Festivals This Week in Marin worth going out for.

Most of what I'd send you to here starts at a trailhead and ends somewhere with a view of the water.

I keep track of festivals in Marin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Pompei: Below the Clouds

Pompei: Below the Clouds

Mon, Sep 14 · 4:45 PM

San Rafael

Documentary on life under vesuvius

TWO WOMEN Film Screening

TWO WOMEN Film Screening

Sun, Sep 13 · 6:45 PM

San Rafael

Moms rediscovering pleasure

Fantasy Life

Fantasy Life

Sun, Sep 13 · 5:00 PM

San Rafael

Witty indie rom-com

Father Mother Sister Brother

Father Mother Sister Brother Star Performer

Sun, Sep 13 · 6:45 PM

San Rafael

Jim Jarmusch family triptych

OMAHA

OMAHA

Sun, Sep 13 · 7:00 PM

San Rafael

Sundance road trip drama

A SONG FOR THE SNOW LION-Theatrical Premiere

A SONG FOR THE SNOW LION-Theatrical Premiere One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

San Rafael

Bhutanese cinema double feature

Silent Friend Film Screening

Silent Friend Film Screening Star Performer

Sun, Sep 13 · 3:30 PM

San Rafael

Contemplative nature epic

Magellan

Magellan Star Performer

Mon, Sep 14 · 4:15 PM

San Rafael

Epic colonialism meditation

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San Quentin Film Festival presents: Healing Through Hula

San Quentin Film Festival presents: Healing Through Hula One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 5:30 PM

San Geronimo

Documentary night with purpose

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Frequently asked questions

How are these festivals in Marin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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