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Top Shows (week of 2/15)

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Recommendation  #1
The Junction

Let the good times roll, Marin! It’s Mardi Gras at The Junction—and Anna Elva & Friends are bringing the full New Orleans spirit with them.

Anna Elva has been a powerhouse of the Bay Area music scene since 1997, known for her soulful songwriting, magnetic stage presence, and deep, infectious grooves. For this special Mardi Gras celebration, she’s assembling an all-star lineup featuring Marcus Rezak (Shred Is Dead), Jordan Feinstein (Jordan and the RituaL), along with JP McLean and Jon Chi—creating a one-night-only collaborative jam you won’t want to miss.

Expect soulful vibes, funky rhythms, and extended jams that’ll have you dancing like you’re on Bourbon Street. Think bold colors, beads flying, and that unmistakable Big Easy energy taking over The Junction.

So dust off your brightest threads, grab your crew, and come ready to move. This is more than a show—it’s a Mardi Gras party.

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Admission is FREE (all ages welcome)

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HOURS:
Tuesday, February 17th: 6pm - 9pm
Recommendation #2
Throckmorton Theatre

In celebration of Mill Valley Music’s 18th Anniversary, the Mill Valley Music All Stars are taking over the stage at the Throckmorton Theatre this Saturday for a night of pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll.

The band will perform the legendary Rolling Stones album Exile on Main Street in its entirety — plus a second set packed with classic Stones favorites guaranteed to get you on your feet. Think swagger, grit, horns, harmonies, and all the ragged glory that made the Stones iconic.

This isn’t just a concert — it’s a celebration of 18 years of Mill Valley Music keeping vinyl spinning and music alive in the heart of town. In an age of digital downloads and streaming, this beloved local record store continues to thrive, offering new and used LPs, CDs, DVDs, tees, posters, guitar strings, and that unbeatable, old-school record shop vibe.

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Tickets$25 (General Admission); $38 (Reserved Seating)

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 21st 8pm - 10pm
Recommendation #3
HopMonk Tavern

On Saturday, February 21st, HopMonk presents Noche Latinas – Neon Fiesta, an electrifying night celebrating Latin music and culture featuring DJ Marroquin and a special Selena Tributo. Get ready for nonstop rhythms, vibrant beats, and a dance floor that stays moving all night long.

Break out your neon, bring your friends, and immerse yourself in a high-energy fiesta filled with color, music, and unforgettable vibes. From classic Selena hits to modern Latin favorites, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

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Tickets: $20

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 21st. Doors: 8:30pm / Show: 9pm - 11pm
Recommendation #4
Rancho Nicasio

Freestone Peaches, the premier Allman Brothers Band tribute band, are the headliners at Rancho Nicasio this Saturday.

Freestone Peaches brings the raw energy and full throttle rock & roll of the legendary Allman Brothers Band live on stage. Featuring dual harmony lead guitars, double drums, tractor bass, Hammond organ and an exceptional vocalist, Freestone Peaches will have you on your feet while they're hittin' the note! 

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Tickets: $35 (dinner not included in ticket price)

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 21st. Dinner Reservations: 6pm - 8pm / Music: 7:30pm
Recommendation #5
Mac's at 19 Broadway

The Fox + The Hounds are bringing their boot-stompin’, crowd-rockin’ country party to Mac's at 19 Broadway this Saturday.

This eclectic, high-energy band delivers a little bit of everything country fans love. From the timeless twang of Patsy Cline and the outlaw swagger of Waylon Jennings, to modern country favorites and infectious originals, their setlists are built to keep the dance floor packed and the good vibes flowing.

Featuring local standouts Tiffany Bond and Michael Brown, this Marin-based crew blends deep roots with fresh energy—serving up honky-tonk classics, contemporary anthems, and original songs that fit right in with the legends. It’s heartfelt, it’s fun, and it’s country the way it’s meant to be played.

Whether you’re two-steppin’, line dancin’, or just raising a glass with friends, this is one Saturday night you won’t want to miss.

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Tickets: $12.51

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 21st: 9pm - 12am
Recommendation #6
Sweetwater Music Hall

Alt-country trailblazer Kathleen Edwards returns to Sweetwater this Saturday for what promises to be a powerful, up-close evening of razor-sharp songwriting and unforgettable storytelling.

Fresh off the release of her highly anticipated new album Billionaire, Edwards delivers 10 songs brimming with the wit, candor, and emotional depth that first captivated listeners on her debut Failer. Praised by The New York Times for her “droll, observant and unsparing tone that is all her own,” Edwards has spent more than two decades shaping the modern alt-country and Americana landscape. Since her 2003 debut, she’s released five acclaimed albums, including 2020’s Total Freedom, and recently dropped a standout covers EP featuring special guests Jason Isbell, Bahamas, and Daniel Tashian—with inspired takes on songs by Isbell, Bruce Springsteen, The Flaming Lips, and Tom Petty.

If you love smart lyrics, warm melodies, and songs that linger long after the final note, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

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Tickets$43.76 (General); $122.06 (VIP Meet & Greet): $43.76

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 21st. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #7
Marin Symphony

Marin Symphony Pops presents Bats & Bugs & Birds, Oh My! - a delightful program of light classics, with critters everywhere. Not only bats, bugs, and birds, but also a splash of Beatles!

The Program includes:

Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus (The Bat) Overture

Neal Hefti (arr. Daryl McKensie): Theme from Batman Television Series

Danny Elfman (arr. Peter King): Theme from Batman Motion Picture

Mendelssohn: Finale, Symphony No.4 in A Major, Op.90 “Italian”, (a tarantella dance, to cure the bite of a tarantuala!)

Michael Giacchono (arr. McKensie): Theme from Spider-Man TV Series

Danny Elfman (arr. John Wasson): Theme from Spider-Man Motion Picture

Tchaikovsky: Selections from Swan Lake

** Intermission **

​Rossini: The Thieving Magpie Overture

Anderson: Chicken Reel

Sousa: The Invincible Eagle March

Herb Alpert (arr. McKensie): Spanish Flea

Lennon/McCartney (arr. Sam Shoup): In Love With The Beatles

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Tickets: $43 - $85 (General Admission); $20 (Youth 17 & under)

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 21st: 7:30pm; Sunday, February 22nd: 3pm
Recommendation #8
Marin Theatre Company

Marin Theatre Company (MTC) kicks off 2026 with Anton Chekhov's classic, The Cherry Orchard

American Conservatory Theater Artistic Director Emerita Carey Perloff, who helmed Marin Theatre’s wildly successful production of “Waste” last seasonreturns to direct the Russian playwright’s final work. Set at the turn of the 20th century, an aristocratic matriarch returns home to her family’s estate, which has fallen into debt. The house and beautiful cherry orchard are set to be auctioned off while the family resists solutions, desperate to preserve their way of life and ignore the changing times. 

Director Perloff leads a stellar cast of Bay Area theatre veterans including Lance GardnerLiz Mbong SklarAnthony FuscoDanny ScheieLeontyne Mbele-, Jomar TagatacHoward SwainJoseph Patrick O’MalleyRosie Hallett, and Anna Takayo, alongside New York actors Molly Ranson and Joel Morel.

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Tickets: $59 (General Admission); $35 (Under 35); $15 (Student)

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HOURS:
January 29 - February 22. Check website for showtimes.
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