Yonder Mountain String Band

These progressive bluegrass performers have a wide range of influences, including punk rock and the Grateful Dead. “There are no limits to what we do” says band member Adam Aijala. “We’ll try anything, if it feels good, we’ll try it again.” Their most recent album is “Love. Ain’t Love.” 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan 10. The Independent, 628 Divisadero, San Francisco. $48. 415-771-1421. www.the independentsf.com

EVENT

Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

Without fungus, we’d have no bread, cheese, beer, or wine. The Santa Cruz Fungus Fair is a three-day event about mushrooms, including speakers, cooking demonstrations and more, with sales of books and wild mushroom delicacies. Friday through Sunday, Jan. 11-13. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. $5-$10. 831-420-6180. http://ffsc.us/fair/2019/about

THEATER

‘Border People’

Playwright and awardwinning actor Dan Hoyle is back with another solo show. This time, Hoyle bases his play on his conversations with border crossers that include asylum seekers, immigrants and refugees. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11; 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12; 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Through Feb. 23. The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. $25-$100. 415-282-3055. www.themarsh.org

EVENT

The Harlem Globetrotters

Take the family to see the Original Harlem Globetrotters on their world tour. The antics on the court and the display of basketball wizardry is entertaining for all ages. 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. $25-$187.75. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

— Kathleen Dixon