Get ready for a sizzling evening of blues and soul as Tommy Castro and the Painkillers take the stage at Rancho Nicasio on Friday, May 29th.
Internationally beloved guitarist, singer, and songwriter Tommy Castro has been electrifying audiences since his solo debut in 1994, releasing 16 albums — the last seven for Alligator Records — each a unique chapter in his ever-evolving musical story. Praised by Blues Music Magazine for his 'voracious blues energy and ultimate soul power,' Castro blends 1960s-influenced guitar-fueled blues, Memphis-soaked soul, and Latin-tinged East San Jose funk into an unforgettable live experience.
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Shared Community Table Seating: $50
** Dinner is NOT included in the ticket price.
Calling all Jimi Hendrix fans! You won’t want to miss Sweetwater this Friday when Purple Haze brings the legendary sound and electrifying spirit of Hendrix to town for one unforgettable night.
With soulful vocals and mind-blowing guitar skills, Purple Haze strives to capture the essence of Hendrix's iconic sound, leaving you in awe. The band is Ralph Woodson on guitar and lead vocals with Robin Bordow on drums and Bo Freeman on Bass, creating a powerhouse rhythm section that will make you groove all night long. Together, the band will take you on a journey through Hendrix's timeless classics.
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Tickets: $34.51
Grab your lawn chairs, rally your friends and neighbors, and head to Piper Park for Larkspur’ Community Foundation's free Music in the Park series, happening every Friday (May 22 through June 19.) Enjoy summer evenings filled with live music from some of the Bay Area’s favorite local bands, spanning everything from funk and rock to feel-good party tunes.
Upcoming Concerts:
• May 29 — The Papermill Gang
• June 5 — Bubba’s Taxi
• June 12 — The Dogweeds
• June 19 — The Happys
The Larkspur Rec’Ing Crew will be onsite serving beer, wine, beverages, and snacks, while Squared Pizza dishes out hot slices to keep everyone fueled for the festivities.
Bring a blanket, kick back under the evening sky, and enjoy great music, good food, and community vibes all summer long.
KC Turner Presents Graham Parker live at HopMonk this Friday.
Stereotyped early in his career as the quintessential angry young man, Graham Parker was one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters to emerge from England's pub rock scene in the early '70s. His band Graham Parker and The Rumour debuted with Howlin' Wind in 1976, launching a cult following that has endured for decades. After a prolific solo career and a surprise reunion with The Rumour in 2011 — famously featured in Judd Apatow's film This Is Forty — Parker has been touring his solo acoustic show since 2017. This is a fully seated, all-ages event, so grab your tickets early — low ticket warning is already in effect!
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Tickets: $64.76
The Teen Battle of the Bands returns to San Anselmo's Creek Park this Saturday.
Ten high school 10 bands (ranging from the 9th - 12th grades) will compete for the champion title. Each band will select three rock songs to perform and will be judged by an all-star panel of musicians. The winning band will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a chance to play at Live on the Avenue this summer.
Organized by the Recreation Department in partnership with the San Anselmo Arts Commission, this year's Teen Battle of the Bands promises to be an unforgettable showcase of local talent and creative expression from young musicians. Come on out and cheer for the rock stars of tomorrow!
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Admission is FREE.
Experience a powerful and uplifting finale to the Marin Symphony season with Masterworks Four: Shostakovich & Dvořák this weekend at College of Marin's James Dunn Theatre.
Led by Music Director Fawzi Haimor, this unforgettable program culminates in Antonín Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 8 — a joyful masterpiece bursting with soaring melodies, radiant brass, rustic dances, and the beauty of the natural world. The symphony is pure musical optimism and the perfect way to close out the season.
The program also features Valerie Coleman’s stirring Umoja and Shostakovich’s dramatic Cello Concerto No. 1, performed by acclaimed cellist Oliver Herbert.
PROGRAM
• Valerie Coleman: Umoja
• Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107
Featuring Oliver Herbert, cello
• Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88
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Tickets: $47-$89
Marin Theatre Company presents Pictures from Home (May 7 - May 31), the West Coast Premiere of the intimate, riveting Broadway play.
Playwright Sharr White transports late Marin photographer Larry Sultan’s landmark photo memoir to the stage. In this moving and theatrically inventive work, Sultan turns the lens on his parents, wrestling with generational differences to shed new light on the past. Travelling over a decade from his Greenbrae home to his parents’ stylish tract house in the San Fernando Valley, Sultan seeks the truth behind his memories, searching for a deeper understanding of both his parents and himself through interviews and photography. This captivating and poignant adaptation breathes life into a portrait of a man’s undying love for his parents.
Bay Area theatre mainstay Victor Talmadge will play father Irving Sultan alongside Daniel Cantor as Larry Sultan and Susan Koozin as mother Jean Sultan. Acclaimed theatre director Jonathan Moscone helms this new production.
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Tickets: $59 (General Admission); $35 (Under 35); $15 (Student)
Longer days, live music, and patio vibes—Marché’s beloved Music on the Patio series is back and better than ever.
Join the restaurant every Wednesday for an easygoing evening of live music, great food, and sunshine (or sunset) in one of Marin's most charming outdoor settings.
Upcoming Shows:
✨ May 20 – Todos Santos
An acoustic trio blending blues, Latin, jazz, and country—with two guitars, accordion, and serious Baja vibes
Whether you’re winding down midweek or making a night of it, this is your excuse to grab a table, sip something good, and soak up the music.
Kick off your weekend the right way: cold beer in hand, live music in the air, and fire pits glowing under the night sky.
Tam Tavern’s Beer Garden Concert Series rolls on this Friday with Tangled & Free — a West Marin jam band led by guitarist and vocalist Joshua McHugh. The group features a rotating cast of Bay Area musicians who perform a blend of inventive, psychedelic, fresh, and funky original music alongside popular cover songs
Upcoming Shows:
June 5th: Flower Jam
Settle into the beer garden from 6pm–9pm, grab some delicious bites, sip your favorite brew, and soak in the laid-back Friday night energy as the music takes over.
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Free admission.
