Get ready for a Friday night of full-throttle heavy metal as Sabbath Lives brings the legendary music of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath to the Sweetwater stage.
This high-energy tribute show pays homage to one of the most influential forces in rock history, delivering thunderous guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and the iconic sound that defined generations of metal. From Sabbath classics to Ozzy favorites, fans can expect an electrifying night packed with pure rock-and-roll intensity.
If you love classic hard rock, headbanging anthems, and the music that helped shape heavy metal, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
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Tickets: $26.28
Looking for the perfect Friday night out? Head to Rancho Nicasio this Friday for Dinner & a Show with Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums featuring the sensational Miss Carmen Getit.
Get ready for an electrifying evening of vintage jazz, rollicking boogie-woogie, smoky ballads, and funky New Orleans-style rhythm & blues. Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums bring serious musicianship and nonstop energy to the stage, while Miss Carmen Getit delivers powerhouse vocals channeling legends like Etta James, Ruth Brown, and Dinah Washington.
It’s the kind of lively, feel-good performance that pairs perfectly with a great dinner, cocktails, and a night out in West Marin. Come for the music, stay for the vibe — and don’t be surprised if you find yourself dancing between courses.
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Tickets: $30-$35.75 (dinner not included in ticket price)
Enjoy a magical evening of Wine, Woman, & Song as International jazz sensation Lara Louise brings her captivating voice back to Zinz Wine Bar on Friday, May 15th.
With over 25 million streams on Spotify and Youtube, Lara has enchanted audiences around the world with her sultry blend of folk roots, jazz, and bossa nova. Raised in the Netherlands and now celebrated globally, Lara performs timeless classics from the Great American Songbook of the 1930’s-60’s, sung in both English and French. Together with acclaimed producer and multi-instrumentalist Gawain Mathews, she has released two acclaimed albums of jazz standards: “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” and “Alone Together“.
-- Sip on curated French & domestic wines.
-- Enjoy delicious food pairings.
-- Immerse yourself in a night of music & wine.
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No Cover Charge
Marin Jazz and the Lark Theater proudly present Paula West: Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing this Saturday.
Known for her magnetic stage presence and emotionally rich performances, acclaimed San Francisco jazz vocalist Paula West returns with a bold and beautifully modern cabaret experience. From the timeless brilliance of Irving Berlin and Kurt Weill to unexpected interpretations of Bob Dylan and David Bowie, Paula delivers an evening that is equal parts sultry, soulful, witty, and heartbreaking.
Whether you're planning the perfect date night or simply love extraordinary live music, this is one of those performances you don’t want to miss. Paula West has become a beloved Marin Jazz favorite, and every show feels intimate, unforgettable, and truly special.
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Tickets: $72.25 General Admission | $82.25 VIP
** Proceeds from the Marin Jazz series help support Kids After School Theatre Programs led by Education Director Sonia Perozzi.
GRAMMY-winner Brandy Clark brings her acclaimed songwriting to HopMonk's 13th Annual Cookout Concert Series this Saturday.
One of her generation's most celebrated singer-songwriters, Brandy Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th GRAMMY Awards and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards for her acclaimed song 'Dear Insecurity.' Her self-titled album, produced by Brandi Carlile, has been hailed as 'an Americana Masterpiece' by Forbes.
Opening the evening is talented artist Olivia Wolf. The outdoor show is all ages with mostly standing room on the ground level and limited seating on the lawn and top of the hill. Food + drinks available for purchase.
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Tickets: $44.04
** No pets, coolers, backpacks, outside food, or umbrellas are permitted.
Back by popular demand! The Ariel Marin Band is returning to Mac's at 19 Broadway on Saturday.
Known as “Sade of The Bay,” Ariel Marin is a refreshingly eclectic powerhouse songstress on track to be the next global superstar. A recording artist with a 5 octave range, and angelic pipes, she is a force of nature. Ariel’s award-winning multi-genre band features multi-platinum producer James “Jae-E” Earley. They play it all from Fleetwood Mac to Motown, Sade to Lynyrd Skynrd, Journey to The Eagles, Chaka Khan to top 40 radio hits, classics.
Whether you're in the mood for Funk, Rock, Soul, Pop, Folk, Country, R&B, Motown, and Gospel, they have you covered. Get ready for another slammin' dance party!
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Tickets: $10
Marin Theatre Company presents Pictures from Home (May 7 - May 31), the West Coast Premiere of the intimate, riveting Broadway play.
Playwright Sharr White transports late Marin photographer Larry Sultan’s landmark photo memoir to the stage. In this moving and theatrically inventive work, Sultan turns the lens on his parents, wrestling with generational differences to shed new light on the past. Travelling over a decade from his Greenbrae home to his parents’ stylish tract house in the San Fernando Valley, Sultan seeks the truth behind his memories, searching for a deeper understanding of both his parents and himself through interviews and photography. This captivating and poignant adaptation breathes life into a portrait of a man’s undying love for his parents.
Bay Area theatre mainstay Victor Talmadge will play father Irving Sultan alongside Daniel Cantor as Larry Sultan and Susan Koozin as mother Jean Sultan. Acclaimed theatre director Jonathan Moscone helms this new production.
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Tickets: $59 (General Admission); $35 (Under 35); $15 (Student)
Longer days, live music, and patio vibes—Marché’s beloved Music on the Patio series is back and better than ever.
Join the restaurant every Wednesday for an easygoing evening of live music, great food, and sunshine (or sunset) in one of Marin's most charming outdoor settings.
Upcoming Shows:
✨ May 13 – Michael Brown
Blues and country favorites, plus original tunes
✨ May 20 – Todos Santos
An acoustic trio blending blues, Latin, jazz, and country—with two guitars, accordion, and serious Baja vibes
Whether you’re winding down midweek or making a night of it, this is your excuse to grab a table, sip something good, and soak up the music.
Do you love yacht rock? Then prepare to set sail — Mustache Harbor is bringing the smooth sounds of Hardcore Soft Rock to The Junction on Wednesday, May 20th. This isn’t just a concert… it’s a full-blown Stash Bash.
Mustache Harbor has built a cult following by reviving the golden age of AM radio with spot-on performances of hits made famous by legends like Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, and more. Expect silky harmonies, smooth grooves, killer musicianship, and enough mustache-powered energy to keep the party cruising all night long.
Throw on your captain’s hat, grab a cocktail, and get ready for an evening packed with tasty hooks, nostalgic vibes, and sing-along classics that’ll have everyone feeling like they’re floating through 1979.
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Tickets: $30 advance / $35 at the door
Kick off your weekend the right way: cold beer in hand, live music in the air, and fire pits glowing under the night sky. 🍻🔥🎶
Tam Tavern’s Beer Garden Concert Series rolls on this Friday with The Incubators — a beloved local band serving up soul-folk rock infused with blues, country, jazz, and feel-good grooves that’ll keep you vibing all night long.
Upcoming Shows:
May 22nd: Tangled & Free
May 29th: No Show (due to private event)
June 5th: Flower Jam
Settle into the beer garden from 6pm–9pm, grab some delicious bites, sip your favorite brew, and soak in the laid-back Friday night energy as the music takes over.
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Free admission.
