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!
The Victoria George Band will be the headliner this Friday at Creek Park. Victoria "looks like an angel, and sings like hell." Her sound is part San Francisco folk, part Nashville/bluegrass twang, all heart and revelations and smarty-pants yarn-spinnin’. Victoria has shared bills with the likes of Brandi Carlisle, the Doobie Brothers, Steve Earle, Delta Rae, among others.
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Admission is FREE.
Every Friday thru October 10th, Downtown San Rafael's West End hosts a lively block party from F to G Streets. Each night is filled with music, food trucks, and community spirit, all sponsored by Pint Size Lounge. This Friday's headliner is Jerry Hannan & The New Music Revival.
Jerry Hannan is a Marin County treasure. Described as "shades of Dylan and John Prine.. .very Americana with a faint Irish lilt", Hannan's songs (like those of Springsteen and Cat Stevens) speak of our everyday lives and the magic that we sometimes miss. He's a storyteller, known for his thought provoking lyrics and exuberant performances.
Upcoming Lineup:
September 12th: The Treble Makers
September 19th: Beso Negro
September 26th: April & Monroe Grisman
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Admission is FREE.
Beer is $6.50 with purchase of food before 7pm
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 the Patton Leatha Band. From sultry slow jams to turning up the funk, this band can do it all. They play Motown, R&B, old school hits, and even current top 40. One thing's for certain - these guys know how to entertain!
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Lawn seating is free of charge and on a first-come basis. Guests can bring their own food and beverages to the park.
Tainted Love and Mustache Harbor are headlining Hopmonk's Cookout Concert Series this Friday. Get ready for a unforgettable night of 80s dance hits + Yacht Rock classics.
Mustache Harbor's mission/destiny is simple: to build a mustache army and create Hardcore Soft Rock the likes of which has not been seen or heard since Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Ace, Kenny Loggins and The Little River Band ruled the airwaves and created AM Gold.
And for two decades Tainted Love has been thrilling audiences with their high-energy, over-the-top renditions from the treasure trove of pop music known as the 1980’s. Their show delivers something for every fan of music: pulsing dance beats, fist-pumping rock anthems, and guilty-pleasure sing-alongs, all performed with the highest level of musicianship and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.
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Tickets: $44.04 (General Admission); $68.91 (with Cookout Meal)
Doors: 4pm / Show: 6pm
Shoplifters United are performing a rousing tribute to The Smiths this Saturday at Sweetwater. The Smiths were one of the most influential bands of the 1980s, blending Morrissey’s poetic lyricism with Johnny Marr’s dazzling guitar work, Andy Rourke’s driving basslines, and Mike Joyce’s signature rhythms. Their sound still echoes through generations of artists—timeless, raw, and unforgettable.
With passionate performances and spot-on recreations of both beloved hits and deep cuts, Shoplifters United bring the magic of The Smiths to life on stage. Pascal, Matt, Tommy, and James have been channeling their shared love of The Smiths into a live experience that transports audiences back to 1984 Manchester at The Haçienda. Close your eyes, feel the jangly guitars and melancholic anthems, and relive the brilliance of The Smiths—live, loud, and in the moment.
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Tickets: $26.28
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers are the headliner at Rancho Nicasio's BBQ on the Lawn this Sunday.
Since his solo debut in 1994, Tommy Castro has made 16 albums. Ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues to fiery, stripped-down rock ‘n’ roll, each release is solidly built upon Castro’s unshakable musical foundation—a dynamic mix of 1960s-influenced guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked blue-eyed soul and Latin-tinged East San Jose funk, all driven by Castro’s grab-you-by-the-collar vocals and passionate guitar work.
Tommy will be performing tracks from his latest album A Bluesman Came To Town, which tells the tale of a young man working on his family farm who gets bitten by the blues bug. He masters the guitar and heads out on the road seeking fame and fortune, only to find what he’s left behind is the treasure he’s been looking for.
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Tickets: $45
** BBQ/Drinks available for purchase (not included in ticket price)
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)
Transcendence Theatre Co. Presents [Ladies of Broadway](https://transcendencetheatre.org/whats-on/ladiesofbroadway/) at Sonoma's Field of Dreams (September 4th - 14th).
Step into the spotlight with the dazzling women of Broadway as they strut, belt, and bare their souls in a powerhouse evening of stories and songs. From show-stopping anthems to backstage secrets, these leading ladies deliver the drama, the dreams, and the sizzle - all with wit, warmth, and a touch of diva flair. This production is part confessional, part concert - and all heart.
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Tickets: $25; $185 (Gold Level/Reserved Seating)
** Starting at 5pm, General Reserved ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-show picnic on the picturesque Field of Dreams lawn. This unique Sonoma-style picnic festival experience offers guests the chance to enjoy local food, wine, special cocktails, and live music while meeting cast members and connecting with fellow theater enthusiasts.
