High Sierra Music Festival and Peri's Tavern are thrilled to host the Marin Band Contest this Thursday.
This regional "battle of the bands" will feature three rockin' semi-finalists: Prog Frog; San Geronimo Animal Prince; and Suzanimal.
There will be three musician judges from the North Bay music community - Erin Chapin (Rainbow Girls), Graham Patzner (Whiskerman), and Tom Quell (The Heeters). Here's your chance to discover Marin's next music sensation!
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TIckets: $5
Sounds of Skynyrd, the Bay Area's premier Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, is coming to HopMonk this Friday.
Formed out of a shared love for southern rock and a deep appreciation for the legendary sound of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sounds of Skynyrd came together to recreate the magic and energy of this iconic band. Each member brings their unique talent and dedication to faithfully reproducing the music that defined a generation. From the powerful guitar riffs and soulful vocals to the electrifying stage presence, they replicate the sound and feel of Lynyrd Skynyrd's greatest hits, including classics like "Sweet Home Alabama," "Free Bird," and "Simple Man."
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Tickets: $20 (advance); $25 (at the door)
Sol Horizon will be playing all your Bob Marley favorites this Saturday at Sweetwater
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Widely regarded as Sonoma County’s best reggae band and Northern California’s premier Bob Marley tribute band., Sol Horizon seamlessly fuses reggae with funk, rock, hip hop, and world beats. Renowned for energetic live performances and powerful lyrical content centering on themes of peace, community, sustainability and the re-vitalizing power of nature, the band moves feet and inspires minds, creating a positive musical experience that continues to attract fans from across the globe.
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Tickets: $31.42
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers present Stravaig: A Fiddle Extravaganza, a tartan-tinged musical storm this Saturday at San Rafael's Dominican Campus.
Get ready for a night of wild bowing, heart-stirring harmonies, and foot-stomping tunes that’ll have even the most reserved in the crowd clapping along. With a stage packed full of scrappy young prodigies, fiery fiddlers, and tartan-clad enthusiasts, the music will be as vibrant as a Highland sunrise! They’ll also be showcasing many rising stars from Marin County, bringing local talent to the forefront of this thrilling event.
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Tickets: $38 - $42.39
Kids under 12 are free! Discounts for seniors and groups.
Marin Theatre continues its 2024/25 season with the U.S. premiere of “It’s True, It’s True, It’s True,” a wildly original play detailing the riveting 1612 trial of Agostino Tassi for the assault of 17-year-old female Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi.
Conceived and written by the U.K.’s Breach Theatre from centuries-old court transcripts, this powerful, fast-paced drama finds Gentileschi tasked with facing down her attacker within the constraints of the law and the gender expectations of the time. Featuring an all-women cast, “It’s True, It’s True, It’s True” tells the story of how one woman found revenge through her art, becoming one of the most successful painters of a generation. Hailed by The Guardian as “gripping, tremendous,” this work blends myth and history with contemporary commentary. Acclaimed director Rebecca Wear helms this bold and compelling production.
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Tickets: $47 - $81
Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of world-class Latin jazz as Marin Jazz proudly welcomes the Grammy® Award-winning sensation: Pacific Mambo Orchestra!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend in style with this high-energy performance that fuses sizzling salsa, mambo, and Latin jazz with genre-bending covers of Stevie Wonder, Dizzy Gillespie, and even Rachmaninoff!
This internationally acclaimed big band has wowed crowds at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Tempo Latino (France), and Monterey Jazz Festival, among many others. Now, they’re bringing the heat to San Rafael for one unforgettable Sunday afternoon!
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Tickets: $70
🍹 Full Bar On Site 🅿️ Ample Free Parking
Give your dogs (and family) a rockin’ day to remember at WOOFSTOCK 2025!
Grab your leash, furry friends, and family to join us for the Bay Area’s grooviest dog (and animal) lover’s event! Enjoy music by Fleetwood Macramé, everyone's favorite Fleetwood Mac tribute band (2pm - 4:30pm). Vegeterian Food trucks, beer, and wine will be available. The ever-popular free Kid’s Zone will be back with awesome activities for kids of all ages. Explore the event booths featuring local merchants and animal rescue groups!
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show. Don't forget to BYOWB (Bring Your Own Water Bottle) as there will be purified water on tap!
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Tickets: $53.49 (Adults); $11.49 (Kids 12 & under)
** All proceeds benefit the animals at Marin Humane.
Be inspired challenged, and entertained at the 2025 DocLands Documentary Film Festival. Explore films and special guests April 30 - May 4 at Smith Rafael Film Center. Browse the program and get tickets!
Presented by the California Film Institute, DocLands Documentary Film Festival expands upon the exchange of ideas and inspiration through public screenings and engaged conversations. DocLands aims to bring diverse communities together for dialogue and build an active, inclusive, and fully supportive community around documentary film. Dedicated to initiating connections and partnerships that will illuminate and invigorate the business and art of non-fiction filmmakers.
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Tickets: $18.50 (General) | $17 (CAFILM Members) | $15 Senior (65+) | $9 (Students with ID + Kids 12 & under)
