San Anselmo Live On The Avenue, the popular summer entertainment series, returns this weekend. Concerts are held at Creek Park and the Town Hall Plaza between 6pm - 8:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Come on out to stroll, shop, dine, and dance on San Anselmo Avenue!
Walking Mirrors will be the headliner this Friday at Creek Park, and BlackCat Zydeco will be performing in front of Town Hall. And on Saturday, Rojai in The Pocket will take the Creek Park stage, and the Pickled Fish Trio will perform at Town Hall.
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Upcoming Music Line-up:
Friday, June 27 - Essence and Gold Country (Creek Park)
Friday, June 27 - Matt Jaffe Band (Town Hall)
Saturday, June 28 - Big Blu Soul (Creek Park)
Saturday, June 28 - The Dorian Mode (Town Hall)
Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert series is back at Sausalito's Gabrielson Park every Friday thru September 12th.
This Friday's headliner is Pascal Bokar and his AfroBlueGrazz Band. Pascal Bokar has been a headliner at more than 50 Jazz festivals nationwide. He performs a wonderful fusion of West African music and jazz.
Here's the upcoming June schedule:
-- June 27: Aki Kumar (Bollywood Blues)
-- July 11: Dennis Johnson & The Revelators (Blues, Roots, and Rock)
-- July 18: Bermudagrass Triangle (Tropical Jazz)
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Lawn seating is free of charge and on a first-come basis. If you're hungry, tacos and strawberry shortcake will be available for purchase, as will alcohol & non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can bring their own food and beverages to the park.
Albert Lee, one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, is coming to HopMonk this Friday.
The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock 'n' roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. After moving to the U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo albums, and won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution on 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown'. He continues to tour today, and plays his signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar.
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Tickets: $30
Back by popular demand! The Ariel Marin Band is returning to Mac's at 19 Broadway on Friday, June 20th.
Known as “Sade of The Bay,” Ariel Marin is a refreshingly eclectic powerhouse songstress on track to be the next global superstar. A recording artist with a 5 octave range, and angelic pipes, she is a force of nature. Ariel’s award-winning multi-genre band features multi-platinum producer James “Jae-E” Earley. They play it all from Fleetwood Mac to Motown, Sade to Lynyrd Skynrd, Journey to The Eagles, Chaka Khan to top 40 radio hits, classics.
Whether you're in the mood for Funk, Rock, Soul, Pop, Folk, Country, R&B, Motown, and Gospel, they have you covered. Get ready for another slammin' dance party!
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Tickets: $12.51
RagDolls, the all-female Aerosmith tribute band, is coming to Sweetwater this Saturday.
RagDolls has garnered the type of critical acclaim that takes most tribute bands years to achieve. Delivering energetic and powerful performances, RagDolls dig deep into the soul of America’s greatest rock and roll band. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then it is blatantly clear that these women capture the essence of Aerosmith out of a love for the music and its energy.
They'll have you rocking out to Aerosmith classics like: Dream On, Walk This Way, and Sweet Emotion to the MTV era hits such as I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, Janie’s Got a Gun, Cryin’ and Love in an Elevator. By the end of the show, the audience will feel like they’ve experienced the real thing.
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Tickets: $33.48
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)
Corte Madera's Summer Concert Series returns with a variety of musical talent. Enjoy a free outdoor show every Sunday (5pm - 6:30pm) thru August 24th in Menke Park.
This Sunday's headliner is The Great North Special. This talented group emerged from the sunny shores of Laguna Beach, forged through friendship and by a collective passion for the improvisational magic of bands like Little Feat and The Grateful Dead.
Upcoming Schedule:
June 29: August Lee Stevens
July 6: Pardon the Interruption
July 13: Bubba's Taxi
July 20: Kanekoa
July 27: Miko Marks
Transcendence Theatre Co. Presents Broadway’s Best Night Ever—a true Broadway Under the Stars experience like no other. This inspirational extravaganza will take audiences on a journey through the greatest hits of musical theater, featuring iconic songs and stunning choreography from more than 25 Broadway shows.
Held under the twinkling, breathtaking Sonoma sky, Broadway’s Best Night Ever will dazzle with unforgettable hits and sensational performances from classic shows like A Chorus Line, Anything Goes, Wicked, Chicago, Jersey Boys, Gypsy, Hair, Mamma Mia!, The Phantom of the Opera, and so much more. Prepare to be swept off your feet by the ultimate Broadway celebration!
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Tickets: $35 - $65 (General Admission)
** Starting at 5pm, General Reserved ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-show picnic on the picturesque Field of Dreams lawn. This unique Sonoma-style picnic festival experience offers guests the chance to enjoy local food, wine, special cocktails, and live music while meeting cast members and connecting with fellow theater enthusiasts.
