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High-Energy Bay Area Tribute: Rock, Funk + Disco Hits (Oakland)

Friday, July 10, 2026 - 7:30 pm | Cost: Paid Tickets*
*We have different tiers of pricing based on seating tier
Valley Center for the Arts (Fri/Sat); Del Valle Theater (Sun) | Valley Center for the Arts 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 (Fri/Sat); Del Valle Theater 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Sun)

Event Details

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Oakland Gay Men's Chorus

Music by the Bay

A Celebration of the Music and Spirit of the Bay Area!

Music by the Bay celebrates the legendary artists and unmistakable sounds that helped shape Bay Area music and culture.

Featuring music made famous by Journey, Pointer Sisters, Santana, Sylvester, Tower of Power, Weather Girls, and more, this high-energy concert journeys through rock, funk, soul, disco, and pop favorites that have brought generations together through the power of music.

Join the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus for an evening filled with vibrant harmonies, joyful performances, and Bay Area pride as we celebrate the creativity, diversity, and community that continue to define the place we call home.

We will have 3 shows this summer!

Friday July 10 & Saturday July 11 7:30 pm
Valley Center for the Arts 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619

Sunday July 11 4:00 pm
Del Valle Theater 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: Paid Tickets*
*We have different tiers of pricing based on seating tier
Categories: **Annual Event**, In Person, LGBTQ+, Live Music, Theater & Performance
Venue: Valley Center for the Arts (Fri/Sat); Del Valle Theater (Sun)
Address: Valley Center for the Arts 3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 (Fri/Sat); Del Valle Theater 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 (Sun)

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