Get ready for a unique mix of rock, surf, folk and country on Thursday, November 6th at Sweetwater.
Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan to rockin’ out for the inmates at North Carolina correctional facilities. They’ve shared a stage with many musical luminaries including Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins and Patti Smith. Their music has been featured in movies and TV, and even parodied by Weird Al. Their legendary live shows are a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll and what Rolling Stone dubbed “a hell raising rock and roll party.”
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Tickets: $34.51
Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks' Sally & Tom hits the stage at Marin Theatre Company this month. Don't miss this bold and brilliant backstage look into who gets to tell the stories of our past—a play The New York Times called “subtle, clever and human."
Blending heart, humor, and sharp insight, Parks goes behind the scenes as a fictional theatre company tries to mount a play about the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. As the playwright and director—who are also romantic partners—wrestle with how to depict this fraught history onstage, audiences get a look at what happens when uncomfortable truths are confronted in art and in life.
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Tickets: $39 - $89
The show runs October 30th - November 23rd
Two great cover bands... one rockin', funkadelic night!
The Velvet Fog and Funk Nugget are taking the HopMonk stage this Friday.
From their very first show, The Velvet Fog has been wowing audiences with their musicianship, energy and their decades-spanning, multi-genre setlist. The 5-man band brings near-album quality rock, blues, alternative and even some country covers - from Queen to Queens of the Stone Age, and Bowie to The Black Keys.
Funk Nugget is a Marin-based 70’s cover band who play quintessential funk and disco tunes. Their shows pay homage to the best part of the 70’s and create a fun dance party vibe. They’re well known for their high energy, long sets, filled with surprising mash-ups and the occasional extended jams to help keep the groove going.
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Tickets: $22
Marin Symphony kicks off its Masterworks concert series at College of Marin with Liszt & Brahms on November 8th - 9th. The program opens with John Psathas’s Tarantismo—a piece that pulses with unstoppable energy and rhythmic fire. Psathas blends classical tradition with the heartbeat of world music and jazz, creating a dazzling soundscape that feels both ancient and electrifying. Expect driving percussion, twisting melodies, and orchestral colors so vivid they might raise a few goosebumps.
The Program includes:
John Psathas: Tarantismo
Liszt: Hungarian Fantasy; John Wilson, piano
Liszt: Totentanz; John Wilson, piano
Brahms: Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.73
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Tickets: $43 - $85 (General Admission); $20 (Youth 17 & under)
Enjoy a Sunday evening with delicious food and bluegrass music at Rancho Nicasio.
Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining tradition with innovation in a way that appeals to both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Their live performances are characterized by tight harmonies, truly impressive solos, and an undeniable joy that permeates with every note they play. The band's repertoire includes numerous original compositions as well as fresh takes on timeless classics, all delivered with their own distinctive style. Whether you're a die-hard bluegrass aficionado or just looking for some foot-stomping fun, Broken Compass Bluegrass is sure to leave you spellbound and inspired.
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Tickets: $30. (Dinner is NOT included in the ticket price.)
The Amazing Bubble Man is coming to Marin Center's Showcase Theater this Sunday.
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed twelve years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
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Tickets: $34 (Adults); $23 (Kids 17 & Under)
Join Mac's at 19 Broadway this Sunday for an evening of timeless classics as Perry D'Andrea, winner of the Sing Like Sinatra "My Way" competition, takes the stage to honor the legendary crooner.
Get ready to be transported back in time, as his smooth vocals and charismatic presence bring the iconic Sinatra tunes to life. Between songs, Perry adds interesting tidbits about the recording history and "behind the scenes" anecdotes. From "Fly Me to the Moon" to "My Way," this event promises an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. So grab your "pack" and come celebrate the golden era of music.
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Tickets: $17.85
Locally celebrated for its exceptional productions, the Throckmorton Theater’s Mainstage Youth Program opens its Season of Sondheim with Sweeney Todd, the deliciously dark tale of love, revenge, and a most unusual pie shop.
Revered as one of the greatest musical scores of all time, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, is a musical thriller that explores the depths of human despair, and examines themes including social justice, moral corruption, psychological obsession, and trauma cycles.
Come witness the incredible talent of the Throckmorton Teen Performers in this powerful, intense, dark and thrilling show!
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Tickets: $35 (General Admission); $48 (Reserved seating); $30 (Students & Seniors)
