TOP PICKS

Top Shows (week of 8/24)

Here are great concerts coming to a stage near you!

Our Top Picks

Recommendation  #1
Town of San Anselmo

San Anselmo Live On The Avenue, the popular summer entertainment series, continues this weekend. Concerts are held at Creek Park and the Town Hall Plaza between 6pm - 8:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Come on out to stroll, shop, dine, and dance on San Anselmo Avenue!  

Traveling Wilburys Revue will be the headliner this Friday at Creek Park. The popular tribute band brings the music of the original Wilburys (George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne) -  and the hits from each of these great artists, including: Here Comes The SunWon’t Back DownPretty WomanLike A Rolling StoneDon’t Bring Me Down, and more that everyone knows and loves. The Traveling Wilburys Revue will have you singing along and dancing all night long.  

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Admission is FREE.

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Friday, August 29th: 6pm - 8:30pm
Recommendation #2
Lighthouse Bar & Grill

Break out the neon, tease up that hair, and get ready to party like it’s 1985!

The Lighthouse Bar & Grill is turning back the clock this Friday for a night of retro beats, throwback fashion, and nonstop dancing. Sip on tasty cocktails, strike a pose in your raddest 80’s gear, and lose yourself in the soundtrack of an unforgettable decade.

⚡ Big hair. Bold style. Timeless jams.

 This is the ultimate 80’s experience you won’t want to miss!

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Tickets$17.85

** Make pre-concert dinners reservations HERE

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HOURS:
Friday, August 29th: 7pm - 11pm
Recommendation #3
The City of Sausalito

The Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert series happens every Friday thru September 12th at Sausalito's Gabrielson Park.

This Friday's headliner is Delta Wires- a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band from Oakland. They were voted “BEST LIVE BAND” in Oakland Magazine’s annual readers’ poll, and also by the East Bay Express, and they were inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame.

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Lawn seating is free of charge and on a first-come basis. If you're hungry, hot dogs, chili, corn bread and salad will be available for purchase, as will alcohol & non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can also bring their own food and beverages to the park.

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HOURS:
Friday: 6:30pm - 8pm
Recommendation #4
Zinz Wine Bar

Enjoy a magical evening of Wine, Woman & Song as international jazz sensation Lara Louise brings her captivating voice to Zinz Wine Bar this Friday. 

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 American Songbook of the 1930s–60s, sung in both English and French. Together with acclaimed producer and multi-instrumentalist Gawain Mathews, she has released two acclaimed albums: 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, and soul

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No cover charge — just bring your love of great music & wine.

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HOURS:
Friday, August 29th: 6pm - 8pm
Recommendation #5
Sweetwater Music Hall

Step back into the golden era of folk-rock this Sunday as Still Crazy brings the timeless music of Simon & Garfunkel to life!

Led by Petaluma’s own Peter Filice, this incredible 8-piece ensemble of powerhouse vocalists and musicians will take you on a musical journey through more than 25 beloved classics—from the duo’s iconic hits to Paul Simon’s unforgettable solo work. Expect not just the songs you love, but also the stories behind them, giving new depth and meaning to this legendary catalog.

A one-of-a-kind experience, this show is designed to stir memories, spark singalongs, and remind us why this music still resonates today.

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Tickets$42.73

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HOURS:
Sunday, August 31st. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #6
Marin Center

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, magic, and memories! PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS is coming to the Marin Center this Saturday, bringing the timeless hits of Billy Joel and Elton John to life like never before — performed by the powerhouse father-and-son duo Terry and Nick Davies

From the first note to the final encore, you’ll be swept away on a musical journey spanning decades of iconic songs — sing, sway, and dance along to favorites like Only the Good Die Young, Bennie and the Jets, Philadelphia Freedom, Circle of Life, and of course… Piano Man.

But here’s the twist: YOU get to be part of the show! Terry and Nick are adding an interactive audience shout-out segment, where your voice helps shape the night’s setlist. This isn’t just a concert. It’s a celebration of the music that defined generations, brought to life with heart, humor, and pure energy.

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Tickets: $51 – $73

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HOURS:
Saturday, August 30th: 8pm - 10pm
Recommendation #7
Marin Theatre Company

Marin Theatre kicks off its 2025/26 season with Jonathan Spector’s acclaimed play Eureka Day presented in partnership with Aurora Theatre Company in a new production that reunites almost all of its original cast members. 

Winner of a 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for its run on Broadway, this hilarious comedy satirizes “wokeness,” political correctness, and good intentions. Presciently written pre-pandemic, the play follows chaos erupting at a privileged Berkeley, California school when a mumps outbreak escalates the vaccine debate to a fever pitch amongst its progressive parents.

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Tickets: $38 - $89

** The show runs August 28 - September 21

Evening Performances: 7:30pm

Weekend Matinees: 2pm and 4pm (depending on the day) 

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HOURS:
August 28th - September 21st. Check website for showtimes.
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