REDWOOD GROVE CONCERT: Sugar Candy Mountain + Sandy
Thu, Aug 27 · 5:30 PM
Panoramic Hill
Alternative Music Concerts in the East Bay worth going out for.
I follow alternative music concerts in the East Bay closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.
Top picks
Free Bill Callahan Show: New Album Live
Fri, Aug 28 · 7:00 PM
Downtown Berkeley
Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs
Fri, Sep 4 · 5:00 PM
Downtown Oakland
Bill Callahan
Fri, Aug 28 · 8:00 PM
Downtown Berkeley
Tori Amos
Sat, Aug 29 · 8:00 PM
Northside
American Patchwork Quartet
Fri, Sep 4 · 5:00 PM
Panoramic Hill
Brandon Flowers
Sat, Sep 5 · 8:00 PM
Downtown Oakland
SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026
Sun, Sep 6 · 7:30 PM
Northside
The Flaming Lips + Modest Mouse
Mon, Sep 7 · 5:00 PM
Northside
Slayyyter with Pearly Drops
Wed, Sep 9 · 8:00 PM
Downtown Oakland
Not everyone knows about these
Do-Over Music Series - Minamimoto / Katz / Glenn / Tewari / James
Thu, Sep 3 · 7:00 PM
Old Oakland Historic District
John Brothers Piano Company
Thu, Sep 3 · 7:30 PM
Oak Glen Park
Michael Manring
Sat, Sep 5 · 8:00 PM
Downtown Berkeley
Do-Over Music Series - Trio Z / Brown / Glenn
Thu, Sep 10 · 7:00 PM
Old Oakland Historic District
Beats Antique
Sat, Sep 12 · 8:00 PM
Orinda
Andrea Prichett & Friends
Sun, Sep 13 · 5:00 PM
Richmond • $$
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Frequently asked questions
How does Outgoing pick alternative music concerts in the East Bay?
I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.
Are these picks up to date?
Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.
Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?
That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.
Do I need to download an app?
No. I live in your messages and inbox. Start from here, and we can keep the conversation going from your phone.
Does Outgoing cost anything?
No, it's free.