Nightlife Scene: Feb 7-10

Several opportunities for reggae this week to celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday.

It’s a Bob Marley, Mardi Gras, comedy kind of week.  Check out what’s up in the live music and nightlife scene.

Thursday, Feb. 7

C-MONEY & The Players: The band has a reggae, jazz, and hip-hip vibe, combining horns with a back beat. Featuring members of Slightly Stoopid, this is sure to be a kick back show. $10/$12. 21-plus. 8:30 p.m. Last Day Saloon. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa.  lastdaysaloon.com

jUkE jOiNt Anniversary Party: MC Radioactive hosts this 6th anniversary party for JJ, and includes DJ’d music, chai bar, live painting, vendor bazaar, and a special surprise guest (hint: it’s the first guest jUkE jOiNt every had). $6. 21-plus. 10 p.m. Hopmonk Sebastopol. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Onye & The Messengers: Led by Nigerian percussionist and songwriter Onye Onyemaechi, the 10-piece Afro World Beat Band will give a globally diverse performance at the Arlene Francis Center. $10/$12. 8:30 p.m. 99 6th St., Santa Rosa. arlenefranciscenter.org

Zion Lion Band

Zion Lion Band: The reggae band performs at Aubergine, opened by international kora star, Karamo Susso. $5. 8:30 p.m. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.  auberginebarandcafe.com

Mavericks Mardi Gras: Dress up in your best Mardi Gras costumery and color scheme (purple, green, gold) and there’s no cover before 10 p.m. (or only 1/2 price for those 18-20). The night will be themed with Mardi Gras inspired drinks, games, and prizes. All Shook Up plays at 6 p.m., Rodeo plays at 9 p.m. 18-plus. 397 Aviation Blvd., Ste E. Santa Rosa. facebook.com/maverickssantarosa

Friday, Feb. 8

Bob Marley Birthday Party: Celebrate the father of reggae’s birthday with reggae bands Inner Riddim with Sky I, Jah Wave, and Amha Selassie Baraka. $10. 21-plus. 9 p.m. The Last Day Saloon. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. lastdaysaloon.com

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby: Spanning 6 decades of funny, the Cos lights up the stage at the WFC for a hilarious night of comedy. $69-$99. 8 p.m. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. wellsfargocenterarts.org

Maria Muldaur: It’s been 39 years since her hit “Midnight at the Oasis” rocked the airwaves. But the blues singer is still going strong with 39 solo albums under her belt, several Grammy nominations, and a performance this Friday at Hopmonk Sebastopol. $15/$20. 21-plus. 8 p.m. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Hopmonk Mardi Gras: The Novato Hopmonk does it up New Orleans style with music from The Pulsators and Gator Beat. 415. 21-plus. 8 p.m. 224 Vintage Way, Novato. hopmonk.com/novato

Orchid Killers: The old-timey folk duo celebrates their CD release at Aubergine, joined by Eight Belles, The Chelsea Set, and Mr. December. $10. 8 p.m. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com