Friday, August 17

David Byrne, Ibeyi @ The Fox Theater
Byrne’s Bay Area dates are finally here — find out why Byrne has lasted all these years, and why critics across the country call him one of the hands-down best live acts to see in your lifetime.

Rodriguez, Vera Sola @ The Warfield
The subject of 2012’s Searching for Sugarman (uh, spoiler alert, they found him) is still basking in the renewed interest in his career, playing one of SF’s most legendary venues tonight.

Everyone Is Dirty, Lalin St Juste @ The Lost Church
This fabulous team-up between two talented locals will get the intimate, inspiring Lost Church treatment.

Starover Blue @ Art Boutiki
Former San Joseans Starover Blue come home for a night, on tour from their new location in Portland.

Saturday, August 18

20th St Block Party @ 20th Street Corridor
Come one, come all, on two legs or four, to this year’s 20th Street festival. This year’s lineup includes Empress Of, Jeff Rosenstock, the She’s and more.

AJJ, Kimya Dawson @ The Chapel
Indie kids will love this lineup of off-kilter rock heroes AJJ and Kimya Dawson.

Killer Whale, Assateague @ Hemlock Tavern
We know you’ve heard the news by now about Hemlock Tavern — from now until October, lets treat ’em right.

Sunday, August 19

Boris, Aseethe @ The Independent
Boris has come through the Bay on many occasions in the last few years, having a strong fan base here. They’re back again at the Independent with the heavy rock that has served them well for the last 26 years.

The Revolution @ Stern Grove
The next best thing to seeing The Purple One himself.

Mayya @ The Makeout Room
Mayya Feygina — of Mayya and the Revolutionary Hell Yeah! — unleashes her new solo record on the small crowd at the Makeout Room.