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. 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
Get ready to skank the night away when Soul Ska brings its blend of ska, rocksteady, and feel-good grooves to Sweetwater on Friday.
Soul Ska is a powerhouse 9-piece Bay Area Ska/Rocksteady collective formed in 2014, dedicated to keeping the spirit of SKA music alive and kicking! The band blends original material with classic 1st and 2nd wave Jamaican and UK ska, featuring a rootsy, upbeat sound built on lush vocal harmonies and a punchy three-piece horn section. Their all-star lineup features veteran musicians from beloved Bay Area acts including Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, and more. A Northern California festival favorite, Soul Ska has rocked stages at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Ocean Beach Fest, Summer Arts & Music Festival, and Fairfax Festival.
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Tickets: $42.75
Grab your lawn chairs, rally your friends and neighbors, and head to Piper Park for Larkspur’ Community Foundation's free Music in the Park series, happening every Friday (May 22 through June 19.) Enjoy summer evenings filled with live music from some of the Bay Area’s favorite local bands, spanning everything from funk and rock to feel-good party tunes.
Upcoming Concerts:
• May 22 — Funk Nugget
• May 29 — The Papermill Gang
• June 5 — Bubba’s Taxi
• June 12 — The Dogweeds
• June 19 — The Happys
The Larkspur Rec’Ing Crew will be onsite serving beer, wine, beverages, and snacks, while Squared Pizza dishes out hot slices to keep everyone fueled for the festivities.
Bring a blanket, kick back under the evening sky, and enjoy great music, good food, and community vibes all summer long.
Get ready for a wild night as Saxsquatch brings his mind-bending electronic music experience this Friday for HopMonk's annual Cookout Concert Series.
Saxsquatch is a 7-foot multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina who has amassed over 3 million online followers and collaborated with legends like John Oates, Billy Ray Cyrus, and WAR. Known for creating theme music for Rocket League and landing on the front page of Forbes, this cryptid entertainer delivers a spectacular live show combining original music, remixes, and crowd participation.
Joining him are DJ Zack Darling and Hellen Killa for a full evening of electrifying entertainment.
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Tickets: $33-$41.97
Dance your way into Memorial Day weekend with Cedeno Dance for Marin’s favorite Latin dance social this Friday at Lighthouse Bar & Grill.They're taking over the harbor and dancing all the way until 11:30pm — so grab your crew and let’s celebrate in style!
Doors open at 7pm - Come early to soak in the gorgeous waterfront ambiance, enjoy the lively bar, and connect with friendly faces before the dance floor fills up.
7:15pm – Complimentary Open-Level Bachata Class
Included with your ticket! Whether you’re brand new or brushing up your moves, this is your chance to jump in and get warmed up.
What to Expect:
• Show-stopping live dance performances
• DJ Encannto spinning the best Latin hits
• Full bar + Lighthouse’s delicious menu to keep you fueled
Tickets: $15 in advance | $20 at the door
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as Los Lobos headline Rancho Nicasio's BBQ on the Lawn series this Saturday & Sunday.
With 50 years of music-making under their belts, Los Lobos have amassed a staggering legacy: 100+ gigs a year for five decades, 17 studio albums, 5 Grammys, and a devoted global fanbase. Their sound is a rich tapestry of soul, R&B, doo-wop, blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, and their deep Mexican and Latin American roots — and it all comes alive on the stage.
Food, BBQ, and beverages will be available for purchase at the venue. Reserved Picnic Tables can be purchased online (minimum 6-ticket purchase required).
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Tickets: $67-$69
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 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.
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 Tangled & Free — a West Marin jam band led by guitarist and vocalist Joshua McHugh. The group features a rotating cast of Bay Area musicians who perform a blend of inventive, psychedelic, fresh, and funky original music alongside popular cover songs
Upcoming Shows:
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.
