Marin Art & Garden Center's Summer Concerts in the Garden returns every Thursday this August in their Redwood Amphitheater (5pm - 6pm). Here's your chance to listen to great music, dine al fresco, and sing/dance on a warm summer night in a beautiful setting.
This week's headliner is Gail Muldrow. Gail Muldrow offers an irresistible mixture of blues, funk, soul, r&b, rock, grunge, heavy metal … you name it. For Gail there are no boundaries and she knows how to blend all those musical genres into one original style. Subsequently, she belongs to those great Bay Area musicians who are difficult to place into one category.
Bring a picnic, refillable water bottle, blanket, low-backed lawn chairs. Fox Pizza, Pond Farm Beer, and Bartholomew Estate wines will be available for purchase. There will be a KidZone with activities for the little ones.
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Tickets: $20 (advance), $25 (at the gate); Kids 17 & Under (Free)
Get ready to rock this Thursday when the Unauthorized Rolling Stones return to Sweetwater. This electrifying concert will transport you back to the glory days of the iconic rock band.
Experience the energy, charisma, and timeless music of Mick Jagger (aka Rudy Colombini) and his bandmates as they perform all your favorite hits. From "Start Me Up" to "Paint It Black," you'll be singing and dancing along to every classic tune. No Stone will go unturned!
Don't miss out on this incredible night of rock 'n' roll nostalgia. Get your tickets now for The Unauthorized Rolling Stones and prepare for a show that will leave you wanting more!
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Tickets: $26.27
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 Edgardo Cambón y Su Conjunto LaTiDo. This Oakland based Latin music group is known for their intricate vocal harmonies, energetic conga drums, and the unique sound of the traditional Tres Guitar. The group has a wide repertorie of music, ranging from the Cuban flavor of the Buena Vista Social Club and salsa oldies like Rubén Blades and Cela Cruz to more recent songs by artists such as Marc Anthony, as well as their own original tracks.
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Lawn seating is free of charge and on a first-come basis. If you're hungry, Paella will be available for purchase, as will alcohol & non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can bring their own food and beverages to the park.
San Anselmo Live On The Avenue, the popular summer entertainment series, continues 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!
Shana Morrison & Calendonia will be the headliner this Friday at Creek Park. Shana's musical style has been called pop with a side of blues and a side of rock, but she has never shied away from including other ingredients, like country, R&B, and jazz into the mix. And every once in a while, she might even sing a song or two by Van Morrison (her dad).
And on Saturday, Dennis Johnson & The Revelators, the slide guitar masters, will be rockin' the Creek Park stage.
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Admission is FREE.
Experience the ultimate Duran Duran Tribute this Friday at HopMonk Tavern!
New Moon on Monday isn’t just another tribute band—they’re a full-throttle celebration of everything Duran Duran. For true fans of the Fab Five, this is the real deal: no cheesy wigs, no cut corners—just pure style, sound, and spectacle. Masters of both the music and the moment, New Moon on Monday channels the iconic energy of the New Romantic era with stunning accuracy. From mega-hits like “Girls on Film” to fan-favorite deep cuts like “Hold Back the Rain,” every performance is packed with passion, precision, and unmistakable swagger.
The band also brings Duran’s legendary glam to life, drawing inspiration from trailblazers like Vivienne Westwood to deliver a visual feast as fierce as the music itself. It’s more than a concert—it’s an immersive, era-defining experience.
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Tickets: $26.94
Rancho Nicasio's Outdoor Sunset Series continues this Friday with STELLA SWINGS ELLA (an Ella Fitzgerald Tribute). This heartfelt homage to the First Lady of Song blends her timeless music with fascinating historical stories and meticulous research.
Singer Stella Heath is an old soul. By age 8, she was obsessed with classical singing and piano, preferring her mother’s collection of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong recordings to the latest radio hits. As the lead vocalist in a handful of local bands – Bandjango Collectif, Stella & the Starlights, the Stella & Ian Duo – she loves to interpret Swing-era jazz standards, along with French gypsy and New Orleans favorites.
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Tickets: $25
** Dinner is NOT included in the ticket price.
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 week's headliner is Jimmy Dillon. The seasoned singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his soulful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and masterful playing. With a career spanning decades, his music blends rock, blues, and folk influences, creating a signature sound that resonates with audiences. His discography includes 6 studio albums, which can be streamed for free on his website.
Upcoming Schedule:
August 17: Walking Mirrors
August 24: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs
In need of some uplifting singing to beat the summer doldrums?
Join Singers Marin for their Summer Film Festival Choral Concert, where cinematic stories come alive through song. This Hollywood hit parade will bring you some of the best and most uplifting songs from movies that span the decades—everything from La La Land, to Black Panther, to The Graduate, and more.
The show will be held at the Novato High School Center for the Arts, and the audience is invited to a reception following the concert.
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Tickets: $20 (adults), $10 (youth)
