Best Bay Area Events 8/6-8/26
Soul Box Supper Club: A Multi-Course Dinner Party
Soul Box Supper Club is an immersive dinner experience that tells the story of the connection of food with the political landscape as election season approaches. Celebrity chef Tirzah Love crafts a soul-filled five-course meal in partnership with local farms and food artisans. Beyond a meal, the club will host a dialogue led by Taylor Nanz of Solid Grounds, exploring the power of voting and community engagement. This special KQED Supper Club also features a cocktail hour with live music by August Lee Stevens and DJ Darling Cool, live art by Jermaine Dante Art and a portrait popup studio to archive the memories by Rough Thesis. Find our more here.
Lesbians Rule Outside Lands
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
I am sorta really jealous of anyone going to Outside Lands this weekend. So many amazing lesbian musicians I adore are performing. Renee Rapp, Chappell Roan, Fletcher, K. Flay… who am I missing? The lineup this year looks amazing and I hope you all have a gay old time and beer for me. Here’s what else I’m excited for the week of 8/6 and beyond.
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The SF Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival!!
8/17 | San Francisco Italian Athletic Club | 1630 Stockton St, SF | 12 p.m. | $30-$275
The legendary Tony Gemignani is once again throwing the SF Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival in the heart of North Beach. It is exactly what it sounds like and is glorious! There will be 30+ pizza makers, 7 bagel joints, and about 20 breweries. You can’t miss this! Find out more here.
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This Week’s Events 8/6-8/12
Tuesday 8/6
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
8/6 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $31, All ages
Gyedu Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. His early fascination with music blossomed into a lifelong passion. From mastering his fathers flute at the tender age of eight, to honing his guitar skills under the mentorship of Uncle Bonku, Sammy Lartey and Ebo Taylor, Ambolleys musical odyssey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Now-8/25 | 514 Fourth Street Theatre, San Rafael | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$40
Jon Tracy and Nick Musleh team up to conceive a new play echoing the story of Macbeth, that rips open the fabric of war and explores how we are all interwoven into its past, present and future.
Wednesday 8/7
Alanis Morissette – The Triple Moon Tour
8/7 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$149.50
A legendary night with Alanis Morissette, who’s known for her confessional lyrics and layered rock-influenced sound.
8/7 | San Jose Civic | 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose | 8 p.m. | $58-$314
María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona, known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer-songwriter and former footballer.
8/7 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $64-$109
Jose Feliciano is recognized as the first Latin Artist to effectively cross over into the English music market, opening the doors for other artists who now play an important role in the American music industry.
Thursday 8/8
West Grand Brass Band
8/8 | Union Square | Geary, Powell, Post, & Stockton St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free
This dynamic group of six musicians from Oakland blends traditional brass band music with modern styles, creating an ever-evolving mix of classic tunes, innovative covers, and original compositions. Known for their energetic performances, WGBB turns every venue into a lively celebration, ensuring an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!
8/8-8/10 | Little Boxes Theater | 1661 Tennessee St., Suite 2S, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $55-$85In the dark and echoing halls of the subconscious, where shadows and
whispers dance and fears take corporeal form, lies a realm unexplored by the faint of heart. Welcome to HYSTERIA!, an enigmatic and haunting exploration of the human psyche through the lens of contemporary circus and dance.
8/8-8/10, 8/15-8/17 | Eclectic Box SF | 446 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | $23.18A drag send-up of the classic TV series starring one of the Greatest Queer Heroes of all time!
8/8 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $29.50, All agesAmen Dunes, the project of Damon McMahon, was born out of a collection of songs made in the fall of 2006 in upstate New York. He has written elemental songs about time, love and memory, as much about the listener as they are about the writer: pure, open, and beautiful.
8/8 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $30/advance, $35/doorStep into the unique world of SE:UM, a fusion of jazz and Korean traditional virtuosos who united through the pulsating beats of ancient folk tunes and shamanistic rhythms.
8/8 | The Curran | 445 Geary St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $39.50-$175Hilarious and moving, Thank You for Listening adapts tales from Ari Shapiro’s best-selling memoir, The Best Strangers In the World, into an evening of stories and songs about the power of listening to forge connections. Audiences will leave feeling more hopeful about the world around them…and may never listen to All Things Considered quite the same way again.
Friday 8/9
Outside Lands 2024
8/9-8/11 | Golden Gate Park, SF | 11 a.m. | $226.20+, All ages
This year’s headliners include, Sabrina Carpenter, The Killers, Sturgill Simpson, and so many more!
8/9 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$99.50Tim Minchin is an Australian composer/lyricist, musician, comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. His setlist will be fluid and the shows will have more of an unplanned intimate ‘evening with’ vibe as Tim chats about his songwriting and performs songs drawn from his 2020 studio album, Apart Together, his musicals, Matilda and Groundhog Day, his TV and film writing and from his early song-writing days around the turn of the century.
Rich Medina, Epik, DJ Platurn
8/9 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall 1710 Mission St, SF | 9 p.m. | $20-$30
For the past two decades, Rich Medina has cemented his reputation as an elite DJ, one of few on the planet capable of taking audiences worldwide on a sonic journey through hip-hop, house, soul, afrobeat, funk, breaks and dance classics.
Saturday 8/10
Playa Art Preview Party
8/10 | The Box Shop SF | 951 Hudson Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $15
This special evening will be filled with music, refreshments, captivating art installations, and a sneak peek at some amazing Burning Man art projects just before they hit the Playa! Come dance to the beats of DJ Ron Ison & DJ Zanne and warm up your moves to get burn-ready! The Playa Preview Party is not just a gathering; it’s a celebration of art, music, and the human spirit. Come with an open heart, an adventurous spirit, and get ready to be amazed.
DJ Pauly D
8/10 | Temple | 540 Howard St, SF | 10 p.m. | $30, 21+
Known for his dynamic sets and magnetic stage presence, Pauly D will be spinning the hottest beats to keep the party going all night long. This event promises to be unforgettable.
Jake Peavy & friends, Tim Flannery, Jackie Greene, Duane Trucks, Kevin Scott
8/10 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $35-$200, All ages
Join Jake Peavy and friends for a Benefit for The Giants Community Fund.
Megadeth – Destroy All Enemies Tour
8/10 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 6:30 p.m. | $29.50-$79.50
Megadeth in concert with along Mudvayne and All That Remains.
KMEL Summer Jam 2024
8/10 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $108+
See the Ambassador of the Bay, E-40, along with performances by Jeezy, JT, 4BATZ, 310Babii, LaRussell, BossMan Dlow + DaBoyDame & Friends!
Sunday 8/11
USS Hornet Arts and Craft Faire
8/11 | USS Horet | 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda | 10 a.m. | $5-$20
Join the USS Hornet for our first annual Arts and Craft Faire! There will be 50+ booths of artists and vendors, food and beverage vendors, FREE PARKING, and ship tours will be available.
Pony Bradshaw
8/11 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $20-$24, All ages
On his new album North Georgia Rounder, Pony Bradshaw leads the listener on an exploration of the woods, rivers, and mountains of Appalachia, more specifically, the area for which the album is named and he’s called home for the past 15 years. The sonic excursion includes stops along the Conasauga River, visits to the holler, and a few diversions—nearby Knoxville plays a supporting role, as do Louisiana and Arkansas. It’s an impressionistic journey of introspection and connection all at once.
Doug Loves Movies LIVE Podcast Recording
8/11 | Rooster T Feathers | 157 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale | 4:20 p.m. | $25
Comedian Doug Benson hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise comedian guests about his first love…movies! To have a chance at winning some prizes, bring a movie themed name tag!
Monday 8/12
8/12 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $51-$453.50, All ages
Tuareg nomads and cowboy drifters. Camel trains and mustang horses. The timeless horizon of the endless Sahara and the wild frontier of the Old West-and when the day is done, guitars around the campfire, singing songs of loss and longing and ‘home on the range’.Several thousand miles of ocean may divide the desert blues of Tinariwen and the authentic country music of rural America, but the links are as palpable as they are romantic.
The Week of 8/13-8/19
Tuesday, 8/13
Toro y Moi & Aminé, Kenny Mason
8/13 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5 p.m. Doors | $59.50
Chaz Bear, known professionally as Toro y Moi, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is often recognized as a spearhead of the chillwave genre in the 2010s, alongside contemporaries Washed Out and Neon Indian, although his music has explored various styles since.
Shakey Graves
8/13 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $35-$55, All ages
Across his career, Shakey Graves — a.k.a. the performance moniker of Austin, Texas-born Alejandro Rose-Garcia — has intentionally created thrilling musical adventures tailored to each fan: burning CDs and putting them in personalized decorated bags; building intricate scavenger hunts that send fans in search of unique tapes; and Bandcamp-exclusive releases.
Chief Keef
8/13 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 p.m. | $55-$199
Keith Farrelle Cozart, better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in Chicago’s South Side, he began his recording career as a teenager and initially garnered regional attention and praise for his mixtapes in the early 2010s. Cozart is often credited with popularizing the hip hop subgenre drill for mainstream audiences, and is considered a progenitor of the genre.
Wednesday, 8/14
Khruangbin
8/14-8/16 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $69.95, All ages
Khruangbin is an American musical trio from Houston, Texas. The band consists of Laura Lee Ochoa, Mark Speer, and DJ Johnson. The trio is known for blending global music influences, such as classic soul, dub, rock and psychedelia.
Tyler Childers
8/14 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7:30 p.m. | $49.50-$165
Tyler Childers envisions Country Squire as a “working man’s country album” – one that captures a relentless work ethic, a happy marriage, and a sly sense of humor.
Thursday, 8/15
Dueling Swing Bands
8/15 | Futon Plaza | Fulton St @ Larkin St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free
The Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, having crafted an exciting, King Size California sound, with what roots music magazine No Depression calls “the badge of authenticity”. Special Guest Hep Jen is bringing that swing to this special show at Fulton Plaza! Catch her FREE swing dancing lessons at 4:00pm & 6:15pm!
Comedy Bang! Bang!
8/15 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $56-$192
Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform a totally improvised version of the award-winning podcast!
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars
8/15 | San Jose Civic | 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose | 8 p.m. | $59-$99
Enter the Werk Room this Summer and get ready to experience the high kicks and low splits of RuPauls Drag Race All Stars 9th Season unfolding LIVE on-stage! Be captivated by the return of fan-favorites Angeria, Jorgeous, Plastique Tiara, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel, and Vanessa Vanjie in this show-within-a-show highlighting the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent it takes for a Queen to be an All Star.
NightLife Remix: MURS, Z-Man
8/15 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $24.95
Bring the hype for underground rap pioneer MURS as he takes center stage, with an opening set from multifaceted hometown hip-hop artist Z-Man.
Michelle Wolf
8/15-8/17 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $40.25, 18+
Michelle Wolf has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape with the Village Voice calling her “the voice comedy needs right now” and The Daily Beast declaring, “Michelle Wolf is the future of stand-up comedy.”
Friday, 8/16
Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers
8/16 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $27.50
Frank Lopes Jr., known professionally as Hobo Johnson, is an American vocalist and frontman of the band Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers. Hobo Johnson also delivers lyrics in the form of rap and spoken word to create his raw, often self-released music.
Too $hort
8/16 | Vinnie’s Bar & Grill | 2045 Mount Diablo St, Concord | 8:30 p.m. | $81.88+, 21+
Bay Area Hip Hop Legend, Too $hort, visits Vinnie’s Bar & Grill!
Planet Booty
8/16 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | $25/advance, $30/at door
With a lush array of live instruments coupled with electronic loops, infectious funk hooks, and a damn sexy sense of style, Planet Booty leaves all audience members sweat-soaked, electrified, and frantically trying to explain to their friends why this band with the ridiculous name is really really worth checking out.
The Comedy of Errors
8/16-9/15 | Forest Meadows Amphitheatre | 890 Belle Ave, San Rafael | 7:30 p.m. | $15-$40, All ages
The Comedy of Errors, adapted and directed by Michael Gene Sullivan. Sullivan starts a revolution by placing the play squarely in the time it was originally performed, but now done so by a rogue women’s acting troupe. Michael, a mainstay of the San Francisco Mime Troupe, will deliver this raucous comedy with his well-honed satirical bite.
Stone Temple Pilots w/ LIVE, & Our Lady Peace
8/16 | Toyota Pavilion in Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 7 p.m. | $29.50-$99.50
Lamont & Tonelli Ball Presents a night with the Stone Temple Pilots, LIVE, and Our Lady Peace.
Saturday, 8/17
Jazz Mafia’s Grateful Brass w/ The Sticklerphonics
8/17 | Radium Runway | 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda | 3 p.m. | $20/advance, $25/onsite
Grateful Brass reimagines the iconic music of the Grateful Dead with an instrumentation of brass, drums and vocals (no guitar!). The music digs deep into the Grateful Dead discography with creative re-imaginations infused with the ebullient spirit of New Orleans Second Line, trance-like grooves of Afrobeat, brass-driven energy of Balkan music, and energetic Afro-Cuban polyrhythms, all sitting on top of a heavy foundation of funk.
Gary Clark Jr.
8/17 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $49.50-$89.50
Gary Lee Clark Jr. is an American guitarist and singer who fuses blues, rock and soul music with elements of hip hop.
20th Emerald Cup
8/17-8/18 | Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts | 10 10th St, Oakland | 11 a.m. | $65-$599, 21+
As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary this year bigger and better than ever, the Emerald Cup is bringing two full days of California cannabis and music culture to Oakland! Honor our highly esteemed “Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award” Recipient and get ready to groove with the hottest artists in hip hop, reggaeton, samba, alternative & electronic, all weekend long!
Neon Steve
8/17 | Monarch | 101 6th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $10-$15, 21+
Neon Steve has gained notoriety as an elite purveyor of House Music with over 50 Million streams Worldwide. The Pacific Northwest – based Producer’s signature style, that he describes as ” House Music that bangs! “, is an eclectic concoction that blurs the genre lines between Tech House, Bass House, Techno and more.
South Seas Swing @ USS Hornet
8/17 | USS Hornet | 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda | 5:30 p.m. | $44
Come aboard museum and historic aircraft carrier USS Hornet and enjoy a night of swing dancing, great food, and tiki drinks. We’re celebrating with our own WESTPAC steel beach party. Hawaiian shirts, vintage clothes, and dancing shoes are encouraged for this summer swing fling on the Bay!
San Francisco Sea Music Festival
8/17 | Aquatic Park | 499 Jefferson St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Set against the picturesque backdrop of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Fisherman’s Wharf, this exciting event will feature multiple stages at Aquatic Park, the Crab Wheel Plaza, and more. We will be celebrating sea music traditions from around the world and offering a diverse lineup of music and dance performances. Join us for a music-filled day, honoring the spirit of the sea!
Sunday, 8/18
Sebastian Maniscalco
8/18 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $60+
“Hop on the ‘It Ain’t Right’ tour, where I’ll roast today’s absurdities – non existent manners, wallet-wincing prices, and the social media circus,” said Maniscalco. “Join me in laughing at the wrongs in this shameless world!”
Bikini Kill
8/18 & 8/19 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $45-$69.50
Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that was based in Olympia, WA and Washington, DC, forming in 1990 and breaking up in 1997. Bikini Kill is credited with instigating the Riot Grrrl movement in the early 90’s via their political lyrics, zines and confrontational live show.
Hubba Hubba Revue: Pop Divas Burlesque
8/18 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $15-$30, 18+
Packed arenas, screaming fans, glitter bombs and jumbotrons! The spotlight falls centerstage, and San Francisco’s world-famous burlesque & variety show presents aerialists, pole dancers, & the tops in tease performing to (and as!) all your favorite Pop Divas!
Monday, 8/19
Fu Manchu
8/19 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $25-$29
Fu Manchu is an American stoner rock band formed in Orange County, California in 1985.
The Week of 8/20-8/26
Tuesday 8/20
SiR: Life is Good Tour
8/20 | The Masonic | 1111 California t, SF | 8 p.m. | $40-$65
Sir Darryl Farris grew up in a musical family with his mother, brothers, and cousin being gospel singers in Inglewood. He earned a degree in recording arts at the Los Angeles Film School, where he developed his songwriting, arranging, and production skills.
Wednesday 8/21
Eden Sher: I Was On a Sitcom
8/21 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $38.20+, 18+
This show offers a rare intimate glimpse inside a popular sitcom actor’s real, raw life. You will walk away feeling like you’ve made a new friend — and learned more about birthing twins than you ever did before. It’s funny, it’s dark, vulnerable, and disarmingly casual — it’s like having a night out with Eden herself, telling you a story over drinks.
8/21 | The Commons KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 5 p.m. | $10
Climate action starts with talking about it with people in our daily lives. This book club, led by KQED climate reporter Danielle Venton, gives us something to talk about. You can read the book and join the conversation online in advance. This summer, we’ll be reading Fire Weather: On the Front Lines of a Burning World by John Vaillant.
KQED Live: Climate Adaptation Science Fair
8/21 | The Commons KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | $10, All ages
KQED, The Lawrence Hall of Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the Children’s Creativity Museum are teaming up to create an event all about solutions. Discover how we can adapt our homes and communities to keep up with the changing climate. Learn about home electrification, housing density projects, how to make your own air filter, and how one little poppy is popping up in the wake of fires.
8/21 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $73.25-$190.20, All ages
Isis Naija Gaston, known professionally as Ice Spice, is an American rapper. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, she began her musical career in 2021 while studying in college after meeting producer RiotUSA. Gaston’s rapping style has been noted by music journalists, who have described her as a “breakout star” and “rap’s new princess”.
Thursday 8/22
The White Buffalo + Shawn James
8/22 & 8/23 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $35-$40
The White Buffalo is Jake Smith – singer, songwriter, guitarist, teller of stories, Emmy nominee; an artist whose voice – a timber-shakin’ baritone of gravitas and gravel – seems directly linked to a greater truth; an artist who will not be swayed by fashion or curtailed by genre.
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
8/22 | Frost Amphitheater | 351 Lasuen St, Stanford | 7 p.m. | $79.50-$249.50
Rock legend Robert Plant and acclaimed bluegrass artist Alison Krauss are coming to Frost Amphitheater. Plant and Krauss share a maverick spirit and willingness to extend the boundaries of their respective genres. The duo is set to perform their greatest hits from their award-winning albums Raising Sand and Raise the Roof.
Friday 8/23
The Green
8/23 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$45, All ages
With almost a decade and a half in the music industry, The Green is one of the most successful and adored bands to come out of Hawaii. In fact, they are among the very first reggae bands from the Hawaiian islands to extensively tour the US mainland. The Green’s musicality has always transcended fans to a place of sincerity, culture, and growth.
Limp Bizkit w/ Bones, N8Noface, Corey Feldman, Riff Raff: Loserville 2024 Tour
8/23 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 6:30 p.m. | $39.50-$149.50
An epic lineup of special guests – Bones with Eddy Baker, N8NOFACE, and Corey Feldman will perform, and the legendary Riff Raff will host & MC.
Slightly Stoopid & Dirty Heads w/ The Elovaters, Eli Mac
8/23 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 6 p.m. | $36.50-$126
An epic night of reggae with Slightly Stoopid and friends!
Saturday 8/24
Twenty One Pilots
8/24 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Wy, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $82.20
The duo’s musical style has been described as alternative rock, electropop, alternative hip hop, rap rock, indie pop, pop rock, electronic rock, indie rock, hip hop, pop rap, emo, and indietronica. The duo has also experimented with electronica, reggae, EDM, pop, synth-pop, folk, R&B, techno, house, disco, hard rock, spoken word, psychedelic, post-punk, bedroom pop, garage rock, emo rap, and funk.
Mt. Joy and Local Natives
8/24 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 6 p.m. Doors | $59.50
Mt. Joy, the Philadelphia and Los Angeles based band take their name from Mt. Joy in Valley Forge National Park, which is an area right outside of where they are from in Philadelphia. Forming in 2016, they made their mark two years later when their self-titled Mt. Joy (2018) debut album spun off platinum single Silver Lining, an uplifting power ballad that has eclipsed over 240 million streams across platforms.
8/24 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Abe, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $73.25-$198, All ages
Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism.
Lainey Wilson
8/24 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass rd, Concord | 7 p.m. | $39.95-$129.95
Lainey Wilson, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and actress, has made significant waves in the music industry. From her humble beginnings in Baskin, Louisiana, Wilson has transformed the Country music scene with her unique Bell Bottom Country style, earning her top nominations at the 2023 CMT Music Awards and the Billboard Women in Music’s “Rulebreaker” award.
Salsa in the Streets 2024
8/24 | Tacolicious | 741 Valencia St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free, All ages
We close the city block, DJ JuanLove spins the musica Cubana and everyone gets shimmying. An integral part of the Cuban Salsa (Timba) dance scene, DJ JuanLove has been making crowds burn the dance floors in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 11 years. Special guest, Cuban dance instructor, Pablo Dinámico, will teach a short dance class to get you warmed up and will also lead a Reggaeton Cubano.
Sunday 8/25
Ghostland Observatory
8/25 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.10, 21+
Ghostland Observatory is not a band, but an agreement between two friends to create something that not only heals their beat-driven hearts, but pleases their rock ‘n roll souls.
4th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Boil and Birthday Bash
8/25 | Outer Sunset Farmer’s Market& Mercantile | 37th Ave & Ortega St, SF | 12 p.m. | $44.99, All ages
Join Mr. Gumbo’s birthday event with a unique outdoor seafood boil experience. Our Gumbo Social seafood boil recipe is delicious, with shrimp, baby potatoes, corn, and smoked sausage, and served with Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, and butter. Plan to come hungry because we are serious that this is all-you-can-eat!
Monday 8/26
Sexyy Red
8/26 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Wy, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $73+
Billboard declared Sexyy Red as “one of the biggest breakout artists of summer 2023.” She received a nomination for “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist” at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards. Her public image, lyrics, and media presence have been described as brazenly sexual, boisterous, and “confident”.
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