Live music in Redwood City, 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.

Silicon Stompers Jazz Band presents a Vintage Vocal Hour highlighting Bay Area singers, featuring songs that span early jazz through beloved standards of the Great American Songbook. The showcase takes place in the middle of the program, with full band sets before and after to round out an evening of swing and classic melodies.

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.

At Luna Del Soul - House of Dance in Redwood City, dancers gather for guided Latin practice rounds designed to prepare competitors at every level. The format blends straight finals with rounds run in heats, adding tasks and challenges that mirror real competition conditions. A spacious floor, lighting, and access to a studio for warm up support focused training, and local competitors create a motivating environment. All participants are welcome, including kids, adults, solo dancers, and pro/am partnerships. Live Latin percussion by Edgardo Cambon is featured once each month, and multiple heats offer chances to rotate partners during the session. Pricing is $15 per person, or $25 on nights with live percussion.

Thursday Live on Cal Ave., presented by Palo Alto Recreation Foundation in partnership with the City of Palo Alto and supported by signature series sponsors Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Stanford Research Park, and the Palo Alto Weekly, is a free outdoor concert series on the car-free stretch of California Avenue. Each gathering brings local musicians together with interactive activities, games, complimentary giveaways, and themed programming for all ages. This installment highlights jazz and a harvest celebration. Attendees can dine, shop, and explore along Cal Ave. before and after the festivities.

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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.

Eurotrash brings a lively blend of blues, rock, funk, and soul from past decades that is great for dancing as well as listening. Alhambra Irish House offers food and drinks, and there is no cover charge. Table reservations are available.

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.

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.

LeeAnn Law & the Motherlode Band take the stage at The Ole Fillin Station in Meadow Vista, a 1940s-era service station reinvented as an old-school bar full of character. The venue opens only occasionally, creating a chance to experience a hidden foothills spot as it comes alive with high-energy country and country rock. Enjoy live music, a drink from the bar, and a reason to pull on your boots for a spirited night in a one-of-a-kind setting.

This performance is a multigenerational Hawaiian music showcase led by two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner and slack key guitarist Patrick Landeza. He is joined by Justin Firmeza on Hawaiian steel guitar and keyboards, and Danny Landeza on bass. The trio honors island traditions while embracing the energy of a newer generation. Their set blends skilled playing with heartfelt storytelling and island humor, moving from beloved Hawaiian classics to original pieces. Each number highlights family, culture, and the spirit of aloha.