Complete guide to North Coast summer events
MUSIC
Funky Fridays concert series at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, through Sept. 4
Enjoy live music and dancing under the stars every Friday evening from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. Bands, including Gator Nation, Funky Dozen, Sugarfoot and the Jami Jamison Band will perform at this family-friendly summerlong fundraiser for Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Through Sept. 4. 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood. $10, 18 and younger free. 833-6288, funkyfridays.info.
KMEL Summer Jam, June 13
Radio station KMEL does it again by bringing together some of the best rappers in the industry for a one night concert. This year's performers include Lil Wayne, TeeFLii, Jidenna, Kehlani and Luke Christopher, as well as a gathering of talented supporting acts. June 13. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. $23-$119. (415) 975-5555, kmel.com.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet, June 13
Dave Brubeck's sons Dan and Chris bring their jazz quartet to the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast Whale & Jazz Festival, performing 'A Season of Brubeck — To Dave with Gratitude' at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Gualala Art Center's Coleman Auditorium. June 13. Tickets: under 18 free with adult, . Gualala Art Center, 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala. $28-$33. 884-1138, brownpapertickets, gualalaarts.org.
Doobie Brothers at Stern Grove Festival, June 14
The Doobie Brothers and the California Honeydrops perform a concert at 7 p.m. June 14, opening the 78th season of the Stern Grove Festival. The free Sunday afternoon concerts continue through Aug. 16 in the amphitheater at Sigmund Stern Grove. June 14-Aug. 16. 19th Avenue at Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. Free. (415) 252-6252. sterngrove.org.
'Rockin' the River' concert series, June 19-Sept. 10
Bay Area blues and soul singer Lydia Pense & Cold Blood will open this free, family-friendly concert series on June 19. Shows continue every other Thursday through Sept. 10 in the Guerneville Plaza in conjunction with the Russian River Farmers Market. June 19-Sept. 10. Main Street, Guerneville. Free. rockintheriver.org.
Vans Warped Tour, June 20
Pop punk band Seaway leads a lineup of artists playing pop, rock, punk and alternative music on several stages simultaneously starting. Sponsored by the skateboard shoe manufacturer Vans, it is the largest traveling music festival in the United States. June 20. 1 Shoreline Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. $39.50. vanswarpedtour.com.
Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout, June 20
Grammy nominee Mark Hummel performs with Corky Siegel, Little Charlie Baty, Sky O'Banion and Slim Jenkins. June 20. Mystic Theater, 21 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma. $21. 765-9211, mystictheatre.com.
Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concert Series, June 20-Sept. 5
Jazz band BWB, featuring guitarist Norman Brown, saxophonist Kirk Whalum and trumpeter Rick Braun, will opens the outdoor summer concert series on June 20. Also on the star-studded lineup are Kenny G, Kenny Loggins, Randy Newman and George Benson. June 20-Sept. 5. 11455 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg. $60-$80. 869-1595, rodneystrongconcerts.com.
Summer with the Symphony, July 2-Aug. 23
Singer Johnny Mathis joins the San Francisco Symphony on opening night with a concert of his greatest hits. Other performances include classic films, favorite composers, popular musicians and vocalists and even a Beatles tribute. July 2-Aug. 23. 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco (415) 864-6000, sfsymphony.org.
Fireworks Spectacular with Megan Hilty and the Santa Rosa Symphony, July 4
Expect fireworks both on and off the stage when Broadway vocalist Megan Hilty joins conductor Michael Berkowitz and the Santa Rosa Symphony for this Fourth of July musical extravaganza. July 4. Weill Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $20 and up. (866) 955-6040, gmc.sonoma.edu.
Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Concert Series, July 4
The Wallflowers, with special guest Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and a nighttime fireworks display will kick-off the winery's summer concert season. July 4 7801 St. Helena Hwy., Oakville. $85. (888) 766-6328, robertmondaviwinery.com.
Martina McBride, July 11
Martina McBride brings her country charm to Rohnert Park at 7:30 p.m. July 11, performing songs of family, faith, heartbreak and redemption. July 11. Weill Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $35. (866) 955-6040, gmc.sonoma.edu.
Dawg Day Afternoon Bluegrass Festival, July 12
Enjoy an afternoon of bluegrass like it was meant to be played with the David Grisman Sextet, the Del McCoury Band, and Jerry Douglas Presents the Earls of Leicester. July 12. Weill Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. $25 and up. (866) 955-6040, gmc.sonoma.edu.
Harry Connick Jr., July 12
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