Live on the Common returns this Friday! Gather your friends at Ross Common for a free outdoor concert with Petty Theft—the Bay Area’s premier Tom Petty tribute band. Sing along to all the hits you know and love, and settle in for a feel-good evening of classic rock, great food, and vibrant community vibes.
Come hungry: A stacked lineup of local favorites will be serving up everything from artisan pizza and street tacos to poke bowls, sliders, and shaved ice treats. (Yes, there’s something for everyone.)
Drinks & more: Grab a glass of wine or a cold beer and settle in for the show.
Bring the whole crew: Families are more than welcome—kids can jump into games and activities hosted by AndrewsCamps while you kick back and enjoy the music.
The vibe: Think picnic blankets, golden hour sunshine, great tunes, and a laid-back Marin evening with friends and neighbors.
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Johnny & June Forever returns to Rancho Nicasio this Friday.
From “I Walk the Line” to the iconic “Folsom Prison Blues,” many have known and loved Johnny Cash over the years. Over 90 million records sold! No love, though, seems as great as the love that singer/songwriter June Carter had for Cash during their long years together. Though they have passed on, the passion that burned between them will always be present in their heartfelt and truthful lyrics written and performed for one another.
Danny Evans & Essence of ‘Johnny & June Forever’ are also seasoned artists in their own rights. Their chemistry and musicality on stage is so undeniable that many have described them as the reincarnation of Johnny & June.
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Tickets: $27 (Dinner not included in the ticket price)
The legendary Barry "the Fish" Melton Band returns to HopMonk this Friday.
Barry “The Fish” Melton celebrated his 20th birthday in June 1967. A few days later, he and his band, “Country Joe and the Fish,” were rocketed onto the world stage at the Monterey Pop Festival with such luminaries as the Jefferson Airplane, the Mamas and Papas, Otis Redding, Ravi Shankar, Simon and Garfunkel, the Who and a relatively unknown guitarist named Jimi Hendrix. And fifty years ago, in 1969, Barry appeared at the historic festival in Woodstock.
In the 1980’s, Barry put together San Francisco’s historic supergroup, “Dinosaurs,” featuring Barry and John Cipollina (Quicksilver Messenger Service, guitar), Spencer Dryden (Jefferson Airplane, drums), Peter Albin (Big Brother and the Holding Company, bass), and Robert Hunter (Grateful Dead songwriter, guitar).
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Tickets: $30.05
Get ready for an afternoon of atmospheric indie-rock and sun-drenched melodies. Where’s West? is taking over the waterfront for a special midday performance that promises to be the highlight of your spring.
Known for their nostalgic sound and magnetic stage presence, the band is bringing their signature "golden hour" energy to Eria Sausalito this Saturday. Whether you've been following their journey or you're looking for your new favorite band, this is the set you can't afford to miss.
Expect a blend of crisp guitar lines, driving rhythms, and the kind of vocal harmonies that feel like a warm breeze off the Bay. Set against the iconic backdrop of Bridgeway, it’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday.
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Tickets: $25
Six Feet Apart Productions presents The Story Shuffle this Saturday at the Courtyard by Marriott Novato/Marin.
The Story Shuffle features a mix of curated tellers along with an Open Mic where stories of any genre are welcome—true personal tales, folk tales, tall tales, and more.
Audience members are invited to put their name in the hat and can choose to tell either a 5-minute story or a quick 1-minute one, perfect for beginners or anyone without a fully developed tale.
Food and drinks will be available at the venue, and guests can enjoy live storytelling in a small, intimate space with plenty of parking. The show begins at 7:00pm, with food and beverages available on site starting at 5:00pm.
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Tickets: $17.85
Get ready for an evening of rock-tinged Americana and good vibes with Moonalice, Marin's favorite psychedelic soul collective. This exuberant Bay Area ten-piece band is bringing their Gathering of the Tribe show to Sweetwater on Sunday.
Led by vocalist Lester Chambers, who co-founded the pioneering '60s psychedelic soul group The Chambers Brothers, the band boasts an incredible musical family tree. Bassist Pete Sears is a founding member of Jefferson Starship, and guitarist Roger McNamee was an advisor to both the Grateful Dead and U2. The lineup also features Barry Sless on lead guitar and pedal steel, Jason Crosby on keyboards, Grammy winner John Molo on drums, and next-generation legends including Dylan Chambers and the T Sisters.
Moonalice carries a renegade spirit and an ethos of love, peace, and happiness that shines through every show.
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Tickets: $24.21
The Lark Theater is hosting SIMPLY SAID - a spoken word series fashioned after NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."
The SIMPLY SAID series is held every third Tuesday of the month and hosted by Corey Rosen. Each show features a lineup of experienced storytellers, blended with opportunities for audience members to put their name in “the hat” to tell their own story on the monthly theme.
This month, Simply Said dives into the messy, funny, complicated world of “Sorry Not Sorry” — stories of regret, defiance, forgiveness, and everything in between. Come to hear (or tell!) stories about the apologies we meant, the ones we faked, the ones we’re still waiting for.
How it Works:
Stories must be 5 minutes or less, spoken aloud (not read), just plain-spoken word about something you have experienced personally. This is spontaneous with no auditions or rehearsals. If you wish to tell a story, you’ll have an opportunity to put your name in a hat!
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Tickets: $25 (General Admission); $12 (Students with ID)
