The X Bar at Homestead Bowl is the most popular live music and event venue in the Cupertino and San Jose area since 2005. The X-bar has professional sound and lighting equipment. ...

HopMonk Tavern is a brewpub with live music and a diverse selection of beers located in Novato, CA. The tavern opens up onto a large beer garden under vintage oak trees. HopMonk Novato is home to the Summer Cookout Music Series and the year-round Session Room live music venue. Session Room at HopMonk Tavern Novato hosts top-rate local, regional, national and international talent. Small acoustic acts play the beer garden stage from May through October. ...

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, the original HopMonk, is a rustic stone and timber tavern with outdoor beer garden and 145-capacity live music venue called The Abbey. HopMonk Tavern presents top-shelf talent in the Abbey each weekend as well as weekly open mic, trivia, and live music on the beer garden stage. ...

HopMonk Tavern Sonoma, built in a former 1888 farmhouse just blocks from Sonoma’s historic downtown plaza, is a year-round beer garden and listening room. The Hopmonk Tavern stage is a medium-sized stage with a wide variety of fine music; from small bands or solo artists. The atmosphere is warm and intimate with nearby tables where the audience can enjoy food and drinks. ...

House of Blues Anaheim at GardenWalk is Orange County’s incredible home for live music. The expansive venue features four distinctive environments under one roof. House of Blues Restaurant and Bar is open for dinner, serving made-from-scratch, Southern favorites. The legendary Foundation Room features a beautiful lounge and bar. The Parish showcases intimate artist performances and private events. And the Music Hall features multiple bars for food and drinks, mezzanine seating, and state-of-the-art sound. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Humphreys Backstage LIVE is an intimate music venue and lounge located on San Diego’s Shelter Island. Over the years, Backstage LIVE has provided fans an incredible range of entertainment from nationally renowned artists to rising local talents. ...

Ivy Room is an intimate music venue located on San Pablo Ave in Albany, CA, that hosts an eclectic array of music from national touring acts to local bands, seven nights a week. The stage and bar create a living room feel for those looking to relax in a plush booth or get up and close for an intimate concert. Hailed as one of the best sounding rooms in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ivy creates the perfect listening experience for it’s musical artists and patrons. ...

Located in the heart of downtown Orangevale, CA, Jan’s Lounge includes a full bar, cold beer, food, darts, shuffleboard, sports on nine big-screen TVs, DJ trivia, country line dancing lessons and live music. ...

Jupiter in Berkeley, CA, is a locally owned and operated taphouse and beer garden, serving its own beers and ales along with wood-fired pizzas. ...

At the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Brewery is Kernville’s only brewpub. Family owned and operated, Kern River Brewing Company has two family friendly restaurants just 100 ft apart: KRBC Original Pub and KRBC Backyard Restaurant. Enjoy live music every Friday night at the Backyard Restaurant. ...

In the Mission since 1994, Kilowatt Bar is a neighborhood bar, music venue, and event space with beers on tap, pool tables, pinball, and darts. The Mission District’s favorite spot for cheap drinks and good vibes presenting live bands, drag shows, comedy and more. ...

Kuumbwa Jazz is a jazz venue in Santa Cruz, CA, with 200 seats; all having excellent view of the stage. Operating since 1975, Kuumbwa Jazz Center envisions a community where all people can experience the joy of music, and understand the value and legacy of jazz as an original American art form. Kuumbwa is available for a wide variety of public and private uses including: concerts, fundraisers, private parties, wedding receptions, workshops, theatre, and classes. ...

lille æske arthouse is an intimate performance space, live music venue, uniquely appointed listening room, and art gallery boutique serving the Santa Cruz Mountains and greater Bay Area. Events are all-ages unless otherwise noted and include a full slate of vibrant arts and music programming. The gallery hours allow for the community to enjoy coffee and tea, wifi and art in a comfortable and casual setting. ...

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. ...

Opened in 1931, The Los Angeles Theatre is a landmark movie theater located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles’ historic district. It has an elegant ballroom space in the lower level, a restaurant space, and a bar. The ornate auditorium holds 1,949 audience members on its orchestra and balcony levels. The grand lobby, ballroom, and restaurant can accommodate an additional 2,000 patrons. ...

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge is where cocktails and music meet in Rancho Cordova, CA. Enjoy live music, karaoke, cocktails, friends and fun. ...

Lucca Beer Garden is Benicia’s one and only beer garden, featuring live music, a full bar, 20 beers on draft, and great food. The beer garden is a fun and energetic outdoor seating area with an entirely separate menu from the indoor Lucca Bar & Grill. Solo/duo artists may perform inside seasonally. ...

Mac’s at 19 Broadway is a speakeasy style cocktail lounge with a red velvet curtain stage and live music from some of the region’s best acoustic musicians, piano players and singers nearly every night of the week. ...

Mad River Brewery and Tap Room is a craft brewery in Blue Lake, CA, owned by the largest tribe in the state, trailblazing a new Native American category in craft beer. The Mad River Tap Room offers a refreshing and laid-back atmosphere. In addition to indoor bar and seating, the Tap Room features a pet-friendly, outdoor dining space. Mad River also features local favorites, up-and-coming-artists, bands touring the country, and more all summer long. ...

Located in historic downtown Ripon, CA, Main Street Inn is a good ole-fashioned bar where you can enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, and live entertainment. ...

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

Nestled in the heart of Laguna Beach, Marine Room Tavern first opened in 1934. Today, the bar continue to serve just as much as a place to shoot pool and whiskey, as it does a place to shoot selfies and discover new music. ...

Located in the Tarzana Square Shopping Center, Maui Sugar Mill Saloon is a dive bar and music venue. ...

Maverick Saloon is the longest running honky tonk on the West Coast. Kick up your boots and enjoy a beer or a beverage and an amazing meal. Located in Santa Ynez, CA, the Maverick Saloon is a perfect all-ages venue for rustic, country-themed events. ...

McKay’s Taphouse & Beer Garden is a year round outdoor beer garden and restaurant in Pleasanton, CA, with a small indoor taproom. McKay’s Beer Garden is canopy and tree shaded in the summer, and tented and heated in the winter. McKay’s serves a selection of 18 California craft beers, cider and wines. The venue is family and dog friendly. ...

Moe’s Alley is a 21+ live music venue with a full bar and outdoor patio in Santa Cruz, CA, offering the best in live music since 1992 in an intimate setting with friendly staff, a large dance floor and the best sound system in town. ...

Moe’s Original BBQ Tahoe City serves Southern ‘bama style BBQ and soulful sides on Lake Tahoe waterfront. Enjoy a full bar, lakefront dining, live music, and curbside pick-up. ...

The historic Old River Monte Carlo is the oldest running bar in Bakersfield, CA. Open seven days a week, the Monte Carlo Saloon serves great drinks, delicious food, and a very good time with karaoke, line dancing, and live entertainment on the weekends. ...

The Monty Bar is a bar in downtown Los Angeles, CA, serving cold beer and stiff drinks. The hanger-like room has a small stage to one side where mostly DJs, but occasionally bands, perform. ...

Moroccan Lounge, located on the border of Downtown LA and the Arts District, is a multi-faceted live rock venue and event space in Los Angeles. In addition to its lengthy bar, the venue is equipped with a café as well as a separate bar/lounge where guests may mingle and relax. Originally built in 1899 as a cocktail lounge, the building is now home to a performance space with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, advanced acoustical treatments, a 20-foot-stage, dance floor, and room for 250 people. ...

Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club is an intimate jazz bar in San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood. A club focused on good times and great music, Mr. Tipple’s is a restaurant and welcomes all ages. ...

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub and Sports Bar is a friendly, neighborhood bar in Sunnyvale, CA, and also Silicon Valley’s hottest nightclub. View all the latest sporting events on a huge TV while being entertained by the hottest Bay Area bands. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and good times with local live music every weekend. ...

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. ...

Nate’s Garden Grill is located in the heart of City Heights on the same property as San Diego’s largest organic nursery, City Farmers Nursery. In addition to a cozy dining room, Nate’s has a rustic outdoor patio and an eclectic line-up of local musicians that play regularly. ...

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. ...

The Observatory Orange County and the Constellation Room are the premier music venues in Santa Ana, CA, with the greatest selection of musical talent across all genres performing on a nightly basis. This spacious venue features state-of-the-art lighting and sound, massive stage, auditorium seating and a plush VIP lounge with an elite bar. The Observatory is a large room that feels small with great views from all over the venue and premium seating options. The Constellation Room is a small venue with great sound in an intimate setting. ...

Open since 1934, The Old Ironsides is Sacramento’s oldest live music venue and bar. The family owned and operated establishment is best known for its nightly live music, delicious lunches, friendly staff and cheap drinks. Old Ironsides hosts its weekly open-mic night on Mondays. ...

Located at Half Moon Bay Harbor in El Granada, CA, Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill is a year-round live music venue. Most weekends, Old Princeton Landing welcomes a wide range of both local and touring acts; from jazz, funk, soul, and reggae to indie and alternative rock. The venue features a state-of-the-art sound system including a DJ booth, projector, and two stages. There is also a back patio that can accommodate up to 100 guests. ...

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. ...

The Village at Palisades Tahoe is a ski resort located in Olympic Valley, CA, northwest of Tahoe City in the Sierra Nevada range. The resort hosts the seasonal WinterWonderGrass festival and the Made in Tahoe Festival. Additional live music may be found at The Chalet at Alpine Meadows, an on-mountain Bavarian-style beer garden and restaurant. ...

Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace is a honky-tonk, barbecue restaurant and music venue near Joshua Tree National Park in Pioneertown, CA. ...

Peri’s Tavern is a family-owned community hub and live music venue featuring state-of-the-art sound, stage, and cocktails in a large indoor/outdoor space right in downtown Fairfax, CA. Peri’s is a hip, fun, hot spot with live music four nights a week from national and local bands: from hard rock to rock, blues, country, reggae and jazz, and theatrics galore. ...

Pistol Pete’s Brew & Cue is the best sports bar and nightclub in Auburn, CA, with 24 beers on tap, a full bar, darts and pool. Live entertainment includes karaoke, DJs, bands and more. ...

Established in 2005, Famiglia Meduri Poor House Bistro is an authentic New Orleans-style restaurant in Little Italy San Jose, CA, featuring live blues and rock daily. Let the good times roll out on the patio or inside this historic Victorian home. Poor House Bistro has a full bar serving Italian wine and craft beer. ...

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. ...

Opened in 1972, Rainbow Bar & Grill is a bar, restaurant, and rock ‘n’ roll institution on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. The place is know for Lemmy’s Lounge and its statue of Lemmy Kilmister of the rock band Motörhead. The upstairs bar, Over The Rainbow, has a dance floor and live performances. ...

Redding Civic Auditorium accommodates over 2,000 people seated, and 2,200 with a GA pit for large rock and country shows. ...

Redwood Bar & Grill in downtown Los Angeles, CA, is an intimate venue offering pub food and live music in a sunken pirate ship setting. The Redwood is the ultimate destination for live music from the best local and touring underground bands playing a wide variety of genres: from rock and roll, blues and jazz to alternative, country, bluegrass and punk. ...

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company has a tasting room and production facility in Arcata and a taproom in Eureka, CA. ...

Rickshaw Stop is an eclectic music venue in a former TV studio with a full bar and food service. The San Francisco venue features high ceilings, giant red curtains, vintage rickshaws, a balcony, and for certain events, a coat check and upstairs bar. ...

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. ...

Saddle Bar Solana Beach is a destination for sports, live music and DJs in North County San Diego. Whether you walk, bike, drive, or come right out of the surf, everyone is welcome. ...

Saint Rocke is an intimate live music venue in Hermosa Beach, CA. The South Bay venue features performances by up-and-coming rock and tribute bands with an awesome sound system, stage, kitchen, and full bar. ...

The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue located in downtown San Jose, CA. Built in 1972 by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, this one-of-a-kind theater features large windows, providing plenty of natural light and spectacular views. The Center for the Performing Arts is managed and operated by San Jose Theaters, a division of Team San Jose. It regularly hosts productions from Broadway San Jose, San Jose Dance Theatre, and other organizations.The 150-capacity Ridder Lounge, located adjacent to an outdoor courtyard, is equipped with built-in concessions and a bar area. The swanky President’s Club, just off the main entrance, also features a bar and can accommodate up to 50 guests. ...

Shanachie Pub is a craft brew and cider house in Willits, CA, offering 20 taps of microbrews in a cozy and intimate setting. Shanachie Pub is the home of original music in Mendocino County and hosts afternoon music events, beer tastings, and potlucks. ...

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic live music district, Sheba Piano Lounge is an intimate bar and lounge where you can enjoy live music five nights a week with no cover charge from a variety of talented Bay Area musicians. Tempt your palate with an amazing selection of Ethiopian cuisine. ...

Located in North Park/City Heights in San Diego, CA., Soda Bar is a live music venue and bar offering bands, booze, and fun ...

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. ...

Spicy Vines is a small independent family-owned winery and tasting room in the heart of downtown Healdsburg, CA. Whether you are drawn to its artisan wines, the down-to-earth vibe, craft wine cocktails, or live music on Saturdays, this winery is sure to leave you impressed. ...

Stages Bar in Santa Ana, CA, features two large stages with great sound allowing for limited turnover between bands. Stages has a full bar for those over 21, high-top and bar seating, a dance floor, a pool table, a patio and a kitchen. ...

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company is a small, family owned and operated brewery in Scotts Valley, CA, producing small batches of fresh artisan ales. The nano brewery and taproom hosts occasional food trucks and live local music. ...

Steven’s Steak & Seafood House is a steakhouse in Commerce, CA, with nightly entertainment and an event space with seven banquet rooms. ...

Strummer’s is a concert hall, restaurant, bar, and club located in the progressive Tower Arts District of Fresno, CA. Strummer’s offers eclectic programming, quality music, incredibly tasty eats, thirst-quenching drinks, and hip decor in a friendly atmosphere. ...

Swallow’s Inn is a country-western bar with live music in downtown San Juan Capistrano, CA. The bar hosts weekly country dance lessons and karaoke. Everyone is welcome at Swallow’s Inn: bikers, cowboys, surfers, businessmen, and good ol’ mom and pop. ...

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. ...

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. ...