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 through August 27, this beloved outdoor concert series combines incredible live music, delicious food and 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. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and settle in for warm summer evenings filled with dancing, community, and great vibes.
This Thursday's headliner is Makuru, an electrifying ensemble featuring some of the Bay Area's finest world musicians on bass, guitar, drums, and traditional African instruments. The band is led by renowned Senegalese singer and dancer Ousseynou Kouyate, a former member of the National Ballet of Senegal who also toured with international superstar Youssou N'Dour, best known to many for his unforgettable vocals on Peter Gabriel's hit "In Your Eyes."
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Tickets: Adults $20 in advance, $25 at the gate; Kids Under 17 (Free)
Upcoming Summer Shows:
• San Domenico Virtuoso/Opera — (August 13)
• Michelle Lambert — Acoustic Pop/Folk (August 20)
• Teen Rock Showcase — (August 27)
Ronstadt Revolution – A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt, featuring Natalie Amaya, comes to Marin Shakespeare Company this Friday.
Celebrate the legendary music of Linda Ronstadt with a powerhouse tribute featuring her greatest English and Spanish-language hits. Led by acclaimed vocalist and bilingual performer Natalie Amaya, Ronstadt Revolution showcases an all-star lineup of veteran musicians who have shared the stage with icons including Elvis Presley, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, and Daniel Valdez—Ronstadt's own guitarist and vocalist on Canciones de mi Padre. Together, they recreate the magic, passion, and versatility that made Ronstadt one of music's most beloved artists.
From classics like "Heat Wave," "You're No Good," and "Blue Bayou" to "Tú Solo Tú" and other beloved favorites, this unforgettable concert takes audiences on a joyful musical journey through the songs that defined the '70s and '80s.
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Tickets: $48.49 - $158.49
Sausalito's Jazz and Blues by the Bay summer concert series returns to Gabrielson Park every Friday through August 28. This week's headliner, Incendio, brings an energetic blend of roots, world jazz, and Latin music to the waterfront.
Here's the upcoming schedule:
August 14: The Volker Strifler Band (blues, rock, jazz, Latin)
Food by: Cousins Maine Lobster
August 21: Big Blu Soul Revue (soul, R&B, funk, jazz)
Food by: Tommy's Salsa
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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 purchase. Guests are permitted to bring their own food and beverages to the park.
Dancing Under the Lights returns to Downtown San Rafael this Friday, transforming Fourth Street into a lively outdoor celebration filled with music, dancing, food, drinks, and family fun.
The evening kicks off with a performance by School of Rock, followed by free salsa dance lessons, before Bay Area party band Neon Velvet takes the stage to keep the dance floor packed with hits from every era. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun night out, this is your chance to dance beneath the glow of Downtown's iconic Tivoli lights.
Enjoy bites from local restaurants, food trucks, dessert vendors, and refreshing beers from Pond Farm Brewing Co. while you stroll, sip, and soak up the festive atmosphere. Browse a local artist marketplace, let the kids enjoy crafts and the jumpy zone, and experience the vibrant community spirit that has made this event a summer favorite.
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Free Admission
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.
Friday, August 7:
• The Mad Maggies(Town Hall Plaza)
• Soul Ska (Creek Park)
Saturday, August 8:
• SunHunter Band (Town Hall Plaza)
• Hall Pass (Creek Park)
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Admission is free
The FLAMIN' GROOVIES perform live at Sweetwater this Friday, with opening act Hot Laundry.
Formed in San Francisco in 1965, the FLAMIN' GROOVIES have spent nearly six decades delivering their signature blend of high-energy rock 'n' roll. The legendary band continues to thrill audiences with cult classics like "Slow Death," "Teenage Head," and their iconic power-pop anthem "Shake Some Action."
The current lineup features founding member Cyril Jordan, along with drummer Tony Sales, bassist Atom Ellis, and guitarists Sean Fitzsimmons and Miki Rogulj, bringing fresh energy to one of rock's most enduring bands.
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Tickets: $35.54
Novato's popular Concerts on the Green series returns this Friday. Bring your lawn chairs, pack your picnic baskets and invite your friends and family for a night of FREE singing and dancing right outside the Historic City Hall at the Novato Civic Green.
This Friday's headliner is Big Blu Soul Quartet. The band shares an extreme passion for the music of 60’s and 70’s soul, funk and jazz… the classic sounds of Motown, Stax, Daptones and Blue Note Records but with a fresh and original spin. Get ready for a wide array of infectious dance grooves at this high-energy live show.
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Upcoming Music Lineup:
August 21 – Anthony Arya (Americana Rock)
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Outside food and drink are permitted. No dogs are allowed.
Looking for a fun night of live music by the waterfront? Head to Sausalito Seahorse this Saturday, when local favorites King Tide take the stage.
This Sausalito-based band delivers its signature blend of "Home Grown Rock 'n' Roll," mixing Southern rock, modern country, and soulful acoustic ballads with soaring harmonies and high-energy performances. Expect a lively set featuring both original songs and creative takes on favorite covers that'll have you singing along and tapping your feet all night.
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Tickets: $10
Arrive early, grab a delicious Italian dinner, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of great food, cold drinks, and live local music.
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, delicious food and drinks, and the welcoming small-town charm that makes Corte Madera such a special place. This Sunday's headliner is Kanekoa, a popular Ukelele-powered Hawaiian Jam Rock band.
🎸 2026 Concert Lineup
Free Admission
Legendary Berkeley band The Rubinoos take the stage for a special Sunday matinee at HopMonk.
From their early days as teenage friends making music together to becoming one of the world's most beloved power pop bands, The Rubinoos have spent decades crafting irresistibly catchy songs and unforgettable live shows. Their acclaimed 1977 debut was hailed by rock critic Gene Sculatti as "the best pop album of the decade," launching a career that has included collaborations with Todd Rundgren, Kevin Gilbert, and Chuck Prophet.
Along the way, they've shared the stage with icons like Tom Petty and Elvis Costello, appeared on American Bandstand, recorded the theme song for the cult classic Revenge of the Nerds, and introduced a new generation to their music when "I Think We're Alone Now" opened Season 3 of Netflix's Sex Education.
If you love hook-filled rock, great musicianship, and a band that still knows how to put on a fantastic live show, don't miss this rare afternoon performance.
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Tickets: $35.75
