Fire Safe Marin will present “Ember Stomp,” a wildfire prevention festival in Marin County. This free event will be held on May 28 at the Marin Center Fairgrounds Island and will celebrate Marin County’s community effort to reduce the risk of a catastrophic wildfire. The festival will feature live music, hands-on activities, awards, entertainment and […]

After a two-year hiatus, the 48th Annual Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue will return on Sunday, May 29 from 12-5 p.m. at Santos Meadows in Muir Beach.  Enjoy food, live music, craft beers and wine while supporting the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department. The day’s activities will include a raffle of more than 100 prizes […]

Youth In Arts presents the C Street Celebration, a community festival of creativity Saturday, June 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on C Street between 3rd and 4th in downtown San Rafael.  The free arts-focused festival will feature student performances, hands-on family workshops, Children’s Avenue (chalk mural), an outdoor art gallery, music and more.  […]

   Join a free virtual workshop on June 16 about the advantages and challenges of working for yourself, important steps to plan your self-employment journey and how to connect with local and expert resources. “WorkforYourself@50+” is designed to help older adults learn the ins and outs of successful self-employment. To register, visit yourywca.org.

The Novato Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Art, Wine and Music Festival June 18 and 19 on Grant Avenue between Redwood and 7th streets.  Enjoy local art, activities and music by Petty Theft, Mustache Harbor and more. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For more information and […]

Lush paintings, meticulous drawings and collages will be on view in “Jean Conner: Inner Garden,” an exhibition that runs from June 18 to Aug. 28 at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibition will chronicle the artist’s career and showcase her work across a range of media. The 60 works included, many exhibited here for […]

   Bank of Marin will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser on June 27 at Marin Country Club in Novato. It will raise critically needed funds for Side by Side’s behavioral and mental health services throughout the Bay Area. For more information, visit sidebysideyouth.org.

This year’s Heritage Day festival will be held on Aug. 27 at the historic China Camp Village. See the vibrantly-colored costumes of rhythmic lion dancers and listen to the harmonious strumming of the guzheng. You can also try your hand at mahjong, join a Chinese brush-painting lesson, learn a new tai chi technique and experience […]

Spend Labor Day celebrating Marin City at the Blues ’n’ Soul Party in the Park on Monday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The official celebration of MarinCity80 will include blues, jazz, gospel, zydeco and soul featuring Bay Area artists. The event will also include a car show, local vendors, activities for kids, food stations, […]

   The Rotary Club of Ignacio presents Burgers, Brews and Comedy Night. The fundraiser and barbecue will be held at the Jonas Center at the Indian Valley Campus in Novato from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 24. Early bird tickets are $100 per person through Sept. 10; $110 thereafter.  Corporate sponsorship tables for eight are available and include […]