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

Friday, August 17

Mavericks: The first in a series of fun for the new nightclub is an exclusive concert with local sweetheart and Nashville recording country star McKenna Faith. 8 p.m. $12. All ages until 10 p.m. 397 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa. maverickssantarosa.com

Last Day Saloon: Swing into the weekend with the 30s era sound of The Dean-O-Holics and the Swing’n lil’ Big Band. $15-$20. 21-plus. 8:30 p.m. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. lastdaysaloon.com

Hopmonk Tavern: Jazz up your Friday evening with Michael Bolivar, a musician for over 50 years who has shared the stage with Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, the O’Jays, and more. 21-plus. $10. 8 p.m. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. hopmonk.com

Aubergine: A sultry threesome of ladies perform live music, live painting, and sexy belly dancing with Ser la Muse. Fellow artists are encouraged to bring their sketchpads, and everyone should come in costume (hint: Aubergine’s Emporium has what you’re looking for). Joining the party is fire dancing, aerials, acrobats, and more. $10. 9 p.m. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Too $hort

Phoenix Theater: As one concert-goer proclaimed – “My mom used to go to Too $hort shows, not it’s my turn.” Too $hort, the “godfather of Bay Area hip hop” continues his 30 year music career with a tour that stops at the Phoenix. Also playing is Bay Area underground rapper Philthy Rich. $25. All Ages. 8 p.m. 201 Washington St., Petaluma. thephoenixtheater.com

Rancho Nicasio: Take advantage of a free R&B party with Jen Brady’s Band. 8 p.m. 1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio. ranchonicasio.com

George’s: Renowned pianist Keiko Masui performs contemporary jazz at two shows – 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Gen Admission $35, Reserved $45, VIP $47.50. 21-plus. 842 4th St., San Rafael. georgesnightclub.com

Saturday, August 18

Hamburger Ranch: Get down to some good ol’ fashioned honky tonk jams when Court ‘n’ Disaster, featuring Judge Jim Bertoli and artist Jim DeMartini, plays at the ranch. Free. 7-9 p.m. 31195 N. Redwood Hwy, Cloverdale. Facebook Event Page

Last Day Saloon: Performing the 80s hits you used to sing into your hairbrush, Tainted Love pours some sugar on the dance floor. $20. 21-plus. 10 p.m. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. lastdaysaloon.com

Aqus Café: Join the Foundry Festival with live music on the river from Beso Negro, Djiin, The Easy Leaves, and The Machiavelvets, alongside food, beer, wine, and family fun.  Free music by Piezoelectric Effect follows the festival.  Noon – 7 p.m.  $12-$15 adults, 12 – under free.  189 H St, Petaluma.  aquscafe.com

Hopmonk Tavern: Kicking off the night is a showing of the documentary, ‘Sofia’, the visually stunning story of Sofia Mulanovich who served as a role model in Peru through her love of surfing. Following the movie is music by the film’s creator, Peter Goetz, featuring his laid back melodic storytelling in a surf-rock style. 21-plus. $10. Doors open 8:30 p.m., movie is 9-10 p.m., music is 10:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. hopmonk.com

Aubergine: An internationally fused folk from Chervona mixes the best of Gypsy, Russian, Balkan, and more European goodness to Aubergine for an evening of worldly partying. $8-$12 sliding scale. 9 p.m. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Doc Holliday’s Saloon: Heavy in the funk and rhythm with a hot horn section, dance to hits from the 60s to 200s performed by Crossfire. 9 p.m. – 1 p.m. 138 Calistoga Rd, Santa Rosa. dochollidayssr.com

Rancho Nicasio: The Rancho Allstars featuring Mike Duke will give you something to dance to. $12. 8:30 p.m. 1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio. ranchonicasio.com

George’s: Dance to some groovy funk when the Cheeseballs and guest band THUMP performs dance hits fro the 70s to 90s. 8:30 p.m. 21-plus. $10-$15. 842 4th St., San Rafael. georgesnightclub.com

Sunday, August 19

John Courage and the Great Plains, photo by Misha Miller

Russian River Brewing Co: Dance to progressive Americana by the old faithful pulse of John Courage and the Great Plains. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 725 4th St., Santa Rosa. russianriverbrewing.com

Aubergine: The acoustic jazz of The Moonbeams mellows out the weekend at this early evening performance. Free. 5 p.m. 755 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Rancho Nicasio: The New Monsoon and Dead Winter Carpenters are the headlining band for the BBQ on the Lawn. $17-$20. 4 p.m. 1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio. ranchonicasio.com

And don’t miss this special event Aug 19 & 20:

Lagunitas Brewing Company:  Sonoma County blues crusader Bill Bowker of KRSH Radio is teaming up with Lagunitas to present the first Coahoma to Sonoma County Blues Festival.  Highlighting some noteworth bands from Clarksdale, Mississippi, the program will feature Lightnin’ Malcolm and Watermelon Slim on both days, plus David Jacobs-Strain & the Crunk Mountain Boys on Aug. 19 and Coyote Slim on Aug. 20.  The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, and 4:20 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at Lagunitas, 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma.  lagunitas.com