• Blues-rock band Tommy Castro and the Painkillers celebrates the release of their new album “Closer to the Bone” with support from Mitch Woods at 8 tonight at the Sweetwater Music Hall at 19 Corte Madera Ave. in Mill Valley. Admission is $47.96. For more information and to buy tickets, visit sweetwatermusichall.com.

• Latin fusion band La Gente performs an indoor show at 8:30 p.m. March 29 at Smiley’s Saloon at 41 Wharf Road in Bolinas. Admission is $12.51. For more information and to buy tickets, visit smileyssaloon.com.

• Singer-songwriter Jerry Joseph, known for his prolific touring schedule and work with his band The Jackmormons, performs with support from Kareeta at 7 tonight at HopMonk Tavern at 224 Vintage Way in Novato. Admission is $24.87 to $36.27. For more information and to buy tickets, visit wl.seetickets.us/hopmonknovato.

• James Henry and Hands on Fire explores the “Rhythms of Africa through Song, Dance and Drums” at 7 p.m. April 5 at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts at 616 Throckmorton Ave. in Mill Valley. Admission is $20. For more information and to buy tickets, visit ohanloncenter.org.

• The New Century Chamber Orchestra’s “A Prayer for Peace” features three pieces on the theme of peace at 3 p.m. April 6 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 3 Bayview Ave. in Tiburon. Admission is $35 to $80. For more information and to buy tickets, visit cityboxoffice.com.