Live music in Mountain View, CA

Settle into a 30-minute song and sound meditation in the UPA Fireside Room, guided by Margo LeDuc. Through simple group chanting interspersed with brief moments of quiet, voices blend to create soothing vibrations that may ease stress, calm anxiety, and foster a sense of balance. The session centers on the restorative power of shared sound so the outside world can fade for a while. Available in person and via Zoom.

At the UPA Sanctuary, this 30-minute guided meditation weaves voice and soothing sound to ease stress, calm anxiety, and foster a steady sense of peace and balance. For half an hour, the outside world recedes while gentle tones invite deep relaxation and a restorative pause.

Thursday Live on Cal Ave transforms the car free stretch of California Avenue into a lively community hub with local performers, hands on activities, free giveaways, games, and themed fun for all ages. This edition highlights a Jazz and Harvest Fest theme, pairing homegrown music with a seasonal celebration along the street. Presented by the Palo Alto Recreation Foundation in collaboration with the City of Palo Alto, with support from series sponsors Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Stanford Research Park, and Palo Alto Weekly. Attendees are encouraged to stick around to eat, shop, and explore Cal Ave before and after the show.

Motley Crue takes the stage at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

Heartless brings a set of favorite Heart songs to the City of Mountain View Concerts on the Plaza, a fun, family friendly event that celebrates the band's music.

JIGRAA brings an evening of high energy to Baylands Park with live entertainment, music, and moments to remember. Friends and families can look forward to an upbeat atmosphere filled with celebration and connection in the Bay Area. This single-night experience puts the spotlight on fun, community, and the spirit of JIGRAA from start to finish.

In Bridging Generations, drummer and bandleader Sylvia Cuenca leads a cross-generational ensemble that unites revered veterans with standout young voices. Drawing on decades of experience, including extended stretches with Joe Henderson and Clark Terry and collaborations with artists such as Kenny Barron, Gary Bartz, Billy Taylor, Dianne Reeves, Gregory Porter and John Clayton, Cuenca anchors a lineup featuring Grammy Award winning pianist David Kikoski, a longtime member of the Mingus Big Band who has recorded and performed with Roy Haynes, Michael Brecker, Chick Corea, Dave Holland and John Scofield, and acclaimed bassist Essiet Essiet, whose career includes Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Bobby Watson’s Horizon, Abdullah Ibrahim and the Blue Note All-Stars. Representing the rising generation are saxophonist and composer Rico Jones, whose 2025 debut BloodLines received a four star DownBeat review and a spot on the magazine’s Best Albums of 2025 list, and trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr., son of Wallace Roney and Geri Allen, who has already appeared with Chick Corea, Jimmy Heath, Lenny White and Buster Williams. The quintet presents original works by both the emerging artists and the seasoned players, weaving swing, blues, Latin currents and Brazilian grooves into a program that highlights jazz as a living tradition, grounded in history and energized by new voices.

The EPA-EMP Original Good Community BBQ features music from a DJ, a $10 raffle for a chance to win a 50 inch VIZIO Smart TV, and face painting for kids. Cash, desserts, watermelons, and beverages are welcomed as donations. Parking costs $6. Volunteers are needed for set up, food service, and clean up. To sign up, contact Verdell at 209-207-4088. More information will be shared.

Tea & Tango is a weekly evening that brings movement, music, and community together. It is designed with newcomers in mind, so no experience or partner is required. Attendees may simply watch the dancing, enjoy occasional live music, ask about beginner classes, share tea and snacks, and ease into the atmosphere at their own pace. This edition features a workshop with James Kang focusing on enrosques and planeos, a social dance and practice called the Twilight Milonga with DJ Fam, and a concise musicality lesson with Karn that welcomes all levels. Tea service offers fresh pu-erh poured in traditional earthenware alongside light snacks. The setting includes two rooms dedicated to dancing inside a warm, historic community house, a quietly waiting piano, a curated tango library from the Paz and Hart collection, and art that brings the space to life. Music and approach span from the Golden Age to contemporary, creating room for every style and level. Beginners receive clarity and encouragement while experienced dancers can deepen and experiment.

Country singer-songwriter Riley Green brings the Cowboy As It Gets Tour to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, delivering down-home storytelling, gritty vocals, and a traditional country concert feel. The performance showcases heartfelt hits and rowdy live favorites, with songs like "There Was This Girl," "I Wish Grandpas Never Died," and "Different 'Round Here" featured alongside his signature sound.