TOP PICKS

Top Shows (week of 6/28)

Great concerts and shows coming to a stage near you.

Our Top Picks

Recommendation  #1
Marin Center

This 2026 Marin County Fair boasts a stellar lineup of performers as well as a day-long tribute band music fest. This year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes & Stories,” celebrates America’s 250th anniversary while honoring the past, embracing the present, and looking forward to the future. 

Wednesday, July 1, 7:30pm: The Family Stone

With a blend of funk, soul, R&B, rock, and psychedelia, The Family Stone keeps the music of Sly and the Family Stone all over the world. 

Thursday, July 2, 7:30pm: Steel Pulse (British reggae revolutionaries)

Friday, July 3 – Pride Day 7:30pm: Linda Perry

Grammy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award–nominated producer, and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee.

Saturday, July 4 – Stars & Stripes Music Fest

3:30pm: Pete Floyd - Premiere Pink Floyd Tribute

5pm: Mustache Harbor - Yacht Rock Forever

6:30pm: Super Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute

8pm: Fleetwood Macramé - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Sunday, July 5 – Latin Heritage Day - 7:30pm: Lupita Infante

A two-time GRAMMY and two-time Latin GRAMMY nominee.

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Tickets: $30

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HOURS:
Wednesday, July 1 - Sunday, July 5. Check website for showtimes.
Recommendation #2
Sweetwater Music Hall

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Sweetwater...

Join Bay Area sea shanty band Shark Alley Hobos this Friday as they celebrate everyone's favorite shark movie—JAWS! The Hobos will perform their critically acclaimed musical tribute to JAWSOff the Deep End, followed by a screening of Spielberg's movie masterpiece.

Come dressed as your favorite JAWS character for the costume contest, test your knowledge in shark-themed trivia, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music, classic film, prizes, popcorn, and plenty of screams.

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Free Admission. All ages welcome!

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HOURS:
Friday, July 3rd. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #3
HopMonk Tavern

Dead and Breakfast, a tight, soulful, and potent four-piece tribute to the Grateful Dead, is perfoming live this Friday at HopMonk.

Featuring Scott Ayes (The Love Makers) and Alex Mandel (The Fingers), Dead & Breakfast brings together true Dead devotees for an unforgettable night of faithful interpretations and fresh, creative grooves. With a buzz-worthy monthly residency at the RIC in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, this band has quickly become a local favorite. Their shows are more than concerts — they're joyful gatherings where people come together to dance, sing, and share the love. 

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Tickets: $26.42

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HOURS:
Friday, July 3rd. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #4
Cinelounge Tiburon

Trade your couch for the movie theater and experience some of Hollywood's greatest films the way they were meant to be seen.

Beginning July 3, Cinelounge Tiburon kicks off a weeklong Classic Movie Series, featuring multiple screenings of four timeless favorites:

🍿 Breakfast at Tiffany's

 🎭 My Fair Lady

 🎥 Citizen Kane

 🌟 Boogie Nights

Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering a cinematic masterpiece for the first time, there's no better place to enjoy these iconic films than on the big screen.

Located in downtown Tiburon, Cinelounge is Marin's only first-run, three-screen movie theater. Enjoy state-of-the-art 4K laser projection, immersive Dolby Surround 7.1 sound, luxurious seating, and convenient dine-in service featuring beer, wine, and a delicious menu of food.

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Tickets: $22.49

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HOURS:
July 3rd-9th. Check theater's website for daily showtimes.
Recommendation #5
Town of San Anselmo

San Anselmo Live on the Avenue is back! 

Every Friday and Saturday evening, San Anselmo Avenue transforms into a vibrant pedestrian promenade, where local shops stay buzzing, restaurants spill onto the sidewalks, and live music fills the air. Grab dinner, sip something refreshing, and dance your way through town as performances light up both Creek Park and Town Hall Plaza.

🎵 Upcoming Lineup:

Friday, July 3

• Sweet Sally (Town Hall Plaza)

• Walking Mirrors (Creek Park)

Friday, July 10: 

• Howelldevine (Town Hall Plaza)

• April & Monroe Grisman (Creek Park)

Saturday, July 11: 

• Bluegrass Blowouts (Town Hall Plaza)

• Urban Outlaws (Creek Park)

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Admission is free

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HOURS:
Every Friday & Saturday: 6pm-8:30pm
Recommendation #6
Rancho Nicasio

What better way to spend the 4th of July weekend than a BBQ on the Lawn at Rancho Nicasio with the incomparable Jackie Greene?

A true jack-of-all-trades, Jackie is an Americana and roots singer-songwriter who can croon soulful piano ballads one moment and shred a bluesy guitar solo the next — you may even remember him as lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013. 

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Tickets: $54

Food, BBQ, and beverages will be available for purchase on-site. 

** General Admission tickets do not include table seating

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HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday, July 4th-5th. Gates open: 3pm / Show: 4pm
Recommendation #7
Corte Madera Community Foundation

Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and gather your favorite people—Corte Madera's Summer Concert Series is back at Town Park!  Enjoy live music under the summer sky, tasty food & drinks, and that unmistakable small-town charm that makes Larkspur such a special place. 

🎸 2026 Concert Lineup

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Free Admission

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HOURS:
Every Sunday: 5pm-7pm (thru August 30th)
Recommendation #8
Marché Restaurant

Longer days, live music, and patio vibes—Marché’s beloved Music on the Patio series is back and better than ever. Join them every Wednesday for an evening of live music, great food, and sunshine (or sunset).

Upcoming Shows:

Wednesday, July 1 – Robert Gastelum - lively jazz

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.

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HOURS:
Every Wednesday. Live music starts at 4:30pm / Happy Hour: 4pm–5:30pm
Recommendation #9
Sausalito Parks and Recreation

Jazz and Blues by the Bay summer concert series returns to Sausalito's Gabrielson Park every Friday (thru August 28). 

Here's the upcoming schedule:

July 10: GG Amos (blues, jazz, funk, Latin) 

Sponsored by: Sausalito Lions Club / Food by: Tasty's Joint

July 17: East Side Funk (jazz-funk)

Sponsored by: Bay Cities Refuse & Sausalito VIPS

July 24: Juke Joint (blues, soul, jazz)

Sponsored by: Sausalito Cruising Club

July 31: Evan Thomas & the Brotherhood (funky soulful blues)

Sponsored by: Sausalito VIPS

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Lawn seating is free of charge on a first-come basis. Food as well as alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchaseGuests are permitted to bring their own food and beverages to the park.

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HOURS:
Every Friday: 6:30pm-8pm (thru August 28)
Recommendation #10
Marin Art & Garden Center

Get ready for another unforgettable summer of live music under the stars at the Marin Art & Garden Center’s Summer Concert Series

Running Thursday evenings from July 9 through August 27, this beloved outdoor concert series brings together incredible live music, delicious food & drinks, and family-friendly fun in one of Marin’s most beautiful garden settings. From salsa and zydeco to blues, Americana, Hawaiian music, opera, folk, and rock, this year’s lineup offers something for everyone. Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends & family, and settle in for warm summer nights filled with dancing, community, and great vibes.

✨ 2026 Lineup Highlights Include:

 • Edgardo Cambon — Salsa/Cha Cha Cha (July 7)

 • Huapala — The Spirit of Aloha (July 14)

 • Dirty Cello — Blues/Americana (July 21)

 • Blackcat Zydeco — Accordion Blues (July 28)

 • Peter Warren–Makuru — African Dance (August 6)

 • San Domenico Virtuoso/Opera (August 13)

 • Michelle Lambert — Acoustic Pop/Folk (August 20)

 • Teen Rock Showcase (August 27)

Guests can also enjoy local food & drinks, a KidZone for younger concertgoers, and the stunning outdoor settings of the Gazebo Lawn and Redwood Amphitheater.

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Tickets: Adults $20 in advance, $25 at the gate; Kids 17 & Under (Free)

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HOURS:
Every Thursday (July 7 - August 27). Doors: 4pm / Show: 5:30pm - 6:30pm