Kensington Circus Pub

Smooth rock and pop are what we feature in our show. We focus on great vocals and harmonies. Good Emotions has 3 lead singers who lead other bands, and get together because we love singing together. Can add a cajon ( drum box ) player for acoustic gigs that can benefit from a little snappy rhythm. Play Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash, Mamas and Papas, and other great songs from the 60s thru the 90s that our fans love.
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Local Event: Live Music With Good Emotions (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Contra Costa County

El Cerrito

California

Live Music With Good Emotions (Best Live Music...

Smooth rock and pop are what we feature in our show. We focus on great vocals and harmonies. Good Emotions has 3 lead singers...

Live Music With Good Emotions (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Join our local community of women in a transformative dance ritual, led by Heather Munro Pierce, to honor the changing seasons. Come move what you need to move!
Embrace the Dance of Dark &amp; Light: It is a multidimensional time dedicated to celebrating completion of the harvest, honoring ancestors and the beloved dead, and celebrating Samhain ("sah-win"), the Celtic New Year, when the veil between the worlds is considered to be at its thinnest, and marking the beginning of the darkest quarter of the year.
What You'll Experience:
<ul><li>A sacred space to move, heal, and celebrate</li><li>Guided journey through music and movement</li><li>Freedom to dance, be still, journal, or meditate</li><li>Deep self-care and community connection</li><li>Spacious facilitation for all experience levels</li></ul>
Why Join Us?
<ul><li>Honor your intentions and prayers through movement</li><li>Connect with a supportive community of women</li><li>Experience profound presence and body-soul connection</li><li>Release what no longer serves you</li><li>Welcome the gifts of the new season</li></ul>
What Women Are Saying: "I walked out so full of life and energy. I was awash with gratitude by the end." - K
"Holy shazzam. I feel so free. I didn't know I had so much tightness in my belly. This stuff is legit." - R
"What medicine... opens my heart, unwinds my tension, awakens my aliveness." - A
Sliding scale: $25 - $50
For full details, FAQs and registration:<a href="https://www.dancingwholeness.com/samhain-in-person" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> www.dancingwholeness.com/samhain-in-person</a>

Local Event: Women's Day of the Dead/Samhain Dance Ceremony

Women's Day of the Dead/Samhain Dance Ceremony

Join our local community of women in a transformative dance ritual, led by Heather Munro Pierce, to honor the changing seasons....

We play a mix of grooving jazz, sun ra, thelonious monk, ornette coleman. Sometimes good for dancing, sometimes good for dreaming, always good for listening.
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Local Event: Live Music With Sunny Rah Rah (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music With Sunny Rah Rah (Best Live Music...

We play a mix of grooving jazz, sun ra, thelonious monk, ornette coleman. Sometimes good for dancing, sometimes good for...

Live Music With Sunny Rah Rah (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Music Type: Beatles songs, sung both by band members AND audience volunteers!
Back at Kensington Circus Pub by popular demand! Joshua Raoul Brody plays his favorite Beatles songs AND accompanies YOU on YOURS!, ably abetted (sometimes) by the sensational Seabury brothers. Lyrics provided! Keys/tempos/styles switched at the drop of a hat! Etc.!
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Local Event: Live Music With Beatles Thingy (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music With Beatles Thingy (Best Live Music...

Music Type: Beatles songs, sung both by band members AND audience volunteers!
Back at Kensington Circus Pub by popular demand!...

Live Music With Beatles Thingy (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Flowers for Angela are a rock band from Berkeley, California. Their music has been described as ‘alt-rock therapy for the neurodivergent,’ but it’s ultimately for everybody. Primarily, they sing about love (and other addictions). Their rollicking rhythms and clever, heartfelt lyrics will make you want to listen – and then relisten, again and again.
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Local Event: Live Music With Flowers for Angela - Solo Acoustic Set (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music With Flowers for Angela - Solo...

Flowers for Angela are a rock band from Berkeley, California. Their music has been described as ‘alt-rock therapy for the...

Live Music With Flowers for Angela - Solo Acoustic Set (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Classic Rock Dance Covers of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s with Halloween Classics selected for this special engagement. Todd Hodson on bass, Marion Henon vocals, Bill Grimason keyboards, vocals and sax, David Ratoosh guitar, Paul Cerami drums, Jeff Rosenbloom sax and ukulele, Ann Tait vocals, and Greg Kelly vocals and harmonica.
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Local Event: Live Music With Little Marvin and the Gardeners  (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music With Little Marvin and the Gardeners...

Classic Rock Dance Covers of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s with Halloween Classics selected for this special engagement. Todd...

Live Music With Little Marvin and the Gardeners  (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance


WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla

WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pmWHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a><a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Local Event: Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

San Mateo County

San Mateo

Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica...

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1...

Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

Rocky Michaels is a multi-award-winning American singer-songwriter and a voting member of the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs. With three studio albums and thirty-eight officially released songs to his name, Rocky has built a catalog that reflects both depth and authenticity. He first sat down at the piano at the age of five, sparking a lifelong passion for music. Today, he continues to share that passion through intimate solo acoustic performances at venues across California, connecting with audiences through his heartfelt songwriting and storytelling.
July 2025: Rocky’s song ‘Our Time is Now’ was selected for inclusion in The Compassion Project – a powerful compilation album bringing together artists from around the globe who use their music speak up for animal, human, and earth Justice. <a href="https://www.animalrightsmusic.org/post/rocky-michaels-selected-for-the-compassion-project-songs-for-animal-human-and-earth-justice" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">animalrightsmusic.org/post/rocky-michaels-selected-for-the-compassion-project-songs-for-animal-human-and-earth-justice</a>
June 2024: Winner: Album of the Year (‘Wishes’) Elite Music Awards Jan-June 2024.
May 2024: Rocky’s tender ballad, ‘Better Man’ climbed to #1 on the UK Talk Radio Hot 100 charts. (Official Music Video): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC6gcvQStiM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/watch?v=YC6gcvQStiM</a>
May 2024: Nominated for ‘Male Artist of the Year’ Folk/Americana’ by the Josie Music Awards held at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. <a href="https://www.josiemusicawards.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">josiemusicawards.com</a>
November 2023: Rocky’s song ‘An Uncomfortable Truth’ was adopted as the anthem for a special book endeavor dedicated to the homeless population around the world; “Unsheltered: Voices from the Street”. <a href="https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/an-uncomfortable-truth/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bizcatalyst360.com/an-uncomfortable-truth/</a>
May 2023: Nominated for ‘Song of the Year’ Folk/Americana’ (Better Man) by the Josie Music Awards.
December 2020: Voted “Male Artist of the Year” by CFAB Music Realm Promotions. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfabmusicrealm/permalink/511042436493927/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/cfabmusicrealm/permalink/511042436493927/</a>
With a number of new songs currently in the pipeline, Rocky continues to tap into his life experiences offering honest lyrics in storytelling that audiences have found to be both engaging and relatable.
“Rocky Michaels for me is that guy who stands out as one of my favorite music discoveries of 2020!!” (Jon Sexauer, Owner and CEO at The Grey Eagle Radio Show.)
NEVER a COVER CHARGE!Come out and visit the Kensington Circus Pub for the Best Live Music in East Bay Area San Francisco.

Local Event: Live Music with Rocky Michaels (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music with Rocky Michaels (Best Live Music...

Rocky Michaels is a multi-award-winning American singer-songwriter and a voting member of the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs. With...

Live Music with Rocky Michaels (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

We are a four-piece alternative rock band based in El Cerrito. Our music is largely focused on 90s and 2000s covers of alternative rock (think: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Oasis, The Strokes), with a smaller set of “punk-lite” originals.
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Local Event: Live Music With Hogs  (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music With Hogs  (Best Live Music in the...

We are a four-piece alternative rock band based in El Cerrito. Our music is largely focused on 90s and 2000s covers of...

Live Music With Hogs  (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Rev. Rabia and Keizo have been performing in the Bay Area for over 30 years. Their music encompasses folk, rock, and blues covers with Americana originals. Rev. Rabia has toured Southern Italy and opened for the late great J.J.Cale.
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Local Event: Live Music With REV.RABIA (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music With REV.RABIA (Best Live Music in...

Rev. Rabia and Keizo have been performing in the Bay Area for over 30 years. Their music encompasses folk, rock, and blues...

Live Music With REV.RABIA (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Purple Albatross is a fun 5-piece East Bay based band playing classic rock and soul, deep tracks, and originals, guaranteed to generate happy feet! We have been playing lots of venues lately with great response and have a solid following.
Please see our website <a href="https://www.purplealbatross.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.purplealbatross.com/</a> for music and more info.
NEVER a COVER CHARGE!Come out and visit the Kensington Circus Pub for the Best Live Music in East Bay Area San Francisco.

Local Event: Live Music with Purple Albatross (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music with Purple Albatross (Best Live...

Purple Albatross is a fun 5-piece East Bay based band playing classic rock and soul, deep tracks, and originals, guaranteed to...

Live Music with Purple Albatross (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Take 3 Trio” is an all-female ensemble of accomplished musicians that was established in 2023. Members are Michele Korb (guitar and vocals), Susanne DiVincenzo (bass and cello), and Barb Raboy (clarinets, sax, flute). Our “go-to” tunes can be found in the Great American Songbook. We play jazz standards, ballads, blues and Latin tunes. We perform in clubs, cafes, wine bars and hotels.

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Come out and visit the Kensington Circus Pub for the Best Live Music in East Bay Area San Francisco.

Local Event: Live Music With Take 3 Trio (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music With Take 3 Trio (Best Live Music in...

Take 3 Trio” is an all-female ensemble of accomplished musicians that was established in 2023. Members are Michele Korb (guitar...

Live Music With Take 3 Trio (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury Ave., El Cerrito.

November 21, 2026, 10 AM. Program starts at 10:30 am. Cara Black, award winning author of the Aimée Le Duc series, will discuss her work.&nbsp; At Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury Ave., El Cerrito. Free. All are welcome.&nbsp; Presented by <a href="https://westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net</a>

Local Event: AAUW West Contra Costa Meeting — Mystery Author Cara Black

AAUW West Contra Costa Meeting — Mystery Author...

November 21, 2026, 10 AM. Program starts at 10:30 am. Cara Black, award winning author of the Aimée Le Duc series, will discuss...

AAUW West Contra Costa Meeting — Mystery Author Cara Black

Martinez Campbell Theater

<a href="https://www.cocohistory.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CCCHS</a>
Author in the Archives Series presents
John Pettley, a professional land surveyor for over 38 years, talks about the significance of his amazing find in 1987. At the time, John was a surveying student at California State University at Fresno, and working on his senior thesis, when he made an important discovery about the history of the survey marks atop Mount Diablo.
On July 18, 1851, Col. Leander Ransom of the General Land Office (GLO) labored through thick brush, steep terrain, and harsh summer heat to establish the initial point on the highest rock at the summit of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County. There he chiseled a hole in the rock and erected a pole with a large flag that could be seen for miles from the surrounding countryside. The grid lines intersected at the Initial Point on the summit of the mountain.
This mapping grid was extended to cover most of Northern California and all of Nevada and was used in deeds to describe the property boundaries in those areas.&nbsp;References to this system are found in numerous property deeds even to this day.
Step back in time with us as we hear the fascinating story of John’s journey in rediscovering this important piece of California and Nevada history!
Doors open at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;John’s talk begins at 4:30 p.m. 

Admission is FREE for CCCHS members, $10 for non-members.
RSVP is requested. Reserve your seat and purchase tickets at this link on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999044399612?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite.com.&nbsp;</a>Questions? Call (925) 229-1042 Tues-Thur 9am-4pm or email us at mkting@cocohistory.org.

<ul><li>Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at the Campbell Theater lobby bar.&nbsp;</li><li>Complimentary waters provided by CCCHS.</li><li>Downtown parking is free on weekends.</li></ul>
‍All proceeds benefit the preservation work of the Contra Costa County Historical Society.

Local Event: CCCHS presents The Story Behind the Initial Point atop Mount Diablo

Martinez

CCCHS presents The Story Behind the Initial...

CCCHS
Author in the Archives Series presents
John Pettley, a professional land surveyor for over 38 years, talks about the...

CCCHS presents The Story Behind the Initial Point atop Mount Diablo

Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores is a music- and harmony-lovers country band based in Lafayette/Berkeley featuring Lonesome Eddie on pedal steel. The band members are a playful group of talented musicians and singers who light up the stage with a nice blend of slow and upbeat songs. The present Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores country band was formed in 2013 by Lonesome Eddie and Austin Hurst when the rock &amp; roll band that they had played in for 30+ years, Soft Touch, was ready for something new. The band includes a few other Soft Touch veterans and some new members. The band’s aim is to preserve the sound of classic country and country-rock styles, performing a mix of well-known country songs along with originals and tunes from other genres reinterpreted with a country flavor.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lonesomeedditandthesaddlesores.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lonesomeedditandthesaddlesores.com</a>
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Live Music With Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle...

Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores is a music- and harmony-lovers country band based in Lafayette/Berkeley featuring Lonesome...

Live Music With Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

We are a six piece band with a big sounds that rocks and gets the crowd dancing. We feature guitars, bass, drums, keyboard and tenor saxophone. We play a wide variety of covers, including songs by the Grateful Dead, BB King, Robert Johnson, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Dylan and Creedence. Our lead guitarist, John Magee, is a very impressive guitar player who can play a very soulful blues, rock an iconic Hendrix lead or play mesmerizing slide. Also in the band are Jeff Eckber (keys), Dan Harris (bass), Joe Mockus (drums), Joe Supple (vocals and rhythm guitar),and Steve Zieff (tenor sax).
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Local Event: Live Music with Strength in Numbers (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Live Music with Strength in Numbers (Best Live...

We are a six piece band with a big sounds that rocks and gets the crowd dancing. We feature guitars, bass, drums, keyboard and...

Live Music with Strength in Numbers (Best Live Music in the East Bay Area)

Alameda County

Bay Area

Albany

Fernando Haro

Berkeley

Rockridge

Pinole-Hercules

Piedmont

Angela Woodall

Lamorinda

Alameda

San Francisco

San Francisco County

Pleasant Hill

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