#live-music

#live-music

Live music venues help raise the profile of a neighborhood, drawing new residents, but their existence is often threatened by complaints from these new residents.

Laugh City is a monthly comedy show featuring comedians from HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and Late Night TV, held every last Tuesday in Oakland.

Olivia Rodrigo's Lollapalooza set featured a surprise guest appearance from Weezer, performing iconic hits "Say It Ain't So" and "Buddy Holly." Fans celebrated this special moment, highlighting the joy of unexpected collaborations in live music.

Olivia Rodrigo headlined Lollapalooza night 2 on August 1, 2025, featuring special guest Weezer on songs 'Buddy Holly' and 'Say It Ain't So.'

Join us every Thursday evening for Top Chefs Thursdays at Escape From New York Pizza, located in the heart of downtown San Francisco at 333 Bush St.

From May 30 to August 29, the beloved Music on the Square series returns every Friday, bringing good tunes, great company, and golden-hour magic.

Nabil Noor and Diana Ismail traveled from Singapore to see Oasis perform at Wembley Stadium, spending around 2,000 SGD on flights for a one-week stay.

"It just wasn't sustainable for us anymore. We were cutting it close budget-wise before COVID, and having to borrow more money to stay in business during the shutdown."

"We'll host local DJs who all have different styles, but also showcasing newer artists, whether that's someone from Berklee (College of Music) or someone that just moved to Boston, that's our goal to kind of get a little bit of everything, and long term, you can expect to probably see some surprises too," says general manager Allison Finney.

Dead and Company's 2023 Oracle Park performance brought in $31 million to the city. And this time, leaders say hotel demand is up 53%.

Tyler, the Creator is hosting an impromptu outdoor concert at Brooklyn's Under the K Bridge Park on July 23 to promote his new album Don't Tap the Glass.

The San Jose metro presents a lineup of 40 concerts this year, featuring genres from country to rock at venues like SAP Center and Levi's Stadium.

Brenda Melton, the new executive director at Jasper Ridge Farm, expressed her passion for the healing power of animals and nature for people.

Delta Wires, a seven-piece blues band from Oakland, California, blends traditional Mississippi Delta blues with modern rock, creating a unique horn-driven sound that electrifies audiences.

Join us at Thrive City for sunshine and live music featuring the best of the Bay's Jam Scene, with drinks and bites from local retailers.