Previous events

The Squirrels entertain at the annual Allendale Block Party.

Chris plays guitar with Jean Fineberg's Party Monsters, who will be rockin' and groovin' at the Sonoma County Fair. The group features stellar vocalist Rita Lackey.

It's oldies Thursday at the Marsh Manor dance concert series. Come by for great Mexican food and your favorite hits.

Calle Ocho plays Cuban son, danzon, rumba, and bolero styles for listening and dancing. The Rockridge BART station is the setting for a fun and swinging time. Free admission.

Come over to Mersea for a scrumptious lunch and tasty jazz with the Backyard Trio.

The Backyard Trio plays jazz, latin jazz, R&B, and musical surprises every Friday at the beautiful outdoor Mersea restaurant on Treasure Island. Free admission.

The Riptides play your favorite '60's hits, including Beatles, Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Neil Diamond, Johnny Rivers, Ricky Nelson, Stax Records, etc. at this family-friendly outdoor event held on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Admission is free.

Jean Fineberg's Party Monsters play the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. Featuring Rita Lackey on vocals, the band will be burning through R&B classics from Stax and Motown on the "hypnotist" stage.

The Trifecta Trio (Jessie Ortiz, keys, Chris Cooper, guitar and tres, and Nzingah Ann Smith, tenor sax, flute, and percussion) play jazz, latin, and R&B for Alameda Pride.

The Backyard Trio (Jessie Ortiz, keys, Chris Cooper, guitar and tres, Baird Wheatley, tenor sax, flute, and percussion) play jazz, latin, and R&B every Friday from 12 - 3 p.m. at this gem of an indoor/outdoor restaurant, with its panoramic view of S.F. and the Bay. It's a family-friendly ambiance, and you never know what guest artists might make an appearance!

The Riptides play a benefit dinner dance for homeless vets.

The Castro Valley Orchestra presents its second concert of the season with a program featuring Chris Cooper's Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra. Admission is free, but proof of vaccination and mask are required.