Where to see live music in Richmond and more things to do at local watering holes the week of Oct. 24 through Oct. 30.
Live music on the waterfront. Enjoy live music at the outdoor waterfront Sailing Goat restaurant, with views of San Francisco Bay at San Pablo Harbor. On Fri., Oct. 24, Jimmy Leslie will bring his guitar to the stage from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Sat., Oct. 25, the BreakFEST Songwriters 2025 Campout will be held feature music and food from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with tickets starting at $20 plus fees. On Sun., Oct. 26, Maggie Forti & Three Rivers will perform folk rock and Celtic songs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Sailing Goat, 1900 Stenmark Drive, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tunes at The Backyard, a kid and dog friendly outdoor beer and wine garden with a full menu and live music. This weekend’s lineup includes a performance by Los Bahianatos on Sat., Oct. 25, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Sun., Oct. 26, reggae tunes will be spun from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Backyard, 205 Cutting Blvd. Free.
Karaoke at The Factory Bar. Karaoke lights up the stage on Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sat., Oct. 25, Ron Galen’s Roda de Choro will perform Brazilian music from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by a Halloween party hosted by the Bay Area Roller Derby from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. On Thur., Oct. 30, special music guests Duane Patton and Mikelle Morgan will take the stage from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Factory Bar, 12517 San Pablo Ave. Free.
Windchaser Wine Co. This weekend’s events include a performance by Alan Bond & Skedaddle on Sun., Oct. 26, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Windchaser Wine Co., 1352 S. 49th St. Free.
BiancoVerde at Hotel Mac. This Italian restaurant at the historic Hotel Mac in Point Richmond features bluegrass music every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as well as a Nat King Cole tribute from local musician Eugene Barnes every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. BiancoVerde at Hotel Mac, 50 Washington Ave. Free.
Trivia nights at Armistice Brewing Company. Show off your knowledge of random facts on trivia nights, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Armistice Brewing Company, 845 Marina Bay Parkway, Suite 1. Free.
Little Hill Lounge. This vintage bar in El Cerrito boasts an eclectic array of music programming, with shows almost nightly that feature everything from ambient jazz, country, karaoke and rock to interesting DJs. This weekend’s lineup includes Michael James Tapscott on Fri., Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. On Sat., Oct. 25, it’ll be Kumi and Isaiahs Mendellin at 8 p.m. Little Hill Lounge, 10753 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Free.
Shop, dine, enjoy live music. The Annex, an area for shopping, dining and relaxing adjacent to The Natural Grocery Company’s El Cerrito store, features live music on most Wednesday evenings. The Annex, 10387 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito.
For more things to do this week, read our weekly Things to Do column, our Halloween things to do list, and our recurring list of events. Know of other regular live music or entertainment events we should include on this list? Let us know in the comments below or email hello@richmondside.org. You can also post your events in our calendar.
