#live-music

#live-music

The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble will perform Richard Strauss's Metamorphosen among other musical works on Saturday, Jan. 31. Credit: Left Coast Chamber Ensemble If you haven't seen it yet, catch Kala Art Institute's latest exhibition, Bookness, before it closes on Feb. 11. The exhibition explores how the book has evolved as an artistic medium throughout history. There will be a reception for Bookness on Feb. 8 at the Oakland Marriott City Center. 2990 San Pablo Ave. FREE

East Bay hardcore outfit Manos De Fierro is part of a new wave of bands pushing the Bay Area scene back toward something raw, physical and community-driven. Pulling from hardcore, metal and beatdown influences, their sound is confrontational without feeling performative, rooted in real experience rather than image. The band has built a reputation through local shows that thrive on intensity and shared energy, where the line between band and crowd all but disappears.

There's a particular way artists talk about San Francisco when the city has truly mattered to them-not as scenery, but as a place where something shifted. For Cate Le Bon, the Bay Area lives in that register, folded into memory, music, and a formative period that still resonates beneath the surface of the Welsh singer-songwriter's work. "I've spent a lot of time in San Francisco," she says, simply.

Good morning. Partly sunny with a high around 43 today. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory beginning at 8 PM tonight. Temperatures will plunge to a low near 11 that wind will make feel even colder. As you may have heard, a major snowstorm is forecast for this weekend, with heavy snow beginning Saturday night. Enjoy the snow while it's beautiful, take care when shoveling, and I'll see you on the other side Monday.

While the local scene blows up for SF Art Week and the FOG Art + Design Fair, the folks at Minnesota Street Projects have got their own thing going on: "a new free alternative art fair showcasing the best established and emerging contemporary art galleries in the Bay Area, alongside long-standing Bay Area galleries." That includes Marrow Gallery, presenting new work from Stephanie Robison (so cool!), Hiroshi Sato, Mercy Hawkins, Mae Aur and Ronald Hall.

Join is for our monthly Full Moon Trip Temple! Live music includes Levitation Quartet and Twango. We will also bring out some art supplies for art-making. There will be a non-alcoholic bar serving drinks, and as always, loving vibes.

The Leif, a beloved Irish pub on Fifth Avenue known for its live music, confirmed its closure in a heartfelt message shared on social media by co-owner and longtime bartender Mike Gallagher. In the statement, he reflected on years of memories built inside the bar's walls and thanked the families, musicians, staff and customers who made the space more than just a business.

Now we finally know when the venue will open and its opening lineup. Jazz-heads, mark your calendars for Friday February 6, which is when Upstairs At Ronnie's will open with two events. The first slot (5pm-8.45pm) will be occupied by soul and jazz singer Dana Masters, with the 'late late show' (11.15pm onward) set to be from Cuban band Viva Cuba.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Behemoth: The Godless IV 2026 Roseland Theater (Sat Apr 18) Bush - The Land of Milk and Honey Tour Moda Center (Tues Apr 28) Charlie Puth: Whatever's Clever! World Tour Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Thurs May 7) Claire Rosinkranz: My Lover Tour Wonder Ballroom (Wed Apr 29) Cut Worms Aladdin Theater (Fri May 1) Diggy Graves The No Vacancy Tour Wonder Ballroom (Tues Aug 25) Fcukers Wonder Ballroom (Fri Apr 10) Five Finger Death Punch Cascades Amphitheater (Sat Sept 12) Inner Wave & Los Mesoneros: North America Tour '26 Wonder Ballroom (Sun May 24) Jensen McRae God Has A Hitman Tour Wonder Ballroom (Thurs Apr 30)

Petty Party, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band out of LA, is set to perform Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell's Heritage Theatre. The six-member band plays hits and deep cuts from Petty's expansive catalogue, including "American Girl," "Breakdown," "Don't Do Me Like That" and "Running Down a Dream." Tickets are $39.50-$59.50 plus a $4 facility fee at https://heritagetheatre.showare.com/eventperformances.asp.

We've already bemoaned and lamented last year, so let's close the eyes on our rearward Janus face and look forward. Hey, Mr. Grumpy Gills, when life gets you down, you know what you gotta do? Just keep swimming!

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Whether you want to catch a cool concert or the Golden Globes, or just settle down to a decadent lasagna dinner, we are here for you. So let's get to it, shall we? (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.) Meanwhile, if you'd like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.

"We've been open since March 23, 2023. We're getting ready to have our third anniversary this coming March, which is really exciting," Boyd told Brooklyn Paper.

We've had an amazing time but we're going to close (for now)!

On June 5-7, the festival will take over Flushing Meadows Corona Park with several stages and interactive moments for festival-goers to enjoy. On Jan. 6, Governors Ball officially released the lineup for the three-day experience. Headlining Friday, June 5, will be Lorde and Baby Keem; on Saturday, June 6, the headliners include Stray Kids and Kali Uchis; and on Sunday, June 7, the headliners are A$AP Rocky and Jennie.

At the Dear 2026 event, you'll write a message to the version of you that's waiting on the other side. Let it be a reminder of the goals, hopes, and moments you want to create.

NYE Party w/ JASON MOVRICH & SOUL SYNDICATE at Local Edition, in downtown San Francisco!!! Get ready to dance your way into the New Year at Local Edition with JASON MOVRICH & THE SOUL SYNDICATE, a 7-piece Soul, Funk, R&B, Dance band. Enjoy delicious cocktails at NYE 2026 - it's gonna be a night to remember! Toast to 2026 with table reservations that include sparkling wine,

Each of these venues offers a markedly unique experience: You can front a live band, reserve a private stage for you and your friends, knock back tiki drinks while waiting your turn, or-because this is Portland-serenade the clothes off a pole dancer. Whether you're a classically trained performer or more of a shower singer, here are our favorite karaoke spots in town.

Nothing can quite describe the feeling of standing in front of the stage at a rock concert, immersed in bodies, pushed to the point where you can't breathe, and everyone's screaming lyrics, singing along, phones aloft while they're being pummeled by the driving sound of grunge. This past Saturday night, Dec. 20, Dexter and The Moonrocks brought grunge back to Portland at the Crystal Ballroom. There was a twist, though. Their sound has a bit of country twang.

Every week for the past month or so has been bittersweet because every week San Jose grows one step closer to the closing of one of the area's best venues, Art Boutiki. However, as their final days draw near, the venue continues to host an array of unique local artists, and this week-three days before their doors shut forever-is no different.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Alison Wonderland Presents Ghost World Roseland Theater (Mar 6, 2026) Archspire: Long Roads Big Loads Tour Roseland Theater (June 5, 2026) Chaos & Carnage 2026 w/ Thy Art Is Murder, Bodysnatcher, Carnifex, and More Roseland Theater (May 27, 2026) ERRA & Currents: The Silence Follows Tour Roseland Theater (Apr 8, 2026) FIA - The Love Me Tour Crystal Ballroom (Mar 3, 2026) Lacuna Coil: Sleepless Empire Tour Crystal Ballroom (Apr 5, 2026) Ladytron: Paradises Tour Revolution Hall (June 2, 2026)

The Lawrence Hall of Science's planetarium is playing Traditions of the Winter Sun, a short film about Ohlone and other cultures' traditions surrounding the cosmos, from now to Feb. 27. Photo credit: Lawrence Hall of Science Learn about Ohlone and other cultural traditions for the sun, moon, planets and stars in the 30-minute planetarium show, Traditions in the Winter Sky. Show runs from now to Feb. 27 at the Lawrence Hall of Science. $5 plus admission fee

Like a lot of restaurants in Livermore, this spot's strip mall location might throw you off the scent of how good the quality of the food within is. You'll find plenty of classic Mexican specialties on the menu, like still-warm housemade chicharrónes, chicken tinga, and perfectly spiced equites. But don't ignore some of the less-expected dishes, like the parmesan-encrusted cauliflower with chipotle aioli for dipping, or the tender honey butter vegetables-stuffed chile relleno-a pleasantly light take on what is usually a heavy entrée.

FACS photo by Evan Jenkin FACS photo by Evan Jenkin Union Pool is again giving you a reason to leave the house during the coldest weeks of winter with their Free Tuesdays series. They've just announced the lineup for the 2026 edition which happens every Tuesday in January and March. As usual, they've put together a killer set of

As the nights get longer, it's time to fuel up on a high-octane evening of music with a Surf Punk Night at the Caravan with headliners the Bloat Floaters! Three brothers, synched up like a three-headed surfer riding a tidal wave, which means lo-fi beach cred mixed with a lot of punk angst. These bros bring a San Joaquin Delta sensibility to the ripping surf.

In a video shared on social media, Kesha can be seen singing Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight" with the bar's pianist, Joe Mag. That number, a country classic from the '50s, is far cry from the electropop that brought her to fame in 2009. Though most fans might recognize Kesha for Auto-Tune-soaked tracks such as "We R Who We R," like T-Pain, she has an impressive voice.

We would like to extend a heartfelt holiday greeting to everyone who chooses to see what the hell Shiver is writing about musically at Under The Stars this week and every week. 48Hills would greatly appreciate your support during this gift-giving season to help ensure this community-based platform continues to exist through 2026. No freakin joke, Mang. So to put you up on game