Article Contributed by Gratefulweb
Published on December 1, 2025
Sweetwater Music Hall – 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 | 415-388-3850
For more than five decades, Sweetwater Music Hall has been a cornerstone of Mill Valley’s live music community, an intimate room where generations of Bay Area players, songwriters, and improvisers have stretched out, collaborated, and given back. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization founded in 1972, Sweetwater presents all genres of music while keeping its focus on community, accessibility, and the transformative power of live performance.
This upcoming stretch of shows is especially rich for fans of the Grateful Dead universe and its extended family. The calendar features a Terrapin Family Band Holiday Show, a night of Jerry and Dawg Revisited with Stu Allen, and a Moonalice Sunday Matinee, all alongside a sold-out Music Heals International Annual Benefit Concert that brings together Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jay Lane, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, and more for a New Orleans-meets-Haiti celebration in support of music education. Wrapped around these Dead-adjacent highlights is a full slate of folk, jazz, hip hop, bluegrass, holiday tributes, and family events that showcase just how diverse Sweetwater’s programming has become.
As always, doors open one hour before showtime, events are all ages, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Listings are updated weekly, so fans are encouraged to check the latest information or learn more about memberships and donations at sweetwatermusichall.org/donate.
Venue Info:
Sweetwater Music Hall – 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: 415-388-3850 | All Ages | Wheelchair Accessible
Website: sweetwatermusichall.org
Contact: info@sweetwatermusichall.org
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Sweetwater Music Hall is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization and intimate live music venue. Established in 1972, it presents all genres of music. Doors open one hour prior to show time. As a non-profit, its mission is to cultivate creativity, nurture talent, and make the arts accessible to all. To learn more, become a member, or make a donation, visit sweetwatermusichall.org/donate. Listings are updated weekly; please always refer to the latest copy.
Monday, December 1
Ron Sexsmith with Bird Streets (Folk/Roots Rock – LIVE MUSIC) (Seated Show)
8 pm – Tickets
Tuesday, December 2
First Tuesday Mill Valley Art Walk, plus thRED tent pop-up clothing sale (ART/SHOPPING)
4:30–7:30 pm – No Cover / Free
Thursday, December 4
Vienna Teng, with Misner & Smith (Chamber Folk – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Friday, December 5
The Slackers, with The Inciters (Ska/Northern Soul – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Sunday, December 7
Afternoon: Maria Muldaur & her Jazz Quintet Holiday Show (Jazz/Swing/Christmas/Holiday Music – LIVE MUSIC/HOLIDAYS)
2 pm – Tickets
Later: Souls of Mischief, co-presented by KALX & Dezert Daze (Hip Hop – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Monday, December 8
Music Heals International Annual Benefit Concert: New Orleans Meets Haiti featuring Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jay Lane, Paul Beaubrun, Vicki Randle, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Elliott Peck, Steve Adams, Jenna Mammina and special guests. All proceeds benefit Music Heals International, bringing the healing power of music to children in Haiti and beyond. Come at 6 pm and purchase a special New Orleans dinner by The Brothers Rosenthal. (New Orleans Jazz/Americana – LIVE MUSIC/BENEFIT)
6 pm VIP / 7 pm regular door – Sold Out
Tuesday, December 9
Marin School of the Arts Rock Band Showcase (Rock – LIVE MUSIC/KIDS SHOW)
7:30 pm – Tickets
Thursday, December 11
Jesse Brewster & Friends (Americana – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Sunday, December 14
Early: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of David Bowie + More For Kids (Rock/David Bowie – LIVE MUSIC/KIDS SHOW)
All Ages – 11:30 am – Tickets
Afternoon: Football On The Patio, featuring 49ers vs Titans (FOOTBALL)
1 pm – No Cover / Free / Family-Friendly – More Information
Later: Josh Zee And Friends (Pop/Rock – LIVE MUSIC)
6 pm – No Cover / Free – More Information
Thursday, December 18
The Christmas Jug Band Holiday Show (Jug Band/Holiday Music – LIVE MUSIC/HOLIDAYS)
8 pm – Tickets
Friday, December 19
Terrapin Family Band Holiday Show (Rock/Jam – LIVE MUSIC/HOLIDAYS)
8 pm – Sold Out
Saturday, December 20
The 3rd Annual Hometown Holiday Bash with The 85’s (‘80s – LIVE MUSIC/HOLIDAYS)
9 pm – Tickets
Sunday, December 21
A Holiday Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring Jason Crosby (Pop/Rock/Jazz/Holiday Music – LIVE MUSIC/HOLIDAYS)
Two Shows: 1 pm (Tickets) and 7 pm (Tickets)
Tuesday, December 26
O Warwick (Single Release Party), with Mila Mincy (Folk Pop – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Saturday, December 27
Ray and Paul with Anna Harrell (Indie – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Sunday, December 28
Early: Marin Bluegrass Sessions, a monthly open jam session (Bluegrass – LIVE MUSIC)
12 pm–2 pm – No Cover / Free – More Information
Afternoon: Football On The Patio, featuring 49ers vs Bears (FOOTBALL)
5:20 pm – No Cover / Free / Family-Friendly – More Information
Later: The Lao Tizer Band (Jazz – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Tuesday, December 30
Open Mic night with Matt Jaffe: Two songs/10 minutes per performer. Sign-up via email to openmic@swmh.com (OPEN MIC)
7 pm – No Cover / Free
Wednesday, December 31
New Years Eve with The Monophonics (Psychedelic Soul – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Friday, January 2
Jerry and Dawg Revisited with Stu Allen (Grateful Dead/Rock – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Sunday, January 4
Early: Moonalice Sunday Matinee (Rock/Psychedelic Soul – LIVE MUSIC)
1 pm – Tickets
Later: Ray Charles Project featuring Tony Lindsay, Glenn Walters, Chris Cain, David K. Mathews, Dewayne Pete & Kevin Hayes (Soul/Ray Charles – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Thursday, January 8
Special Consensus (Bluegrass – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Friday, January 9
Supersonic (Oasis Tribute), with Blood Red Sky (U2 Tribute) (Rock – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
Saturday, January 10
Jim Keller (Pop/Rock – LIVE MUSIC)
8 pm – Tickets
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