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. ...

Located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill is a live music venue presenting some of the finest original artists up to seven nights a week. Catch three live bands per night from a variety of genres; alternative, rock-a-billy, punk, and hard rock to folk, funk, and pop. The club has a full bar, a kitchen that stays open late, and a patio area where guests can escape the crowd. ...

Humboldt Brews in downtown Arcata, CA is a family restaurant, brewpub, bar and nightclub/banquet room. Adjacent to the restaurant, Humbrews Next Door Music Venue is one of the finest venues on the North Coast, hosting some of the top national touring acts, DJs, dance performances, burlesque shows, and more. When the venue is not being used for live entertainment, it is transformed into a banquet room hosting birthday parties, receptions, reunions, beer dinners, etc. ...

2220 Arts + Archives is a volunteer-run community arts center dedicated to innovative performance and experimental arts in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. The venue features three rooms, three stages, a basement and lots of parking. 2220 hosts a cooperative group of arts nonprofits, artists and curators, programming a calendar full of film, literature, music, and performing arts. ...

Located in the heart of Oakland’s Jack London Square, Yoshi’s Oakland is one of the world’s most respected jazz venues and the Bay Area’s premier location for great Japanese cuisine. Yoshi’s promotes and hosts many different types of music as well as local, national, and international acts. ...

The Goldfish is a natural wine bar and independent music venue located in Highland Park, Los Angeles. It features orange felt pool tables, a checkered dance floor, and a bar stocked with natural wines, craft beers, and sake. Food by Sticky Rice is offered both inside and outside the bar. ...

Built in 1933, the historic Sebastiani Theatre is a community film and performing arts center located on the plaza in downtown Sonoma, CA. The nonprofit Sebastiani Theatre Foundation presents first-class performing arts, films, and creative educational programs while preserving the historic theater for the enjoyment of current and future generations. ...

Established in 2001, The Echo Los Angeles is a bar and nightclub located in the Echo Park neighborhood of LA, CA. The 350-capacity Echo and its 780-capacity sister venue Echoplex are the go-to destination for major local music events, dance nights, and a wide spectrum of touring acts. ...

The Holding Company is a three-story restaurant, bar and live music venue located in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA, just steps away from the beach on Newport Ave. The venue features a fully-equipped stage with a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, backline and a giant video wall. ...

Powerhouse Folsom presents live music, DJs, and karaoke nights in an entertainment complex of several bars including Powerhouse Pub, Scarlet’s Specialty Bar, and Big Robs Cigar & Hookah Cabana. Powerhouse is the ultimate venue for fun and awesome vibes in the downtown Folsom Historic District. ...

Make-Out Room is a 21+ nightclub in San Francisco, CA, with live music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, plus DJs and karaoke. ...

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. ...

Sweetwater Music Hall is a famed music venue established in 1972 in downtown Mill Valley, CA. Enjoy live music of all genres most nights. The Rock & Rye and Sweetwater Music Hall are fully equipped to handle any event, offering state-of the-art sound and lighting systems, live-streaming, in-house catering and more. The Rock & Rye restaurant serves South American and New Orleans-inspired dishes on an ultra-seasonal menu. ...

Rolling Hills Casino and Resort in Corning, CA, is home to a golf course, equestrian center, outdoor amphitheater, event center, and multiple restaurants and bars. Enjoy local entertainment at Carlino’s Event Center at the Lodge Hotel, the Center Bar at the casino, or at Rock & Brews Restaurant. Carlino’s Event Center hosts some of the best shows in Northern California including the Comedy at Carlino’s series. National headliners perform at the outdoor Obsidian Spirits Amphitheater at Rolling Hills Casino & Resort. ...

Established in 1907, the Swedish American Hall is a historic mixed-use event space and live music venue in the heart of the Castro in San Francisco, CA. The venue contains four individual spaces on three levels: The 300-capacity Freja Hall and 120-capacity Balder Hall on the second floor, 150-capacity Odin Room on the ground level, and the 300-capacity Cafe Du Nord speakeasy bar and music venue at the basement level. ...

For a fun evening of music and dance, food and drink, and great company, visit the World Famous Opera House Saloon in Roseville, CA; home to the largest dance floor in the Sacramento area. Opera House Saloon is a beautiful venue that offers live music every weekend, and karaoke in the downstairs bar. ...

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. ...

Built in 1936, the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose is an intimate venue that hosts a variety of performing arts and private events. It is home to CMT San Jose, a musical theater program for children. The Montgomery Theater is managed and operated by San Jose Theaters, a division of Team San Jose. Outside the theater there is a state-of-the-art digital marquee and a courtyard that connects to the San Jose Civic courtyard. ...

Located in Jack London Square, downtown Oakland’s entertainment district, Oakland Metro Operahouse is a nonprofit arts space, live performance venue, and home to the Oakland Opera. Opened in 2001, the black box theater and opera house is equipped with a full theatrical lighting system, state-of-the-art sound reinforcement, and a full bar. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Located in the historic Boyle Heights community, The Paramount Los Angeles is a mid-sized ballroom that hosts a wide variety of acts; from internationally touring bands to fast-rising indie rock bands to popular local artists. The Paramount has a wide range of events and features a diverse calendar of musical and arts performances. ...

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. ...

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. ...

SOhO Restaurant & Music Club is a restaurant, bar, and premier live music venue in Santa Barbara’s Victoria Court. Locally-owned since 1994, SOhO consistently brings in some of the best touring acts in the world, as well as a diverse range of local acts. On weeknights, the club hosts acts from area schools, lectures, plays, jazz jams, spoken word, private events and more. ...

The Sound Room is an intimate all-ages listening room in Oakland, CA. The Sound Room is the home of Bay Area Jazz and Arts, Inc (BAJA), a nonprofit organization focused on music and art, with an emphasis on jazz performance. ...

The Lyric Hyperion is Silver Lake’s hip spot for arts and eats, hosting live performances nightly. Showcasing top acts from the world of comedy, music, and theatre, The Lyric Hyperion is committed to providing a home for quality live entertainment. ...

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

Opened in 2004 in San Francisco’s NoPa district, The Independent is a premier live music venue bringing a diverse mix of entertainment – from hip-hop to EDM, comedy to podcasts, and everything in between. ...

The Whisky A Go-Go has been an anchor on Sunset Strip in the Los Angeles music scene since its doors opened in 1964. The Whisky is recognized as a historic music landmark and is the only surviving music venue to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. ...

The historic Colonial Theatre Sacramento is a venue with 557 fixed seats showcasing everything from the performing arts, boxing, wrestling, concerts, film festivals, movie screenings and more. ...

The Guild Theatre is an intimate, not-for-profit event and performance space in Menlo Park, CA, bringing live music and entertainment to the Peninsula region. With its state-of-the-art sound and lights, the venue hosts a wide range of music, film, and special events programming. ...

Housed in a former Masonic temple built in 1922, Lodge Room is an iconic entertainment venue in Northeast Los Angeles, CA. Opened in 2017, Lodge Room Highland Park and Checker Hall are is a 450-capacity music venue and 125-capacity restaurant and bar. Lodge Room boasts three separate bars and a state-of-the-art stage with a Funktion-One sound system. The venue hosts an eclectic mix of live music, performances, and events while promoting artistic expression, atmosphere, culture, and community to all. ...

Built in 1948, the Azteca Theater is a historic Art Deco theater located in the Chinatown district of Fresno, CA. The facility includes a large auditorium with a two-story mezzanine and a raked floor level. ...

Located in West Hollywood, CA, the legendary Troubadour is an all-ages venue and premier music destination for established and rising artists. Established in 1957, the Troubadour remains a popular venue among serious music fans who enjoy listening to live music in an intimate and historically rich setting. ...

The Roxy Theatre is a legendary music venue and nightclub on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. ...

Riverside Municipal Auditorium is a restored Mission revival-style venue with stained glass windows and a beautiful exterior. RMA features three unique spaces; from the intimate Garden Rooms to the spacious Music Hall and versatile Courtyard. The Music Hall features a large flexible floor plan and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. ...

The Mystic Theatre is located in historic downtown Petaluma, CA. The theater was built in 1911 and renovated in 1992 to accommodate live music performances for up to 500 guests. There is a full bar and restaurant. ...

Located in an historic building from the 1880s in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Tin Roof San Diego features LCD digital monitors throughout, a 10′ projection screen, a full professional stage, sound, and lighting packages, and live entertainment every night. Weeknights feature a mix of acoustic sets, full bands, local and national acts, and more while weekend nights showcase the country’s best bands. ...

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 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. ...

Located on the border of downtown Los Angeles and the Westlake neighborhood, The Teragram Ballroom is a multi-faceted event and performance venue featuring a ballroom dance floor, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, unobstructed sightlines, and advanced acoustical treatments. Built in 1913 as the Playhouse Theater, the historic venue boasts a 30′ proscenium stage, three dressing rooms, a balcony, three bars, and room for 625 people. The facility includes a lobby, full-service café, and a separate bar/lounge. Named as a tribute to the owner’s wife, the venue is “Margaret” spelled backwards. ...

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. ...

Situated downtown in Little Italy, Music Box San Diego is the premier live music, event and entertainment venue. The multi-level site boasts audiophile-quality acoustics, locally sourced menus, and generously spacious floor plans. ...

Opened since 1952, the Rite Spot Cafe is a cozy, candlelit bar and restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District. The family-owned dive bar presents an eclectic mix of local bands, comedians, and other performers while supporting the local music, art, and comedy scenes. Enjoy free live entertainment every night at the Rite Spot. ...

The Back Room in Berkeley is an intimate space with great acoustics and comfortable seating that showcases acoustically-based genres including jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, Americana and more. The Back Room has a wonderful ambience with brick walls, a high vaulted wooden ceiling, and a Steinway Grand onstage. The Back Room is an all-ages venue. Children under 12 are free. ...

Operated by musicians, The BackStage Bakersfield is a music school and venue giving a platform for original artists to perform their music in front of live and online audiences. The BackStage is the place for all original act performances. ...

The Uptown Theatre Napa is downtown’s ultimate destination for live entertainment. Nestled in Napa’s famed West End district, this stunningly restored art deco masterpiece from 1937 showcases only the finest acts in music and comedy. A historic landmark, the Uptown offers a phenomenal, intimate live show experience with world class sound and sightlines. The Uptown plays host to some of the biggest names in blues, rock, jazz, folk, country and comedy. ...

Originally built as a mortuary in 1914, The Chapel serves as a live music venue, restaurant and bar in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. The Chapel has 40′ arched ceiling with a mezzanine and is fully outfitted with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and projection systems. With its adjoining bar, restaurant, and outdoor patio The Chapel can hold up to 1,000 guests. ...

The Catalyst Club is Santa Cruz’s premier venue for live music and a West Coat Staple. The concert hall has an upstairs balcony and can hold about 800 people. ...

Opened in 1996, The Glass House Concert Hall is an iconic all-ages venue in Pomona, CA, bringing some of the area’s most exciting artists and events. The Glass House regularly presents a wide variety of talent; whether it’s punk, indie rock, screamo, EDM or hip-hop. The Glass House Record Store hosts signings and meet-and-greets for touring artists playing at the Glass House, as well as the occasional free in-store performance. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

House of Blues San Diego is comprised of four distinctive environments including a rocking Restaurant & Bar featuring contemporary and traditional Southern art and cuisine with a built-in special events room, a small elegantly designed private event room, and a large multi-story spectacular Music Hall. Each area features state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound with lively bars throughout the entire venue. ...

The Fillmore San Francisco is a legendary music venue and focal point for the psychedelic music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. The historic main auditorium features ten crystal chandeliers, a long bar spanning the length of the room, and a hardwood dance floor. ...

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. ...

The Crest Theatre is a historic theater located in downtown Sacramento, CA, just blocks from the State Capital, the Sacramento Convention Center, and the Sacramento Kings basketball arena (Golden 1 Center). ...

The Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts is a versatile venue in Santa Cruz, CA. The 650-seat theater features complete sound and lighting systems able to accommodate a wide variety of live events including concerts, lectures, video presentations, movies and more. ...