#live-music

#live-music

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 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.

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.

This past weekend, Berlin was treated to an exhilarating showcase as Lambrini Girls took to the stage for a sold-out performance at Bi Nuu, supported by the equally vibrant Enola Gay. On December 13th, the Brighton-based noise-punk duo delivered a night brimming with dynamic energy and a fearless attitude, truly encapsulating the essence of punk music in a modern setting.

San Jose has greenlit up to 15 concerts annually at PayPal Park, expanding the city's largest outdoor venue into a key spot for live music. This decision opens doors for major acts to perform between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m., adding to the limited options for large-scale shows in the area. The concerts stand to invigorate the local economy through hundreds of jobs tied to event operations. Visitors from afar will fill hotels, while attendees head to nearby restaurants and bars before and after shows, creating a ripple effect.

Shopping for the big Beatles fan in the family this season? Well, we've got a suggestion: Get that loved one (with impeccable musical taste) some tickets to see the acclaimed Beatles tribute act Rain doing its cool holiday show. Yes, it should be a totally Fab (Four) evening when Rain A Beatles Christmas Tribute hits the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco on Dec. 23.

A silver lining for missing Rilo Kiley's reunion shows: You'll have one more chance to see them next year, when the quartet hits the road for select dates in North America and Europe. You can check out the full slate below. The announcement follows a busy year for the band-Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Jason Boesel-which included a reissue of their 2002 album The Execution of All Things and an acclaimed North American tour.