#live-performances

#live-performances

Rough Trade and Rockefeller Center are once again celebrating Record Store Day with a free mini-festival, happening on Saturday, April 18 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Los Thuthanaka, who made Pitchfork's 2026 Album of the Year, will play Brooklyn's Elsewhere on June 4, showcasing their acclaimed music to a live audience.

Gorillaz originally planned to perform across North America in 2023, but they pulled out due to "scheduling conflicts and circumstances beyond our control." At the time, the band had just performed at Coachella-with guest appearances by Bad Bunny, Beck, Thundercat, and more-and was planning to celebrate Cracker Island.

DJs - Live Performances - Dancing - Drag - Food Trucks - Shopping - Fashion, and new surprises every month. All Ages | All Vibes | FREE! ☀️ ☔ DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St. and around the block. Check out different special guest performers each month, brought to you by Another Planet Entertainment, Carnaval SF, Black Joy Parade, and a rotating line up of local talent curators.

If you do not have an RSVP for the Watch Party inside the theatre, please plan to enjoy the Fan Zone programming or consider alternative viewing options for the game. If You Have a Watch Party RSVP Seating is first-come, first-served with proof of your Eventbrite RSVP Check-in window: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Theatre entry begins: 2:30 PM You must arrive before kickoff or your seat may be reassigned Your entire party must be present to be seated

The 68th Grammy Awards aren't just a night of music industry awards, but a rock star celebration of music itself. There was a slew of showstopping performances at this year's awards ceremony, hosted at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, one of which featured all seven nominees for the best new artist category inlcuding Olivia Dean, Lola Young, and Sombr. Other performances included the in memoriam segment of the show, which featured country superstar Reba McEntire performing at the Grammys for the first time.

This year Santa will arrive to officially commence the festivities on Friday, November 21, at 5.30pm, with the switching on of more than 100,000 Christmas lights across the city streets. The first Winterval Illuminates, a spectacular light show, will then commence in a new ancient location, at the Irish Silver Museum on Cathedral Square, followed by a new, show-stopping, free drone show on Saturday, November 22.

British-Sudanese rising soul star Elmiene continues his rapid climb in the global R&B scene with the release of "Useless (Without You) (Begging Remix)," featuring Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Muni Long. Out now via Polydor and Def Jam Recordings, the remix expands on the heartfelt original, adding a new layer of depth with Muni Long's commanding tone and lyrical perspective.

Magdalena Bay turns up the rock Miami-by-way-of-LA duo Magdalena Bay became an SFGATE staff favorite over the past year for their candy-coated synth pop. At Portola, they expanded into an explosive four-piece live band, bringing an energetic rock edge worthy of its place on the main festival stage. Bonus points for four costume changes from singer Mica Tenenbaum. - SFGATE senior culture editor Dan Gentile

The Fern Alley Music Series, established in 2023, celebrates music, art, and culture in the Lower Polk, featuring a vibrant marketplace every Saturday from May to December 2025.

"There's a world-building component that feels like the driving force of this record. Many of these character-driven songs come from a time and place where we were finding our voice musically, and it's been so gratifying to not only revisit it through the lens of who and where we are now, but to expand on it."

Tyler, the Creator expressed his exhaustion early in the set, admitting, "My body hurt like a motherfucker. I'm not 20 no more," highlighting the toll of constant touring.

This weekend in the Bay Area, there are various events including a new musical about Michael Jackson, an opera about labor leader Dolores Huerta, and a 'Ninja Gaiden' video game.

Join the 7x7 Social Club for exclusive perks, including free dessert at Flora King and sunset cruises with Blue & Gold Fleet. Limited tickets available.

The Mubadala Citi DC Open features professional tennis matches, athlete meet-and-greets, and a variety of food options from local vendors at Rock Creek Park.

"I didn't even know there was a scene for this out here," Alexis said. "I literally just passed this place and thought it looked hip. We used to drive to San Diego for something like this."

Drunk Theatre is an improvised comedy show featuring a comedian who performs after taking five shots of whiskey, challenging five sober comedians to match the unpredictable humor.