GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning rave reviews since its sensational Off-Broadway debut. And now it's returning to Marin Center's Showcase Theater this Thursday.
This touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance in the aisles! Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out ... and you'll recognize yourself in each of them! Described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine), and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!” (The Advocate).GIRLS NIGHT is bursting with energy and packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more.
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Tickets: $51 - $73
The Lighthouse Bar and Grill is kicking off summer with a super fly Disco Party this Friday. Get ready for a night of beats, bites, and flashing lights!
Enjoy the grooviest dance tunes by the greatest dance bands of the 70s and beyond. DJ Vino will be playing everyone from the Bee Gees and KC and the Sunshine Band to Jackson 5 and Prince... and so much more.
So get dressed in your best 70s garb and dance the night away while overlooking the Bay. It's sure to be a night to remember!
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Tickets: $15 (Advance); $25 (at the door)
If you'd like to have dinner before the party, make reservations with the restaurant via OpenTable or call (415) 381-4400.
El Radio Fantastique is bringing their cinematic, genre-bending show to Sweetwater this Saturday.
Led by founder Giovanni DiMorente, the band effortlessly drifts from punk rock to neo-classical, from indie-power pop to funky dance grooves, all with a throughline of catchiness and authenticity. With the collective of singers in the band, Beatle-esque harmonies are ubiquitous, as are the ear-worm melodies and undeniable pop hooks infused into the exceptional songwriting and seasoned musicianship.
Opening for the El Radio Fantastique is Junk Parlor. It’s moody melodies and poetic storytelling conjures up a fantastically-edgy and intoxicating dreamscape. The band’s signature sound is multi-faceted; spattered with traditional Eastern-European melodies and rhythms, Bohemian janglings and exotic vintage belly dance melodies.
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Tickets: $26.28
Marin's Teen Battle of the Bands is coming 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. They will also get one song professionally produced and recorded by two amazing producers and musicians – Craig Bartock (member of the iconic rock band HEART) and Aidan Nelson (who has worked with legends like Phil Lesh and Bob Weir).
Come on out and cheer for the rock stars of tomorrow!
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Admission is FREE.
Hot Buttered Rum returns to Rancho Nicasio this Sunday for their popular BBQ on the Lawn series.
Hot Buttered Rum is a souped-up, left-coast string band that weaves their love of bluegrass, folk, jazz and soul into a riveting strain of Americana. String bass and five-alarm fiddle merge with guitar, banjo, mandolin, drums and keyboards to frame the voices of its two contrasting writers, fueling a dance party with roots in Appalachia and its branches in California. It’s a sound that’s as tough to describe as it is easy to love.
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Tickets: $35 (does not include price of food)
Join the Sausalito Spaulding Marine Center this Sunday for an evening of wooden boats and folk cabaret from around the world.
The Hot Clams are bringing their unique folk cabaret to the stage, along with the Iavnana Georgian Ensemble, Kenneth Renshaw, and Kristine Barrett! From misty Basque mountain melodies to 1960s Greek taverns songs, Brazilian carnival tunes, Sephardic lullabies, Balkan tunes, and more. They'll carry listeners across vast oceans; exploring the deep connections between ancient song traditions, boats, and foodways.
If you're hungry, there will be delicious clam chowder, vegan chili and fresh sourdough provided by Davey Jones Deli and Portside Bakery. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available for purchase.
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Tickets: $20 (Early Bird); $25 (General Admission); Kids Under 12: FREE
Dinner (Soup & Sourdough): $15
Marin Theatre Co. closes out its 2024/25 season with the Bay Area premiere of Do You Feel Anger? - an outrageous comedy that highlights the absurdity and danger of a world where some people's feelings are prioritized over others.
The story revolves around Sofia who is hired as an empathy coach at a debt collection agency, where she quick finds out that her work is cut out for her. The employees can barely identify what an emotion is, much less practice deep, radical compassion for others. As they stumble towards enlightenment, hidden tensions of this carefree workplace bubble to the surface, leading to uproarious and eye-opening revelations.
The show has been hailed by the New York Times as “Flat-out hilarious. Ingenious and inspired.” Award-winning theatre and film director Becca Wolff helms this MTC production.
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Tickets: $35 - $72 (Evening Shows); $35 - $47 (Matinees); $10 (Student)
Get ready for the 1st ever Battle of the Dad Bands on Saturday, June 7th at Larkspur's Piper Park! It's going to be an epic day of music, food, drinks, and family fun you won't want to miss!
-- 7 incredible Bands rocking the stage all day long!
-- 8 delicious Food Trucks to satisfy all your cravings!
-- 15+ amazing Breweries serving up the best local brews (with unlimited tastings and tasting glass)!
-- 6+ awesome Merchants showcasing unique goods!
-- Fun-filled Kid Zone for the little rockers!
-- Exclusive VIP Section for the ultimate experience including:
Participating bands include: Wonder Bread 5, The Velvet Fog, Midlife on Mars, Distortion Therapy, Funk Nugget, Sofa Kings, and Stonefish.
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Tickets: $82.50 (General Admission); $131.25 (V.I.P.); $25 (Kids 5 - 17)
