1st Street Bar is a locals’ bar on the 101 in Encinitas, CA, featuring live music cocktails and billiards. The bar has live entertainment seven nights a week including karaoke Sundays, open mic Tuesdays, live bands Wednesdays through Saturdays, and DJs on Fridays and Saturdays. Monday nights are for seasonal football. ...

A cultural landmark since 1986, 924 Gilman Street is an all-ages, DIY, nonprofit venue for music, art, and community events in Berkeley, CA. Operated by the nonprofit Alternative Music Foundation, the venue presents shows primarily Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ...

Located in the heart of the hip and historic R Street Corridor in Downtown Sacramento, Ace of Spades is the area’s premier all-ages music venue. ...

Open since 2000, Alex’s Bar in is an eclectic bar and live music venue in Long Beach, CA. Enjoy karaoke on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays and concerts four nights a week. Hear music including punk, ska, roots, indie, reggae, Latin and rock. ...

Humboldt’s best venue for community entertainment, The Arcata Theatre Lounge is a former Art Deco movie theater built in Arcata, CA, in 1938. The theater is now an entertainment venue offering the best in live music and performance, cult-classic cinema, dining and dancing. ...

The Ashkenaz is a non-profit live music and dance venue located in Berkeley, CA, that presents regional and international artists playing traditional and contemporary music from all around the world. Ashkenaz is the East Bay’s home to international music and dance since 1973. ...

Located in the heart of Union Square in downtown San Francisco, CA, August Hall is a flexible, multidisciplinary event venue. Built in the 1890s, this historic setting consists of three unique spaces: the Green Room, the Fifth Arrow restaurant, and Assembly Hall; a completely restored theater with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, capable of accommodating up to 1,200 people. ...

Opened in 1930, The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater is a performing arts and community events center with the hottest acts in comedy, music, film, and more. Located in Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District, the theater is recognized for its fine acoustics and exquisite blend of Spanish Colonial and Art Deco styles. The Fox Theater Foundation is the non-profit organization that operates the theater. ...

Bandcamp’s record store and performance space features a curated selection of records showcasing the diversity and design of the more than five million albums available on Bandcamp. Settle in to one of the cozy listening stations, pop in for a free, all-ages show featuring local and touring musicians, and discover amazing new music while directly supporting the artists who create it. ...

Located in North Fresno, CA, at River Park Shopping Center, BarrelHouse Fresno Taproom features a large outdoor heated patio, live music, and a plethora of delicious BarrelHouse craft beers. BarrelHouse River Park has tons of safe parking, a family-friendly environment, and an abundance of food options. Established in 2013, BarrelHouse Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated craft brewery. ...

Established in 2013, BarrelHouse Brewing Co. is the largest family-owned and operated craft brewery in San Luis Obispo County. Located on the edge of Paso Robles, CA, in the heart of wine country, BarrelHouse Paso Robles brewery and beer gardens hosts dozens of amazing concerts each year at its outdoor BarrelHouse Amphitheater. ...

BarrelHouse Taproom and Speakeasy is located in the heart of historic downtown San Luis Obispo, CA. BarrelHouse SLO features 16 taps of year-round offerings, draft specialties, Stop by with friends for a delicious craft beer, enjoy live music, or enjoy a classic game of shuffleboard. Established in 2013, BarrelHouse Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated craft brewery. ...

BarrelHouse Visalia taproom and beer garden is located in Visalia, CA. The taproom has 26 taps of Barrelhouse beers, vintage pinball, two stages, and a massive outdoor space with a huge patio. Established in 2013, BarrelHouse Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated craft brewery. ...

BeachFire Bar & Grill opened in 2002 in downtown San Clemente. More than a restaurant, BeachFire is a place for people to connect over food, art, music and spirits. Headliners from all over South Orange County are featured each week. There’s never a cover charge, so come enjoy a BeachFire signature cocktail and appetizer while tuning into the local beat of South OC. ...

Belly Up Solana Beach is a live music venue, located in Solana Beach, CA, since 1974. Belly Up features all types of music almost every night. Inside there are a combination of seated and standing areas holding a maximum of 600 people, plus two separate bars which easily handle the task of keeping the crowd lubricated. ...

First opened in 1931, Bimbo’s 365 Club is one of San Francisco’s most historic venues. The glamorous nightclub hosts private parties, special events, and concerts. ...

Bissap Baobab Village in San Francisco, CA, embodies the culture of the city’s popular and international Mission District. Little Baobab is an intimate bistro and club serving dinner service and artisan cocktails. Renowned Afrobeat events on Friday and Saturday nights add spice to Little Baobab’s offerings. ...

BLACK PLAGUE Brewing Oceanside is a premium craft brewery located in Oceanside, CA. BLACK PLAGUE Oceanside has Trivia Night and Family Feud events, live music performances, UFC Fight Night, and more. ...

Opened in 2015, Blue Note Brewing Company is a small craft brewery located in the heart of downtown Woodland, CA. Enjoy pizza from Blue Flame Kitchen and live music every weekend. ...

Founded in 1981, Blue Note Napa is an upscale jazz club/gourmet restaurant occupying the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa, CA. The Blue Note Napa creates the quintessential Greenwich Village jazz club experience presenting intimate shows with major, touring musicians as well as local Bay Area artists, all paired with wine country cuisine and fine wines. ...

The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District is an intimate live music venue with cocktails and dancing four nights a week from national headliners, legends, and rising-star bands. ...

Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Corbin Bowl is a family entertainment center with 26 lanes of bowling, an arcade, and The BOWLevard Bar & Cafe. BOWLevard at Corbin Bowl features live bands on the weekends. Home of Bands In A Bowling Alley. ...

Brick & Mortar Music Hall is a small, independent music venue located in the historic Mission District in San Francisco, CA. Brick & Mortar Music Hall showcases an eclectic calendar of talent across all genres. ...

Brick By Brick San Diego is an independent live music venue located in the Bay Park neighborhood north of San Diego, CA. The venue leans on the heavier side of the music spectrum but hosts national and international artists across all genres. Brick by Brick also features pool tables, classic pinball machines, and a fully stocked bar. ...

Started in 1994, Bristols Cider House is a local cider house and music venue in Atascadero, CA. The Cider House has a full range of eight different ciders on tap at all times. There are stages indoors and out for live music. Bristols Cider is a part of the Lone Madrone winery. ...

Brouwerij West is an independently owned and operated production brewery, tasting room, and beer garden at Warehouse No. 9 in San Pedro/Port of Los Angeles, CA. The tasting room hosts a multitude of events including beer festivals, concerts, weddings, conferences and more. ...

Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live show in the city. ...

Open since 1989, Casbah San Diego has a capacity of 200+, an enclosed smoking patio, a back room with a pool table, booths, and a full bar. There is also a music room with a full bar and a state-of-the-art sound system featuring live music at least six nights a week. ...

First opened in 1935, The Cascade Theatre is a restored Art Deco performing arts center in Redding, CA, capable of hosting a wide array of events including concerts, dance, theater and film. The theater has two concession areas and bars where light snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, beer, wine and mixed drinks may be purchased. ...

Cedar Room is a restaurant and craft cocktail bar conveniently located next to Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell, CA. Enjoy good food, craft cocktails, local draft beers and wines, and menu of bar bites and sandwiches. Cedar Room has live music and entertainment weekly; from soul to jazz to the popular Queen Bingo on Wednesdays. ...

Center Stage Theater is an intimate black box theater located on the top floor of Paseo Nuevo mall in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. The theater is available to rent for plays, concerts, dance performance, screenings, readings, lectures, meetings, and all kinds of events. Center Stage Theater is operated by Artspace, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation. ...

Chain Reaction is a state-of-the-art live music, concerts, and events venue located in Anaheim, CA. ...

Established in 1972, Charley’s Los Gatos Bar & Nightclub is a live music nightclub in Los Gatos, CA, known for dancing, cocktails and a huge dance floor. Charley’s features free parking, a fully stocked bar, state-of-the-art sound and video projector. Weekly entertainment includes trivia and karaoke on Wednesdays, Salsa dance lessons on Thursdays, and live bands and DJs on the weekends. Charley’s Bar is also available for corporate and private event rentals. ...

Club Fox is the sister venue to the Fox Theatre in downtown Redwood City. With a capacity of 240, Club Fox offers an intimate atmosphere for live music and private events with cabaret-style seating, dance floor, state-of-the-art sound and lights, a live streaming system, removable stage, two VIP lounges, and two full bars. ...

Cold Crush is a Cajun-inspired restaurant and bar with a late night menu, dance floor, and ten TVs. ...

Cold Spring Tavern is a former stagecoach stop from 1886 serving traditional fare located in Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara, CA. Weekends at the Cold Spring Tavern start with entertainment in the Log Cabin Bar on Friday evenings. Saturday and Sunday they serve tri-tip barbeque sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings outside. Enjoy the great music of local bands, food, drink, and fresh air. ...

Complex Oakland is a multi-level arts, concert and entertainment facility in Oakland’s downtown theater district. On the second floor is a bar and nightclub called Culture with a full restaurant and bar adjacent called Trap Kitchen Oakland. On the third floor is the Grand Ballroom concert hall with original stage, enhanced acoustics, and a massive LED video wall. ...

Calling all locals, foodies, craft beer enthusiasts, cocktail connoisseurs, and lovers of live music. Copper Blues has upscale comfort food at 5pm or an epic rock n’ roll show on a stage surrounded by tap handles at 10:30pm. ...

Calling all locals, foodies, craft beer enthusiasts, cocktail connoisseurs, and lovers of live music. Copper Blues has the hottest taco cart and tastiest margaritas in Ventura County at 5pm and a thrumming Latin-flavored nightlife that fires up at 9pm. ...

Corner Pocket Sports Bar in Citrus Heights, CA, has 16 pool tables, darts, shuffleboard, foosball, Golden Tee, and pong tournaments. There is a full bar with 18 beers on tap and 40 HD TVs. Corner Pocket has great live bands on Saturday nights and karaoke every Sunday. ...

Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music is the East bay’s most exciting craft beer garden and live music venue with two full bars, 42 beer taps, two stages, a full kitchen and a large beer garden patio with fire pits. Cornerstone Berkeley provides one of the best concert experiences in the Bay Area. The venue provides for up to three green rooms, VIP mezzanine viewing, and excellent sightlines throughout the space. ...

Located in the vibrant heart of the Sierra Foothills, Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill is a legendary saloon, restaurant and music venue nestled in downtown Nevada City, CA. Crazy Horse offers game broadcasts and live bands in a 19th-century building with a warm vibe. The Crazy Horse Saloon is an intimate venue presenting funk, soul, jam-rock, bluegrass, and Americana. ...

Crybaby is a live music venue, dance club, and events space in downtown Uptown Oakland, CA, that is full of diversity in both talent and its patrons. Booking genres across the board, Crybaby is equipped with a state-of-the-art D&B Audiotechnik sound system that can effectively handle both live bands and electronic/DJ acts alike. The venue also features a cozy mezzanine and outdoor patio spaces allowing for smoking. ...

The Davenport Roadhouse is a restaurant and inn, a store featuring local handcrafted artisan creations and a center of activities for guests and the local community. ...

DNA Lounge has been one of San Francisco’s most popular nightclubs since 1985, hosting an always-eclectic variety of events, including all-ages live music, 18+ dance parties, burlesque shows, lecture series and private parties. The venue features two stages, four dance floors, seven bars, and a full-service late-night restaurant and cafe. ...

The World Famous Doll Hut in Anaheim, CA, is an Orange County institution since 1957. This storied rock club features beer on tap and live music seven days a week. ...

Echoplex below The Echo Los Angeles is a live music venue located in the Echo Park neighborhood of LA, CA. The 780-capacity Echoplex and its sister venue upstairs, the 350-capacity Echo, are the go-to destination for major local music events, dance nights, and a wide spectrum of touring acts. The Echo + Echoplex are your go-to venues for the LA independent music scene. ...

Located in Antioch, CA, El Campanil Theatre is a historic 1928 theater fully restored and managed by the nonprofit El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation. The venue is a state-of-the-art technical facility with over 640 seats that features movies, community theater, dance and concerts. ...

The El Rey Theatre is an original art deco theater in the heart of Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile. The El Rey was built in 1936 and converted into a live music venue in 1994. A registered Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, the El Rey has sweeping staircases, an Art Deco lobby, VIP balcony lounge, and a grand ballroom equipped with a full stage. ...

El Rio SF is a friendly neighborhood bar and LGBTQ+ community space in the Mission District in San Francisco, CA. El Rio is invested in the local arts and music scene and actively pursues underserved communities in the use of its space. ...

Located just steps from the Blue Line trolley station, Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego is a 2,650-seat open-air venue designed with entertainers of the highest caliber in mind. This state-of-the-art, world-class performing arts center provides a showcase for the performing arts, featuring local and international talent in everything from large-scale rock concerts to classical quartets and theatrical dance. The Epstein Family Amphitheater supports a vision of the UC San Diego campus as a destination for arts, culture and entertainment for all. ...

Felton Music Hall brings an unrivaled live music experience to Santa Cruz County. Music lovers of all genres can see both the best local talent or their favorite touring musicians all while enjoying fresh craft food and drinks served in-house. ...

Finnegans Wake is a small neighborhood bar in San Francisco’s Cole Valley neighborhood since 1989. Finnegans Wake has a heated patio and large back deck. ...

Established in 1885, The Folsom Hotel is located in the heart of the Folsom Historic District. This historic hotel lobby bar and boutique music venue hosts local bands and touring national artists. The outdoor patio is great for fresh-air dining and drinking. Sutter Smokehouse is located inside Folsom Hotel, and serves traditional smokehouse BBQ fair. ...

First opened in 1928, the Fox Theater is a music venue, arts school and restaurant in Uptown Oakland, CA. The architectural masterpiece features original details, a state-of-the-art Meyer sound system, and a capacity of up to 2,800. The Den is a sophisticated bar located inside the venue typically open an hour before shows. Fox Theater Oakland is brought to you by Another Planet Entertainment. ...

Founded in 1968, The Freight & Salvage is a nonprofit community arts organization and a premier listening room located two blocks from campus in the Downtown Berkeley Arts District. The venue seats 490 and features a state-of-the-art sound system from Meyer Sound Labs. The Freight is dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of traditional music that is rooted in and expressive of the great variety of regional, ethnic, and social cultures of peoples throughout the world. ...

Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, CA, the Fremont Theater is a historic movie theater, built in 1941. The theater has state-of-the-art lighting and sound and in-house production, marketing, and expertise. ...

Laurence Frost Amphitheater is located in the Stanford University arts district. The amphitheater boasts a state-of-the-art stage and modern amenities including a spacious green room, dressing rooms, and more. The stage is nestled into trees at the bottom of a hill, and the seating slopes uphill from there. The bowl structure allows for great views from all spots and amazing acoustics. Stanford Live, in partnership with Goldenvoice and the San Francisco Symphony, presents rock, pop, and classical concerts as well as spoken-word performances. ...

Full Circle Brewing Co. is a full-scale production craft brewery with the most unique craft beer and live entertainment shows in Downtown Fresno. ...

Located near the Mural Arts District in Fresno, CA, Fulton 55 is a unique live music venue for all genres. ...

Opened in 1993, Gardino Fresco Ristorante Italiano is a family owned and operated restaurant located in downtown Los Gatos, CA. Gardino’s serves steak, seafood and pasta in a casual yet elegant atmosphere and features an ice-top bar and live entertainment. ...

Located in Los Angeles’ Fairfax District, Genghis Cohen is a New York-style Sichuan Chinese restaurant, bar, and intimate music venue serving up exotic cocktails and live music. Genghis Cohen was founded by music producer Allan Rinde in 1983. ...

Gold Diggers is a bar, boutique hotel and recording studios in East Hollywood. Gold Diggers Bar serves up state-of-the-art sound design and showcase-quality performances for an intimate audience of 175. ...

Gold Vibe Kombuchary is a family owned and operated taproom, venue and art gallery located in a beautifully decorated warehouse hidden in the hills of Grass Valley, CA. The bar has games to play and regularly features a plethoras of different types of artists and performers. ...

Goldfield Trading Post is a country-themed bar and premier live music venue on Vernon Street in Old Roseville, CA. The space includes several local beers on tap and a live music stage. With the latest lighting and audio production, Goldfield – Roseville is the perfect spot to see your favorite band. ...

Goldfield Trading Post is a country-themed restaurant, bar, and live music venue in downtown Sacramento, CA. Goldfield features exciting live music performances and entertainment from up-and-coming regional and national country acts. ...

The Grand Annex Music Hall is an intimate cabaret-style theater and flexible multipurpose space in downtown San Pedro, CA. State-of-the-art sound enhances a unique listening experience, complemented by cabaret tables, a well-stocked concessions booth and a commitment to community. ...

Located in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, the Great American Music Hall is the city’s oldest and grandest nightclub. Built in 1907, GAMH is a historic, independent music venue that brings all kinds of folk, rock, and alternative artists to San Francisco. ...

The Hacienda has great Mexican food and a fun atmosphere on Sutter Street in historic Folsom, CA. ...