TOP PICKS

Top Shows (week of 8/22)

Great concerts and shows coming to a stage near you.

Our Top Picks

Recommendation  #1
Bon Air Greenbrae

Enjoy a laid-back summer evening with cold craft beer and live music at Bon Air Rhythm & Brews!

On Thursday, August 22 from 5–7pm, grab a spot around the firepit outside Gott’s and and sample a selection of locally brewed favorites from Pond Farm Brewing Company.

Adding to the soundtrack is Marin singer-songwriter Matt Jaffe, bringing his energetic live performance and sharp songwriting to Bon Air as the sun goes down and the evening cools off. Bring some friends, grab a bite from Gott’s, discover a new favorite brew, and kick back with great music and good company. Whether you’re a craft beer fan or just looking for a fun way to wind down the day, Rhythm & Brews is an easy summer night out in Greenbrae.

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Free admission

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HOURS:
Thursday, August 20th: 5pm-7pm
Recommendation #2
Sweetwater Music Hall

Get ready to rock and roll this Friday when the Unauthorized Rolling Stones return to Sweetwater. 

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 electrifying 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

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HOURS:
Friday, August 21st. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #3
The City of Sausalito

Kick off the weekend with live music, waterfront views, and a picnic in the park at Sausalito’s beloved Jazz & Blues by the Bay concert series!

The music returns to Gabrielson Park this Friday with Big Blu Soul Revue, bringing an irresistible mix of soul, R&B, and funk to the Sausalito waterfront. Grab a spot on the lawn, bring your friends + picnic, and settle in for an evening of dancing & live music with the Bay as your backdrop.

Hungry? Tommy’s Salsa will be serving up food for purchase throughout the evening. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and beverages, so pack your favorite picnic and make a night of it.

Upcoming Concerts:

August 28: The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Featuring Willy Jordan

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Free Admission

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HOURS:
Every Friday: 6:30pm-8pm
Recommendation #4
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, August 21: 

• Blackcat Zydeco (Town Hall Plaza)

• Zydeco Flames (Creek Park)

Saturday, August 22: 

• Youth Bands Showcase (Town Hall Plaza)

• Wreckless Strangers (Creek Park)

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Admission is free

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HOURS:
Every Friday & Saturday: 6pm-8:30pm
Recommendation #5
Sweetwater Music Hall

Ground control to Marin! Starman SF is landing at Sweetwater this Saturday for a glitter-soaked celebration of the music, magic, and ever-changing genius of David Bowie.

One of the Bay Area’s most exciting Bowie tribute bands, Starman SF takes audiences on a journey through the many eras of the Thin White Duke — from the glam-rock swagger of Ziggy Stardust to the soulful grooves of Young Americans, the anthemic power of Heroes, and the dance-floor energy of Let’s Dance. Expect a high-energy, theatrical show packed with Bowie favorites including “Space Oddity,” “Fame,” “Suffragette City,” “Heroes,” “Let’s Dance,” and plenty more.

Fronted by actor-musician Cody Craven, Starman SF brings together an all-star group of Bay Area musicians for a show that’s part rock concert, part dance party, and one big love letter to Bowie.

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Tickets: $31.42

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HOURS:
Saturday, August 22nd. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm
Recommendation #6
HopMonk Tavern

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars headline HopMonk's Cookout Concert Series this Sunday.

Dale Watson is a true living legend of honky-tonk, outlaw country, western swing, and rockabilly — a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, actor, and cultural architect who has spent four decades championing American roots music traditions. His signature sound, dubbed 'Ameripolitan,' is as authentic as it gets, and his latest album 'Unwanted' delivers a double-barreled shotgun blast of country twang and honky-tonk bang. The all-ages show is held mostly standing on ground level, with limited seating on the lawn and top of the hill. 

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Tickets: $44.04

Food and drinks will be available for purchase!**

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HOURS:
Sunday, August 23rd. Doors: 4pm / Show: 6pm
Recommendation #7
Rancho Nicasio

Get ready for a Sunday afternoon of ska, soul, BBQ, and dancing on the lawn as Soul Ska takes over Rancho Nicasio with guests Beso Negro!

One of the Bay Area’s favorite ska and rocksteady bands, Soul Ska has been packing dance floors since 2014 with an infectious mix of Jamaican first-wave ska, British second-wave influences, soulful vocal harmonies, and a powerhouse horn section. The eight-piece collective features veteran musicians from some of Northern California’s most beloved bands, including Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, and the Jethro Jeremiah Band.

Add the fiery, high-energy sounds of Beso Negro, and plenty of BBQ, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a perfect summer Sunday in West Marin. Bring your dancing shoes and settle in for an afternoon of irresistible rhythms under the sun.

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Tickets: $30

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HOURS:
Sunday, August 23rd: 4pm-7pm
Recommendation #8
Marin Theatre Company

Marin Theatre Company (MTC) presents The White Chip, a sobering comedy of errors (August 27 - September 20). 

Success seems to come easily to Steven McAlister. Charismatic and constantly in motion, he’s built a life that looks enviable from the outside — complete with a dream job at a prestigious theatre. But from his very first drink at 12, it’s clear he has been lying to himself for years. Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this “recovery comedy” unfolds from Steven’s own disarmingly candid and charmingly funny perspective. Named for the tokens given in Alcoholics Anonymous to mark the beginning of sobriety, The White Chip follows Steven as he barrels through the highs, lows, and spectacular missteps of addiction, telling a story about the courage to start over, one day at a time. Marin Artistic Director Lance Gardner helms this production.

Anyone in recovery with a chip of any color is welcome to attend The White Chip as our guest.

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Tickets: $59 (General); $35 (Under 35); $15 (Student)

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HOURS:
August 27- September 20. Check website for showtimes.
Recommendation #9
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, delicious food and drinks, and the welcoming small-town charm that makes Corte Madera such a special place. This Sunday's headliner is Jackie Green

Jackie Greene is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his Americana, roots-rock, and blues style. He has released critically acclaimed solo albums like Gone Wanderin' and Back to Birth, and played with Phil Lesh and Friends, The Black Crowes, and Trigger Hippy

2026 Concert Lineup

August 30 — Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs (Americana/Rock)

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Free Admission

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HOURS:
Every Sunday: 5pm-7pm (thru August 30th)
Recommendation #10
Paper Mill Creek Saloon

In an unlikely westward migration, a crew of five bands from the tropical island of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, is trading white-sand beaches and rum-soaked Caribbean nights for the coastal redwoods of Marin. How did they end up here? Long story short, they were among the acts booked for San Francisco’s ill-fated Freak Nest festival. But the show must go on — and St. John knows how to rock.

Head to Paper Mill Creek Saloon this Sunday for an afternoon of psychedelic grooves, island-inspired funk, rock and pop straight from the Virgin Islands. Headliner The Orange Peels has deep Bay Area roots and was a fixture on the San Francisco music scene before its founders decamped to St. John for five years. Now they’re back — and they’ve brought some talented island friends along for the ride. PuZL, Mother Goat and Housewives of St. John round out the lineup, with plenty of new music on the way.

Come for the Caribbean vibes & rockin' beats — no passport required.

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No Cover Charge

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HOURS:
Sunday, August 23rd: 1pm-5pm