No, not THAT kind of intimate. We’re talking about Madonna and her Madame X tour, which comes to San Francisco for three shows starting Nov. 2. She’s performing at the small-ish Golden Gate Theatre rather than a big rock palace. And it’s said to be one of her most personal shows yet. Or if you want a singer-songwriter with a lot fewer bells and whistles, the terrific Lucinda Williams will be in Oakland performing one of the ’90s best albums. Here’s a look at these and other concert options.

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