Marin is a great place to spend weekends. Apart from taking advantage of the great outdoors, there are also a number of events for your entertainment! See what we have in store for you this weekend!
Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5 Britton Ave, Belvedere, CA 94920
Enjoy an afternoon of romantic music, spring inspired appetizers and select wines, all in a spectacular Belvedere private home. Violinist Beni Shinohara, Violist, Ruth Kahn, Cellist, Mark Votapek and Flutist, Rhonda Bradetich of Musica Marin will play select performances from classical pieces. Let the music of Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, Dohnanyi Serenade for String Trio and a Selection of Duos for Violin and Viola wash over you as you take a sip of delicious wines.
Breakfast & Brunch Quickbreads
Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965
Waking up to the incredible aroma of fresh muffins, scones, or banana bread coming out of the oven is always a great way to start the day! Come around Cavallo Point Lodge and learn how to make these easy quickbreads that will have your family up and about or hunkered on the couch for a lazy day in no time! And of course, you get to enjoy your sumptuous creations after the class!
Saturday, February 8, 2020 – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, 1601 Shoreline Hwy, Muir Beach, CA 94965
Deepen your meditation practice and nourish yourself with a day-long retreat! Join WITHIN Meditation and Infinite Smile Sangha in a getaway to beautiful Green Gulch Farm where you alternate periods of sitting and walking meditation throughout the morning and afternoon. Two talks, given by Infinite Smile’s Michael McAlister, will help guide your silent practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to walk on the beautiful grounds at Green Gulch Farm, and meet one-on-one with Michael to discuss your practice. To top it off, you get to enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch prepared by the monks who live there, and tea will be available throughout the day.
Visual Journaling: Self-Discovery through Creative Play
Saturday, February 8, 2020 – 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Bay Park Center, 2173 Francisco Boulevard East, Suite F, San Rafael, CA 94901
Follow your Imagination, fill your heart and feed your soul with Mixed-Media Visual Journaling! Artists, scientists, poets, philosophers, and explorers have historically created journals to investigate and chronicle their inner lives and outer worlds. This mixed media class is for those who wish to express their experiences, thoughts, and feelings in words and images in a non-judgmental environment. No previous art/writing experience is needed! You will work in a blank sketchbook with an assortment of water-based art materials, collage and writing exercises to create a personal visual journal.
Mill Valley LiVE – Perry Yan Magic Show & Balloon Art
Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Come to the Mill Valley Community Center for the Amazing Perry Yan and his Magic Show! You wouldn’t want to miss the incredible Perry Yan, Magician & Balloon Artist, as he wows the audience with his astonishing magic tricks and amazing balloon art! This will be fun and entertainment for the young and young at heart. Afterwards, you can learn about all things Summer Camp and Preschool at the Open House!
An Evening with The Jimbo Scott Trio
Saturday, February 8, 2020 – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
San Rafael, 94903
Have a fun evening with singer-songwriters Jimbo Scott and his talented string trio this weekend! The evening will feature 2 sets of live music and storytelling with one of the Bay Area’s premier songwriters and virtuosic string Americana string playing. A favorite in the Bay Area’s esteemed house concert scene and folk venues, Jimbo’s combines the influences of his birthplace of Memphis, TN and his life-long home in the San Francisco Bay Area, His songs evoke traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass, Oakland soul and sepia toned California landscapes and lifescapes.
Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Equator Coffees, 240 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939
Have a sporty weekend and join three Equator athletes, Yiou Wang, Amy Leedham and Chris Schierholtz, lead the way for 3 different routes. Pick your preferred distance and bring your friends for a run followed by EQ coffee. All runs will start and end at Equator Cafe-Larkspur and there will be 5,8,10 mile route options.
Mardi Gras Party! with Zydeco Flames
Saturday, February 8, 2020 – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Osher Marin JCC – Hoytt Theater, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
Get ready to party with Zydeco Flames! The Flames has gained a reputation as the West coast’s premiere Zydeco band, and consistently pack the house in venues ranging from contemporary clubs to major festivals and traditional dancehalls. Their sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution of them relentless, with a stunning powerful groove. This weekend, enjoy their music along with an Epicurean Group pop-up featuring cuisine designed by a local chef and a selection of cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks along with Peet’s coffee, Numi tea and a variety of snacks and freshly baked goods!
Full Moon February 2020-Sail on the San Francisco Bay
Saturday, February 8, 2020 – 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, 765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
Come aboard the Schooner Freda B in Sausalito for a distinctive once-a-month sail in honor of the full moon! Underway for a leisurely evening sail, take in the views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Marin Headlands, Alcatraz and Angel Islands, all while experiencing the magic of the sunset and moonrise.
3 O’Clock Rock at Sweetwater Music Hall
Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 10:00 AM
Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue Mill Valley, CA, 94941
Get ready to rock the weekend with 3 O’Clock Rock! Gracing the stage at Sweetwater Music Hall, the bands will perform original songs about their favorite characters from Movies, Shows, Comics, and more! Come see this flood of talent from all over the Bay Area! Their After School Programs are partners with Oakland Unified and Berkeley Unified School Districts. The programs are sponsored by the Alternative Music Group, a non-profit 501c3 organization. Proceeds from the event will go towards student scholarships for the Spring session.