Event

PARTY A LA HEART

Love Is The Answer will host its Party A La Heart on Sunday, May 22 on the outdoor patio at Perry’s On Magnolia, Larkspur. An online auction will also be available in support of LITA’s programs May 18-22.  Vaccination is required to attend the event and tickets are limited.  Tickets are available at litamarin.org

COUNTY FAIR ENTRIES OPEN

  The Marin County Fair will be accepting entries until May 31. Art competitions will remain online but the plein air painting competition will take place. Agriculture competitions will also take place outdoors and will include poultry, rabbits, sheep dog trials, pocket pets, dog care and training, small animal round robin showmanship and more. For […]

CAMPOUT TO END HOMELESSNESS

Ritter Center will host “Under the Stars: A Sleepout to End Homeless” Saturday, May 21. Give up your warm bed for one night and set up tents or sleeping bags inside or outside and “sleepout” to help raise funds for Ritter Center’s housing support and healthcare services. A live, virtual program will feature Dr. Sam […]

FIRE SAFE MARIN HOSTS FESTIVAL

   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 […]

VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S BARBEQUE RETURNS

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 […]

CELEBRATION BENEFITS YOUTH IN ARTS

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.  […]

YWCA ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM

   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.

NOVATO ART, WINE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS

Downtown Novato

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 […]

MARIN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

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 […]

GOLF TOURNEY FOR SIDE BY SIDE

   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.