Music

Bloom Carneros will host a 1980s-themed Halloween dance party from 7-10 p.m., Oct. 31, at the Sonoma restaurant. The 21-and-over event will include costume contests, DJ HurryKane spinning ’80s dance music and drag performances by San Francisco performer Lydia Darling. Proceeds benefit Wake up Sonoma. Tickets are $30 and available on Eventbrite. Bloom Carneros, 22910 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-412-0438, bloomcarneros.com

Friday, October 31 @ 7 pm. THUGZ Halloween Dance Party at Occidental Center for the Arts! Get ready for the most electrifying night of the year at our jam-filled dance party with the THUGZ! Our annual Halloween bash is not to be missed. Dress in your most creative costume, dance under the eerie glow of our haunted house decor, and enjoy spine-tingling fun with thrilling surprises! Take a chance and win our Best Costume Contest! Tickets are $25 GA, $20 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. $30 at the door. Advance sales end at 4PM day of show. Fine refreshments including wine and beer, wheelchair […]

Friday, October 3 @ 7 pm: DGIIN at Occidental Center for the Arts. Twice voted “North Bay’s Best Band”, Dgiin was let out of the bottle back in 2001 by Mimi and Gabe Pirard; who infuse tight harmonies into a variety of American and international styles – from New Orleans swing to French chanson, salsa and cumbia to Roma hot jazz. Now a sextet, with saxophone and violin, Dgiin is a “working band” of accomplished reliable musicians who know how to entertain. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy! Fine refreshments include wine and beer, art gallery open , wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $25 advance […]

Saturday, September 6 at 3 pm. Glass Brick Boulevard in the Amphitheater at Occidental Center for the Arts. This stellar jazz ensemble, led by Greg Johnson, offers contemporary, original jazz tunes with class. Featuring the original Bay Area bandmates who were regulars at Marin’s Fenix Theater, including Paul Hanson on bassoon, Rob Fordyce on bass, Celso Alberti on drums, and Greg Johnson on piano, this talented ensemble will impress and inspire you! The Saturday afternoon show is in our outdoor amphitheater, so please bring your own seat cushion or low-back chair. Patrons with mobility needs email info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org for special seating.  Wine, beer and fine […]

Saturday, August 23 @ 7 pm: Eliza Gilkyson with Nina Gerber in Occidental Center for the Arts Amphitheater.Join us to celebrate Eliza’s latest release, along with Sonoma County guitar legend Nina Gerber! Eliza Gilkyson is a twice Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and activist who is one of the most respected musicians in Folk, Roots and Americana circles. A member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, and an inductee into the Austin Songwriter Hall of Fame, she has won countless awards, including 2014’s Songwriter of the Year and the “Song of the Year” Award at the Folk Alliance International Conference in 2021. […]

Saturday May 31 @ 7 pm. An Evening with Richard Smith at Occidental Center for the Arts. Richard Smith is a renowned British finger-style guitarist, renowned for his variety of styles and techniques, entertaining performances and engaging charisma. A true guitar master, Richard plays a mesmerizing repertoire ranging from expertly arranged Scott Joplin rags, original compositions, traditional fiddle tunes, jazz and swing, classical and more. Impressive and endearing, Richard will delight you with his masterful technique and charismatic performance, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our stage! Tickets are $25 advance, $15 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org . $5 additional at the door (if available). Fine […]

Saturday, May 24 @ 7 pm. John Reischman & The Jaybirds at Occidental Center for the Arts. With powerful mandolinist/composer John Reischman at the helm, The Jaybirds offer a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. After 20 years, seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, JR and the Jaybirds are touring Northern California with their sophisticated yet stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary music, and we are excited to host them! Tickets are $35 advance, $25 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. $5 additional at the door (if available). This concert likely to […]

Friday, May 23 @ 7 pm: Four Pianists: Barbara Higbie, Tammy Hall, Adrienne Torf, and Mary Watkins at Occidental Center for the Arts. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the music and friendship of four gifted pianist/composers, who share five decades of collaboration in jazz, classical, gospel, folk, New Age and Women’s Music; plus Grammy/Bammy awards! This show will include solo, duo, trio and quartet performances of both beloved classics and new originals drawn from newly-released CDs by each artist. Tickets are $35 advance, $25 for OCA members at www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. $5 additional at the door (if available). Online fees waived for this event. […]

Saturday May 17 at 7 pm: Stardust , A Cabaret at Occidental Center for the Arts. Enjoy a cabaret-style concert featuring Andrea Van Dyke with the TriMates : John Simon, Kendrick Freeman and Tom Shader; along with guest vocalists Bonnie Brooks and Blythe Klein. The ensemble will be offering classic jazz and pop standards with a dash of Broadway, blues, and bossa; sprinkled with levity, sass, and a touch of nostalgia. Modeled after the very first cabaret performance in OCA’s newly refurbished auditorium in 2006, ’Stardust ‘ is an affectionate tribute to love, community, resilience… and the enduring power of music and the arts […]