Liz Phair performs at The Fillmore in San Francisco on Sept. 20, 2018. Photos: Shawn Robbins. SAN FRANCISCO — Less than three months after packing another San Francisco venue, ’90s alt-rock icon Liz Phair darn-near sold out the Fillmore Thursday for her quick return for the Amps on the…

Original art: Vivian Shih Chelsea’s 33rd birthday was going to be one she’d never forget. U2, her favorite band, was performing for two nights in Toronto, Canada, and the California native would be there to see both performances. “That is my happy place. That’s my church,” she said. “I go…

Sadie Dupuis (of Speedy Ortiz) as Sad13. Courtesy. Sad13, Vagabon, Lisa Prank 9 p.m., Friday Hemlock Tavern, S.F. Tickets: $10-$12. Sadie Dupuis began 2016 by writing and recording a solo album of pop songs as Sad13, about topics the Speedy Ortiz guitarist, songwriter, producer and singer felt were missing…