Kamaiyah Celebrates 10 Years of A Good Night In The Ghetto at Fox Theater
Oakland's own brings it home plus Yoshi's stacks the lineup all weekend long
The Town is sounding off this weekend. Kamaiyah is bringing it back to the Fox for the ten-year anniversary of the mixtape that changed everything, Yoshi’s has the lineup stacked from Friday to Sunday with Latin jazz royalty and soul heavyweights, and Walnut Creek’s got laughs on deck. Here’s your weekend blueprint.
🥁 Juan Escovedo All Stars w/ Special Guest Pete Escovedo
Friday, Mar 13 @ 7:00 PM
Kick off the weekend at Yoshi’s with Bay Area Latin jazz royalty. Juan Escovedo — celebrated percussionist, composer, and bandleader — brings his All Stars to Jack London Square with none other than his legendary father Pete Escovedo as a special guest. The Escovedo family is Bay Area music royalty, with Sheila E. and Peter Michael Escovedo also part of the powerhouse E Family collective. Pete Escovedo’s album Rhythm of the Night transforms classic Soul and R&B hits into vibrant Latin Jazz performed with a fourteen-piece orchestra. Two shows at 7:00 PM and 9:15 PM in Yoshi’s intimate 310-capacity room — this is as close as it gets to the music.
The Move: Yoshi’s is right on the Jack London Square waterfront — stop by Hotboys Oakland at 1601 San Pablo Ave before heading down to the Embarcadero for some pre-show fuel.
📍 Get tickets at yoshis.com
🌟 Kamaiyah: A Good Night In The Ghetto 10 Year Anniversary Show
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 8:00 PM
Oakland’s own Kamaiyah takes over the Fox Theater to celebrate a full decade since she dropped A Good Night in the Ghetto — the mixtape that put her on the map and landed on year-end best-of lists from Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. Released on March 14, 2016, the project gave us feel-good West Coast anthems like “How Does It Feel” and established Kamaiyah as one of the Bay’s most magnetic voices. Now she’s bringing it back to the 2,800-seat Fox, one of the most stunning concert venues in the country with its ornate Moorish-inspired interior, for a homecoming celebration ten years in the making. This is an all-ages show with tickets starting around $62. Doors at 7:00 PM — The Den opens one hour before doors with food and drinks.
The Move: The Fox Theater is right in Uptown Oakland on Telegraph Ave — swing by Hotboys Oakland at 1601 San Pablo Ave (just a few blocks away) before the show for some heat to fuel your night.
📍 Get tickets at ticketmaster.com
🎤 Eric Roberson
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 7:30 PM
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Eric Roberson brings his signature blend of R&B and soul to Yoshi’s on Saturday night. Erro has built a legacy as one of indie R&B’s most respected artists for over two decades, consistently delivering smooth vocals and heartfelt songwriting without the backing of a major label. He’s penned tracks for artists across the genre and built a devoted fanbase through relentless touring and quality output. Two intimate shows at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM in Yoshi’s 310-seat room at Jack London Square — tickets start around $49, and this one’s been moving fast with limited availability.
The Move: Before you vibe out to Erro at Yoshi’s, grab some Hotboys Oakland at 1601 San Pablo Ave — it’s a quick ride down to Jack London Square from there.
📍 Get tickets at yoshis.com
😂 Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy
Saturday, Mar 14 @ 8:15 PM
One of the longest-running independent comedy shows in America rolls into the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek with a fresh lineup of the Bay Area’s hottest up-and-coming comedic talent. The Best of SF Stand-Up series has been a launchpad for some of the region’s funniest voices, and this installment showcases a new generation of comics ready to break out. The show runs about 75 minutes in the intimate George and Sonja Vukasin Theatre, making it a perfect Saturday night date-night option in downtown Walnut Creek. Show time is 8:15 PM to 9:30 PM.
The Move: The Lesher Center is right in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek — pair your laughs with some Hotboys Walnut Creek at 1394 N Main St, just a short walk away on Main Street.
📍 Get tickets at lesherartscenter.org
🎹 Jarrod Lawson
Sunday, Mar 15 @ 7:00 PM
Close out the weekend on a smooth note with Jarrod Lawson at Yoshi’s. The vocalist and virtuoso pianist won Soul Artist of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards in London and has been called “the hottest talent to hit soul music in at least ten years” by Echoes Magazine. Originally from Redwood City and raised near Portland, Lawson kicks off 2026 with his new single “Do Whatchu Gotta,” co-written with French chill-hop artist Rose Noir, ahead of his forthcoming album Just Let It dropping in May. Two shows — doors at 6:30 PM and 8:45 PM in Yoshi’s intimate Jack London Square setting for a Sunday evening of pure soul.
The Move: Hotboys Oakland on San Pablo Ave is open until 10 PM on Sundays — perfect for grabbing a bite before or after Jarrod Lawson’s set at Yoshi’s down on the waterfront.
📍 Get tickets at yoshis.com
The Hotboys Connection
From Kamaiyah’s homecoming at the Fox to three straight nights of soul, jazz, and R&B at Yoshi’s to laughs in the 925, we’ve got locations across the East Bay ready to keep you fed all weekend.
- Oakland: 1601 San Pablo Ave (9am – 10pm Sun – Wed)
- Walnut Creek: 1394 N Main St (9am – 10pm Sun – Wed)
- Hayward: 27826 Mission Blvd (10am – 10pm Sun – Thurs)
- Novato: 5800 Nave Dr, Suite D (10am – 10pm Sun – Thurs)
Ten years since A Good Night in the Ghetto and the Bay is still buzzing. Hit the Fox, pull up to Yoshi’s, catch some laughs, eat some heat. See you in The Town. 🔥