Best Bay Area Events 8/20-9/9
Friends & Family Performing
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
I’m venturing to Auburn this weekend for the Dry Diggings Festival where my brother’s band, Eureka Sound, is playing two sets (one set as their band, the second backing up Nick Sefakis.) Also, this Wednesday, Lady Starbeast and The Audacity are playing at Baltic Kiss in Richmond. I’m thankful for these opportunities to watch my friends and family share their amazing talents with the world. Here’s what else I’m excited for the week of 8/20 and beyond.
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This Week’s Events 8/20-8/26
Tuesday 8/20
SF Tomato Week 2024
Now-8/25 | Various SF Restaurants | Time and Price Vary
Participating restaurants across the city will be serving up special tomato dishes that showcase the best of summer’s bounty. Whether you’re craving fresh heirloom salads, rich tomato sauces, or innovative culinary creations, this is your chance to indulge in the flavors of the season!
8/20 | The Masonic | 1111 California t, SF | 8 p.m. | $40-$65Sir 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
8/21 | The Commons KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | $10, All agesKQED, 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.
KQED Live Climate Book Club
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.
Lady Starbeast, Year001, The Audacity
8/21 | Baltic Kiss | 135 Park Pl, Richmond | 8 p.m. | $10
If Lady Starbeast is playing, you know I’m mentioning it!Defying traditional genre and embodying idiosyncrasy, Oakland-based dark pop artists Ilana and Marc Martell, and drummer MJ Gurulé, join forces to form the project Lady Starbeast. he Audacity is five moms from the East Bay bringing our estro punk covers and originals your way.
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 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $73.25-$190.20, All agesIsis 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-$126
An epic night of reggae with Slightly Stoopid and friends!
Saturday 8/24
Yellow Claw presents €URO TRA$H – BGC Afterparty / Underground
8/24 | TBD SF Location | 10 p.m. | $36.58, 21+
Secret Location to be announced to ticket buyers only at 12PM day of event.
HONEY: a queer femme party
8/24 | Fluid 510 | 1544 Broadway, Oakland | 9 p.m. | $14.64, 21+
Queer femmes, we got you. Get sensual + sexy at HONEY: an R&B party for queer femmes and those who love them, with sounds by Fibonacci.
Lesbo Solo, One Dyke’s Life in the Theater
8/24-8/25 | Cutting Ball Theater | 277 Taylor St, SF | 12 p.m. | $17.85
Terry Baum in Lesbo Solo, A Gay History Play ~ “A charming, hilarious, illuminating trip through Terry’s personal history, which lines up with cataclysmic changes in feminist and lesbian history in the U.S. Don’t miss it!”
TreasureFest
8/24-8/25 | Treasure Island | 11 .m. | $10-$20, All ages
Located in the heart of the bay on scenic Treasure Island, San Francisco, the curated festival features: A doggie runway show and other fun themed dog vendors and activities, live music: 6 bands every festival weekend, over 40 local food vendors, live interactive art & games for all ages, specialty cocktails, mocktails, brews, and wine.
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.
Thursday 8/29
American Grill Book Signing & BBQ w/Chef Tyler Florence
8/29 | Wayfare Tavern | 558 Sacramento St, SF | 5 p.m. | $140.56
Don’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-$15
In 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
Sunday’s a Drag
9/1 | Club Fugazi | 678 Green St, SF | 11 a.m. Doors | $55
Step 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.
Monday 9/2
Bastardane x Otto
9/2 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 6:30 p.m. | $18-$20, All ages
One 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.
The Week of 9/3-9/9
Tuesday, 9/3
Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour
9/3 | SAP Center | 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose | 7 p.m. | $60-$314
Jelly Roll is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Antioch, Tennessee. He rose to mainstream prominence following the release of his 2022 singles “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor”.
Sum 41: Tour of the Setting Sum
9/3 & 9/4 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $49.50-$89.50
Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 is headlining their last world tour, ‘Tour Of The Setting Sum’, to celebrate the upcoming release of their final album Heaven :x: Hell.
Five Finger Death Punch
9/3 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 6:30 p.m. | $39.50-$129.50
A night with Five Finger Death Punch, an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada… and Marilyn Manson.
The Get Up Kids
9/3 & 9/4 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $32-$38
The Get Up Kids celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal emo album “Something to Write Home About,” performing the album in its entirety.
Wednesday, 9/4
Thirty Seconds To Mars: Season World Tour
9/4 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | One Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 6:30 p.m. | $35-$129.50
The Seasons world Tour is the 7th world tour by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars in support of their most recent album, It’s the End of the World, But It’s a Beautiful Day.
Keane
9/4 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $45-$69.50
‘Hopes and Fears’ was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. This tour will celebrate Keane’s acclaimed body of work from their imperious debut ‘Hopes and Fears’ through to their 2019 studio album ‘Cause and Effect’
Future + Metro Boomin
9/4 | Oakland Arena | 7000 S Coliseum Way, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $70+
The We Trust You Tour supports Future and producer Metro Boomin’s collaborative albums We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, which were released in March and April 2024, respectively.
Free Museum Day
9/4 | GLBT History Museum | 4127 18th St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
The GLBT Historical Society Museum is free to all visitors on the first Wednesday of every month. Tickets are not available online on free days; all visitors will be welcomed to the museum as long as there is capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday, 9/5
After Dark: Out There
9/5 | Exploratorium | Pier 15 Embarcadero @ Green St, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+
From icy moons to asteroids, outer space holds many wonders and unknowns. This After Dark invites you to get inquisitive about the vastness above with our partners at NASA—learn more about the Europa Clipper Mission, which will send a spacecraft to investigate Jupiter’s moon, and a study on asteroid threat assessment to Earth. Then keep exploring with our exhibits on astronomy and space sciences, including mesmerizing artworks that evoke aerial views of planets from space.
Moenia
9/5 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $53.25
Known for their unique blend of new wave, techno, and synth pop, Moenia’s tour promises exciting performances featuring their hits as well as fresh tracks.
Prescott Night Market
9/5 | 1620 18th St, Oakland | 4 p.m. | Free
Prescott Night Market is a gathering place that comes alive once a month on Thursday nights from June to October between 4 pm and 8 pm. It unites residents, food makers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and local businesses in celebration of our rich and diverse community.
Friday, 9/6
Me First + the Gimme Gimmes w/ The Schizophonics, Still Animals, DJ Thirst n Howl
9/6 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $28-$49.50, All ages
Me Girst and the Gimme Gimmes have tackled just about every genre under the sun. Be it Motown, Country, show tunes, Japanese Pop (sung in Japanese!), these seasoned punk rock pros have triumphed on every occasion in a way only the Gimmes could. With such an extensive and wide ranging catalog, where does one begin?… With a live show of course! The powerhouse continues and they’ll be singing ballads, showtunes, Country and Motown tunes all year long, so don’t miss it!
Mk.gee
9/6 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $60, All ages
Mk.gee got his start playing classical piano at the age of six. Under the encouragement of his piano instructor, he soon began performing his own compositions, an early hint at the rule-bending originality that defines his music today.
Pleasurekraft
9/6 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 9 p.m. | $19.51-$48.95, 21+
Get ready for an epic night with Pleasurekraft on their ‘On Growth and Form’ Album Tour! With support from Raz, DNEB, and Mac Vaughn. Plus Enjii, Great, Bad Moto, Aseneka, Anderson Bourne, and Black Panda in the loft.
Creed Bratton with Live Band
9/6 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m.| $24-$27, All ages
Creed Bratton is an American actor and musician. A former member of the rock band the Grass Roots, ho is best known for playing a fictionalized version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Office.
Friday Nights at OMCA with Kev Choice Ensemble
9/6 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 5 p.m. | Free
Come bring the family on a rhythmic journey through the many sounds of the Black diaspora this Friday Nights at OMCA! Kev Choice and his all-star ensemble of musicians kick up a vibe as they spotlight past, present, and future Bay Area artists with a unique musical blend of Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul, and Classical styles.
Dark Sparkle
9/6 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $5/advance, $10/at door, 18+
Since 1999 Dark Sparkle has provided a unique blend of glitter, glamour, and gloom to the Bay Area club scene. A mix of everything from goth to glam, new wave to punk, post-punk, electronics, esoterica, and that god damned rock ‘n’ roll! This month in Dazzle, DJs Sage and Chat Noir present a tribute to iconic subversive music label, Some Bizzare Records!
Saturday, 9/7
OPEN MIC – Go On.. I’m Listening Podcast Presents: Timeless Voices
9/7 | Drop 84 | 2284 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $12.51-$55.20
A night of unforgettable performances. This event is the perfect opportunity to come out and see some of Bay Area’s finest talent and connect with fellow music lovers! Come take a share in listening to our Timeless Voices and be stunned as their creativity shines. Don’t miss out on this exciting event – we can’t wait to party with you!
Passenger
9/7 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $56-$150, All ages
It took years of busking, writing, recording and touring to prepare for 2013’s All The Little Lights, the multiplatinum selling record that plays host to the global phenomenon “Let Her Go.” In the 10 years since releasing this seminal record, there have been a further nine studio albums and countless sold-out tours around the world — all a testament to UK-born singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg’s relentless work ethic and dedication to his craft.
SF Live: Eagles of Death Metal
9/7 | Portrero del Sol Park | 2827 Cesar Chavez St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages
Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998 by best friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band. The story goes that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre. When he played a song by the Polish band Vader and made a claim that the song was within the death metal genre, Homme then referred to Vader as “The Eagles of Death Metal”. After hearing this phrase, he wondered what a cross between the Eagles and a death metal band would sound like. With that, the band was born.
Thievery Corporation + Nightmares on Wax: Block Party
9/7 | The Midway | 900Marin St, SF | 2 p.m. | $39-$139, 21+
The Midway and Opulent Temple present Permission to Land Block Party with Thievery Corporationand special guests: DJ Shadow, Nightmares On Wax presents Carboot Soul Live w/ Black Nile. After Party will feature a Rob Garza DJ Set, Nightmares on Wax DJ Set, and more surprises TBA!
Bay Area Rocks Benefit Concert
9/7 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 7 p.m. | $45-$155, 21+
August Hall Presents Bay Area Rocks Benefit Concert, supporting The Guardsmen. A benefit concert with 100% of the profits supporting disadvntaged youth in the Bay Area.
52nd Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
9/7-9/8 | Downtown Mountain View | 500 Castro St, Mountain View | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Hosted in the heart of Silicon Valley, this beloved festival is set to take place on Castro Street, attracting more than 150,000 visitors from near and far. Admission is free. Immerse yourself in a sensory wonderland as the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival brings together the finest in art, food, and entertainment.
West Coast Craft Waves: A Vintage Show
9/7-9/8 | Fort Mason Center | 2 Marina Blvd, SF | 7 p.m. | Free
West Coast Craft (WCC) fair introduces a new vintage indoor show, West Coast Craft Waves, in the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. A juried exhibition of more than 125 artisans, WCC Waves features the best in vintage clothing, design, and housewares, including retailers and artist and designer craftspeople using reworked vintage materials, and those whose work is rooted in nostalgia.
Sunday, 9/8
Diplo’s Run Club
9/8 | Pier 30-32 | 599 The Embarcadero, SF | 9 a.m. | $116.44-$244.09
Experience the thrill of the run and the rhythm of the music at the San Francisco waterfront, nestled between Pier 30 and 32, under the majestic Bay Bridge. Join us for an exhilarating run along the waterfront, followed by a vibrant music festival that will ignite your senses. Dance to the beats of top DJs and live bands, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and soak in the stunning views of the Bay Bridge casting its shadow over the festivities. This is more than an event; it’s a celebration of life, music, and the iconic San Francisco skyline. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Wallows
9/8 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $69.50, All ages
Wallows is an American alternative rock band based in Los Angeles composed of Dylan Minnette (13 Reasons Why), Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston. The band began releasing songs independently in April 2017 starting with “Pleaser”, which reached number two on the Spotify Global Viral 50 chart.
Sofia Isella
9/8 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22
19-year-old multi-talented artist and instrumentalist SOFIA ISELLA has been making waves as of late. A classically trained violinist, songwriter, producer and poet, the young creator’s biggest influences are among the likes of Trent Reznor, Beck, Sylvia Plath, Margaret Atwood, Mona Awad and Anne Sexton.
The 28th Annual SF Drag King Contest
9/8 | Oasis | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25-$55
The fierce and fun-fueled competition is guaranteed to be filled with head-to-head, two-fisted tomfoolery complete with dazzling makeup and costumes, larger than life pulsating pelvises, crowns, gowns, clowns and hounds. Join us as we pulverize the patriarchy.
BrazilianFestSF 2024
9/8 | The Crossings at East Cut | 250 Main St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
BrazilianFestSF will get people moving, promoting social engagement, community building, and wellness. Our live music lineup includes Mariana Bonetti; Paulo Presotto and Veesh Maria; Oakland Samba Revue; Jackson SP; Allex Costa; Pedro & Felipe; Maracatu Pacifico, among other local bands.
Monday, 9/9
Mexican Institute Of Sound + Ritmos Tropicosmos
9/9 | Lagunitas Brewing Company | 1280 N. McDowell Bolbd, Petaluma | 4:20 p.m. | $18, 21+
Mexican Institute of Sound, brainchild of Camilo Lara, creates irresistible beats for the global dance floor. At home in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Lagos, Mumbai, or New York, Camilo’s music can be heard in any of the new capitals of world culture. His live shows can only be described as punk performances that bring down the house every single time.
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