The battle may be over, but the music is just getting started!
On Thursday, the winner and runner-up of this year’s Battle of the Bands Competition take the Sweetwater stage for a high-energy night of live music.
Kicking things off are The Meaty Ogres, serving up a heavy dose of soul, funk and rock. With raw grooves, soaring guitars and gritty vocals, the band knows how to turn a show into a full-on party built for dancing, singing along and getting lost in the music.
Then it’s Gas Money, a local band formed by four teenagers who are proving that rock & roll is alive and well. They’ve quickly built a following with their infectious energy and eclectic sound, covering everything from Stevie Wonder to Metallica and plenty in between.
Come see two of Marin’s rising local bands show off the sounds that took them to the top of this year’s competition.
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Tickets: $22.15
Ready to rock like it’s 1984? 🤘
HopMonk turns up the volume this Saturday with San Fran Halen, the Bay Area’s ultimate Van Halen tribute band! These seasoned pros channel the raw power, electric energy and wild spirit of the original legends, cranking out all the hits from Runnin’ with the Devil to Jump.
If you ever air-guitared in your bedroom or blasted Panama in your car, this night’s for you. They’re not just playing the songs — they’re bringing back the era of big hair, big riffs and even bigger parties.
And the ’80s nostalgia doesn’t stop there. Def Lepp, the popular Def Leppard tribute band to crank the nostalgia even higher. a Def Leppard tribute band, will crank things up with favorites like Pour Some Sugar on Me and Love Bites.
So break out your best rock ’n’ roll moves and get ready to relive your adolescence — because it’s never too late to party like it’s 1984.
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Tickets: $26.94
Kick off the weekend with live music, waterfront views, and a picnic in the park at Sausalito’s beloved Jazz & Blues by the Bay concert series!
The music returns to Gabrielson Park this Friday with Dee Coco & Co. - a popular chanteuse known for her 5 octave vocal range. Her diverse repertoire includes jazz, blues, reggae, Latin... you name it, she'll sing it!
Hungry? There will be food for purchase by Fully'z-VeSoul Cafe (southern loaded mac and cheese, cajun corn ribs and buttermilk cornbread muffins)
Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and beverages.
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Free Admission
Super Diamond, the ultimate Neil Diamond tribute band, is performing at Rancho Nicasio's BBQ on the Lawn this Sunday.
Super Diamond has become one of the most popular live shows at major nightclubs, theaters, ballrooms and public events throughout the United States. The band delivers a glittering, smoke-filled show performing Neil Diamond‘s hits with a rock edge and unrestrained enthusiasm. Pure entertainment – classic music combined with fun, energy and passion!
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Tickets: $42 (BBQ & beverages sold separately)
** Picnic tables are available for groups over 8. Please email ranchoinfo@ranchonicasio.com to reserve once you have purchased your online ticket(s).
Fresh off a busy summer of performances across the Bay Area and tour stops in Littleton, Colorado, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Wreckless Strangers return to the Paper Mill Creek Saloon this Friday.
With their latest alblum Dirty Souls, Wreckless Strangers return to their rock-and-roll roots, delivering their rawest and most visceral studio effort to date. The six-song collection channels the arena rock spirit of the '70s and '80s that shaped the band's earliest influences while bringing a fresh, modern edge to the sound. The first single, "Dirty Soul," continues to receive national airplay and is available on major streaming platforms.
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Tickets: $15 (at the door)
International jazz sensation Lara Louise brings her captivating voice to Mog Asu Wine Bar in Tiburon this Thursday.
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 international & domestic wines; enjoy delicious food pairings; and immerse yourself in a night of fabulous music & wine.
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No Cover Charge
San Rafael PorchFest returns this Sunday. The annual music celebration, held on porches throughout the historic Gerstle Park Neighborhood, brings the community together for a day of fun, music, and laughter.
Over 70 musicians will perform on 20+ different porches. Genres range from jazz, rock, opera, folk to many more! There will be food trucks near Gerstle Park. Or, bring your own picnic!
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Admission is FREE. But tipping the musicians is encouraged!
Pro Tips:
Bring Cash for food trucks, merchandise & tipping.
This is a NO ALCOHOL, family-friendly event.
Public restrooms are available. Dog on leash are allowed.
Lawn chairs, blankets & coolers are encouraged.
Free shuttle from downtown parking lots.
Marin Theatre Company (MTC) presents The White Chip, a sobering comedy of errors (August 27 - September 20).
Success seems to come easily to Steven McAlister. Charismatic and constantly in motion, he’s built a life that looks enviable from the outside — complete with a dream job at a prestigious theatre. But from his very first drink at 12, it’s clear he has been lying to himself for years. Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this “recovery comedy” unfolds from Steven’s own disarmingly candid and charmingly funny perspective. Named for the tokens given in Alcoholics Anonymous to mark the beginning of sobriety, The White Chip follows Steven as he barrels through the highs, lows, and spectacular missteps of addiction, telling a story about the courage to start over, one day at a time. Marin Artistic Director Lance Gardner helms this production.
Anyone in recovery with a chip of any color is welcome to attend The White Chip as our guest.
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Tickets: $59 (General); $35 (Under 35); $15 (Student)
Join the Ross Valley Players for a captivating production of Death of a Salesman.
Arthur Miller’s award-winning play is a work of deep and revealing beauty, that remains one of the most profound achievements in American theater.
Set in late 1940s Brooklyn and told through a montage of memories, dreams, and arguments of the protagonist traveling salesman Willy Loman who is despondent with his life and appears to be slipping into senility. Several tragic, soul-searching revelations – concerning his wife, his sons and his business associates – underscore how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him.
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Tickets: $45 (Adults): $35 (18 years & under)
The Don't Quit Your Day Job Dancers bring their magical, Parisian-inspired show MISBEHAVING to Marin Center's Showcase Theatre for three dazzling performances.
Doree Clark and The Don't Quit Your Day Job Dancers invite you to their 37th season opener — a glittering tale of wonder, fun, humor, and pleasure inspired by a trip to the Musée D'Orsay in Paris. Imagine being magically transported back in time, trapped inside the paintings and posters of a bygone era — what an amazing wild ride that would be. Come celebrate with hope, purpose, and dancing shoes!
Tickets: $34
