{"id":2284799,"date":"2026-02-16T23:18:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2284799"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:18:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:18:58","slug":"5-must-see-concerts-and-events-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/5-must-see-concerts-and-events-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"5 must-see concerts and events this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"column eleven-column byline-section\">\n<p><span class=\"author\"\/><span class=\"publication\"><span slot=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"authors\">Dave DeMille<\/span><br \/>\n<span slot=\"bylineInfo\" class=\"credit\">\u00a0|\u00a0 Reporter assisted by AI<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"88678882007\" title=\"5 live shows to see in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/05\/22\/PIND\/83798145007-isaak.jpg?crop=3599,2025,x0,y120\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>5 live shows to see in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas<\/p>\n<p>Live entertainment in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas heats up this week with shows headlined by Chris Isaak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p>From the glittering stages of Northern California&#8217;s premier casinos to the sun-dappled patios of Livermore Valley wine country, the next two weeks deliver a dazzling array of live entertainment. This curated guide spotlights 5 standout events across the region.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re chasing a world-class headliner at Thunder Valley Casino Resort or Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Sacramento, or you&#8217;d prefer a laid-back afternoon sipping award-winning Zinfandel alongside live acoustic sets in San Joaquin County, there&#8217;s something for every taste.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for our top picks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">HOT PICK<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feb. 28: Chris Isaak at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Sacramento<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/05\/22\/PIND\/83798145007-isaak.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/05\/22\/PIND\/83798145007-isaak.jpg?crop=3199,2399,x400,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/05\/22\/PIND\/83798145007-isaak.jpg?crop=1800,2399,x900,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/05\/22\/PIND\/83798145007-isaak.jpg?crop=3599,2025,x0,y120 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Andrew Nelles \/ Tennessean.com, Andrew Nelles \/ Tennessean.com \/ USA TODAY NETWORK\" caption=\"Stockton native Chris Isaak performs &quot;Somebody's Crying&quot; during the Americana Music Honors and Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Concert:<\/strong>\u00a0Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY-nominated <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recordnet.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2018\/05\/30\/catching-up-with-stockton-s\/12099765007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">singer-songwriter Chris Isaak<\/a> brings his iconic catalog and legendary band Silvertone to Hard Rock Live for the marquee concert event of the period. With a 40-year career spanning 13 studio albums, 12 chart-topping singles, and the timeless classic &#8220;Wicked Game,&#8221; the Stockton native is a true American music treasure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at Hard Rock Live, 3317 Forty Mile Road in Wheatland. Tickets start at $69; check venue for age policy. For details, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/chris-isaak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"88669643007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">BEST BETS<\/h2>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Feb. 27: Teo Gonz\u00e1lez and Mario Aguilar take the stage at Bob Hope Theatre<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best in show:<\/strong> Teo Gonz\u00e1lez and Mario Aguilar sharing the stage at Bob Hope Theatre for their show titled, &#8220;90s vs 60s.&#8221; According to Visit Stockton, the show &#8220;will be a fusion of classic comedy.&#8221; The performance pairs Gonz\u00e1lez\u2019s decades\u2011long career in traditional stand\u2011up comedy with Aguilar\u2019s viral, character\u2011driven humor that has built a large following online.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong> 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/1C00624C974725B9?CAMEFROM=CFC_SMG_STOCKTON_WEB_STKLIVE_TEOGONZALE\">Tickets start at $63.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More sizzling events: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recordnet.com\/things-to-do\/events\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out our lineup of top area entertainment<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feb. 28: Kolohe Kai with Hirie &amp; Wavvy at Thunder Valley Casino Resort<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Concert:<\/strong>\u00a0Hawaii&#8217;s most-streamed reggae artist, Kolohe Kai, brings the aloha spirit to Placer County with a triple bill that includes Hirie and Wavvy. Fronted by singer-songwriter Roman De Peralta, Kolohe Kai fuses island melodies, roots reggae, pop and R&amp;B into a feel-good sound that resonates across generations. This show promises a high-energy night of positivity and tropical grooves at Northern California&#8217;s premier casino venue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at The Venue, 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln. Tickets range from $44.95\u2013$149.95 plus fees; guests 13\u201320 must attend with an adult 21 and older. For details, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thundervalleyresort.com\/entertainment\/events\/kolohe-kai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thundervalleyresort.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feb. 20: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson \u2013 Cosmic Collisions at Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Sacramento<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/30\/NETN\/86986658007-p-2-neil-degrasse-tyson-erie.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/30\/NETN\/86986658007-p-2-neil-degrasse-tyson-erie.jpg?crop=1008,756,x0,y11 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/30\/NETN\/86986658007-p-2-neil-degrasse-tyson-erie.jpg?crop=584,778,x140,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/30\/NETN\/86986658007-p-2-neil-degrasse-tyson-erie.jpg?crop=1008,567,x0,y39 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"MATTHEW RINK\/USA TODAY NETWORK\" caption=\"Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks with the Erie Times-News during an interview on Oct. 29, 2025, at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, before his presentation for the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit XVII.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Science\/Entertainment:<\/strong>\u00a0America&#8217;s favorite astrophysicist brings his electrifying &#8220;Cosmic Collisions&#8221; show to Hard Rock Live for an evening of mind-expanding science, humor, and storytelling. A sold-out sensation wherever he appears, Tyson transforms complex astrophysics into accessible, laugh-out-loud entertainment. Note: This show is sold out, but last-minute resale tickets may be available starting around $162.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at Hard Rock Live, 3317 Forty Mile Road in Wheatland. Sold out (resale from ~$162); check venue for age policy. For details, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento\/live-event-calendar\/dr-neil-degrasse-tyson---cosmic-collisions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">casino.hardrock.com\/sacramento<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feb. 27: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers at Almost Famous Wine Company (Livermore)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Concert:<\/strong>\u00a0Bay Area blues legend Tommy Castro and his powerhouse band the Painkillers bring their &#8220;Closer to the Bone&#8221; tour to one of Livermore Valley&#8217;s most intimate wine-and-music venues. Almost Famous Wine Company pairs world-class Livermore Valley wines with up-close live performances, and Castro&#8217;s searing guitar work and soulful vocals are a perfect match for this setting. Only limited tickets remain\u2014act fast.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>If you go:<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at Almost Famous Wine Company, 2271 S. Vasco Road, Suite D in Livermore. Tickets from $71\u2013$80; ages 21 and older. For details, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/tommy-castro-and-the-painkillers-closer-to-the-bone-tour-2025-tickets-1979943143240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><em>This story was created by Dave DeMille,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/presto-suite.gannettdigital.com\/quick-view\/ddemille@gannett.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ddemille@gannett.com<\/a>, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cm.usatoday.com\/ethical-conduct<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-02-16 20:00:53.547171526 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-02-16 20:00:53.547171526 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.recordnet.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dave DeMille \u00a0|\u00a0 Reporter assisted by AI 5 live shows to see in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas Live entertainment in the Sacramento and Central Valley areas heats up this week with shows headlined by Chris Isaak. 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