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Mog Asu Wine Bar & Bottle Shop · Belvedere Tiburon • $$
Dab your cards while sipping curated wines at this cozy wine bar—all proceeds benefit Dec My Room. Expect a warm community vibe and light bites between rounds.
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Tam Junction PizzaHacker/BagelMacher
Almonte • $$
Wood-fired pies with crunchy, bubbly crusts served at a lively outdoor spot with 30+ beers on tap. The Rocket Man Pizza comes topped with a farm-fresh egg.
PAPER MILL CREEK SALOON
Forest Knolls • $
This 1907 saloon keeps it real: no pretense, just cold beer, live tunes, and the same unpretentious spirit that drew Janis Joplin. Perfect for warming up by the fire after a West Marin hike.
Blazers Smokehouse & Beer Garden
Novato • $$
A smokehouse that actually caters to vegetarians and carnivores alike, with smoked cauliflower and corn ribs sharing menu space with brisket and ribs. The covered patio buzzes with live bands and families.
Ounces Outdoors
San Rafael • $$
Kick back with local craft beer and cider around a fire pit while your pup makes friends and you dominate at bocce ball. This laid-back outdoor garden brings together live music, lawn games, and a dog-loving crew that makes everyone feel like a regular.
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
Marshall • $
Shuck oysters so fresh they were swimming minutes ago. Pull up to a waterfront picnic table and crack open briny beauties with nothing but a knife and the bay breeze.
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Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
Malibu Farm's Weekly Happy Hour
Malibu Farm Tiburon · Belvedere Tiburon
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM
Live Music Saturdays
Pond Farm Brewing Co. · San Rafael
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
Malibu Farm's Weekly Happy Hour
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
Fiesta Hour at Flores
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM
Downtown San Anselmo Happy Hour
Creekside Pizza & Taproom · San Anselmo
$$
Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 PM
Corner Bar's Happy Hour
Corner Bar · Mill Valley
$$
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Tam Tavern
Tam Tavern · Almonte
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM
Monday Trivia Night
Pond Farm Brewing Co. · San Rafael
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 3:00 PM
Happy Hour
The Burren House Irish Pub & Kitchen · San Rafael
Mon, Nov 9 · 3:00 PM
Piatti's Aperitivo Hour + New Bar Bites Menu
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM
Music & Events
Pond Farm Brewing Co. · San Rafael
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM
Happy Hour
Fairfax Brewing Company · Fairfax
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Mamita Happy Hour
Mamita Cocina Mexicana · Novato
$$
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:30 PM
Blue Mondays Piano Bar Blues Jam
Mac's at 19 Broadway · Fairfax
$
Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 PM
Brainstormer Trivia with Rick Tosh
HopMonk Tavern Novato · Novato
Free
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
Playa's Club Cuatro Happy Hour
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
Free
Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 PM
Trivia & Karaoke Tuesdays
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 PM
Karaoke Tuesdays
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 PM
Open Mic Night
Ranch Water · San Rafael
$
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM
Tacos and Tunes Tuesdays
Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie · San Rafael
Free
Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 PM
Live Music at Ranch Water
Ranch Water · San Rafael
$
Tue, Nov 10 · 8:00 PM
Live Music, Open Mic, and Karaoke
Ranch Water · San Rafael
$
Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Traditional Irish Music
The Burren House Irish Pub & Kitchen · San Rafael
Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Traditional Irish Music Night
The Burren House Irish Pub & Kitchen · San Rafael
Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 PM
Tuesday Trivia Night
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM
Karaoke Night
Ranch Water · San Rafael
$
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Taco and Pint Night Wednesdays at Flatiron
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Taco & Pint Night
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Events
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Trivia Night
HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room · Novato
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:00 PM
KARAOKE
Ranch Water · San Rafael
$
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
Trivia Night Drakes Sponser
Tam Commons Tap Room & Kitchen · San Rafael
$$
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:00 PM
Wednesday Wind Down at Farley
Farley · Sausalito
Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM
Taco and Pint Night Wednesdays
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:30 PM
Larry-oke at Smiley's Saloon
Smiley's Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen · Bolinas
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:30 PM
Larry-oke
Smiley's Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen · Bolinas
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM
Fox Pizza Thursdays
HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room · Novato
Thu, Nov 12 · 9:00 PM
Jueves Noche De Karaoke
Maya Palenque Restaurant · Novato
$$
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 PM
Karaoke Night
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 PM
Karaoke Thursdays
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
Live Music
Travis Marina Bar · Sausalito
Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM
Live Music Friday and Saturdays
Travis Marina Bar · Sausalito
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Karaoke Night
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
Free
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Karaoke Night at Lighthouse Bar & Grill
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
Free
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Karaoke with Class
Lighthouse Bar & Grill · Mill Valley
$$
Sat, Feb 6 · 9:00 PM
A Night at the Piano Bar with Brandon James Gwinn
THE STUDIO | Yoga & Pilates · Mill Valley
Brainstormer Trivia
Flatiron · San Rafael
$$
True North
California Gold · San Rafael
$$
Live Music Nights
Blue Barn Novato · Novato
Karaoke Night
Mog Asu Wine Bar & Bottle Shop · Belvedere Tiburon
$$
Trivia Night
The Keg Stand Brewing Co. · Novato
$25
Locals Night with live music and great deals on food and drinks
Mountain Home Inn · Mill Valley
$$
Live Music at Smiley’s Schooner Saloon
Smiley's Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen · Bolinas
Live Music Nights at Peri's
Peri's Tavern · Fairfax
Big Chicken
HenHouse Brewing Company Record Room · Novato
Live Music
No Name Bar · Sausalito
$
Live Music Shows
Smiley's Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen · Bolinas
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