GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Dec 7 – 9
Friday, December 7
P-Lo @ The UC Theatre
It's a good feeling for us when a local artist sells out their hometown venue. If you can find your way in to [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Nov 31 – Dec 2
Friday, November 30
Jay Som, Justus Proffit @ Starline Social Club
Though she recently relocated to (guess where) LA, Jay Som will always be ours. There, she linked up with label-mate [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Nov 23 – 25
Friday, November 23
Jorja Smith @ The Warfield
Bolstered by an appearance on the Black Panther soundtrack (but already well on her way in R&B and vocalist circles), British singer Jorja [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Nov 16 – 18
Elizabeth Moen (pictured), French Cassettes, M. Lockwood Porter, and more.
Friday, November 16
Emily Kinney @ Cafe du Nord
Ever wonder why Emily Kinney sang so often on The Walking Dead? It's [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Nov 9 – 11
Friday, November 9
Tank and the Bangas, Big Freedia @ The UC Theatre
2017's Tiny Desk Contest winners and fellow New Orleanian, bounce queen Big Freedia, join forces for the ultimate [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Nov 2 – 4
Friday, November 2
Goapele @ Yoshi's
Part of a whopping four-night residency, the Oakland vocalist and songwriter performs her bold soul-R&B fusion until Sunday.
YOUNGr, SUMif @ Rickshaw Stop
We're in this for [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Oct 26 – 28
Friday, October 26
Christine and the Queens @ The Fox Theater
A critical favorite and a true performer, rising avant-pop icon Héloïse Letissier plays Oakland.
Foxtails Brigade, Whiskerman, Papa Bear and the [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Oct 19 -21
Friday, October 19
Aki Kumar @ The Sound Room
The South Bay's (possibly the world's) sole purveyor of Bollywood blues plays Oakland.
Voteside Lands feat. CupcakKe and Girlpool @ UC Berkeley
Chicago rapper [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Oct 12 – 14
Friday, October 12
The Dodos @ The Independent
Don't miss the return of beloved locals the Dodos — you might end up falling in love, like our former editor Annie did.
CA [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Oct 5 – 7
Friday, October 5
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @ Golden Gate Park
Today through Sunday, catch acts like Emmylou Harris, Hurray for the Riff Raff (the "Bluegrass" part), Deer Tick, Ani DiFranco (the [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Sept 28 – 30
Friday, September 28
Hollie Cook @ The New Parish
Sex Pistols progeny Hollie Cook brings her distinct brand of "tropical pop" to Oakland.
Neighbor Lady, Tino Drima, Doncat @ Cafe du Nord
Two [...]
GalleryWhat’s Happening This Weekend? A Guide To Shows Around The Bay, Sept 21 – 23
Friday, September 21
Arcade Fire @ The Greek Theatre
Remember that year no one knew who Arcade Fire was? But seriously, if you miss them tonight, they're playing again on Saturday.
Suzanimal [...]
