Nightlife Scene: Aug 16-19

McKenna Faith is Maverick's first concert performer this Friday. photo by Beth Schlanker

A grand opening of a new nightspot, the godfather of West Coast rap, and a night dedicated to coastal energy through music and film.  All this and more is going on around the 707.

Thursday, August 16

Mavericks: The Grand Opening of Santa Rosa’s new nightspot officially opens their doors with Country and Top 40 dancing. Check out what the buzz has been all about! 397 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa. maverickssantarosa.com

Last Day Saloon: The Boomers, a classic rock and blues band, present an Open Mic Jam for those of you with something to show off to the masses. Free. 7 – 11 p.m. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. lastdaysaloon.com

Random Rab

Hopmonk Tavern: Go on a sonic exploration when Random Rab mixes worldly psychedelic melodies and bass driven beats to form a trip hop groove to mellow out to. 21-plus. $15-$20. 10 p.m. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. hopmonk.com

Aubergine: Three bands perform for an irie night of reggae. Local band Counter Culture plays at 8:30 p.m., the funky roots sound of Zion Lion Band is at 9:45 p.m., and at 11 p.m., local band Herb in Movement will perform their high energy original songs. $8. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com