The Fox Theater

Michael Blaustein’s Taste Me Tour is closing out in Oakland, and if you’ve caught any of his online clips, you know he doesn’t coast on recycled material or easy punchlines. His style is quick, a little chaotic and always a step ahead of the audience, which makes for a night that feels genuinely unpredictable. The Fox’s main room is a solid fit for his brand of comedy—big enough for the energy to build, intimate enough that you’ll catch every side-eye and off-the-cuff riff. If you’re the type who likes to dissect a set on the way home, this is the kind of show that’ll give you plenty to talk about. There’s also an option to upgrade for Telegraph Room access, but the real draw is seeing Blaustein work a hometown crowd at the top of his game.

Thievery Corporation’s live shows have always felt like a passport stamp to somewhere far more interesting than your usual night out. Their blend of dub, bossa nova, and trip-hop is the kind of genre-melting that actually works, and it’s even better when you’re in the room with them. The duo’s knack for pulling in musicians from all over the world means you’re just as likely to catch a sitar solo as a reggae groove, and the setlists never feel like a greatest hits parade. If you’ve only heard “Lebanese Blonde” on a playlist, you’re missing the point—this is music built for a crowd that wants to move and listen at the same time. It’s a rare chance to see a group that’s been at it for decades still sound like they’re discovering something new every night.

Masego’s live shows are a rare blend of technical skill and pure improvisational fun, and this Fix Your Face Tour stop is shaping up to be one of the season’s most rewarding nights out. If you’ve caught him before, you know he doesn’t just play the sax—he builds entire worlds with it, looping and layering until the room feels like it’s floating. The setlists are unpredictable, the transitions between jazz, trap, and R&B are seamless, and the crowd always seems to be in on the joke. There’s a looseness to his performances that makes each one feel like a one-off experiment, but the musicianship is never anything less than razor-sharp. If you’re after a show that feels both spontaneous and meticulously crafted, this is the ticket. Just don’t expect to stand still for long.