The Mab today. Across two active levels, we aren’t just renting you an empty box and a PA. You’re claiming a piece of a historic stage.
“This is not a blank room. It’s a living stage.”
Whether you’re throwing a DIY show, launching a record, or building something loud—this is where it happens.
THE SPACES
ON BROADWAY
GRAND HALL // ALL AGES
- Capacity: 450
- Vibe: Large stage, full PA, flexible floor
- The Mood: Expansive, authentic, and undeniable.
- Best for: Live shows, showcases, community events, album releases, multi-band nights, corporate offsites.
- STARTING AT $4,000
THE MAB
Ground Floor // 21+
- Capacity: 250
- Vibe: Full bar, intimate stage, late-night energy
- The Mood: Darker, closer, louder.
- Best for: Parties, DJ nights, underground comedy, private events, afterparties.
- STARTING AT $3,500
THE WHOLE DAMN THING.
FULL VENUE BUYOUT
Mabuhay Gardens
- Capacity: ~700
- Vibe: Two levels. Two vibes. One historic address.
- The Mood: Two distinct atmospheres under one legendary San Francisco roof.
- Best for: Massive brand activations, festival routing, and dictating the exact vibe from the street to the stage.
- STARTING AT $8,500
Baseline rates vary based on scale & impact.
PACKAGE TYPES
PRIVATE & CORPORATE EVENTS
Perfect for birthdays, parties, album releases, and community celebrations.
Includes: venue, sound, security, door staff, bar team, cleaning.
PROMOTER SHOWS
Door splits, guarantees, or rentals available.
Best for independent promoters, touring acts, and recurring nights.
PRODUCER / CONTENT NIGHTS
An authentic backdrop for film shoots, live recordings, podcast tapings, and special projects.
Available: fair door splits, guarantees, or straight venue rentals.
RESIDENCIES
Monthly or seasonal partnerships for collectives, curators, and brands ready to build a legacy.
THE DIFFERENCE
- Authentic Grit: Ground zero for San Francisco punk. We offer a legacy and atmosphere that money cannot manufacture.
- The Cultural Epicenter: Anchored On Broadway in North Beach, sitting right at the intersection where Chinatown, Jackson Square, and Telegraph Hill collide.
- Scale & Control: Two distinct, active levels (All-Ages and 21+) operating under one legendary roof.
- Production Ready: Heavy-hitting, built-in sound and lighting designed for live performance, not just background noise.
- Active Legacy: We don’t just preserve history; we welcome you to add to it.
SECURE THE STAGE.
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Wheatpaste your soul here. No permission required.