Jimi Hendrix won't be at Sweetwater this Friday... but Purple Haze is the next best thing!
With soulful vocals and mind-blowing guitar skills, Purple Haze strives to capture the essence of Hendrix's iconic sound, leaving you in awe. The band is Ralph Woodson on guitar and lead vocals with Robin Bordow on drums and Bo Freeman on Bass, creating a powerhouse rhythm section that will make you groove all night long. Together, the band will take you on a journey through Hendrix's timeless classics.
Get ready to rock out to the legendary tunes of Jimi Hendrix with Purple Haze—the ultimate tribute band that's dedicated to keeping his spirit alive.
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Tickets: $33.48
Corduroy - The Pearl Jam Experience is coming to HopMonk this Friday. If you're a fan of grunge and Seattle rock, you won't to miss this show!
For nearly 10 years, Corduroy has been one of the world's top Pearl Jam tribute bands. They continue to perform across the country to sold-out houses, and always put on a show that would make Eddie Vedder proud. Opening for Corduroy on Friday is Scar Tissue, the premiere Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band.
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Tickets: $20 (advance); $25 (at the door)
The Marin Irish Festival returns to Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds this weekend, bringing a lively Beltane Celebration of Irish music, dance, and heritage to the Bay Area.
Beltane, an ancient Celtic festival marking the arrival of summer, sets the tone for a weekend filled with Maypoles, music, and revelry. Festival-goers can expect performances across four lively stages, featuring top Irish musicians, dynamic dance performances, and immersive storytelling. More than 40 craft vendors will showcase handcrafted and rare goods, while food trucks and tents will serve up traditional Irish fare, including corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie, and of course, pints of Guinness, as well as locally brewed hard ciders & ales.
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Tickets: $30 (Adults); $15 (Kids 5-11)
Las Cafeteras is bringing their signature Afro-Mexican, Americana & modern folk music to Sweetwater on Saturday, May 3rd.
From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from roots to rock and hip hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that remix roots music as modern-day troubadours. All ages and family-friendly.
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Tickets: $40
Marin Theatre continues its 2024/25 season with the U.S. premiere of “It’s True, It’s True, It’s True,” a wildly original play detailing the riveting 1612 trial of Agostino Tassi for the assault of 17-year-old female Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi.
Conceived and written by the U.K.’s Breach Theatre from centuries-old court transcripts, this powerful, fast-paced drama finds Gentileschi tasked with facing down her attacker within the constraints of the law and the gender expectations of the time. Featuring an all-women cast, “It’s True, It’s True, It’s True” tells the story of how one woman found revenge through her art, becoming one of the most successful painters of a generation. Hailed by The Guardian as “gripping, tremendous,” this work blends myth and history with contemporary commentary. Acclaimed director Rebecca Wear helms this bold and compelling production.
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Tickets: $47 - $81
Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of world-class Latin jazz as Marin Jazz proudly welcomes the Grammy® Award-winning sensation: Pacific Mambo Orchestra!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend in style with this high-energy performance that fuses sizzling salsa, mambo, and Latin jazz with genre-bending covers of Stevie Wonder, Dizzy Gillespie, and even Rachmaninoff!
This internationally acclaimed big band has wowed crowds at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Tempo Latino (France), and Monterey Jazz Festival, among many others. Now, they’re bringing the heat to San Rafael for one unforgettable Sunday afternoon!
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Tickets: $70
🍹 Full Bar On Site 🅿️ Ample Free Parking
Give your dogs (and family) a rockin’ day to remember at WOOFSTOCK 2025!
Grab your leash, furry friends, and family to join us for the Bay Area’s grooviest dog (and animal) lover’s event! Enjoy music by Fleetwood Macramé, everyone's favorite Fleetwood Mac tribute band (2pm - 4:30pm). Vegeterian Food trucks, beer, and wine will be available. The ever-popular free Kid’s Zone will be back with awesome activities for kids of all ages. Explore the event booths featuring local merchants and animal rescue groups!
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show. Don't forget to BYOWB (Bring Your Own Water Bottle) as there will be purified water on tap!
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Tickets: $53.49 (Adults); $11.49 (Kids 12 & under)
** All proceeds benefit the animals at Marin Humane.
Be inspired challenged, and entertained at the 2025 DocLands Documentary Film Festival. Explore films and special guests April 30 - May 4 at Smith Rafael Film Center. Browse the program and get tickets!
Presented by the California Film Institute, DocLands Documentary Film Festival expands upon the exchange of ideas and inspiration through public screenings and engaged conversations. DocLands aims to bring diverse communities together for dialogue and build an active, inclusive, and fully supportive community around documentary film. Dedicated to initiating connections and partnerships that will illuminate and invigorate the business and art of non-fiction filmmakers.
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Tickets: $18.50 (General) | $17 (CAFILM Members) | $15 Senior (65+) | $9 (Students with ID + Kids 12 & under)
