Best Bay Area Events 8/13-9/2
Staying Busy
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
Sometimes in life, you need fun, healthy distractions. My go-to is concerts. It’s like a religious experience for me. Last week it was Fletcher at The Independent. I was bummed I was missing her at Outside Lands, but it was a million times better seeing her in an intimate venue where she was inches away from me. Swoon! Also, if you know me… you know I love ALL things regarding Atmosphere, the rap duo made up of Slug and Ant. So, when I saw MURS was playing at Cal Acad’s NightLife this Thursday, I knew I had to jump on the opportunity to see him in such a unique venue. (MURS and Slug collaborate musically as the rap duo, Felt… for those not in the know.) If you’re in pursuit your own distractions this week, I have some ideas for you. Here’s what else I’m excited for the week of 8/13 and beyond.
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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! Get our tickets here.
8/21 | The Commons KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 5 p.m. | $10Climate 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. Find out more here.
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. Find out more here.
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This Week’s Events 8/13-8/19
Tuesday, 8/13
Sketch Tuesday – Year of the Dragon
8/13 | 111 Minna Gallery | 111 Minna St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free
Sketch Tuesday has brought together artists of various media and career levels under one roof to create work for sale in front of a live audience. This event allows the public to become more familiar with individual artists and artists to become more familiar with other artists – thus opening up networks and intimate art sales at affordable prices. This event will feature many of the amazing artists from our current exhibition YEAR OF THE DRAGON curated by Seventh Son Tattoo.
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
Soul Box Supper Club
8/15 | The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $129
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.
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
SF Live: Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain In Light
8/17 | China Basin | 1 China Basin Park, SF | 1 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Jerry Harrison is the keyboardist and guitar player for legendary band Talking Heads. He is a member of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2021.
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!
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.
Brunch of the Dragon
8/17 & 8/18 | 25 Lusk | 25 Lusk St, SF | 12 p.m. | $28.52, All ages
The Art of Flavor is excited to bring our groundbreaking “Taste of Thrones” experience to an all-new unprecedented “family-friendly” level in partnership with award-winning 25 Lusk restaurant as we transform their subterranean lounge into the medieval world of Westeros and host a “House of the Dragon” Inspired Pop-Up Brunch Series for ALL AGES (Families, Kids, Students, Adults)!
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
Art in the Park
8/18 | Susana Park | Susana St & Estudillo St, Martinez | 10 a.m. | Free, All ages
The Martinez Arts Association’s 53rd Annual Art in the Park with fine arts & craft booths. Live music all day. Beer, wine, food trucks, and silent auction.
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.
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.
Ice Spice
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
NightLife Remix: Madison McFerrin, Dani Offline
8/22 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $24.95Get ready to close out NightLife Remix with the serene soul vibes of Madison McFerrin and otherworldly Oakland-based opener Dani Offline. Plus, Catch DJ sets from Soulovely, Lady Ryan, and more Mellow Sessions with Changüí Academy. And rock the mic in the KALW Karaoke Lounge.
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”.
The Week of 8/27-9/2
Tuesday 8/27
Robert Randolph Band + Quinn DeVeaux
8/27 | Lagunitas Brewing Company | 1280 N. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma | 4:20 p.m. | $19.98, 21+
A virtuoso on the pedal steel guitar, Robert Randolph burst onto the music scene with his fiery, passionate instrumental work and heartfelt music. Robert’s innovative approach to the pedal steel guitar has earned him four Grammy nominations, NPR has described the band as one with an “irresistible rock ‘n’ roll swagger.” Rolling Stone included Randolph upon their list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
8/27 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7 p.m. | $49.50-$500Santana and his band will be gracing the famous Mountain View, California, venue as part of his “Oneness Tour” with the Grammy- and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows. Yes, that is right. Two legendary rock acts will share the stage, and you are invited to bask in the glory of the harmonious rock music these icons will offer us.
Wednesday 8/28
$uicideboy$
8/8 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $50.50-$200.50
Suicideboys is an American hip hop duo from New Orleans, Louisiana. Formed in 2014 by cousins Scrim and Ruby da Cherry, the duo initially rose to popularity on SoundCloud for their abrasive, self-produced beats, as well as their harsh lyrical content and themes prominently featuring substance abuse and suicidal ideation. They own and operate their own label, G*59 Records, under which all of their music is distributed by The Orchard.
8/28 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $44.75, All agesPolaris are an Australian metalcore band from Sydney. The band consists of vocalist Jamie Hails, guitarist Rick Schneider, bassist/vocalist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari.
8/28 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $32+, 18+Johnny Pemberton is an actor and stand-up comedian, widely known for playing ‘Bo’ on the NBC hit “Superstore”. In 2024 he can be seen on Amazon Prime and Kilter Films production of “Fallout” based on the legendary game from Bethesda Studios.
8/28 | Sweetwater Music Hall | 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley | 8 p.m. | $31.42With a reputation for spectacular live performances, the multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe are recognized worldwide for their radio hits Photograph, Hero, Happiness Is, Never Let You Down and the #1 smash single The Freshmen. Their latest, the critically acclaimed Threads, maintains their commitment to forward-thinking rock and roll as the band continues to reinvent itself with each new release.
8/29 | Wayfare Tavern | 558 Sacramento St, SF | 5 p.m. | $140.56Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to meet with Chef Tyler and enjoy an incredible BBQ. Celebrate the end of summer with Wayfare Tavern!
8/29 | Frost Amphitheater | 351 Lasuen St, Stanford | 7 p.m. | $42.95-$132.95, All agesLauren Daigle is a two-time Grammy®, seven-time Billboard Music Award, four-time American Music Award, and ten-time GMA Dove Music Award winner. With over a billion streams and years of sold-out US and international tours to her name, Lauren Daigle continues to cement her status as a modern vocal powerhouse with a global, ever-growing fanbase.
Friday 8/30
Godfrey
8/30-9/1 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, F | 7:30 p.m. | $30.25, 18+
Godfrey is one of the hottest comedians on the circuit. Growing up in Chicago, he constantly got in trouble for misbehaving and being an all-around class clown. Godfrey’s Nigerian parents unknowingly encouraged his bad behavior by showing him classic comedy films from an early age. While performing impressions of his college football teammates, Godfrey realized his irreverent style of comedy might be more than just a hobby.
8/30 | Pubic Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $18-$22, 21+Youngr is a British singer, songwriter, producer and musician.
8/30 & 8/31 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $30-$35Varietopia is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins. The show promises amazing performances, sublime comedy, and lots of surprises. Featuring musical director Jordan Katz and The Varietorchestra!
8/30-9/1 | Oakand Arena | 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $29.75+Get ready to have the most amazing time at The Greatest Show On Earth®! The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® welcomes everyone, from kids to grown-ups, to a world of thrilling fun. Picture the “ultimate playground” with trapeze swings soaring through the air, jaw-dropping somersaults off teeter-totters, extreme BMX riders defying gravity on huge ramps, and a merry-go-round stage spinning with excitement, and much more. It doesn’t get any bigger or better than this!
Saturday 8/31
The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ The Bawdy Caste Live Shadow Cast
8/31 | Balboa Theater | 3630 Balboa St, SF | 11 p.m. | $12.50-$15In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
8/31 | Beaux | 2344 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | Sliding Scale General Admission, 21+Join us for the inaugural Castro Comedy Cabaret, a vibrant queer comedy variety show in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro district! Brought to you by the creators of The Ruckus Revival and Safe Words Comedy Showcase. You’ll be treated to an evening of stand-up comedy, burlesque, drag, short films, and anything else that makes us laugh.
8/31 | Kilowatt | 3160 16th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $12.36-$23.69, 21+Live bachelor dating show with real/audience based contestants.
8/31-9/1 | Alameda County Fairgrounds | 8 a.m. | $5-$35, All agesCalifornia’s largest and longest running Scottish Highland Gathering and Games, since 1866, celebrates the very best of Scottish competition, ceremonies, cuisine and entertainment.
Sunday 9/1
9/1 | Club Fugazi | 678 Green St, SF | 11 a.m. Doors | $55Step into a world of glitz, glamour, and fabulous performances as Donna Sachet proudly presents Sunday’s a Drag. Don’t miss San Francisco’s most talented drag queens in a new stage production at the historic Club Fugazi. Plus, enjoy a delicious Italian brunch and bottomless mimosas! The menu, created by Chef Auden Golder, will be offered á la carte.
9/1 | Pescatore Trattorio | 2455 Mason St, SF | 11:30 a.m. | $55Our talented drag queens will dazzle you with their charisma, uniqueness, and talent. Indulge in a delectable brunch buffet spread featuring Chef Favorites from Pescatore’s Chef Raffa while enjoying the show. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sip mimosas and mingle with friends in a lively atmosphere.
9/1 | Toyota Pavilion at Concord | 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord | 7:30 p.m. | $35.50-$499.50Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago: Heart & Soul Tour 2024.
9/2 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 6:30 p.m. | $18-$20, All agesOne of the bands of all time. Bastardane gives you music. With high-gain riffs, groovy grooves and dissonant chord progressions, the boys in Bastardane supply an untamed concoction of sludge, thrash, progressive and melodic rock for your listening pleasure.
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