Nightlife Scene, August 11-12

Slip into something a little more comfortable with one of these hot numbers playing around town.

Saturday (Aug 11)

Saritah, photo by Polly Armstrong

Hopmonk Tavern: Bringing a taste of all corners of the world to our tiny space under the sun, Saritah performs vastly hued expressions of life through reggae, dancehall, and playful soul, world, and pop music. 8:30pm $10. 21+ 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. hopmonk.com

Aubergine: Touring across the states, New Zealand band The Blueness brings their pop music to Aubergine at 8:45pm. Following them at 9:45, local band Hadley Hill will bring you to a whole new level with their eclectic mashup of rhythmic bass and guitars, electric piano, synthesizers, and deep vocals. Wrapping things up at 11pm is Stages of Sleep, a dreamy state of experimental cross-genred rock that fuses emotion into the insistent strings and urgent lyrics. $8. 8:45pm 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Last Day Saloon: Metalheads unite, the Metal Shop is performing the best of Arena Rock, including Billy Idol, Cheap Trick, Guns n Roses, Ozzy and more. Also on the bill is ADDC, the hedonistic tribute band to ACDC. 9:30pm. $10. 21+ 120 Fifth St, Santa Rosa. lastdaysaloon.com

The Rocks Bar & Lounge: Lighten up with more than a few laughs from headliner stand up comedian Quinn Dahle and opener Brendan Lynch. $10. 7pm. 146 Kentucky St, Petaluma. therocks146.com

Macy Gray

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts: Both touting new albums, Seal and Macy Gray take the Wells Fargo by storm. $65-$85. 8pm. 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa. wellsfargocenterarts.org

Rancho Nicasio: The south takes on an edgy vibe when the Pulsators drive it on home with their funky R&B and rock & roll. 8:30pm. $12-$15. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. ranchonicasio.com

George’s Nightclub: The main purpose of the band Wall Street is to get you up on the dance floor shaking your tush to high energy music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Enhanced by their horn section and unshakable rhythm, the eight piece party band is sure to have you on your feet all night long. $13. 9pm. 842 4th St, San Rafael. georgesnightclub.com

Sunday (Aug 12)

Sol Flamenco

Hopmonk Tavern: With the fiery edge of Spain singing out of the guitar, Sol Flamenco is bringing the party to Hopmonk. Flanked by spirited music and lavish dancers, the show is as much about the sights as it is about the sounds. 7pm. $15-$25. All ages. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. hopmonk.com

Aubergine: In a benefit for the Church Marching Band, local folk band Shari Garn & Wild Iris give an uplifting three-part vocal harmony accompanied by both acoustic and electric instruments. $5-$15 sliding scale. 8pm. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Russian River Brew Pub: While the music of West of Next is boldly original, their sound is inspired be Western swing, Cajun & zydeco, celtic, bluesy, and more to give a familiar sound from a jazzy point of view. 7-10pm. 725 4th St, Santa Rosa. russianriverbrewing.com

Rancho Nicasio: The party is out on the lawn when the fire is lit on the barbie, and Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks is your soundtrack to a killer afternoon. 3pm. $22-$25. 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio. ranchonicasio.com