AUGUST
Aug. 1 – 3
Golden Gate Park | Dead & Co.
Billed as a “once-in-a-generation” event, fans are in luck this summer when Dead & Company stages a three-day live concert series “celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s music.” Concerts start with 75-min. sets by Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, and Trey Anastasio Band. deadandcompany.com
Aug. 7 – 17
Transcendence Theatre Company | Broadway Under the Stars
Beautiful—The Carole King Musical tells the true story of the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning songwriter’s remarkable rise to stardom, becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Fazio Field, 151 First St. West., Sonoma. transcendencetheatre.org
Aug. 8 – 9
San Francisco Symphony | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™
The end begins. It’s Part I in Concert of the epic finale, Harry’s most important battle yet, with the full film accompanied by a live symphony orchestra. Part I in concert has Harry, Ron, and Hermione set to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power. Ages 5+. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. broadwaysf.com
Aug. 8 – 10
Outside Lands
The three-day event with seven stages is the nation’s largest independently owned music festival. Features 90 performers, including headliners Beck With Symphony, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, and Hozier. Also, Taste of the Bay, Cocktail Magic, Wine Lands, and Beer Lands. Golden Gate Park. sfoutsidelands.com
Aug. 9 – 10
52nd Annual Gravenstein Apple Fair
Know your farmers, know your food. The fundraiser for Sonoma County Farm Trails supports all things hand-made and home-grown with fun, food, animals, and music for all ages. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days at Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 50 Ragle Rd., Sebastopol. gravensteinapplefair.com
Aug. 10 – 11
50th Annual Rotary Fine Art in the Park
More than 150 juried California artists display paintings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, wood and glass works for sale over two days in an open air setting with a wine and beer garden under the redwoods at Lincoln Park, Los Altos. rotaryartshow.com
Aug. 15
Larkmead’s Sunset Serenade
A leisurely late afternoon of wine and live music at the scenic, historic winery. On his 8-string guitar, Nate Lopez creates dynamic original music and arrangements of timeless favorites including jazz, blues, pop, and funk. 1100 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga. larkmead.com/events
Aug. 16
Wente Vineyards Summer Live Music Series | Petty Theft
Bring low back chairs and blankets for a concert on the lawn or book a VIP Chef’s Table. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. for the Tom Petty Tribute Show. 5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore. wentevineyards.com/events/2025-summer-live-music-series
Aug. 16
Cliff Lede Vineyards | An Evening of Poetry
On the White Room Terrace, breathtaking views come alive at golden hour to enjoy with a curated selection of wines and seasonal dishes expertly paired with Cliff Lede’s Stags Leap District Estate selections. 1473 Yountville Cross Rd., Yountville. cliffledevineyards.com/events
Aug. 16 – 17
Stern Grove | The Big Picnic Weekend
The two-day benefit concert headliners are talented multi-GRAMMY® Award-winners brothers Damian “Jr. Gong” & Stephen Marley with DJ Henroc on Saturday and the supreme entertainer, legendary Diana Ross on Sunday. Doors open at noon for ticket holders to 1 p.m. shows. 19th Ave. at Sloat Blvd. sterngrove.org/lineup
Aug. 17 – 19 and 24 – 26
Summer Stage | Filoli
Two weeks, six bands. As the sun sets behind the mountains, live performances are staged against the backdrop of the gardens and historic house. Shows by Gangstagrass, Jerry’s Middle Finger, Video Game Orchestra, Tainted Love, The Reverend Shawn Amos, and Halsey & the Hi-Hats. 6 Cañada Road, Woodside. filoli.org/summer-stage
Aug. 29 – 31
Blue Note Jazz Festival | The Black Radio Experience
Hosted by Sway Calloway, featuring artist-in-residence Robert Glasper, with special guests Questlove, Yebba, Slum Village, Jazmin Sulllivan, and others. Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. bluenotejazz.com/jazz-festival-napa