At The Hive, 1118 Mission Street in South Pas. 6:00 doors; 7:00 music. Tickets $23 advance, $26 at the door ($25 cash). Beverages and light snacks available by donation.

Jessica Gerhardt is a Catholic, queer, LA-native singer-songwriter whose style ranges from intimate ukulele-driven folk to anthemic indie rock. She writes in the tradition of fiery femme rock artists, but with a distinct spiritual bent. Having grown up in a Catholic-Jewish mixed-faith family, Jessica was shaped by inclusive notions of religion, and this bears out as she lays claim to her spiritual identity in her newly released album, Alight Beyond the Sea. A sponsored Lanikai Ukuleles artist, she co-founded the arts collective Parnassus & Co, and hosts the Friday at The Fox Den concert series.

Christina Apostolopoulos is a Greek-Canadian singer-songwriter who blends soulful vocals with inspiring slide guitar chops. Her songwriting takes us on a forthright journey that transitions between folk, rock, and jazz with ease. Born in Toronto and raised on the sunny shores of Santa Barbara, she grew up on the music of troubadours like Paul Simon and Jackson Browne. She attended Berklee College of Music, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance.

No ticket needed. WISPPA at reception 5:30 followed by meeting and honoring of Supervisor Kathryn Barger. 7:30 Wine & Song featuring Abby Posner with Paula Fong and Elissa Linowes.

Outdoors on the patio at the home of Bob & Sally Spyksma, 202 Avenida de Diamante, Arroyo Grande, CA. Bring your own beverage of choice. Potluck beforehand for those who want to come early and participate. 6:00pm potluck; 7:00pm music.

Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith (a.k.a. Nathan & Jessie) have traveled all over the world performing on both streets and stages with their unique sound — a fusion of jazzy folk and blues on National reso-phonic guitars and accordion. The spontaneity at a Nathan & Jessie show, with their interesting vocal interplay and multi-lingual performances is magical. The music is uplifting and fun with a message for people of all ages and cultures. They will be joined by upright bassist Trevor Mulvey.

Great Willow consists of guitarist James Combs and cellist Erin Hawkins. The close harmony duo has an affinity for classic Laurel Canyon songwriting with a forward looking perspective. No Depression magazine called their debut album “an incredible addition to any Americana library… The perfectly combined voices of James Combs and Erin Hawkins is the stuff legends are made of …” The band has released a steady stream of singles including a collaboration with California psychedelic country legends I See Hawks In LA called “Radio Keeps Me On The Ground.”

No ticket needed. Bring a comfortable chair and perhaps something to sip on.

At the Dinosaur Farm "Speakeasy" 1510 Mission Street in South Pas. Enter from the back alley. 6:00 doors; 7:00 music. Tickets $23 advance, $26 at the door ($25 cash).

When the charismatic duo of Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich perform together, they connect — to each other, to audiences, to diverse traditions that become surprisingly familiar. Their world rhythms and multilingual lyrics invite audiences to travel the world while discovering connections to our shared human experience. Eleanor is a St. Louis-born vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with musical roots in classical cello. Dario is a virtuoso guitarist from Tucumán, Argentina, a South American center of folk music and indigenous culture. Their shared, ever-evolving creative paths have taken them to respected stages across five continents.

Michael Berman is a Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter. A confident performer with a warm baritone, he engages audiences with his storytelling ability and humor. Mike's 2025 album Ghosts contains eight original tracks addressing themes such as growing up amidst gun violence, lost relationships, the dangers of looking back, and the redemption and mercy that love and music can bring to your soul.

In the courtyard behind Square Deal barbershop. 1108 Mission Street, South Pasadena. Beverages and light snacks available, or bring your own. Doors 6:00, music 7:00.

Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz made their separate ways to Nashville two decades ago, each with a musical career well underway. Now a formidable duo, their second album, Circle and Square, is a gorgeous rumination on creativity, art, beauty, love, and friendship. Eric hails from Washington D.C., Thomm grew up in Germany. After leaving his career as a music writer for The Washington Post, Eric built Last Train Home into a powerful touring unit. Thomm won “Songwriter of the Year” at the 2021 IBMA awards, and his songs have been recorded by Billy Strings, Tim O’Brien, the SteelDrivers, and many more. He teaches songwriting at Belmont University.

For Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore, a sister duo who combine elements of Americana, country, folk, and rock with smart songwriting and celestial harmonies, the onset of Covid and the forced end to touring presented an opportunity. Back in the day, Eleanor, then 22, used to protect Bonnie, then 15, when the sisters had gigs in bars. Now, as Bonnie moved in for the duration with Eleanor and her husband Chris Masterson (with whom Eleanor tours and records as The Mastersons), it was time for the sisters to make their long-deferred album. The result, 2022’s Ghost Stories, produced by Masterson, is a collection of cathartic songs about love, death, and loss, songs that ultimately embrace the beauty and experience of living.

Outdoors on the patio at the home of Bob & Sally Spyksma, 202 Avenida de Diamante, Arroyo Grande, CA. Bring your own beverage of choice. Potluck beforehand for those who want to come early and participate. 6:00pm potluck; 7:00pm music.

Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz made their separate ways to Nashville two decades ago, each with a musical career well underway. Now a formidable duo, their second album, Circle and Square, is a gorgeous rumination on creativity, art, beauty, love, and friendship. Eric hails from Washington D.C., Thomm grew up in Germany. After leaving his career as a music writer for The Washington Post, Eric built Last Train Home into a powerful touring unit. Thomm won “Songwriter of the Year” at the 2021 IBMA awards, and his songs have been recorded by Billy Strings, Tim O’Brien, the SteelDrivers, and many more. He teaches songwriting at Belmont University.

Cindy Kalmenson is a spontaneous, engaging, and soulful performer with a gift for storytelling. She has received many accolades for her songs and songwriting. A winner at the 2025 Kerrville New Folk competition and the 2023 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival songwriting contest, she has drawn comparisons to Sheryl Crow and Lucinda Williams.