AZ/DZ, the Bay Area's ultimate AC/DC tribute band, returns to Sweetwater this Friday. Get ready for a night of high voltage rock n' roll!
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Born from the hellfire of pagan blood rituals, this decadent band of demons worship their lust of all things loud and forbidden. This Bay Area band raises their axes in high voltage celebration to the Gods of Rock and thunder from down under: AC/DC. This popular tribute band has been bringing the Thunder to the party and celebrating the music of AC/DC all over the Bay Area since their inception in 2010.
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Tickets: $26.30
Marin Jazz presents Carlos Reyes this Saturday at the Lark Theater.
Carlos Reyes is a Grammy winning recording artist, producer, engineer, harpist and violinist who has been breaking musical barriers since his first public performance at the age of five. Born in Paraguay South America, Carlos never fails to astound and delight, arranging songs from classical, to Latin to Pop in magically fresh ways.
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Tickets: $70 (Reserved seating); $80 (V.I.P. seating)
Get ready to crank it to 11! Sabbath Lives storms Mac’s at 19 Broadway this Saturday with a blistering tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath—the godfathers of heavy metal.
Expect thunderous guitar riffs, crushing bass lines, and raw, unfiltered power as this high-energy performance celebrates the music that defined generations of rock and metal fans. If you love classic metal, hard rock, and songs that hit you right in the chest, this is your night.
Mac’s intimate room brings you up close to the stage, with pro-level sound, a loud-and-proud atmosphere, and a legendary cocktail program to keep the energy flowing all night long. Come early. Stay late. Headbang responsibly.
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Tickets: $10
Get ready for a soul-stirring, mind-expanding night of live music when Jon Chi & The Pacific Syndicate light up Peri's Tavern this Saturday.
With a sound that’s instantly recognizable and electrifying on stage, the band weaves together spacious Americana, psychedelic soul, and deep grooves that pull you in and don’t let go. Frontman Jon Chi—formerly of the beloved Bay Area band Rainmaker—brings decades of musical exploration and serious jam credentials to the stage.
Over the years, Chi has shared the spotlight with legends like Mickey Hart and Dave Schools, and that pedigree shines through in every note. Expect soaring melodies, hypnotic rhythms, and the kind of live energy that turns a great show into a can’t-miss experience.
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Tickets: $20–$24
Big Brother and the Holding Company is bringing their trademark psychedelic, Summer of Love rock to HopMonk this Sunday. The concert will be a musical tribute to Janis Joplin, in honor of her birthday.
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Big Brother and the Holding Company-- along with bands like The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Quicksilver Messenger Service – is considered one of the original, first wave of great psychedelic bands that came out of San Francisco in the summer of 1965.
The band launched the career of Janis Joplin and recorded the hit album "Cheap Thrills," cementing them as a part of rock music history. Their legacy as one of the great bands of the 1960s is secure. In their current live shows they perform original material as well as all of their legendary songs; “Piece of My Heart”, “Summertime”, “Ball and Chain”, “Bye Bye Baby” and more, as only the original creators of this music can.
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Tickets: $40
The lines are learned; the stage is set—but where are the actors?!
With a full audience waiting, Clown Daddy must tackle Shakespeare’s most tangled tragedy, Hamlet, all on her own. With a little help from some unforgettable companions, she will take you on a hilarious ride that just might change the way you see Shakespeare forever.
Clown Daddy, also known as Ellie J, is an actress-turned-clown with a flair for slapstick and puppet antics. Having trained at Atlantic Theatre Company in New York City and L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, she has brilliantly broken the mold of stuffy theatre norms, clasping intense story-telling and character work with humor that defies expectations. With Clown Daddy, entertainment is guaranteed.
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Tickets: $35 (Adults); $29 (Students)
Are you ready for the truth, the half truth, and nothing like the truth?
Join Six Feet Apart Productions for storytelling in Novato this Saturday. The Story Shuffle features three storytellers, followed by an Open Mic segment. You can either sign up to tell a 5-minute story or a 1-minute story in the Story Sprint lighting round. No theme, just bring your best story and sign up at the door!
Come out for a night of live storytelling in a cozy, comfortable venue that is just right for an evening of great tales. Food and beverages are available at The Bistro, located at the Marriott. Plenty of free parking.
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Tickets: $15 - $20
